After hearing the news that a new Avatar-themed land in Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom will be constructed soon, my family and I decided to watch the movie Avatar to get an idea of what the new area might include. Many thoughts for this exciting new addition to the park came to mind. Guests could…
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Traveling Through Disney with Autism
I just felt that this picture was fitting when talking about Disney and Autism. As most of us know, Disneyland and Walt Disney World are bright, beautiful, and sometimes overstimulating. Yes, I just said “sometimes overstimulating”, and I’m sure most of the parents with children on the Autism Spectrum will know exactly what I mean. …
Tales From a Disneyland First-timer
What can I tell you about Disneyland that you don’t already know, or haven’t already heard? Even as a first time visitor with my hubby last month, I knew that it would be a good Disney time. I knew the magic would be there, and I had read about the rides and attractions that we…
Disney Must-Haves…
In the past I have shared my strange obsession of taking home meaningless merchandise (and I use that term loosely!) from my Walt Disney World Resort vacations. Stray napkins, unused fast-passes, maps – you name it, I bring it home. So yes, it’s weird but beyond them are some other things that are on my…
Souvenirs or Stuff?
I hate to admit it, but I save a LOT of stuff from my visits to the Walt Disney World Resort. I have maps, brochures, napkins, pins, soap, shampoos, body lotion…I mean, if it has the WDW logo on it, for some reason, I find the need to save it. These things have made for…
Magic Kingdom: It’s NOT just for kids!
I have been involved with many debates regarding all-things Walt Disney World related. Love it or hate it, it seems that everyone has an opinion on it. One of the latest conversations that I had regarding my favorite vacation spot dealt with the opening of Storybook Circus and how Magic Kingdom is not fun for…
Bon Jour, France Pavilion!
Okay, I have to admit this little fact, but for years I absolutely hated Epcot. There, I’ve said it. From my first visit in 1983 I viewed a day of touring that park like it was torture and clearly I was being punished for something. Granted, that first trip there wasn’t a lot to see…
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
Back in 2008, my family and I stayed at POP Century for our trip. We were in the 70’s complex, right on the lake, and we could see the unfinished side of the resort. It was one of those moments (again) where I wish there was a giant tent or wall around the whole thing…
A Battle of the Body and the Mind
Well when last I left you I was preparing for my first half marathon at Walt Disney World on January 7, 2012. I had arrived from Denver and enjoyed one awesome day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The busses for the race took off around 3 A.M. Saturday, and so I had forced myself reluctantly to…
Extreme Makeover – Disney Style!
Last night I was flipping through the channels in search of something to watch and happened upon “My House Goes Disney”. Have you seen it? Basically, it’s like a mini extreme makeover on your home, Disney style. In this premiere episode, a family of seven gets a backyard makeover and the three bedrooms that the…
To Walk Where Walt Walked…
I cannot say with any great certainty when my love affair with Disney began, I just know that it’s always been there. Our first trip to the Walt Disney World Resort was in 1975. There was only the Magic Kingdom and we made the trip in a day after staying with some friends in Ft….
Disney’s Latest Change: Fast Passes
The latest Disney World buzz surrounds the announcement that cast members must now enforce both the start and ending times on Fast Passes. While I haven’t read all of the online comments to hear the various reactions, I have talked to my local group of Disney friends. And despite reassurances from the top executives that…