Top 10 Rides to Avoid After You Eat

So you just stuffed yourself on a scrumptious meal at your favorite Walt Disney World eatery. If you’re on the Disney Dining Plan, you likely enjoyed a four-square meal and beverage of choice, right? What you need is a nap, but what your family wants is a ride! Do NOT

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Disney World Refurbishment Schedule February 2012

Refurbishment/closure information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available at the Disney World Website. Current Beach Sand Renourishment (Polynesian Resort) through 1/16/12; only portions of the beach will be closed at any one time. Pool Slide at Samawati Springs

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Disney World Refurbishment Schedule January 2012

Refurbishment/closure information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available at the Disney World Website. Current The Seas with Nemo & Friends (Epcot) Dive Quest is being cancelled for an indefinite period; if you have Dive Quest booked, check with

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Rose Bowl Teams Wisconsin Badgers and Oregon Ducks Visit Disneyland Park

Continuing a tradition started by Walt Disney in 1959, this year’s Rose Bowl teams – Big Ten Conference champion Wisconsin Badgers and Pac-12 Conference champion Oregon Ducks – kicked off tournament week at Disneyland park today. During a ceremony in front of Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle, Wisconsin Head Coach Bret

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Things You Need to Know Before Your First Walt Disney World Vacation

So you finally did it. You saved up enough money to go to Walt Disney World.  Now you just need to book everything and you’re on your way! Well, not quite.  There’s a lot of First Timers who seem to think going to Walt Disney World is no different than

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Disney World Refurbishment Schedule December 2011

Refurbishment/closure information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available at the Disney World Website. Current Magnolia Bend Leisure Pool near Buildings 90/95 (Port Orleans-Riverside Resort) closed through 11/19/11 for refurbishment. Swiss Family Treehouse (Magic Kingdom) closed through 11/19/11 for

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Disney World’s Guest Assistance Card Details

For anyone that is visiting Walt Disney World in a wheelchair or if you have another medical condition that requires accommodations, I highly recommend stopping by guest relations to pick up a Guest Assistance Card. This card will help alert Cast Members of your needs and can make your vacation

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Magic Kingdom to Test Dream Come True Parade Fastpass

This news comes to us from Touring Plans. Beginning the week of October 23, 2011, Magic Kingdom will test offering FASTPASS tickets for a restricted-access viewing area for the afternoon Celebrate a Dream Come True Parade. The test will run for approximately one month. Due to the limited size of

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Disney World Refurbishment Schedule November 2011

Refurbishment/closure information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available at the Disney World Website. Current Palm Golf Course closed through 10/23/11 for Children’s Miracle Network Classic and 11/3/11-11/13/11 for refurbishment. Magnolia Golf Course closed through 10/23/11 for Children’s Miracle

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Top 5 Thrill Rides at Walt Disney World

For those of you who love amusement parks and roller coasters and the general feeling of going fast, try these WDW rides: 1. Rock N Roller Coaster –This Aerosmith themed roller coaster is located in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where you embark on a VIP limo ride to an Aerosmith concert.

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XBOX 360 Kinect Disneyland Adventures Video & Interview

Rob Davis gives an interview at E3 2011 all about “Kinect Disneyland Adventures.” The game lets you tour Disneyland, receive quests from your favorite Disney characters, even ride attractions including Big Thunder Mountain. Give it a peek! For more on Kinect Disneyland Adventure, go here: http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/65373/kinect-disneyland-adventure/index/ Bonus Video from D23

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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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Disneyland Hotel Debuts New Pool Area and Dining Locations

Disneyland Resort today announced the completion of significant upgrades to the Disneyland Hotel, marking a milestone in the landmark property’s current renovation project. A new courtyard, restaurant, bar, pool and water play area add immersive experiences to a Disneyland Resort vacation. “This exciting renovation extends the immersion and magic of

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Classic Disney – Do you remember these classic Disney Commercials?

On today’s Classic Disney I wanted to feature some really old Disney Commercials. This Space Mountain commercial – and its awesome special effects – was used to advertise the Tomorrowland roller coaster in its opening year of 1977. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, 1979 1979 was the opening year for the

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