AUTHOR: Rachel Ashbrook
Fantasmic! Dining Packages Review at Disneyland
So you want to see Disneyland’s newly re-imagined Fantasmic! But you don’t want to fight the crowds or have to find a spot several hours early. A Fantasmic! dining package is the perfect option for you. There are 3 dining packages which provide access to Disneyland’s newly re-worked Fantasmic! Blue Bayou offers a 3 course … Fantasmic! Dining Packages Review at Disneyland
First-Timers for the D23 Expo: Helpful Convention Tips and Tricks
The D23 Expo is a convention held in Anaheim every two years. This year it will be held July 14-16. If you’ve ever been to a Star Wars Celebration or a comic convention you’ll have a solid idea of what it is all about. But what if you’ve never been to a fan convention before? … First-Timers for the D23 Expo: Helpful Convention Tips and Tricks
The Case for a New Disney Resort in Texas
Full disclosure: I live in Austin, Texas. With that out of the way… Anyone who has gone to Disneyland or Disney World in the past year knows that park attendance is through the roof. What used to be downtimes in September and January are no longer ghost towns at the parks. Recently, Disney announced that … The Case for a New Disney Resort in Texas
World Showcase Pavilions in Depth: Norway
You are not the first to pass this way. Nor shall you be the last. Those who seek the spirit of Norway face peril and adventure—but more often, find beauty and charm. History and Description The Norway Pavilion at Epcot opened in 1988. It is the newest World Showcase pavilion. The pavilion was designed to … World Showcase Pavilions in Depth: Norway
Epcot World Showcase Pavilions in Depth: Mexico
History and Description The Mexico Pavilion at Epcot opened in 1982. It was one of the original World Showcase pavilions and has been operating since day one. While the pavilion was being designed, the Imagineers were going to go with a Spanish Colonial theme; however, a designer who was from Mexico argued in favor of … Epcot World Showcase Pavilions in Depth: Mexico
Queue Showdown: Disneyland
Disneyland Queue Showdown Disneyland queues are hard to judge. Lots of the rides were made in the 1950s. Attendance was not that high so waits weren’t too terribly long. Queues were just very tight spaces with ropes or chains to keep people in their spots. Imagineers just didn’t really think to make the queues … Queue Showdown: Disneyland
First Time Cruise Planning: Follow Along
Recently I decided that I might like to go on a cruise for my next vacation. I am a big Disney World fan, yet I’ve never been on a cruise. It only made sense that I would want to experience my first ever cruise with Disney. I am a very thorough Disney World vacation planner … First Time Cruise Planning: Follow Along
Queue Showdown: Walt Disney World
A queue is just a boring place to wait in line before you get to experience an awesome attraction, right? Not always…Disney has really upped their queue game in the past few years. These newer queues make the wait fun and provide lots of details and experiences. That being said, let’s determine the best queue … Queue Showdown: Walt Disney World
Free Experiences at Walt Disney World
Many people schedule down time when making a Disney vacation. What to do with that downtime is always an interesting question. What some people might not know is that there are plenty of free activities to do around the WDW resort. Visit the Fort Wilderness Stables, otherwise known as the Tri-Circle-D Ranch. To get there, … Free Experiences at Walt Disney World
Immersion Throw Down: Disney versus Universal
Comparing and contrasting Disney theme parks and Universal Studios is all the rage these days. I’m going to jump into the debate and present an immersion throw down. Let’s go straight to the top of each park: Carsland in Disney’s California Adventure and Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Orlando. I’m just going to state this … Immersion Throw Down: Disney versus Universal
