Walt Disney World: When to go. What to eat. Where to stay. What to do.
It’s A Small World. You either love the attraction or you hate it. Either way, it had a fascinating start and the lyrics to the song resonate around the world. Now more than ever. Continue reading It’s A Small World After All
Disney nut that I am, I’m always looking for interesting facts about Walt Disney, Disney World and the rest of the Disney franchise. Who knew there were so many interesting things to discover about the Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom? Cinderella Castel Fun Facts Over 200,000 LED lights are used each holiday season to transform the castle into a sparkling Christmas display. Energy-efficient, they run on the amount of energy it takes to run three clothes dryers. To see this spectacular transformation, click here. One of the most photographed structures in the world, Disney Imagineers employed a technique called forced Continue reading Revealing The Secrets of Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle
I could live at Disney World. I really could. On each trip, I find more and more things to do and things I haven’t done before. No matter how long your stay, I think most people will agree, it’s never enough time. However, it is possible to get the most out of a one day visit with this one day plan for Magic Kingdom. First and foremost Always, always, always arrive at least 30 minutes before the park opens. ALWAYS. I can’t stress this enough. This is imperative to get the most out of a one day plan of attack. Continue reading The Ultimate One Day Plan For Magic Kingdom
There was a period of time, when the kids were small, that we never saw the parks in the dark. A good night’s sleep was critical for our middle son, and no one wanted to upset his routine, afraid of the repercussions the next day. No one. Fast forward a few years later and we re-discovered the joys of Disney in the Dark. Magic Kingdom After Dark There is nothing like entering the Haunted Mansion while it is dark and eerie outside. Or, as you round the corner on Splash Mountain, catching a glimpse of the castle all lit up. Big Thunder Continue reading Walt Disney World Theme Parks After Dark
11. Be On-Time To See The Opening Show – I always recommend arriving at least 30 minutes before the park opens so that you can get the most done on any given day. But the park’s welcome show is a must-see event, putting you into the spirit of the magic ahead. 10. Enjoy A Parade – With up to 5 parades a day, you’re sure to be around for at least one. This is a great time to stop and smell the roses. People watch, take a breather or join in and sing along. 9. Ride It’s A Small World – My family Continue reading Top 11 Things To See And Do At Disney’s Magic Kingdom
What is the best Disney advice I’ve ever received? Arrive at the park at least 30 minutes before rope drop. Simple, right? But I have to admit, I heard that advice a thousand times before I actually put it into practice. Once I did, I never looked back. The Way It Used To Be….Ahhh, Memories Before the mid 1990’s, and because I had been to Walt Disney World so many times, I never saw the need to get to the parks early. We were a “fly by the seat of our pants” kind of family. We didn’t need a schedule. If an Continue reading The Best Disney Advice I’ve Ever Received
Shhhh! I’m going to let you in on a little secret…. You can have Magic Kingdom all to yourselves, for a little while anyway, if you’re willing to get up a little earlier than most. And unless you are proficient in Photoshop (which I am not) this is the perfect way to get pictures of you and your family in front of Cinderella’s castle or walking down Main Street with little or no other people. Step 1: Make an early breakfast reservation at one of the 3 sit-down breakfast dining options. If the park opens at 9am make an 8am breakfast reservation. Step Continue reading Have Magic Kingdom All To Yourselves!
