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The Magic Kingdom has more meet and greet opportunities than any of the other parks. There are also plenty of characters here that can’t be found in other park locations. You may not agree, but I consider “circus performer/poodle trainer Minnie Mouse” different than the typical Minnie you see elsewhere. In no particular order, here are the characters that meet ...

(And Where to Find Their Stars in the Parks) If you haven’t already read Part 1 of “14 Disney Films You Must Watch Before Your Trip”, you can find it here. Join us now as we conclude our list of 14 films that you should watch before your Walt Disney World vacation! 8. Snow White Snow White was the film ...

1. Despite original intentions, most of the pavilions are not funded by their home countries. Walt Disney World intended for countries to pay for the construction and maintenance of World Showcase pavilions for a 10-year land lease period. Disney suggested that it would be beneficial to countries to sponsor the pavilions because they would see increases in tourism. However, they ...

You’ve heard the “Animal Kingdom is a half day park” claim time and time again, right? Well, if you’re looking for extra amusements to fill out your day there, be sure to check out their wide selection of character greeting opportunities. Animal Kingdom boasts several that are exclusive to that park- Baloo, King Louie, Dug, Russell, Pocahontas, and Rafiki. If ...

Facts, figures, history… there’s so much to be learned about Disney’s global network of theme parks. While there’s no particular rhyme or reason to the combination of facts on this list, I hope you find them as interesting as I do! 10. The biggest park: Animal Kingdom Animal Kingdom is the biggest Disney park, at 500 acres. In fact, Animal ...

There’s a lot of love about Epcot, but one activity that may be slightly overlooked there is character greeting. This isn’t to say that meeting characters at Epcot isn’t popular, and that the characters don’t accumulate lines. However, the lines at Epcot to meet characters don’t seem to be as exceedingly long as they sometimes get at the Magic Kingdom ...

As I was trying to come up with what I consider to be the “defining moments” of a Disney vacation, I honed in on the experiences that always give me goose bumps, bring a tear to my eye, or are the most anticipated moments of the trip. What moments define your Disney experience? 1. Driving under the “Walt Disney World” ...

There’s no arguing that Walt Disney World is definitely a great place to spend time with your loved ones, but, have you ever considered spending time at Disney alone? I’m not suggesting you abandon your family, but if you ever have the opportunity to spend a day, or even a few hours, touring Disney World solo, I definitely encourage you ...

Walt Disney World has undergone myriad changes over the years since it opened in 1971. Some changes, like major expansions, are well-received. Others, like the closing of attractions or the introduction of FastPass, are met with mixed emotions. Along the same lines, this list isn’t without a healthy dose of personal opinion. What changes has Walt Disney World undergone that ...

What makes an attraction a “classic”? Perhaps it has something to do with a combination staying power and longevity, nostalgia, popularity, and familiar Disney whimsy that makes adults and children alike want to experience it over and over. Here is our Top 10 list of Disney World’s classic attractions of all time. 10. Space Mountain Perhaps not a classic in ...