One of my absolute favorite (and must do) experiences on my list of ‘things to do’ each time I go to Disney, is meet characters. They are so much fun to interact with and provide unique and wonderful picture opportunities. Watching the little ones interact with them is also heart warming and it always brings a smile to my face. ...

The perfect way to cap off any day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is to enjoy the nighttime spectacular Fantasmic! Set in an open-air amphitheater behind Tower of Terror, Fantasmic! can host as many as 10,000 guests. The show stars Mickey Mouse, along with a slew of your favorite Disney characters, in a battle of good vs. evil against your favorite ...

The title alone to this article made me happy all on its own. If I could make a career of shopping for people on Disney trips…I totally would. I love to shop all things Disney and I would like to share some of our favorite places to shop with you. Some of these places are in the parks and others ...

The crown of Frontierland, Splash Mountain is a refreshing mix of excitement and classic ride-through storytelling. We all know the view at the summit is breath-taking but here are some little known but satisfactual facts about the Magic Kingdom’s thrilling water ride. 7. Splash Mountain is inspired by the controversial movie, “Song of the South.” Interestingly, as with almost all ...

Depending on your viewpoint, Disney’s Hollywood Studios is either rightly or wrongly maligned. Some people can’t stand the Sorcerer’s Hat at the end of Hollywood Boulevard (good news – it’s coming down now!). Others love the wonderful assortment of rides to choose from and obsess over which Tier A attraction to select. Others still refer to Hollywood Studios as a ...

By now it’s safe to say that the Disney Imagineers know that Disney fanatics like us anticipate their newest projects and ventures with bated breath. We’ve learned that there is always so much more to an attraction than what you see on the surface. The Imagineers never leave a stone unturned; every ride and attraction is designed with careful precision ...

Each year I travel to Walt Disney World in Florida for 3 unique events. Halloween, for the Food and Wine Festival, Christmas, because… well Christmas in Walt Disney World is just awesome, and of course in the Spring for EPCOT’s International Flower and Garden Festiva! Spring is closer than you think and fun is the definitely the flavor this year ...

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 a child I never fully appreciated everything Epcot had to offer. I was too young for many of the big attractions, and there was nothing to do in the World Showcase except walk. Coming back to Epcot as an adult has made me realize how wrong I was. The possibilities at Epcot are truly endless! This is definitely my ...

Sure you can have a Kodak moment with Mickey and Minnie Mouse, or check out the nostalgic Disney attractions such as It’s a Small World and Prince Charming’s Carousel, or even experience a more “family based” ride that everyone to enjoy. Sometimes, park guests like myself, like to experience some thrills that make your stomach drop or eyes tear from ...