I can honestly say that I have probably explored nearly every conceivable way of planning a Walt Disney World visit from just winging it (ARRGH!!!) to planning every single detail from the first minute to the last. When you start to consider things like how many minutes it takes to
Tag: Magic Kingdom
Strategies for Staying Cool in Disney World
Disney World has some of its highest seasons during the hot months of the year. Many of us find that when we get to the parks, we were not quite prepared for how HOT it is as we walk from attraction to attraction or while standing in line. Through the
Wednesday with Walt: Enveloped in Another World
“I don’t want the public to see the world they live in while they are in the park (Disneyland). I want them to feel they are in another world”- Walt Disney Do you know of the exact incident that sparked Walt Disney’s idea of building Walt Disney World? Well…when Walt was
Classic Disney: Plaza Swan Boats Ride
Do you remember these classic Swan Boat Rides at Walt Disney World? Here are the details of this Classic Disney ride from our friends at Yesterland: The Plaza Swan Boats operated seasonally between May 1973 and August 1983. The leisurely ride on the Plaza Swan Boats included a loop around
The Magic Behind the ‘Company’ Getting to Know DragynAlly
DragynAlly comes in fashionably late with her Magic behind the ‘Company’ article. About You: Name? DragynAlly but the birth certificate says Dana Where do you live? East Coast How long have you been with Chip and Company? 2 months What topics do you write about? My personal Disney experiences. Favorite
Video: Mickey Mouse Now Greeting Guests at New Magic Kingdom Location
Mickey Mouse now reigns at a new location in Magic Kingdom to meet and greet his friends at Walt Disney World Resort. Guests can now go backstage at Town Square Theater for photos and autographs. Mickey’s new location also heralds the first-ever use of Disney’s FASTPASS Service for a character
Baby Care Centers – A Hidden Oasis for Parents
For most vacationers, standard routines go out the window. Regularly scheduled meals, diapers, potty breaks, naps, go out the window in search of magic and fun. But, even though the schedules may not be exact, Walt Disney World provides a safe haven for families to escape to, in search of
Character Meet and Greets at Walt Disney World
As a Disney Dad with a Princess Daughter, the one thing that we are always looking for is character interaction when we visit Disney World. We all have our favorites – mine is Mickey Mouse, my wife loves Daisy Duck, and my Princess is a big fan of all of
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
Magician Mickey Mouse Now Greeting Guests at New Magic Kingdom Location
Mickey Mouse now reigns at a new location in Magic Kingdom to meet and greet his friends at Walt Disney World Resort. Guests can now go backstage at Town Square Theater for photos and autographs with Mickey — without waiting in a standby queue! Mickey’s new location in the park also
Disney World Refurbishment Schedule April 2011
Refurbishment/closure information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available at the Walt Disney World website. Current Luna Park Pool Slide (BoardWalk Resort) closed through 3/16/11 for refurbishment. Guests may use the pool or use the feature pool and slide
Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Maintains Classic Look Thanks to Environmentally Friendly Paints
Currently refreshing its facade, the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is getting its most environmentally friendly treatment ever thanks to a touch up with special “green” paints. Standing at 199-feet-tall, the Tower of Terror attraction is being covered from top to bottom using a special low volatile organic compound paint,
Disney World Quick Tips – Enjoy Some Of The ‘Lesser’ Attractions
We all enjoy the “biggies” when we visit Walt Disney World. There is Space Mountain and Splash Mountain at the Magic Kingdom, Soarin’ and Test Track at Epcot, Toy Story Midway Mania and the Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Stidios, and Expedition Everest and Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney’s Animal
Disney World Planning 101 – Renting a Locker
As you may have read in my previous post, Skipping the Bag Check, I really enjoy not having to carry anything in the parks. Most days require carrying at least a few items, though, so I usually carry a light-weight back pack with my essentials. This is a way to
