This past weekend we held our annual Disney Trading event at Epcot. Titled “The Florida Project,” the theme was a salute the 40th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort. For three days, guests from around the world spent time making friends and trading pins or Vinylmation figures. We had
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Flaming Bus Apocolypse Shuts Down Magic Kingdom Buses.
A bus fire at the Magic Kingdom bus terminal area shut down bus transportation briefly yesterday, forcing guests to ride the monorail and boats. Which, lets be honest, is a lot more fun than taking a bus. Buses were back up and running within the hour and there were no
Spirit of America Fife & Drum Corps Offers a Patriotic Tribute
“Actually, if you could see close in my eyes, the American flag is waving in both of them and up my spine is growing this red, white, and blue stripe,” – Walt Disney Throughout his career, Walt Disney often expressed the pride he had in his country and this certainly
Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Coming to Walt Disney World
Today, we’re thrilled to share plans for a new role-playing adventure coming to Walt Disney World called Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom. This is going to be fun – and it’s all happening inside the park. Merlin the magician will recruit guests to become apprentice sorcerers and then help them
Best Bathrooms in Walt Disney World – Epcot
After the success of my last article, Best Bathrooms in Walt Disney World – Magic Kingdom, Chip BEGGED me (haha not really) to please write about the bathrooms in the other parks. The bottom line is not being able to find bathrooms that aren’t super crowded is SUPER annoying, so
Get First Taste of New Wine Exclusively for 2011 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival
If you like being a trendsetter, make one of your first stops at the Epcot Food & Wine Festival at the Enoteca Castello wine shop in the Italy Pavilion, where they’ll be pouring ($6 a glass) two new exclusive wines for Disney Parks. You also can purchase there by the
New ‘Crossroads at House of Blues’ Dining Experience Now at Downtown Disney
Earlier this week, a new dining experience debuted at the House of Blues in the Downtown Disney District in Anaheim. “Crossroads at House of Blues” features a new menu created by celebrity chef Aaron Sanchez. Chef Aaron incorporated flavors from all over the world to create new signature dishes like
D23′s Sip & Stroll at Walt Disney World Resort
Join the D23 Team as we once again celebrate the savory sensations of Epcot’s International Food & Wine Festival with a weekend of unique events and experiences just for D23 Members. The festivities begin Sunday evening as we gather for a reception on the second floor of The American Adventure
Delicious Directory: Guide to Food and Wine Festival
Before you enter the World Showcase and indulge in the sights, smells and sounds of the Epcot International Food and Wine festival, take a look at this years map and list of events so you can plan ahead. No one can be held responsible for their actions amid the bountiful
Oldies But Goodies – Six Things Seniors MUST Do At Walt Disney World
There are a lot of us Oldies who love to ride every attraction every time they visit Walt Disney World and I am one of them. I plan on doing this as long as I am physically able. There are, however, lots of things you can do aside from the
First Look: All New Test Track Vehicles from Chevy
Twitter user @shawnathon33 was nice enough to share with the internet all new pictures from Test Track at Walt Disney World. The all new vehicles resemble the Chevy Volt with a sportier front end. I believe we will see a roll out of the all new cars when Test Track
Top 10 Activities for Adults at Walt Disney World
For those of you who think Walt Disney World is “just for kids”, thank again! There is plenty to do for adults too, including: Water sports: You can go water skiing, jet-skiing, rent a boat (motorboats, or pedal boats and canoes for the more physically inclined), and even go para-sailing
Disney Food Confession – Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes with Recipe
Where to find it: Right here! (They used to be on the menu at Le Cellier in Epcot’s World Showcase (Canada) until they revised the menu this year). You will have to make them yourself but they are worth it. What is it? Rich and creamy mashed spuds that serve
Disney Food Confession – School Bread from Norway
Where to find it – Kringla Bakeri og Kafe in the Norway Pavilion at Epcot in Walt Disney World What is it – Traditional Norwegian School Bread. Why you want it – The coconut, the cream, the bread. Mmmm, sugary, custard-ey, carb-ey goodness. Yes, please. Picture credit: Trypnotic from Flickr.
