The holidays at Walt Disney World, as we all know, are extra special for everyone but there are some experiences that are especially appealing to us, the Oldies. There are four that I think we find especially pleasing and if any of you chronologically advanced folks out there haven’t seen
Tag: Epcot
Disney World Planning Tips for when the Parks are PACKED!
Just heard from a bunch of people in the Disney Addict Group and Chip and Co Facebook Page that the parks are getting PACKED! Remember by late morning, wait times for the Tower of Terror and other main attractions are around 100 minutes. Attractions like Soarin’ and Toy Story Midway Mania
Disney Food Blog Dining Adventures e-Book Now Available
In honor of DFB grand launch, we have a discount option for DFB readers (as always!). You can get the new mini-guide for $2 off the regular purchase price for the next 7 days — just use code ADVENTURE at the check-out! And don’t forget to keep your transaction number—
Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend Celebrates Women’s Health, Active Lifestyle in February 2012
Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend brings women of all ages together to participate in a magical event designed just for them. The Disney Princesses are the inspiration for the weekend’s events and focuses on the attributes every princess possesses: commitment, courage, determination, fantasy, perseverance, and strength. The event will take place
Runners Set Their Sights New Features for Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
The ever popular Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by CIGNA returns Jan. 5-8, 2012 with two new features – a relay option and a new medal. Runners in the 26.2 mile Disney Marathon can now join a buddy for the Disney Marathon Relay. Unlike other marathon relays, runners at
Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town
Walt Disney World Resort guests share their Christmas wishes with Santa Claus, who’s accompanied by his cheery wife Mrs. Claus, in The American Adventure pavilion at Epcot during the Holidays around the World celebration. Through Dec. 30, international storytellers, including Père Noël in France and the Monkey King in China,
Disney Diva Tips: Disney World Printable Checklist of Age-Appropriate Rides
Because many of us traveling with children to Walt Disney World need to do some serious planning ahead of time, my husband and I have put together a printable spreadsheet of attractions including rides, shows, and character meals in Animal Kingdom and the ages that each gender might enjoy them
Everyone Gets The “Royal Treatment” When Dining With Cinderella
When I heard that I could dine in Cinderella’s Castle, I swear I just about passed out I was so excited. The chance to see the inside of such a magical place was enough to get me to whip out my credit card, and the fact that they serve food
Now Open Katsura Grill at Epcot’s Japan Pavilion
Just in time for the busy winter holidays, Katsura Grill at the Japan Pavilion in Epcot World Showcase is open – a beautiful space that replaces the former Yakitori House. The new exterior is inspired by the strolling gardens at the historic Katsura Imperial Villa outside Kyoto, Japan, established in the 1600s and one of Japan’s cultural treasures.
Second Harvest Food Bank’s Receives Early Holiday Gift from Disney
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Dec. 5, 2011 – Before the first note of Sunday’s Candlelight Processional at Epcot, Walt Disney World announced a gift – to the tune of $30,000 – for the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s Kids Cafe. The program provides nutritious daily meals to more than 900 local children. Meg …
Epcot’s Katsura Grill Opening Today
The Yakitori House in the Japan Pavilion at EPCOT has a new name and a new menu!! It is now open! It has taken on the new name Katsura Grill.It has been a 3 month project to make the entire hillside into the Katsura Gardens. It is said to be modeled after
Sharing the Chrismtas Spirit in the Epcot’s World Showcase
Helga shares the tale of her first Nutcracker with theme park guests in the Germany pavilion at Epcot during the Holidays around the World celebration. Through Dec. 30, international storytellers, including Père Noël in France and the Monkey King in China, share traditions and tales from their homeland throughout World
Capturing Disney in Pictures: 2nd Day of Christmas at Downtown Disney
Every photo has a story. When you need a break from the Walt Disney World theme park holiday crowds, or you would just like to do some Christmas shopping, look no further than Downtown Disney. There’s no better shopping spot for the ultimate Disney fan. With fabulous stores like Once
See Old Saint Nick at Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World Resort
One of my fondest holiday traditions at Downtown Disney Marketplace is taking my girls to see Santa at his chalet. We have always avoided the chaos of the traditional malls and instead made a more enjoyable visit to Downtown Disney.
