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Disney Rumor Round Up September 2016
Welcome to the September installment of Disney Rumor Round Up. You see the August edition here. Let’s dive into this month’s rumors! Disclaimer: none of the things mentioned in this article are official and may not ever happen. Magic Kingdom As we now know, the Magic Kingdom is losing a nighttime parade, and with that … Disney Rumor Round Up September 2016
A Couple’s Guide to Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
All Aboard! If you’re like us and have never stayed on a cruise ship before, staying at the Yacht Club has a real ‘Grand Ship’ feel about it. The long, wide corridors that lead away from the lobby remind me of what I would expect a big ship to feel like. The wood floors and … A Couple’s Guide to Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
Age vs. Height at the theme parks: Where do you stand?
This year during my family’s Walt Disney World/Universal Studios Orlando summer vacation, my six-year-old experienced a significant milestone: she was able to ride many rides all by herself…but only at Universal Studios. That’s because while both parks have minimum height requirements for many rides, they differ in their “Ride Alone” policy. Universal’s policy is based on … Age vs. Height at the theme parks: Where do you stand?
Are last minute plans still possible at Walt Disney World?
There has been plenty of discussion lately about the changing landscape of Walt Disney World. Many fans are disappointed at the trend toward extra cost add-ons, reductions in staff, long lines and the death of spontaneity at the parks. My husband and I had not discussed a Walt Disney World vacation at all in recent … Are last minute plans still possible at Walt Disney World?
Disney Rumor Round Up August 2016
Welcome to the August installment of Rumor Round Up. You can read July’s edition here. There are some new and juicy rumors floating around the Disney universe so let’s get to it! Disclaimer that none of the things mentioned in this article are official and may not ever happen. Magic Kingdom If you remember in the … Disney Rumor Round Up August 2016
Food at Walt Disney World: Hunter-Gatherer Style
Touring at Disney World is physically challenging. It’s such a huge place; people have been known to traverse a dozen miles in the course of a humid day to visit favorite attractions. Staying your best physically can be a challenge. Not only are you out of town and at the mercy of restaurants, but you … Food at Walt Disney World: Hunter-Gatherer Style
If I could visit only one pavilion in EPCOT…
Where would you choose if you could only visit one pavilion at Epcot? For me, it would be the Land Pavilion. The land pavilion has everything; three attractions, a tour, a large food court for counter service, and for table service, a family style buffet with characters. There is one thing that this pavilion does NOT have that … If I could visit only one pavilion in EPCOT…
Disney Springs Close-Up – Part 1: A History
Disney Springs has been in the news a lot lately. Chefs from around the country are taking up residence, Town Center is bustling with a variety of shopping options, and nightly entertainment is becoming the norm. There’s a lot to be done at the new complex; so much, in fact, that Disney Springs is more of … Disney Springs Close-Up – Part 1: A History
Perform a Random Act of Kindness at Disney and Feel Better
There are many ways to experience a vacation and one thing that often goes overlooked is a random act of kindness. This underground phenomenon has been happening well before the movie, “Pay It Forward” ever graced the screen, but the advancement of the awareness is promising. What is a “RAK” and how can you do … Perform a Random Act of Kindness at Disney and Feel Better
So, What is Character Palooza?
Walt Disney World holds a secret. Sure, it may not the best kept secret on Disney property (We all know that title belongs to the Disney Vacation Club), but to the average vacationer who may not do as much research and planning, the secret is still pretty juicy. That secret is Character Palooza, and it has developed … So, What is Character Palooza?
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