Lady and the Tramp add to the magnificent topiary displays during the 18th annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival presented by HGTV. The festival, which runs 75 days March 2 – May 15 at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., features dozens of character topiaries, stunning
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How Detailed Should Your Park Touring Plans Be?
Touring plans are a very personal thing and vary from group to group. Even if you don’t have a plan, that’s your plan – you don’t have a formal plan. People vary in their approach from the “wing its” to the “plan every moment of the day” types. Many people
Races Around The World- an Intro to runDisney
Already in 2011, over 70,000 people have participated in runDisney events. But, what is runDisney and what are these events? RunDisney is the official “brand” for all of Disney’s endurance events. Throughout the year, runDisney hosts many different endurance weekends and events. Starting in January with the annual Walt Disney
Off to Neverland On Disney Cruise Line
“Off to Neverland, and aaawwaay we go!” When you “think of the happiest things” (vacation planning!) what comes to mind? Running through the parks sun up to sun down, racing to attractions, worrying about advanced dining reservations or would you rather be like the mermaids in the lagoon…relaxing and splashing
The Disneyland Difference
My first trip to Disneyland had me full of excitement and wonder. Having been a Walt Disney World veteran for two decades I was excited to experience the original park for the first time. When I began sharing my excitement to visit “the land” I received countless commentary on how
Oldies But Goodies – Fatigue Is Our Enemy
One of the most frequent complaints I hear from my fellow Seniors when they travel to Walt Disney World is that they are so tired out by the second or third day they couldn’t enjoy the rest of their visit. There are a number of things that can cause this
ADRs: Changing Them While You’re at Disney World is as Easy as 1,2,3
If you are like many folks planning a visit to Walt Disney World, you have probably spent a great deal of time thinking about your meals: what restaurants your family will enjoy, whether you will do any character meals, what time(s) you will want to eat if you are making
WaterParks at Disneyworld, more than your average waterpark!
Beyond the four main Walt Disney World parks lies two more examples of Disney’s Imagineering Genius-Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach. Unlike anything you’ve ever seen each of these unique properties is beautifully designed, intricately themed, and fabulously fun. Many people may think the water parks are not for them. Perhaps
Disneyworld Planning 101 – To Meal Plan or Not To Meal Plan
When planning your Disneyworld Vacation you have several options to choose from especially when making your meal plans. Everyone has their own secrets and shortcuts for saving money. Just briefly I will highlight the choices and provide you with a few money saving tips for my Disneyworld Planning 101 series.
Summer at Walt Disney World: How to Prepare
Visiting Walt Disney World is a fun experience for the whole family. However, if you are going in the summer months, there are some things that you need to prepare for. The Orlando area during the months of June, July, and August averages a high temperature of 90 degrees during
Power of 10 Give Kids The World $1,000,000 fundraiser
What is the Power of 10? We are a group of Disney fans who want to help share our passion for Disney with those who need it most: children with life threatening illnesses and their families. When these children ask to visit Walt Disney World through organizations like the Make-A-Wish
The 2011 Disney’s Dreamers Academy Highlight Video
The 2011 Disney’s Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and Essence Magazine continues a mission to annually bring together 100 high school students who want to ignite their lives, dreams and passions. However, the March 3-6 event at Walt Disney World Resort also will serve as a “make-up class” for 13
Bruce Willis Stops by Hollywood Studios
Bruce Willis posed with Minnie Mouse and Goofy at Hollywood Studios with the famed mouse-eared water tower (dubbed the “Earrfel Tower”) in the background. The water tower was inspired by Disney’s landmark water tower that has been an icon of The Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California, for many years.
Disney Union Agreement Reached
A majority of Walt Disney World’s largest union coalition approved their contract after months of negotiations. President of the Services Trades Council, a group of the 6 unions which make up about 20,800 full-time employees has confirmed the results. Leaders of 2 of the unions in the STC are decrying
