Walt Disney World
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Oct- 2014 -23 October
14 Insider Tips for Getting the Most Out Of Magic Kingdom
No matter how many times I go to Magic Kingdom, no Disney experience can match the thrill and awe I get walking under the arches and onto Main Street, U.S.A. and seeing Cinderella’s Castle in the distance. Six lands comprise Magic Kingdom: these tips will help you get the most out of your day while there. Main Street, U.S.A TIP 14. Main Street is the opening act to your day at Magic Kingdom. If yo
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21 October
5 Secrets to Getting the Most Out of Your Day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
The third gate at Walt Disney World opened in 1989 and it salutes the Golden Age of Hollywood by celebrating the glitz and glamour that the movies have to offer. While Hollywood Studios is the least popular park (only a mere 10.1 million guests passed through the Mickey turnstiles in 2013), there is a lot to appreciate in the park and these tips will help you make the most of your day there! 5. Co
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19 October
Top 9 Hidden Gems at Epcot
I remember coming to Disney World as a kid and my parents not taking me to Epcot. I think they thought it was not going to be kid-friendly or have anything of interest to me, but that is wrong! Epcot gets this reputation because of events like the International Food and Wine Festival (running from mid-September to early-November every year) and the drinks that World Showcase has to offer. But, the
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17 October
Top 10 Reasons You Should Visit Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Walt Disney was always fond of animals and wanted to involve live animals in his theme parks. It wasn’t until 32 years after his passing that his dream finally came to fruition, with Disney World’s fourth theme park, the Animal Kingdom. Often overlooked by central Florida guests, here are 10 reasons you should visit Disney’s Animal Kingdom on your next visit to Disney World. 1. Kilimanjaro Safaris
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13 October
Hollywood Studios 101 – A Complete Rundown of Rides
Hooray for Hollywood! What connection does Walt Disney have with Hollywood Studios. Well, in 1923 Walter Elias Disney left his home in Kansas City, Missouri for Hollywood, where he and his brother, Roy began their collaboration for animated and live action films. The first “Alice Comedy” short was produced in the in the rear of a Hollywood real estate office, and it was here that in 1928 Mickey Mo
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12 October
Animal Kingdom 101 – Part 2: Entertainment, Characters, & Dining
In part 2 of our Animal Kingdom 101 article, we’ll take a look at all of the entertainment, character greeting opportunities, and dining options available at Animal Kingdom. If you want to read about rides and attractions, check out Animal Kingdom 101: Part 1. Entertainment Did you know that Animal Kingdom actually offers 11 unique entertainment acts? Let’s start with the shows. 1. Finding Nemo: T
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10 October
Top 10 FAQ’s and Answers about Fantasyland in Magic Kingdom
If you haven’t had the chance to visit Magic Kingdom in the past few years, you may not have seen the recent changes. Magic Kingdom has expanded Fantasyland into what is now called New Fantasyland. New rides, restaurants, and character meet and greets have all been added. The attention to detail that went into the making of New Fantasyland is incredible. Like nothing you’ve ever seen. Here are a f
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10 October
Epcot World Showcase Tour Series, Part 6: The American Adventure (5 Hidden Gems)
Welcome back, Disney Fanatics! We’ve finally reached the midway point on our journey around the World Showcase Lagoon, as we shift our focus to the beautiful American Pavilion. Commonly known as “The American Adventure,” this pavilion, in my opinion, is one of the most overlooked and underappreciated areas in Epcot, which is unfortunate, because it has so many wonderful, exciting, and downright pr
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10 October
How To Tackle Animal Kingdom 101: Part 1: Rides and Attractions
For guests who are less familiar with Animal Kingdom, here is a crash course in everything you need to know about what the park has to offer. First, we’ll take a look at the “meat” of the park- the rides and attractions, as well as a general touring strategy for the park. In part 2 of our article, we’ll conquer all the “extras”- the entertainment, and character greeting opportunities, and the food
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6 October
Disney Testing FastPass+ ONLY Access To Ride This Week
Toy Story Midway Mania is only excepting FastPass+ only riders now through Friday. (What does this mean for our other favorite attractions? ). Disney is testing out Fastpass+ only rides on Toy Story Mania. This test appears to be this week only, October 6th – 9th. It is rumored that Disney will be giving out some Fastpass tickets if you were not able to register in advance. This sudden chang
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