As I am writing this post, we are within just a few days of our trip to Walt Disney World for New Years, and I honestly think that the next best thing to being at Disney is getting ready to go to Disney. Of course it’s all kind of crazy, trying to wrap up all the details that didn’t get taken care of because, well, we had this little Holiday over the past weekend…..but it’s all still good, because it’s a fun crazy!
Tag: Epcot
Why I Love the Epcot Resort Area
When planning a trip to Walt Disney World, choosing the resort you’ll stay at is often times one of the hardest decisions to make. After all, with over twenty different choices, it can be a bit overwhelming! Over the years, I’ve tried several of them, ranging from Value to Deluxe,
Disney World has Made Me a Runner
I have never been a runner. Remember in school having to run the mile? I walked. I’d jog a few steps when the gym teacher would yell at me, but then I’d go right back to walking my 16 minute mile. Soccer? I never liked soccer: too much running. Softball
Disneyworld Hidden Gems – Epcot’s UK Pavilion
Tomes would be written about the attractions at Epcot oft times bypassing the minutiae of the architecture that evokes these feelings of nostalgia and giddiness for travel. My goal is to bring to light the small in order to give the traveller better vantage of the entire picture. Now we
A Christmas Greeting From Ken
I just wanted to wish everyone from Helen and me, the Merriest of Christmases and the best in the New Year!! I also wanted to share some pictures last year’s visit to Walt Disney World. As always, enjoy your visit to Walt Disney World!! Ken Here are some more photos
Central Florida Singers Provide Musical Illumination to Candlelight Processional
Shining in the musical spotlight long before the popularity of glee clubs, several Central Florida student choirs have made a tradition of illuminating the holidays with their gift of song For nearly 40 years, hundreds of local chorale groups have provided the vocal brilliance for the Candlelight Processional at Walt
Disney Personalizes Cakes with New Interactive Cakes Patent
Stitch Kingdom is reporting on a new cake patent that Disney has filed that will allow you to personalize your very own cake. Using Pico Projectors you will be able to shoot your image/video onto your cake. Eventually you will be able to make it interactive with full motion video
Disney Week In Review For December 20th
Hi everyone, I am back again for the Week in Review for the week of December 12-19, 2010. There have been a lot of exciting News items as well as the Views of our illustrious writing staff so lets get going. Chip has just announced an incredible movie give away
Defending Marathon Winner Adriano Bastos Returns to Disney in Quest for Seventh Straight Title
The ever-popular Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend returns Jan. 6-9, 2011, with opportunities for runners of all ages and abilities. Coming off a record-breaking event in January 2010 that drew 55,000 registered runners from all 50 states and 50 countries, the weekend includes kids’ races, a Family Fun Run 5K,
Record Field Expected for 3rd Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Feb. 25-27
A record field of runners is expected for the third Disney’s Princess Half Marathon presented by Lady Foot Locker on Feb. 27, 2011. The 13.1-mile event charts a course through Magic Kingdom and Epcot as the signature moment of a full weekend of women’s fitness-focused fun. Disney’s Princess Half Marathon
Toy Story 3 Topiary Headlines at Epcot Flower & Garden Festival March 2-May 15, 2011
The heroes of “Toy Story 3” have left the toy box. Woody and Buzz Lightyear meet arch-enemy Lotso the teddy bear on the Future World playground for the 18th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival March 2 through May 15, 2011, at Walt Disney World Resort. The popular Disney•Pixar characters hit
Where to Eat Organic at Disney World
In the last decade, organic food has grown in popularity and become increasingly available, from your local farmer’s market to the most unlikely of places, Walmart. As organic food has become easier to find, it’s also gotten less expensive, which is great for people like me who feel that organic is
Quick Bites -Orange Chicken from Lotus Blossom Cafe in Epcot’s China Pavilion
During my trip in September Aljon, my husband and I met up with Jeff Davis, who is one of the DJs on Sorcerer Radio. For lunch, Jeff recommended eating at Lotus Blossom Cafe. It was one of the few counter service options I had yet to try but was on the list
Disneyworld Hidden Gems – Epcot’s Canada Pavilion
Beginning in Canada and working our way counter-clockwise to Mexico, each of the eleven countries showcased has a distinct architectural style and timeline. Of the countries in The World Showcase, Canada’s vast expanses and diverse architecture, population and culture make it a perfect starting point for this trek. “Oh, Canada!”