The Top 5 Dad Friendly Rides at WDW

I’m not sure if any of you moms out there have noticed, but sometimes the Dads walking around the Disney Parks aren’t that excited about going on It’s A Small World or Prince Charming’s Carousel.  Of course they go on them because their kids love it, but the excitement factor

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Should You Buy an Annual Pass?

If you go to Disney more than once a year, or if you go for very long trips, you might consider buying an annual pass (AP). There are really only two problems with buying an AP. One, they’re expensive. And two, it requires you to predict your travel …

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Around the “Disney” World – Pixar Place

Disney Hollywood’s Studios newest area is Pixar Place.   Once the Disney Co. officially acquired Pixar and not just the rights to some of their movies, Walt Disney World decided to give the Pixar family their own home.  Styled after the Pixar Animation building in California, Pixar Place welcomes guests with

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Ask a Disney Question: E-Tickets

Today we have a question from Mark, who writes: I heard people mention E-Ticket rides at Disney World? Other than park admission do we have to get additional tickets? I am confused what is an E-Ticket??? Mark, thank you for your question!  I hope that I can help get rid

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Goofy’s Sky School Complete Transformation of Paradise Pier

Guests will enjoy wild, hilarious flying lessons beginning July 1 at Goofy’s Sky School, one of several new attractions and restaurants opening in Paradise Pier at Disney California Adventure park. Along with the debut of The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure, these new experiences will complete the transformation of

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Disney’s Hollywood Studios – Top 5 Attractions For Seniors

Disney’s Hollywood Studios has a lot of shows that particularly appeal to seniors. But – there are other attractions that seem to appeal to the youngsters that we seniors very much love. Here are my top 5 attractions for seniors, see if you agree. Toy Story Midway Mania! – This

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Fantasmic Performing Nightly July 2nd through Sept. 30th

Great news from Touring Plans! Fantasmic is going back to nightly performances from July 2nd through September 30th, 2011! Here is the info. Date: 7/6, 7/8, 7/13, 7/15, 7/20, 7/23, 7/27, 7/29, 8/1, 8/3, 8/5, 8/6, 8/10, 8/12, 8/13, 8/17, 8/19 Update: Park close extended from 19:00 to 21:00 and

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Chip’s Hollywood Studios Touring Plan

I get a lot of questions and emails on Chip and Company asking me the best ways to tour the parks. I wanted to share with you my next to the last Touring Plan – Hollywood Studios. If you missed my past Touring Plans click here to read about Touring

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Disneyland Tips and Tricks – Some Helpful Planning Tips

Before arriving: Book dining 60 days in advance- great way to celebrate your 2 month mark. Have kids get involved with saving- cans, bottles, selling cookies, working around the neighborhood.  Then put some of the money on Disney gift cards for them to spend when they arrive!  You can also

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Disney World Quick Tips – Enjoy Some Of The ‘Lesser’ Attractions

We all enjoy the “biggies” when we visit Walt Disney World. There is Space Mountain and Splash Mountain at the Magic Kingdom, Soarin’ and Test Track at Epcot, Toy Story Midway Mania and the Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Stidios, and Expedition Everest and Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney’s Animal

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Disney Parks and Toddlers – Tips to Keep Sane

When we took our toddler to Disney World, I figured it wouldn’t be “that bad”. I thought we could handle anything that she did and learn from the experience. I was right about one thing, we definitely learned a thing or 2 about taking a 2 year old to Disney

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How Detailed Should Your Park Touring Plans Be?

Touring plans are a very personal thing and vary from group to group. Even if you don’t have a plan, that’s your plan – you don’t have a formal plan. People vary in their approach from the “wing its” to the “plan every moment of the day” types. Many people

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Pixar’s Place in the Parks: To Saturation… and Beyond!

Do you remember what the very first Pixar-themed ride or attraction was to open in a Disney Park? It’s surprising to think of how many Pixar characters have appeared in some way in the Parks. Here is a list of the Pixar-themed rides and attractions so far: It’s Tough to

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What not to miss at Disney’s California Adventure

“To all people who believe in the power of dreams, welcome.Disney’s California Adventure opens its golden gates to you.” — Michael, Eisner, February 8, 2001, opening day Disney California Adventure Park was conceived as a  tribute and a celebration of the history and cultural diversity of California, and meant to

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