Located just next to the Kilimanjaro Safari at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is an overlooked gem of the Disney Parks: The Rafiki Planet Watch Conservation Station. Accessible by the “Harambe Railway Station Wildlife Express” train, this short train ride carries up to 250 passengers from Harambe to Rafiki’s Planet Watch, a
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Ride the Disney World Mountains
If you haven’t already noticed, Disney Imagineers are kind of obsessed with mountains. Many of Walt Disney World’s most popular and thrilling attractions are based around (or in) mountains. Magic Kingdom has three mountains alone! But hey, I’m not complaining! Tackling the Disney mountain range is a priority during my
Top 5 places in Disney World to get Character Autographs
Disney Trip is just NOT a trip without a few celebrity autographs! Today I’ll tell you some of my favorite places to get Disney Autographs with shorter lines. 1. Chef Mickeys (Contemporary Resort) – The best place to get Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald and Pluto’s (also referred to as the
Ask a Disney Question: Bag Security
Today we have a question from Chuck, who writes: When visiting the parks,is it always necessary to go through the “bag line” if you just have a small camera case? Thanks for writing Chuck, let’s see if we can get your answer covered for you! Technically speaking, all bags that
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
What To Do FIRST at WDW
On our first trip to Walt Disney World, we wanted to do everything! So my wife and I booked 15 nights at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort and we commenced visiting every attraction and show the Parks had to offer. We didn’t care what we did first because we were going
Animal Kingdom – Top 5 Attractions For Seniors
Seniors have different expectations from Walt Disney World than the hordes of younger visitors that visit the parks daily. We look for things that we can sit back and enjoy rather than have our bodies bounced around and exposed to G-forces. Your choices at the Animal Kingdom may be different
Want More Room? Look off Property
As a former Floridian,my opinions of visiting the Walt Disney World Resort can differ from many others. A total non-purist, I have no problems staying off property. In fact, I prefer to have my own car, as I have had more than a couple of complaints with the Disney World
A Sweet Negotiation at Disney World
A funny thing happened during my family’s trip to Walt Disney World this past November. We kept running into the same family. Has this ever happened to you? We first met them while they were seated at the table next to us at Le Cellier. A couple days later, we
Walt Disney World Resort Rocks Independence Day with Special Fireworks Shows at Three Parks
Walt Disney World Resort will pixie dust the night skies July 4 with special pyrotechnic shows, including a patriotic display at Magic Kingdom, a rock’n’roll spectacular at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and a classic sky show at Epcot infused with an Independence Day finale. Here’s what’s in store: Magic Kingdom will
PhotoPass Back at Walt Disney World Water Parks
Great news for all those PhotoPass fans like myself! Well, summer is officially upon us as evidenced by our skyrocketing temperatures here in Orlando! Which makes it the perfect time for a trip to the Walt Disney World Resort Water Parks. Whether you are chillin’ at Blizzard Beach or relaxing
Chip And Company Disney Week In Review For June 20th
Once again it’s time for the Chip and Company Disney Week In Review where we bring you a sampling of the major news stories surrounding everything Disney as well as a quick look at the opinions and views of our incredible staff of writers. You can explore the work of
For Summer 2011, the Fun is Nonstop for Walt Disney World Resort Guests
Talk about making vacation memories: In summer 2011, guests at Walt Disney World Resort will begin embarking on adventures to places no one has ever gone – to the planets Coruscant and Tatooine, located in a galaxy as far away as imagination can …
Disney World Quick Tip – Enjoy Snacks as Your Meal
I’m as much a Disney “snackie” as a Disney foodie, and don’t always want to eat as much food as Disney serves. At least a couple of times during my Walt Disney World vacations I’ll use snack items as a light lunchtime meal. Doing so curbs my appetite just enough