The Top 5 Dad Friendly Rides at WDW

I’m not sure if any of you moms out there have noticed, but sometimes the Dads walking around the Disney Parks aren’t that excited about going on It’s A Small World or Prince Charming’s Carousel.  Of course they go on them because their kids love it, but the excitement factor

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New Space-Themed Toy Line Inspired by Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story Lets Imagination Soar with Toymation Video Short

Real toys star in this all-new “toymation” video featuring the Toy Story Buzz Lightyear Command Center and action figures from Mattel. In this adventure, Buzz Lightyear, Woody and sidekick Rex venture into outer space to battle the evil Emperor Zurg! Utilizing stop-motion animation, this video combines old techniques with new

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Top 5 Disney World Dark Rides

1. Peter Pan’s Flight-This dark ride is our top pick because it has been entertaining guests of all ages since Walt Disney World opened in 1971. It’s also unique in comparison to other dark rides in that it moves smoothly along a track from the ceiling to simulate what it

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Ask a Disney Question: Is It Possible to Meet Every Character?

This question comes from Jason, who asks:  “We are going on vacation this summer with our two boys and they really love Up and Cars. What characters are available to meet and greet while at Walt Disney World?” Jeremy, thanks for your question and for reading the site.  There’s something

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HGTV Design Celebrities and Disney Character Heroes Headline Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival March 2-May 15

While Woody and Buzz battle the latest toy villain, HGTV’s design gurus just might give their toy box a stylish makeover. As the lead toys of the Disney(Pixar film “Toy Story 3″ take the art of Disney topiary “to infinity and beyond” for the 18th Epcot International Flower & Garden

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Farewell, Mickey’s Toontown Fair

As of this Friday, February 11th, Mickey’s Toontown Fair will officially be closed for business.  While Toontown originally opened as Mickey’s Birthdayland in 1988, celebrating the 60th birthday of our favorite mouse, it was renamed Mickey’s Starland first, then switched to Toontown as we know it in 1996. Yet, now,

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Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival Flower Power Concert Series 2011 Schedule

Flower Power Concert Series Schedule On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays during the festival, finish off the day at the America Gardens Theatre adjacent to the American Adventure Pavilion. Groove to live music from artists of 60s and 70s during the 2011 Flower Power Concert Series. Showtimes are at 5:15, 6:30

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Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort: One Guest’s View

In 2006, my wife and I spent 15 nights at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort (MoR). This is one of four Value Resorts presently offered at Walt Disney World. In the future, Disney’s Animation Resort will join the ranks. MoR is by far the fan favorite for economy minded Guests. You’ll

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Pixar Pals Countdown to Fun parade at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

The Pixar Pals Countdown to Fun parade premiered at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Jan. 16, 2011, replacing Block Party Bash. Pixar characters featured in the parade include Dug, Carl, and Russell from Up, Mike, Sully, and boo from Monsters Inc, Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, Bullsye, and Lotso from Toy Story,

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The Curse of the Disney Movie Sequel

Do you like sequels? For many, direct-to-video has become a dirty compound word when it’s uttered by Disney! And I think we can at least agree that there have been some sequels that just shouldn’t have seen the light of a TV screen. Anyone remember the Little Mermaid sequels? I

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KRAFT Singles Unwraps Big Family Fun With Disney On Ice

KRAFT Singles, America’s favorite brand of American cheese, has partnered with Disney On Ice to bring the magic of Disney to consumers nationwide. Now through May 31, 2011, any KRAFT Singles package wrapper can be redeemed for a pair of 50 percent discounted tickets to any of five fantastic Disney

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My Fab Five Disney’s Hollywood Studios Attractions

This  installment will be easy. Disney’s Hollywood Studios is one of two parks where I really enjoy all of the Biggies. I know there are quite a few folks who disagree with some of my choices for my Fab Five but here, all of the best attractions fit in to

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