Here is the Refurb and Closure Schedule for Walt Disney World for June 2012 and beyond. Refurbishment/closure information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available at the Disney World Website. Current Characters in Flight Balloon Rides (Downtown Disney) suspended indefinitely.
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Canoe Racers Keep Disney Tradition Alive
Olympians or not, more than 800 Cast Members on 75 teams paddled their hearts out in the recent Canoe Races of the World event–commonly referred to as C.R.O.W–in Magic Kingdom. Surrounding Tom Sawyer’s Island on the Rivers of America, the racers started near Country Bears Jamboree, passing by Big Thunder
Top 5 Ways to Save Money on a Disney Vacation
It’s no secret that a Disney Vacation can be expensive! So to make the magic happen, we Disney fans have to get creative to save some cash; and I’m a big fan of taking advantage of the values that Disney has to offer to help me in my efforts. While there are
Off the Beaten Path – The Horses of Walt Disney World
I am a Disney Fanatic, This you know. What you don’t know is that I am also a big fan of horses. Because of this I have often gone out of my way to seek out a little horse fix while at Disney World. There are many ways to see
Disney to reduce evening park hours for hotel guests
Walt Disney World plans to reduce the amount of extra time it gives hotel guests in its theme parks, scaling back a popular perk designed to entice travelers into choosing resort-owned hotels over cheaper, off-property competitors. Disney on Tuesday would not say why it is cutting back on the extended hours,
Walt Disney World demands kid-attracting guest be less ‘Santa-ish’
A Walt Disney World guest who looks like Santa Claus was asked by Disney officials to be less “Santa-ish” because he was a distraction at the park, FLORIDA TODAY news partner WKMG Local 6 reports. Thomas Tolbert, who was visiting Disney while on a family vacation, said he was wearing
5 Common Disney Park Touring Mistakes
There are a lot of “mistakes” tourists make at Walt Disney World. Many of us come home from a Disney vacation and think “Next time I’m going to do this differently…” Here are 5 common mistakes that tourists make. Perhaps we can learn from others mistakes and avoid a
Disney World and Anxiety
Many people suffer daily with Anxiety. It can be a struggle for most people to enjoy everyday life without worrying what will trigger the next panic attack. Today I want to help you Survive Anxiety while visiting Disney World. I have a degree in Psychology and my daughter has anxiety.
The Ultimate Tropical Water Park Typhoon Lagoon
Like a surfside playground left behind by a “great storm” for modern-day Swiss Family Robinsons, Typhoon Lagoon — with its breaking waves, saltwater snorkeling pool and gushing water surges — ushers in a new generation of water adventures for Walt Disney World guests. Located near Downtown Disney West Side, the
Everything You Wanted to know about Disney’s PhotoPass Service
One of the things that people seem to continually ask about on the Facebook Group “You Might Be a Disney Addict” is to ask about Disney’s Photopass service, the ins and outs of it, and whether it is worth it. Since my family has ordered the Photopass CD the last
Make your own Tie Dye Mickey Tote Bags
Hey Guys, Jackie here! I don’t know if you know a lot about me or not but one major part of my life, besides Disney, is being a stay at home mom! I love every aspect about it, except maybe all the laundry, but one thing my daughter and I
WDW Resorts – Which Deluxe Resort Is Right For Me?
Over the last two weeks I have discussed the benefits of staying at the Walt Disney World Value and Moderate Resorts. If you still aren’t sure where to stay, then read on for some information about WDW’s top of the line Deluxe Resorts! Price: These are Disney’s top of the
Top 5 Flying Rides at Walt Disney World
I’m starting a new series of Top 5’s today, and we’re starting with the flying rides. Let’s see if you agree with my faves! Alrighty, here…we…gooooo! 1) Peter Pan’s Flight – A popular Magic Kingdom draw, happy thoughts and pixie dust power this adventure. Climb aboard a pirate galleon for
7 Questions You Should Not Ask Disney Cast Members
Having visited the parks as much as we have and working there twice, many things have been brought to my attention. That includes some of the strange requests, odd choices, and over-the-top questions that spawn from the minds of guests. Don’t get me wrong, it isn’t expected of everyone to
