Video tour of the 2011 Epcot Food & Wine Festival
Like a fine wine that improves with age, the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival celebrates 15 years Oct. 1-Nov. 14 with an unrivaled global tasting experience. Where on the planet can foodies sample the cuisine, culture and entertainment of more than two dozen countries during a 1.3-mile stroll around
Moving on up..Walt Disney World Hilton sells for $127M
This article comes to us from the Orlando Sentinel. One of the official partner hotels of Walt Disney World has been sold by the building’s longtime owner for $127.2 million. Tishman Hotel & Realty LP said Tuesday it “decided to take advantage of pent-up demand” for well-performing properties and sold
Coming to Theaters in 2012 Star Wars Saga in 3D!
Lucasfilm Ltd. announced earlier this week that the live-action Star Wars Saga will be converted to 3D! There are few movies that lend themselves more perfectly to 3D; from the Death Star trench run to the Tatooine Podrace, the Star Wars Saga has always delivered an entertainment experience that is
Photos: HalloweenTime at Disneyland
I posted yesterday that I would be sharing some photos of Disneyland while it’s decorated for Halloween. This is part one! There will definitely be a few posts, so be on the lookout. (I can only take so many photos in one day due to some crowds. The park is
Photo Update: California Adventure
California Adventure may not be decorated for Halloween, but there’s still lots of stuff happening over there. ElecTRONica, a new dance party coming in October to promote the upcoming TRON film, is starting to get set up! Grapes are growing at the winery! Cars themed construction walls The Maliboomer has
What are some of your Disneyworld Traditions?
While writing an article yesterday I started thinking about our last Disney World Vacation. I thought about the places we have to visit, things we like to eat, then I wondered about traditions we like to do before we leave. After pondering my own weird and unusual traditions I opened
A Peek into Two Disney World Holiday Traditions for the First-Time Visitor
I am now in official countdown mode. My family will be heading back to Disney World in less than seven weeks. In between jotting down reminders and checking my to-dos, I am daydreaming of all the things to which I am looking forward. Since two of the favorite things I
Best Things I Love About Disney…Characters In Flight
Located at Downtown Disney, Characters In Flight is a fun experience that you should try out if you are comfortable with it. I have an issue with heights but after looking at the gondola under the balloon and watching more than a few trips up and down from my secure
Disney Blogging, Commenting, or Just Taking a Peek?
Not everyone has caught the Blogging bug. But just a quick review of the Net will show that millions have. In fact, it seems that Blogging has become an epidemic! Plug any Keyword into your favorite Search Engine, and you will be buried under thousands of possible places to surf.
Disney + Creativity + Saving Money = Autograph Book Magic
You can buy a generic Disney World autograph book when you get to the parks, or even at home before you leave but really, why? Why spend as much as $11 on a way to collect your child’s character autographs, when you can make one for less than half the cost…and have a blast doing it! So get your scissors and glue sticks out and get ready to have some creative Disney fun.
Best Things I Love About Disney…Victoria Gardens
There is something of exceptional beauty that a lot of visitors seem to miss on their visits. That item is called Victoria Gardens and it is located at the Canada Pavilion in the Epcot World Showcase. As the plaque pictured above states the gardens are inspired by Butchart Gardens in
Just sit back relax and enjoy this Disney World boat ride
One thing our family likes to do, well at least I like to do is take the boat and ferry transportation at Walt Disney World. It is a great way to sit down and relax before you head into the park, or as you are leaving for lunch or the
Ask a Disney Question: Chocolate Carousel at Beach Club.
This question comes from Kerry, who asks: “When do they assemble the chocolate carousel at the Beach Club? My daughter wants to come down and watch them put it together.” Kerry, thanks for your question. The carousel, like most Disney resort decorations, usually goes up after the bulk of the
Excerpt 5: Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers (2011)
Update: Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers (2011) has been released and is available from Amazon.com. What’s a Walt Disney World travel guide without tips? The excerpt below has two sets of tips; the first are general tips for visiting Walt Disney World while the
