The summer before my September 2010 trip Disney was offering a great deal. “Free Dining Plan” they said. Awesome! Except I wasn’t eligible. Or so I thought! When I first booked my trip the cast member signed me up the deluxe dining plan. In case you’ve never heard of the
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First-Time Experiences at Walt Disney World
Spoiler Alert: If you haven’t enjoyed Splash Mountain and The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror yet, don’t read this article! Everyone else, enjoy! I think we can all agree that the first time we experienced a Disney show, Ride, or Attraction, was the best time! Not knowing what to expect
The little things that makes Disney, Disney
In a world where the term “Customer Service” seemingly is not in the dictionary anymore, there is one thing that Walt Disney World does that nobody else does even close: Customer Service. We have been to Disney many times over the years, and will be there many times in the
Oldies But Goodies – Moderate Resorts, A Very Viable Option For Us
Oldies seem to like Deluxe Resorts. From experience, it seems they lean towards the Magic Kingdom Resorts, not necessarily for access to the park itself but for the numerous transportation options, dining options, and overall ambiance of their particular favorite. I can’t blame us (Oldies), we love them and stay
Mickey’s Soundsational Parade to Debut in Summer at Disneyland
Along with Star Tours 2.0 and Little Mermaid being pushed back to June, the new parade at Disneyland will also make its way to the park in the summer. This news, along with the date push-backs, were announced on Inside the Magic’s website. Mickey’s Soundsational Parade will feature many performers
Walt Disney World Offers Romantic Playground for Lovebirds on Valentine’s Day and Every Day
The storybook setting and amorous ambiance of Walt Disney World Resort has lovebirds flocking to the Vacation Kingdom for a romantic getaway. Moonlit strolls, luxurious spas and intimate dining make it feel like Valentine’s Day every day. With all the choices available, couples commemorating their commitment have a “heart full”
Classic Disney – Walt Disney Introduces the Multiplane Camera
Disney’s invention of the multiplane camera was a groundbreaking achievement in film, enhancing the feeling of depth in traditional animation. This video showcases Walt’s explanation of how the camera works from the “Tricks of Our Trade” episode of Disneyland, which aired February 13, 1957. Related articles Disney Classic Coming to
Kristen Cooks It Up Disney Style On WKRN News-2
Kristen Cooks It Up Disney Style On WKRN News-2 Cooking with Mickey host, Kristen Hoetzel, Featured on ABC/WKRN’s ‘Positively Tennessee’ Nashville Tennessee, February 4, 2011 – Kristen Hoetzel, Sorcerer Radio personality and host of the “Cooking with Mickey” web-series, will be featured on Middle Tennessee’s ABC affiliate WKRN-tv on a
Family Fun Weekend Recap: Character Fan Day Weekend
This past weekend was the much-awaited Character Fan Day weekend. Park guests could take photos with many different Disney characters, most of them rarely seen in the park. Characters included the Seven Dwarfs, Daisy Duck, and Snow White with the Evil Queen. Pictured above is Pinocchio, who ran out to
Downtown Disney: Create-Your-Own & Customizable Souvenirs and Gifts
One reason I enjoy visiting Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World is the shopping opportunities. But it’s not the standard Mickey t-shirt, which is certainly available, that draws me to Downtown Disney. It’s that many stores offer merchandise to customize and personalize. Custom and Personalized Gifts at Downtown Disney Marketplace
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Opening Ceremony – Kinda’ Fun
We don’t spend a lot of time at Disney’s Animal Kingdom except to see some of the shows and hit a couple of the significant attractions. There are also lots of photo opportunities and we take advantage of those too. On our last visit, for some reason, we got there
Disneyworld Planning 101 – Making the best use of time
If “a penny saved is a penny earned,” then what of time? Shouldn’t it follow that saving time is also merit-worthy? Certainly using time purposefully is important, given that a guest has invested both money and time in a vacation. What is “purposeful” varies from person to person, however. Some
Poll: What do you think about Splash Mountains new lap bars?
After being closed for about a month for refurbishment Disney World’s popular ride Splash Mountain opened yesterday with a new safety feature – Lap Bars. Officials say they hope the feature will prevent people from standing up or getting off the ride while it’s still in operation. Officials also say
Disney World Quick Tips – It’s Hokey and Goofy But It’s Still Fun
When I tell folks that I never miss the Country Bear Jamboree on a Walt Disney World visit the typical reaction happens. First there’s the condescending smile and the rolling of the eyes as if to say – oh well, he’s old and just reliving his childhood. Then you get
