After many visits to Walt Disney World, we all have more than enough pictures of Cinderella Castle, the characters, and attractions. And we have visited all of the big, obvious places. So what can we do to mix it up a bit? Well, here are ten things you may not
Tag: Magic Kingdom
Disney World Special Offer – Kids, ages 3 to 9, Stay and Play FREE
Kids, ages 3 to 9, can stay and play for FREE when you buy a non-discounted 4-night/4 day Magic Your Way room and ticket package at select Disney Resort hotels for select nights February through October 2011. With savings like this, your family can make the most of the Walt
The ‘Long’ Line and The ‘Other’ Line
I received this Chip Panel article from our friend and long time follower DeAnna. I hope it makes you think next time you see those people bypassing you in line. At Disney World, there are two (2) lines at every ride and exhibit. There’s the LOOOOOONG line, you know……the one
The Evolution of a Walt Disney World Traveler
I started my trips to the Walt Disney World Resort as a baby. Being the 3rd child, pictures are far and few between and exact records are missing, but I can guarantee I visited the parks before I turned 3. And, I’m not positive that I can say the parks
Leading South African Educator Pays Central Florida a Visit
One of South Africa’s leading educators recently paid a special visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Animal Kingdom Lodge to share her inspirational story of perseverance and express gratitude for the ongoing support of several Central Floridians. Eleven years ago, Nomusa Zikhali established the internationally-renowned Nkomo Primary School in rural
Meet-n-Greet with All Seven Dwarfs
The greatest thing happened to my husband and me at this year’s Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. We got to meet ALL SEVEN DWARFS!!! We really enjoy going to MVMCP each year. It is tradition that our first night at Walt Disney World is spent at the celebration. We love
Timestream Software Releases New Walt Disney World 3.0 Iphone App Update
TimeStream Software announces the release of Version 3.0 of its popular “Walt Disney World Guide” Notescast app for the iPhone and iPod touch. Featuring over 300 pages of in-depth information and now with more than 750 original high-quality photos exclusive to the app, the new Version 3.0 is a powerful trip-planning
Best Things I Love About Disney – Mickey’s PhilharMagic
When I first saw Mickey’s PhilharMagic, in 2003, I was less than impressed. As I look back, the reason became a little more apparent. It was the last day of our visit, we were both tired, and I had been lugging my 330+ pound body around in hot and humid
Complete Walt Disney World New Year’s Eve Schedule
Guests spending New Year’s Eve at Walt Disney World Resort can choose from fireworks extravaganzas, evening dance parties, delicious dining experiences and more as nighttime activities. Here’s a look at what’s in store at the Vacation Kingdom on New Year’s Eve (show times and entertainment are subject to change without
Ashley Greene of Twilight and Joe Jonas visit the Magic Kingdom
“Twilight” star Ashley Greene (left) poses Dec. 29, 2010 with actor/singer Joe Jonas of the pop-rock trio “Jonas Brothers,” in front of Space Mountain at the Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The Magic Kingdom is one of four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Kent
Do You Miss The “Lights Of Winter” As Much As I Do?
The “Lights of Winter” has always been a Disney fan favorite. Unfortunately, after 2008 Disney determined the lights will be no more. The Disney Company said that the technology to operate the display was outmoded so it was abandoned as a holiday display. Rather than a wordy article, I just
Blair Underwood and his family visit the Magic Kingdom
Actor/author Blair Underwood, who portrays U.S. President Elias Martinez on the NBC series “The Event,” poses Dec. 29, 2010 in front of “The Hall of Presidents” attraction at the Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., as his wife Desiree (foreground) takes a photo of him and their children (L-R):
Chilean Miners win a free trip to Walt Disney World Resort
New Year will mean new memories for the Chilean miners whose saga transfixed the world, as they are treated to a hero’s welcome and family vacations of a lifetime at Walt Disney World Resort next month. During their complimentary six-night Disney vacation, Jan. 27-Feb. 2, 2011, the miners, their rescuers
Disney Tackles Major Theme Park Problem: Lines
I just read this interesting article on the NY Times that talks about how Disney is addressing the thing I fear the most when visiting the Parks…Lines. Deep in the bowels of Walt Disney World, inside an underground bunker called the Disney Operational Command Center, technicians know that you are
