When people ask me which of Disney’s many resorts is my favorite I usually have a hard time answering because I love so many of them….for different reasons. At certain times of the year like during the Christmas season, Wilderness Lodge can’t be beat. When I want someplace peaceful, quiet
Tag: Hollywood Studios
Oldies But Goodies – Counter Service Can Be Just Fine
As Oldies, I think we are somewhat notorious for only dining at table service restaurants on our Walt Disney World Visits. On our last visit we decided we wanted to include some counter service restaurants, just to check them out. I must say we were quite pleasantly surprised in many
The Magic Behind the “Company”- Getting to know Kelly
Here goes the page turning epic saga: About Me: Name? Kelly Where do you live? 1675 N Buena Vista Dr. Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 AKA: Actionville How long have you been with Chip and Company? Appx 6 Mths. What topics do you write about? Art, Art History and Architecture.
Trying out the New Sign Up Process at Jedi Training Academy.
Last week, I finally got a chance to see how the new sign-up process at Jedi Training Academy works. In the past, kids were chosen randomly or simply waited in line for a chance to train as Padawans (Nerd alert: Nevermind that they should be Younglings at this point). The problem
Best Things I Love About Disney – The Pursuit Of Trivia
Before you start to read the article, take a very close look at the photo above. It’s a photo I took last year in front of the Great Movie Ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The picture is of the hand prints and signature of Charlton Heston placed there by him
Oldies But Goodies…More Than Buses Part 2
Boats! Boats! Boats! In Part 1 I covered almost every alternative form of Walt Disney World transportation except my favorite and a favorite of a lot of my fellow Oldies – BOATS!!! You might be surprised by just how much boat transportation there is at Walt Disney World. Three of
Dining is Part of the Show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
From a 1930s culinary landmark to a kitschy ‘50s drive-in theater, restaurants at Disney’s Hollywood Studios are inspired by TV and movie sets – part of the park’s Tinseltown fun and whimsy. Leisurely Fare 50’s Prime Time Cafe. You could be on the set of a classic 1950s sitcom at
Jedi Training Academy Changes How You Wait.
You no longer have to rush over to Jedi Training Academy in Hollywood Studios at rope drop and wait in line until it’s time for your show. Instead, little Padawans can sign up and then go enjoy the park. Kids will be given a return time for later in the day. Space
Best Things I Love About Disney – How About Just Being There!!
We all have our favorite attractions, parks, resorts, restaurants, etc. at Walt Disney World but it’s all of these things put together that makes just being there one of the most magical things on earth for a Walt Disney World lover. It starts when we get to our home airport,
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
Best Things I Love About Disney – Muppet Vision 3-D
I love, love, love the Muppets!!! Muppet Vision 3-D has very special meaning for Muppet fans because it was Jim Henson’s last production. They are all there – Kermit, Miss Piggy, The Swedish Chef, Statler and Waldorf (at my age I see a lot of me in them), etc. etc.
Best Things I Love About Disney – Walt Disney One Man’s Dream
I think I’ve mentioned the three things it takes for an attraction to make my “favorites” list, they are the back story, the quality of the theme, and the ride itself. This attraction made the list without really having any of these things. The back story is not needed because
Best Things I Love About Disney – Toy Story Midway Mania
I’m hooked!!! It may be a throwback to my younger days when you could go to a church carnival and actually play many of the types of games on this charming attraction (telling my age???). I had my first exposure to Toy Story Midway Mania (TSMM) last year and have
Oldies But Goodies…Seniors, Let’s Relax At These Attractions
Touring the parks at Walt Disney World can be exhausting for anyone but in particular for those of us who are, shall we say, a bit more chronologically challenged (Oldies!!). There are lots of ways to minimize the fatigue including starting a walking regimen before you go, traveling at cooler
