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It does not get much more fun than a RunDisney race weekend, with the parks crowded with runners and your adrenaline pumping you feel ready to run.  Regardless of if you are running a 5k or a half marathon, Walt Disney World makes racing an incredible experience.  Brush up on this list of tips to ensure you have a great ...

If you have not yet dined at the newly renovated Planet Hollywood Observatory, consider it a must do. As one of the later Disney Springs renovations, it opened fairly recently and is boasting a new menu more delicious than ever and a gorgeous new design. In this article, we are counting down the top ten reasons you will love this ...

Though the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train doesn’t have the vintage look and feel like the first attraction we discussed in Space Mountain, it does hold some serious Walt Disney history as it bears the name of the original Disney full length animated film.   This ride is one that is here to stay, and should be a staple in any ...

4. Disney Secrets This ride is filled with more nostalgic secrets, rather than ones you have to hunt and find.  With Imagineers always wanting to remain true to form, they went ahead and used some of the old animatronics and characters from the Snow White Scary Adventures attraction to keep some historical sense to the new attraction. You may even ...

3. Ride The Mine Train was designed as more of a “family” themed ride rather than your typical thrill coaster like Space Mountain or Expedition Everest.  The ride itself has the feel of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.  Riders get to experience the attraction both indoors and outdoors.  One of my favorite parts of this attraction is the swaying and moving ...

2. Pre-Ride Experience Being a new attraction, the Disney Imagineers used newer technology to allow guests to remain active and engaged while waiting in line.  There is a “sorting station” for little miners to sort jewels that is over fifteen feet long.  Guests whom have a keen eye for detail, will also notice an ode to Dopey we’ll dig into ...

1. History One could argue that Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is the most iconic film in the history of Walt Disney Pictures.   The film was the first full length animated picture of its kind.  Snow White truly set the bar for all animated pictures going forward.  It still appeals to guests of all ages, and the Magic ...

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Disney Fanatic has always been a great reference to all things Walt Disney World related.  From planning your first trip, to lodging and dining recommendations, we have you covered.  The attractions within each of the parks are typically what draws guests in droves from the wee hours of the morning until Tinkerbell bids the guests goodnight ...

Disney Parks Blog announced that for the summer, Disney’s Hollywood Studios will host a brand new show called, “The Music of Pixar LIVE! A Symphony of Characters.” The event will be a limited summer-only concert event that will feature music from favorite Pixar movies performed by a live orchestra. There will also be appearances by favorite Disney-Pixar characters during the ...

Space Mountain is one of the most nostalgic attractions in all of Walt Disney World.  Guests are sure to use one of their Fast Pass experiences on this marquee attraction and usually try to sneak an extra ride of two in before the park closes.  Though some say it is better equipped for EPCOT, due to the forward thinking and ...