The Scary Side to Otherwise Tame Disney World Rides

I love it when my students come back from a trip to Disney World.  Their memories are so fresh, so vibrant, so real!  I feel like a (teeny) bit of me has made the trek to the most magical place on Earth! Five and Six year-old kids tend to speak

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2013 Night of Joy at Walt Disney World

Night of Joy is a special event at the Magic Kingdom park at the Walt Disney World Resort every September. This year, the 2013 Night of Joy event will be held on Friday, September 6, 2013 and Saturday, September 7, 2013. Night of Joy is a contemporary Christian music festival

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Top 5 Rides Disney World Should Update

While most of the rides and shows at Walt Disney World offer detailed, immersive experiences and magical memories, not all Disney attractions are created equal. This is especially true of the park attractions which haven’t really changed after a decade or so of operation. Now in Disney’s defense, there are

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Tables in Wonderland:The Great Movie Ride Dinner at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Tables in Wonderland are offering up some unique dining experience for their card holders. If you are lucky enough to have Tables in Wonderland you will not want to miss these dining events with exceptional menus. The month of March will continue these fabulous dining events.  The next event to take place will take place

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Hollywood Studios – More Than Just “Thrill” Rides!

We all know and love the big attractions at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, like Star Tours, Rock N Roller Coaster, and the Tower of Terror, but have you ever stopped to check out some of the other attractions and rides at Hollywood Studios? There really are some great ones that are

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You Really Can’t Miss This: Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure!

I am always amazed by what people miss when they go to Disney World.  It seems like in the fast paced buzz of it all, often times, many of my park favorites are left off of to do lists!  That’s why, I am surprised to hear that friends and family

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Secrets of Hollywood Studios

Shhhh don’t tell anyone. It’s just between you and me. I have been a passholder for a few years and a Cast Member a few years ago. So in that time I have learned a few insider secrets that I thought you would appreciate. In case you missed our fun

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Disney World Quick Tips and Tricks: Dark Ride Etiquette Part Two

For first time visitors to Disney Parks, dark ride etiquette may seem confusing. Some rides allow photos with no external lighting, while others are somewhat vague. That’s just the tip of the iceberg concerning Dark Ride Etiquette. Here is my part 2 of  Top 5Dark Ride Do’s, the sequel to

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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

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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

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Five Rides for Little Guys (and girls) at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

  Disney’s Hollywood Studios is easily one of our favorite parks.  It’s full of shows, and “relaxing” attractions.  We work a day in at Hollywood Studios in the middle of our trip because it’s an easy park to get through, and there are attractions here that are super fun to

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Galactic Food Fun at Star Wars Weekends

Here are some tasty treats at Star Wars Weekends 2012 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Darth Vader is featured on a special cupcake, which goes to the “dark side.” This chocolate confection is $4.99 and is available at Darth’s Mall (the special merchandise location set up just for Star Wars Weekends

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How to Tour the Parks – Zigging and Zagging Your Way Around Disney

One of the most important things to know when planning your days at Walt Disney World is that you may need to adjust your itinerary based on the habits of the other guests. Learning to zig while others zag is based on experiencing the parks on different days and at

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Rides to Avoid with Little Mr and Miss

Walt Disney World is so magical for little ones because they BELIEVE. Their joy is pure and simple; they have no doubt they are hugging Mickey or curtseying to a Disney princess. This very innocence that suspends reality and makes Winnie-the-Pooh real to children means that the proverbial monster-under-the bed

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