Finding your favorite characters at Walt Disney World may be a challenge. In fact, some of the most exciting encounters happen spontaneously. What makes a character interaction so special is how they respond and relate to you and your family. Today, I’d like to share with you my favorite
Tag: Epcot
Mickey’s Circus Trading Event Coming to Epcot in September
The annual Disney Trading event returns to Epcot from September 7-9. Titled “Mickey’s Circus,” the event will feature three days of trading, for both pins and Vinylmation. There are approximately 26 pin items designed specifically for this event, including boxed sets, individual pins and even some Passholder-exclusive items. For Vinylmation,
Our Top 5 Disney World Quick Service Restaurants
There are two different types of dining at Disney World: table service and quick service. Table service restaurants are dining destinations that offer either buffets or served meals with appetizers, main courses, desserts, and service. Meanwhile, quick service restaurants are set up like cafeterias offering quick, but tasty, menus where
Top 5 Ways to Beat the Heat at Walt Disney World
One of the biggest problems guests encounter visiting Walt Disney World is the heat! Extreme heat and humidity can really limit your day at the parks, as well as put a drain on your wallet as you are constantly buying Mickey Premium Bars and drinks to cool down. Heat can also
D23′s Sip & Scream coming to Walt Disney World
Join the D23 Team as we add a Halloween twist to our annual Sip & Stroll event. This year the theme is Sip & Scream, and D23 Members are in for a spook-tacular feast of the senses! Our evening begins Tuesday, October 2, for those guests who purchase the “Super
Some Celebrity Narrators Announced for the 2012 Candlelight Processional Performances
Disney has released a partial list of celebrities that will be participating in this years Candlelight Processional performances. They will take place during the Holidays Around the World celebration at Epcot. This year’s performances will take place from November 23 to December 30. The shows will take place at the
Top 5 Underrated Disney World Rides or Attractions
Anyone planning a trip to Disney or who has been there before knows that are certain attractions that get a lot of attention and fill up the queues really quick. Therefore, some other Disney attractions that may not offer the latest technology or the biggest thrills sometimes get overlooked and are definitely
Disney World Quick Tips and Tricks: Breastfeeding in the Parks
Before my family’s first trip to Walt Disney World, I was a little apprehensive about how, when and where I would breastfeed my son. He was just under three years old at the time and I knew the stigma in America with breastfeeding older children could potentially invade my dream
Eats and sips from around the world at the 2012 Epcot Food and Wine Festival
New vegan and fresh-from-Florida dishes will debut along with international bites and sips at the 17th annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Sept. 28-Nov. 12. The 46-day culinary event — named one of the “Best Food and Wine Festivals” on the Travel Channel web site – adds an extra
Design, then test drive! The new Test Track Presented by Chevrolet
A re-imagined, design-centric Test Track Presented by Chevrolet will debut in fall with a sleek new “Chevrolet Design Center at Epcot.” Amid upbeat music, engaging media, dramatic lighting and a collection of Chevrolet concept cars and model vehicles, guests themselves will become automotive designers and create their own custom concept
Disney to Test Surveillance Cameras on Buses
This week Disney Transport will test surveillance cameras on two buses. It is unknown at this time what exactly prompted the installation of the test cameras or if the cameras are recording guests or drivers. The first roll-out will begin on June 10, 2012. I, for one, am all for video cameras
Ray Bradbury, Key Designer for Epcot’s Spaceship Earth, Dies at 91
Ray Bradbury, the author of many Fantasy and Science Fiction stories, has passed away earlier this week at the age of 91. Bradbury was instrumental in working with the design team in helping to create Spaceship Earth in 1982, and he also contributed in the original storyline for the attraction.
Move Through the Parks Like a Pro: Shortcuts and Cut Throughs You Ought to Know
Let’s face it, when you go to Disney World you pretty much open yourself up for being surrounded by people, caught up in crowds, and pushing and shoving your way through tight spots. Now, there are times where you can find the parks virtually crowd free, but friends, those times
D23’s Epcot 30th Anniversary Celebration Details
Thirty years ago, the opening of EPCOT Center was a watershed moment for Walt Disney World, for Disney … and for Disney fans. On Sept. 30, D23: The Official Disney Fan Club will present the most comprehensive look at Epcot ever presented by Disney. Hailed as the most groundbreaking theme
