3. Star Wars Land — Hollywood Studios Disney has announced that Star Wars Land at Hollywood Studios will hopefully be opening at Walt Disney World in 2019. Plans are for a still-unnamed Millennium Falcon simulator that will allow guests to fly the Millennium Falcon themselves, turning, banking, and even firing weapons. A second ride will be more of a classic ...
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10 Major Changes Coming to Walt Disney World Resort Parks
2. Toy Story Land—Hollywood Studios Construction on Hollywood Studios’ Toy Story Land is progressing nicely. The opening date has not been set, but probably will not be completed until 2019. This new addition to Hollywood Studios will include a family-friendly roller coaster shaped like the Slinky Dog that will zoom around a winding track, passing through tunnels and other landmarks ...
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If you’re planning a trip to Walt Disney World with children, I have some tips and advice for parents with babies, toddlers, tweens, and teens. Many of my friends have said they would rather wait until their younger children are a little older before visiting WDW. What I usually tell them is that Disney World is the best family-friendly Resort ...
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Walt Disney’s vision of a futuristic city to be located in the state of Florida was partially realized at the grand opening of Walt Disney World on October 1, 1971, officiated by Roy O Disney and Walt’s best friend, Mickey Mouse. Although, this amazing new Disney Resort was not exactly what Walt had in mind, it has become one of ...
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10. Pathway Between Fantasyland and Tomorrowland Originally designated as a smoker’s area, this secluded, quiet walkway has become a relaxing way to get from Fantasyland to Tomorrowland or the other way around. It runs between the backside of the “Space Mountain” attraction and an area near the train station at Dumbo’s Storybook Circus. It is a very pleasant walk, with ...
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9. Cheshire Cafe—Fantasyland Just across from Cosmic Ray’s and right around the corner from Merida’s Meet and Greet at Fairytale Gardens, is this small counter service cafe’. There are several umbrella-covered tables and chairs, and wrought iron benches where you can not only rest your feet and watch the crowds pass by, but there is also a not-so-well-known bathroom, which ...
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8. Sleepy Hollow – Liberty Square Located in Liberty Square, near the Hall of Presidents, is a small secluded outdoor dining venue, with a few tables and chairs in a covered area, and a couple of umbrella-covered tables chairs. The walkway right in front of Sleepy Hollow connects the back of Cinderella’s Castle to the entrance of Liberty Square. You ...
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7. Tomorrowland There are several umbrella covered tables and chairs along the fence overlooking the “Tomorrowland Speedway” attraction where you can get a really good view of the cars and drivers as they “speed” by. There are snack carts in the area where you can get an ice cold beverage or frozen ice cream treat, so you refresh yourself, while ...
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6. Adventureland There is a shaded area near the Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse with seats carved out of stone, where you can take a break and do some up close and personal people watching. Also, there is an outdoor counter service cafe, where you can purchase one of the most popular frozen treats in the Magic Kingdom, the famous “Dole ...
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5. “Tangled” Tower Rest Area—Fantasyland Located near “Peter Pan’s Flight” and “It’s a Small World” attractions, this unique “sit and rest” area’s theme comes from the popular full length Disney animated film, “Tangled”. Rapunzel’s Tower overlooks this shaded area, which is encircled by a small stone wall, where you can rest on wooden barrels and have a snack or beverage ...
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