An unprecedented 110 “Dreamers” from across the country came together at The Hall of Presidents at Magic Kingdom Park as Walt Disney World Resort rolled out the red carpet for the 4th annual Disney’s Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and Essence Magazine. Disney’s Dreamers Academy is a four-day program aimed
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Price Charming and Princess Aurora waltz royally during the 18th annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival
: In a ballroom of flowers, Price Charming and Princess Aurora waltz royally 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
Disney Experts Help Establish National Pool Safety Code
Two Walt Disney World Resort cast members recognized as experts in water quality and aquatic safety have been tapped to join a national panel that will establish standards for constructing and operating swimming pools. Amy Duck, a safety and health manager and Michael Beatty, a manager with engineering services, will
Lady and the Tramp add to the magnificent topiary displays during the 18th annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival
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
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
Anytime is a good time to eat at Chef Mickey’s
On our most recent DisneyWorld vacation we had the opportunity to experience Chef Mickey’s not once but twice. We ate here for Breakfast and ventured in for Dinner as well. While the food is as different as night and day the experience was not. Like a cool breeze from an
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
Pick YOUR Best Time Of Year To Visit Walt Disney World
Picking your “best” time to visit Walt Disney World is, for many, less a choice or a “pick” than it is a time frame dictated by your family/travel group situation. Families with children in traditional schools nearly always must visit during vacation periods while folks like us, married with no
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
HP Creates Hands-on Experience for Youth Athletes at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Expanding on its long-standing relationship with Walt Disney World Resort, HP (NYSE:HPQ) today unveiled the HP Field House at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, a project designed to deliver an immersive technology experience to the 2 million athletes, coaches and spectators that visit the complex each year. The
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.
