World Showcase is one of the most popular areas at Disney World and at the top of our list when we visit. Who doesn’t like traveling around the world in an afternoon, experiencing different cultures, cuisine, products, architecture, and dining experiences! Of the nine different Epcot World Showcase Pavilions, which are
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Walt Disney World Celebrates America this 4th of July
Fireworks light the sky above Walt Disney World Resort most nights throughout the year. This week, however, extra spectacular, super fantasmical pyrotechnic shows will dazzle the darkness with a pixie dusted patriotic display at Magic Kingdom, a rockin’n’rollin’ extravaganza at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and a classic sky show at Epcot
Epcot’s Off Kilter Marks 15 Years of Music July 1 at Walt Disney World Resort
This July 1, Epcot’s Off Kilter Celtic rock band will mark 15 years of performances at the Canada Pavilion in World Showcase. Off Kilter founder Jamie Holton first started playing the bagpipes when he was 11, inspired by his family’s Scottish heritage and his father’s love for bagpipe music. In
Best Character Interactions on Disney Property
Finding your favorite characters at Walt Disney World may be a challenge. In fact, some of the most exciting encounters happen spontaneously. What makes a character interaction so special is how they respond and relate to you and your family. Today, I’d like to share with you my favorite
Brave – The Highland Games Tournament Coming to Epcot June 1st – July 8th
From June 1-July 8, Epcot will serve as the setting for Brave – The Highland Games Tournament, a kid-focused offering that will include games like Mini Caber Toss, Cake Toss, Haggis Flip and archery. There will also be a kids’ playground with free enhanced wireless – which is great for
Pixar’s Brave Merida Meet and Greet at Magic Kingdom Park
Merida, the adventurous heroine from Disney•Pixar’s upcoming feature film, “Brave,” has begun making special appearances at Fairytale Garden in Magic Kingdom Park. In this setting, young guests are invited to engage in archery practice and other activities, in addition to meeting Merida and mischievous bear cubs from the film. Take
Sneak Peak of Merida Meet and Greet at the Magic Kingdom
On May 12, 2012, Disney’s newest princess Merida from the Pixar film Brave debuted at the Magic Kingdom in a new Walt Disney World meet-and-greet featuring three animated bear cubs, coloring, and an archery lesson. From what I hear a soft opening is under way now with an official opening
Disney Photo Travel Tips & Techniques
This helpful post comes to us from the phenomenal Disney Photographer Tom Bricker of Touring Plans & Disney Tourist Blog. He shares some tips and techniques on shooting beautiful Disney photos as seen on his site and in the Unofficial Guide to Disney World & Land. As a travel photographer
MNSSHP What in the world is this?
For those of you who don’t know all of the abbreviations of the WDW community it stands for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party! It’s a must do at least once in your many travels to WDW. We try to plan our trip to Disney World in the fall around
Don’t Miss Out on the Magic!! Visually-Impaired Girl makes lasting Magical Memory.
You’ve made your ADR’s, you’ve got your flight, hotel and admission tickets reserved and paid for, you’ve studied the park maps, and you’ve got your touring plan printed on a spreadsheet! You’re all set for a magical vacation at Disney World… but will it actually be magical? It won’t be
Magician Mickey Meet and Greet at WDW
With the closing of Toontown in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World you might be wondering where on earth you can meet the Big Cheese, the Main Mouse, you know… MIC- KEY M-O-U-S-E?! Don’t worry! I’ve got you covered! Mickey has now moved to Town Square Theater on Main Street
Actors Ashley Eckstein and James Arnold Taylor Host Star Wars Weekends 2012 at Walt Disney World
Disney Parks announced today that Ashley Eckstein and James Arnold Taylor are reprising their roles as hosts for Star Wars Weekends 2012 at Disney Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort. James Arnold Taylor will be the the emcee of the festivities while Ashley Eckstein will host “Behind the
Merida from Pixar’s Brave Meet and Greet is Coming to Disney Parks
In the upcoming Disney•Pixar movie “Brave,” Merida is a headstrong teenager with a vibrant spirit and a softness of heart, struggling to take control of her own destiny. You’ll be able to discover Merida’s story when “Brave” opens in theaters June 22 and, beginning in mid-May, Merida will be coming
New Fairy Friend Debuts at the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival
Walt Disney Studios announced the new straight-to-DVD film “Secret of the Wings,” starring Tinker Bell. This film follows Tink’s adventure into the forbidden Winter Woods. While the DVD won’t be released until Oct. 23, fans can get a sneak peek at one of the new characters from the movie at
