Echo Lake Area

There are only a few ‘lands’ at Walt Disney World where you get the variety you get in the Echo Lake area of Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This variety is in both attractions and dining venues. As far as attractions, we have a relatively new attraction in the American Idol Experience,

Final Event Schedule Revealed for D23 Expo

For three incredible days beginning August 19, fans of Disney entertainment will revel in new discoveries, special panels and presentations, movie screenings, celebrity appearances and autograph signings, plus new insights into movies, TV shows, theme parks, animation, Disney history, and more.  It’s all part of Disney’s D23 Expo 2011 from

Backlot Express

Backlot Express offers very similar snack and counter service options to Studio Catering company.  A wide array of meal options like sandwiches, salads, as well as sides and snacks.  You can also grab lots of different drink choices as well as some desserts and sweet snacks.  Backlot Express offers a

Disney World Quick Tip: It’s Everyone’s Vacation

In two short days, my extended family will be making the trek to Disney World — nine of us in all!  We have been planning this vacation since September of last year, and now, with our vacation so close, I can’t stand the waiting!  As the primary planner for the

Disney World Quick Tip – How to Get the Best Seat

Many popular Disney World attractions are shows, such as Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, Mickey’s Philharmagic, Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage, the American Adventure, and more! However, what most guests are thinking about when the theater doors open is how to get the best seat, especially when you

Advance Screening of “The Lion King” in 3D at D23 Expo

D23 EXPO TO HOST EXCLUSIVE ADVANCE SCREENING OF “THE LION KING” IN 3D Fans attending Disney’s D23 Expo (August 19-21, 2011) will have access to an exclusive advance screening of “The Lion King” in Disney Digital 3D™, ahead of the film’s highly anticipated theatrical and home entertainment releases, The Walt

Wednesday with Walt: Happiness Is…

Walt Disney said, “Happiness is a state of mind, it’s just according to the way you look at things.” Disney fans know all about happiness. Merriam-Webster describes happiness as “a state of well-being and contentment; or a pleasurable or satisfying experience.”  All we know is that it is the sheer

Top 5 Disney World Attractions With the Best Lines

Standing in line at Disney World can be a pain. It is hot, you see strange things in line, and if you have kids they can get quite antsy. While Disney do anything about long lines (especially in the summer) here are the top 5 Disney World Attractions With the

Oldies But Goodies – Should We TACKLE A Theme Park?

What do you think my fellow Oldies? Should we take an aggressive stance and TACKLE every theme park we visit or should we take another approach? As I have gotten older (alas, an unavoidable consequence of being born) I have developed a different approach toward everything I do – age

Star Tours – These Are The Souvenirs I’m Looking For

If I had a nickel for the hours I spent as a child playing with my Star Wars toys, I would be living on a beach in Maui right now. Luckily, my parents saved those toys (thanks Mom and Dad), and my son now spends hours pretending he is in a galaxy far, far away. Soon, he will have a few more toys (among several awesome things) to add to his Star Wars collection, especially with the launch of “Star Tours – The Adventures Continue” on May 20. But wait! I get to photograph and write about merchandise created for Star Tours? Sign me up! After reviewing the more than 40 items we’ve created, I have selected a few of my favorites to share with you.

Birthdays at Walt Disney World: Let the Fun Begin!

We love taking our vacation trips during Sophie’s birthday!  There is so much to enjoy at Disney when you are visiting for your birthday, for us it is a no-brainer to book our vacation during that time of the year!  For this post, I’m going to go into some of