CHECKERED FLAG FINISH: Topiary Mater has been added to the array of characters revving up for a dash to the finish with Pixar’s 25th Anniversary Weekend May 13-15, 2011, celebrating “Cars 2” during the 18th annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Fe…
Tag: Walt Disney World Resort
Disney World Quick Tips – Prioritize Your ADR’s
Most Disney visitors plan on dining at some table service restaurants while they are on vacation. I thought most everyone was aware of the Advance Dining Reservation (ADR) system and used it as designed. In reading some of the many Disney forums on the web it is a bit disconcerting
Disney World Planning 101 – Safety at the Parks
Do you let your guard down at Disney World? I find that I do. To most of us, Disney World is not only the happiest place on earth, it’s also one of the safest. It certainly feels like it. There are helpful cast members everywhere. You don’t have to look
Best Things I Love About Disney – Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
How did I miss this among the many “Best Things” articles I have written. Not only is it one of my favorite attractions it is a true Walt Disney World Classic. It has been around for more than thirty years pleasing park visitors of all ages. There are some attractions
Discounts: Military Rates Extended; AP Rates For Summer 2011
Yesterday, Disney announced that they’re extending military discounts through the end of September 2012. If you are an active-duty or retired military member, you qualify for discounts up to 40% off rooms and for deeply discounted tickets. See your travel agent or call Disney directly. Be careful with this discount–you’ll
Must See – Disney’s BoardWalk
One of my absolute favorite places to visit at the Walt Disney World Resort is Disney’s BoardWalk. The Boardwalk Inn and Villas hosts both an hotel and Disney’s Vacation Club Property. Also, the BoardWalk offers an adorable lake front area with restaurants, shops, and more, reminiscent of turn of the
Beginners Guide to Pin Trading
You see them everywhere at Disney: all kinds of shapes, sizes, colors, designs, and patterns. They commemorate events, parks, hotels, rides and attractions, characters and holidays. They come in sets and individually, and can range from inexpensive little fun ones to very expensive collectors’ sets. They are, of course, Disney
Disney Confidential – Brazil Pavilion Coming to Epcot
Hey there kiddies. Your friendly neighborhood Disney Gossip columnist Anyonymouse here. I love a good rumor as much as the next gal. I can’t tell you how many I hear a new country is coming to Epcot’s World Showcase. This weeks rumor is the addition of a Brazil to my
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Earns Four-Diamond Status
Earlier this month, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge celebrated their 10th anniversary. This week, the resort has something new to celebrate – achieving prestigious AAA Four-Diamond Award status for the first time in its history.
Character Dining at Walt Disney World, Part Two
In yesterday’s post, we looked at character dining at the Walt Disney World parks. Today we are going to look character dining at the resorts. There are a high number of resorts where you can get a great character dining experience, so let’s take a look at them separately. 1900
Say “I do” Where Dreams Come True
Everyone knows Disney is the place where dreams come true, but it’s also a place where you can say, “I do!” Each Disney destination (Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line and Aulani) offer a Fairytale wedding package fit for a Queen! The three collection options at Walt Disney World
Angelica from Pirates of the Caribbean 4 Meet & Greet Magic Kingdom
Angelica (a new character from Pirates of the Caribbean 4) is now greeting guests at the Magic Kingdom. This is her temporary meet-and-greet location, she will be at her new home on Friday! Remember Pirates of the Caribbean – On Stranger Tides comes out May 20th! For more check out
Chip and Co Featured Partner – My Dreams of Disney
The other day Chip, our fearless and generous leader, decided that all of us with blogs should write about them and he would post them on the Chip and Company website. So without further ado, I give you “My Dreams of Disney”! I started writing My Dreams of Disney back
Disney Gives $120K to Support Needy Local Children
Several organizations that provide essentials such as food and shelter for local families in need got an unexpected boost in support from Walt Disney World Resort this morning. As part of a 40-day celebration across Central Florida to shine a spotlight on organizations that improve the lives of children, Mickey
