Disney World Quick Tips – Don’t Carry The World On Your Shoulders
I learned a lesson in 2009, unless you normally carry a backpack in your day to day life don’t make Walt Disney World your first shot at carrying one all day. It actually gets painful later in the day when you carry that extra weight on your shoulders. In a
Top Eats 5 Disneyworld Casual Dining Restaurants
Casual Dining makes up most of our Dining Options when we visit Walt Disney World as a family. We enjoy a good sit down meal to break away from the hustle and bustle of the Disney Parks. We are avid Disney Deluxe Dining Plan users and with so many choices
Best Things I Love About Disney – The Tree Of Life
Talk about an icon!! The Tree of Life is positively the first thing most people think about when Disney’s Animal Kingdom is mentioned. It is not just beautiful but it is an engineering marvel. There is a lot of information available about the Tree of Life but, as usual, I
What is that Disney Magic?
I was talking to my mother the other day about an article I had written entitled, “And to think…it all started with my mom!” She was saying that there was something extraordinary with me and Disney, as she had also taken my sister to Disneyland and Disney World, and many
Mickey’s Not so Scary Halloween Party Details & Highlights
Ever want to ride Splash Mountain six times in a row? Here’s your chance! Mickey’s Not so Scary Halloween Party is a special event that takes place on select evenings in September and October. This party is held at the Magic Kingdom, and the park will be closed to anyone
Best things I love about Disney – Pirates of the Caribbean
Easily one of the best rides at the Magic Kingdom! Pirates of the Caribbean has entertained millions of Walt Disney World guests on a thrilling adventure through dark, mysterious caverns where “dead men tell no tales” since it opened at Magic Kingdom on Dec. 15, 1973. Starring a comical cast
The Magic Behind The Scenes – The Grass Is Always Greener
One thing I have always admired is how green the grass and other plantings are at Walt Disney World. Congratulations should be given to the landscaping Cast Members for the endless hours and effort they put into maintaining it that way. Take it from a guy with a “Black Thumb”
Programs Flock to ElecTRONica Meet-Up
About 3,000 lucky Programs got to attend Disney Park Blog’s ElecTRONica meet-up in California Adventure on Thursday, October 28. The DJ kept the music pumping; the dancers kept everyone moving, and the End of the Line Club kept everyone buzzing (Glowjitos, beer, etc.). Guests were encouraged to dress in their
It Makes Perfect Sense to go to College Near Disneyland
Chapman University is close to Disneyland. Very close. So is Cal State Fullerton. I won’t hide it — we’re lucky. (And that photo above is me in front of our university sign. That building in the background is Memorial Hall. Those doors are the same ones Denzel Washington walked through
Disney Blog Carnival for October is now Live
This months edition of the Disney Blog Carnival is now live. There are alot of super talented Disney Bloggers out there. To see this months edition of the Disney Blog Carnival click here. If you missed past months editions you can check them out at the links below. Edition #11
Suffering from Disney World-itis?
If you are here, sorry to tell you … you have it. In one form or another or at varying degrees, you are suffering from Disney World-itis. Me? Yep. Got it, and got it bad. To the point of getting butterflies in my tummy looking at other people’s pics of
The Best Thing I Love About Disney World: The Magic of the People
Here is one of the best things that I love about Disney World: I love the people. Yes, I know there are a lot of folks that are clearly not having a magical day while they are at Disney. But by and large, I really think that those people are the exception. In my experience, most people are the opposite….they are warm, friendly and helpful. In fact, I have honestly not ever found another place where the vast majority of people are just so…..happy.
Disney World Quick Tips – Start Early, Leave Early
How do you find this type of non crowd shot at the Magic Kingdom? You start early! A lot of people love the evening Extra Magic Hours (EMH) and see them as an opportunity to really maximize their touring. I’ve tried both morning and evening hours and have found the
Disney Trip Rituals
Sometimes, without knowing it, we develop certain rituals within our lives that help to enhance our experiences in some way. My family is no exception to this rule and we have some trip traditions that we have been following for years. We did not set out to develop these
