Disney Evergreen & History
Disney Fanatic shares reviews, history, and evergreen pieces for the true Disney fan.
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Nov- 2014 -4 November
Top 5 Embarrassingly Fun Disney World Experiences
There is nothing that cements a memory quite like an embarrassing moment. Some of us can laugh them off good-naturedly, and others of us want nothing more than to climb under a rock. The folks at Disney never want their guests to feel uncomfortably self-conscious; after all, it’s all about creating happy memories here. But there are experiences on Disney World property that may have you laughing a
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3 November
Top 10 Disney Sounds
You might not realize the hold that Disney has on your five senses until you return home from your magical vacation. Disney’s approach to creating unforgettable memories doesn’t begin and end with the phenomenal rides and attractions. They want to help seal these memories with pleasant scents that instantly elicit nostalgia (see our Top 10 Disney Smells), one-of-a-kind tastes so tantalizing and un
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3 November
8 Amazing Facts About it’s a small world
it’s a small world (left un-capitalized intentionally) is a favorite attraction of mine, and I love learning as much as I can about how this timeless ride came to be. Some people can’t stand the ride, citing “that song!!” as the reason they simply can’t stomach it. Love it or hate it, you can’t deny that it’s a small world has a whole lot of history. Read on to learn some facts about this 50-year
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2 November
Top 5 Character Breakfasts at Disney World
When you think Disney World, you automatically think characters; and when you think characters, you think character meals. And Disney offers plenty of those. Usually restaurants offer character meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. These restaurants can be found in both the resorts and in the parks. There are many reasons that choosing to do breakfast over lunch or dinner is a good idea. For one
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2 November
8 Hidden Gems in Epcot
Epcot is a wonderfully themed and beautifully designed park and one of my favorites. There are many exciting attractions, unique sights and sounds, and delicious places to eat and drink. There are also a bountiful amount of hidden gems throughout the park. Here are my top 8 in no particular order. 8. Living with the land boat ride This amazing boat ride in The Land pavilion is a great relaxing rid
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2 November
7 Fun Facts About The Haunted Mansion
The Haunted Mansion is one of my favorite attractions at Disney! I love the spooky (but not scary) vibe, hitchhiking ghosts, and of course, the signature attention to detail! Here are some interesting facts about its hallowed halls. 1. The Haunted Mansion– A Disney park staple Each Magic Kingdom-esque Disney park (Disneyland, the Magic Kingdom, Tokyo Disneyland, Hong Kong Disneyland, and Dis
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1 November
Top 5 Secrets for Getting the most out of Animal Kingdom in One Day
Animal Kingdom can be a bit of a challenging undertaking to visit in just one day. With limited park hours, and numerous routes and trails, seeing everything in one visit without a solid plan is nearly impossible. When visiting this park for one day only, keep the following tips in mind to ensure that you get the most out of your visit. 5. Check the Times Guide When you enter the park in the morni
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1 November
Top 10 Breakfast Meals At Disney Parks
10. Cheshire Café—Fantasyland—Magic Kingdom Located near the Mad Tea Party attraction, this small snack stand offers a very limited breakfast menu, but it’s perfect if you’re eating on the run. You have a choice of assorted cereals with milk, muffins, whole fruit, assorted beverages, and bottled water. 9. Fountain View (Starbucks)—Epcot—Futureworld The location of this Starbucks’ namesake is withi
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1 November
Ten Signs That You’re Ready For A Disney Trip
For those of us who are Disney Fanatics, there are some obvious signs that we are in desperate need of a Walt Disney World Vacation. 1. Rice krispies treats take on the shape of Mickey Mouse's head. This usually occurs without any thought at all. You just start forming your rice krispies' squares and find that they have magically turned into Mickey's head. This is a sign your mind is on Disney, no
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1 November
Disney Height Requirements 101
There's nothing worse than a child anticipating their very first time on a new Disney ride, only to find out at the entrance that he or she does not meet the height requirement. This happened to us when my daughter was four. We were just about to use our Soarin' Fastpasses when the Cast Member at the entrance stopped us. My daughter was completely devastated. Here's a cheat sheet listing all of th
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