In 2007, my wife and I along with her parents spent 7 nights at Disney’s Pop Century Resort (PCR). This is a Value Resort at Walt Disney World that stands apart from the All-Star Resorts, but is still in the same area. PCR is in the race for the fan
Tag: Disney’s Animal Kingdom
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
The Chip And Company Disney Week In Review For January 7
Once again, we have had a busy Disney week and have a lot of News as well as the Views of our amazing staff of writers. Let’s start by looking at some of the new discounts, benefits, and opportunities offered in 2011. D23, the Official Disney Fan Club has added
My Fab Five Epcot Attractions
Here we go with my Fab Five attractions at Epcot. Once again I’ll do them in reverse order so we get to the most favorite last. Down the road a bit I’ll explore Fab Fives at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Some of the Epcot favorites are not
Timestream Software Releases New Walt Disney World 3.0 Iphone App Update
TimeStream Software announces the release of Version 3.0 of its popular “Walt Disney World Guide” Notescast app for the iPhone and iPod touch. Featuring over 300 pages of in-depth information and now with more than 750 original high-quality photos exclusive to the app, the new Version 3.0 is a powerful trip-planning
My favorite Disney World Roller Coasters
As a roller coaster fan, I’ll admit that I grew up a self-proclaimed roller coaster CHICKEN! In fact, it wasn’t until I went to a theme park in Virginia that I became a fan. But that’s another story for another time. Over the years, I have become a huge fan
Schedule of festivities for the 2011 Magical Families Gathering Weekend
Here we go! We’re excited to announce the schedule of festivities for the 2011 Magical Families Gathering Weekend! These are the scheduled events where you can count on finding other Magical Families. During times that are not listed on the schedule, design activities and select the theme parks that work
Walt Disney World Menus Evolving With Healthful Choices
It’s all about healthful choices as Walt Disney World quick-service and fast-casual restaurants refine their menus. French fries aren’t going away, but menus are being revised with well-balanced options – at least one low-fat and one vegetarian entrée at all table service restaurants, and side options to include salads and
Best Things I Love About Disney – The Festival Of The Lion King
MUSIC! DANCE! FLOATS! ATHLETICS! EXCITEMENT! It’s hard to find all of these things anywhere but at Disney’s Animal Kingdom they are presented many times daily in The Festival of the Lion King (FOTLK) in the Camp Minnie-Mickey area. This is one of three or four things that draw me back
Best Things I Love About Disney – The Tree Of Life
Talk about an icon!! The Tree of Life is positively the first thing most people think about when Disney’s Animal Kingdom is mentioned. It is not just beautiful but it is an engineering marvel. There is a lot of information available about the Tree of Life but, as usual, I
‘Wild Africa Trek’ at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Brings Thrills of Faraway Adventure to Walt Disney World Resort
Navigating a rickety footbridge over a river chasm can be dicey enough for explorers. In an all-new Disney adventure, what lurks below that bridge may quicken their step to get to the other side: Crocodiles! A ravine of menacing-looking crocs, pools of hippos, bushwalks along untracked terrain and other thrills
2010 Walt Disney World Resort Christmas Calendar of Events
From a sparkling ice castle and symphony of dazzling lights … to legendary international customs and wondrous displays … to magical entertainment and musical delights, Walt Disney World Resort unwraps an enchanting celebration of the holiday season in 2010. Electrifying fireworks, charming parades and all the sounds of the season
