Disney has announced via the summer edition of Mickey Monitor, the newsletter for Annual Passholders, that a new attraction will be coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow will be “will be a first-of-its-kind sensory experience in which Guests will have the chance to be enveloped
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It’s Raining…Not Pouring! Making the Most of the Parks in the Rain!
Have you ever been in the parks when a massive down pour happens. Ponchos get whipped out, strollers are scooted to the sidelines, and the awnings attract humans like moths to a flame. I’ve been there and chances are if you haven’t you will be! Just when you think your
Disney Cast Members’ Children Win National Safety Poster Contest
Two Disney Cast Members are the proud parents of children being honored next month in Washington D.C. as winners of the American Society of Safety Engineers’ (ASSE) annual ‘Safety-on-the-Job’ poster contest. First-place honors went to Victor Fan, the 13-year-old son of Ming Fan, who works in merchandise at Disney’s Hollywood
Accessible Ride Vehicles at the Magic Kingdom
Walt Disney World has made it possible for people with all kinds of abilities to visit and experience the magic. One of the things that makes my visits easier is that Disney has implemented ways for you to stay in your wheelchair to experience certain attractions if you are unable
Disney World Quick Tips – What to do when it rains
What should I do if it rains while at Walt Disney World? This is a question I am asked quite often. My family usually travels to Disney in the summer months (as do most families who have school-aged children). Unfortunately, there are two constants with Orlando’s summer weather pattern: It
John Carter Passholder Preview at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
This weekend Drew and I attended the special passholder screening of John Carter at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. I was really excited about this event for a couple of reasons. One, I was getting to see a movie I was really looking forward to a week in advance and two, it
Is There Really Free Wi-Fi At Walt Disney World?
So many of us are wired all the time through computers at work, laptops, smart phones, tablets and iPods. Many of us depend on this technology on a daily basis- even while on vacation. We want to check our email from work to make sure we’re not missing out on
Table Service in the Parks vs at the Resorts – Which is Better? Part 2
There are many variables that affect whether table service meals are better in the parks or the resorts. Last time I looked at specialty dining such as character meals, signature dining, buffets, and unique and entertaining restaurants. Today, let’s evaluate table service meals by looking at the convenience factor and
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
John Carter Pre-screening event exclusive for Walt Disney World Passholders
If you are a Disney World Passholder and will be at Disney World March 3rd or 4th you should check out this exclusive event! Passholders! We are excited to offer you an exclusive opportunity to view the newest movie from Walt Disney Pictures – John Carter! Please review the event
Family Traditions at Walt Disney World
I love Walt Disney World, that is no secret. I love the rides and food and characters, but that is not the best part of Walt Disney World for me. I love the quality family time spent together and the traditions built each trip. I am a Stay at Home
Capturing Disney in Pictures: A Fan Catches Some Motor Action
Every Photo has a story. Chip & Company fan Tiffany Gentry captured this amazing ariel shot at the “Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show at Hollywood Studios. Tiffany’s dad works at Disney, so they go to Disney World quite frequently. “The picture from Lights, Motors, Action! was from one of our weekend
Capturing Disney in Pictures: A Fan’s Star Wars Weekend Encounter
Every Photo has a story… Chip & Company fan Andrea Canaday from Beaufort, South Carolina , and her family love to attend Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Andrea said, “Every picture does have a story. I took some great photos on a Disney vacation in June of 2009. We were also staying
Healthy Eating at Walt Disney World Resort
It’s time for New Year’s resolutions and vacation can be the worst time to stick to healthy eating – but you can forego the funnel cakes, sundaes and oversized burgers and eat with delicious satisfaction in all four Walt Disney World Resort theme parks. Here are some of our favorite
