Yes, there are quite a few things you can do while you are at Walt Disney World for free. Free is not generally a word associated with anything Disney but if you look, these things are there at no cost!! Here is a quick outline of ten things that run
Tag: Epcot
Oldies But Goodies…More Than Buses Part 1
There are a lot of folks who think that the only way to get from point A to point B at Walt Disney World is by using the bus system. There are many other ways to get around and this week and next I’ll try and address those alternatives. First
Taste of Spain from Barcelona, Spain at Epcot’s International Food and Wine Festival
The Taste of Spain included Serrano Ham, Chorizo, Manchego cheese, Green Olives and Tomato Bread. I hate to say this, but this was my least favorite of all of the items that I tried. The ham and Chorizo (a type of sausage) was very fatty and chewy. However, the Chorizo
The Magic of Dining in Walt Disney World
Typically in Walt Disney World the park attractions are what most people focus on the most. It’s so easy to overlook all the wonderful dining locations while you are running from one thing to the next in the the most magical place on earth! Riding the Tower of Terror is
Disney VoluntEARS and Audubon of Florida Flock Together for Osprey Recovery
After a four-month rehabilitation at the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey, an adult male osprey was recently released at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort near the site where he was rescued earlier this summer. An eager group of Walt Disney World Cast Members and resort guests looked on as the
Take Five at Walt Disney World: Epcot
As I mentioned in my previous guest post on “Take Five” at the Magic Kingdom, I’m a former tour-park commando who still enjoys the adrenalin rush of a full touring itinerary. It wasn’t until I took a deep breath and learned to take five, though, that I began to truly
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
Winter Weather Tips for Your Disney World Vacation: Don’t Leave the Coat at Home
Ahhh Florida: the land of sunshine, warm weather, and year-round sandals. For those of us from “up north” the chance to visit this sunny paradise is just an added bonus to having a Disney vacation in the winter months. But if you are making your first visit to Florida during the winter months, here’s a little secret you should know before you leave your winter coat at home and pack your swimsuits…. It can get cold in Florida. Like in-the-30s-cold
Hidden Mickeys author Steve Barrett featured on ABC
Most Disney World guests come to ride roller coasters, have breakfast with a character or to search for a bit of their childhood. Steven Barrett is searching for something else: tiny Mickey Mouse patterns hidden in everyday spots throughout the parks. From the Magic Kingdom to Epcot to Disney’s Hollywood
Walt Disney World Fun Facts
STATISTICS: Walt Disney World Resort is a contiguous nearly 39-square-mile, world-class entertainment and recreation center featuring four theme parks (Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom); two water adventure parks (Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon); 34 resort hotels (24 owned and operated by Walt Disney World, includes
Yummy Heirlooms from the United States Marketplace at Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival
Heirloom Tomatoes with Oregon Blue Cheese and Red Onions from United States Marketplace at Epcot’s International Food and Wine Festival Normally I skip the United States marketplace when traveling around the World Showcase in search of new items to try. However, every time I walked pasted the United States marketplace
Disney – Magic of Healthy Living The Weekend Contest
Kids, submit your best tip for healthier living to Disney’s Magic of Healthy Living The Weekend Contest and you could be one of 50 lucky people to win a trip for four to Disney World. Each prize is worth over $4,000! Eligibility: USA, aged 8 – 14 Start Date: October
Enjoy a D-Lightful Yuletide Season With Disney Institute Holiday Tours
With the holidays just around the corner, Disney Institute is offering guests of the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., the opportunity to go behind the scenes of celebrations at various theme parks. Yuletide Fantasy and Holiday D-Lights, both led by seasoned Disney Institute facilitators, offer guests
Disneyworld Character Changes for November 2010
Our monthly Character Changes as always comes from WDW Character Hunt. This month seems very light on changes compared to previous months. For the most current character news be sure to check out their website. CONFIRMED CHARACTER CHANGES Duffy the Disney Bear is appearing at Epcot as a regular character. Rapunzel
