Category: Walt Disney World

Where else but at Magic Kingdom could I see and hear all the presidents- we’ll start at the Hall of Presidents and end up at a place Walt Disney held very near and dear Main Street U.S.A.. Hall of Presidents When I was younger I liked this because it was air conditioned and I could…

Have you or your children ever participated in the Jedi Training Academy at Hollywood Studios? My brothers and I had a magical moment at Disney World in 2009 when one morning, our family headed to the platform holding the Death Star II shield generator to the left of Star Tours.  Hoping to be chosen to…

In the final A-Z collection we visit Magic Kingdom, where the magic in Orlando all began. Our first installment starts with the ever popular autograph and ends with those ghosts that just might follow you home. Autographs Never been a fan of the autograph. Until now. I received some autograph books which I looked at…

When you are someone who LOVES Walt Disney World, the people around you tend to notice.  What gives it away?  Well, it usually starts with the need to wear Disney character t-shirts or having a purse or tote bag with a character on it.  Or there is the ever popular key chain.  Sometimes you can…

There always seems to be a great debate on the various Disney websites about whether or not the dining plan is “worth it” and since there are three levels of dining plans now, it seems harder than ever to decide if the dining plan makes sense for your family.  Many of the arguments against the…

Stopping to smell the roses is a learned art when at Disney World, well at least for me.  Back in 2006 I brought my kids to Disney World for the first time and in the months leading up to the trip I hyper planned EVERY minute!  Then we got there and I realized that in…

You saw a great picture of me by that big hat last time. Now we finish the alphabet with something I find undervalued and end with ZERO FEAR. Undervalued Services One of my favorite services that I am willing to pay for is a locker.  I like to bring some things with me just in…

We left off enjoying Italian at Mama Melrose’s. Now we’re ready to discover Narnia and find out about That BIG hat! Narnia Fans Unite Journey into Narnia: Prince Caspian is not so much of a favorite of mine.  But my husband likes it.  Journey is a collection of movie props and video clips from the…

Last time we talked Holly wood Studios, Dorthy found there was no place like home on The Great Movie Ride. Today we’ll learn what the Hall of Fame Plaza is and eat Italian at Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano. Hall of Fame Plaza – Academy of Television Arts and Sciences This isn’t a big attraction.  More…

This was by far the easiest park for me to write about so far because I love it so much. Our favorites today start with you American Idols and come to a complete stop at a really Great Movie Ride… American Idol Experience I really wasn’t sure how I’d feel about this the first time…

Magic Kingdom can be considered the world’s greatest playground.  Its impressive combination of storybook rides, beloved characters, enchanting shows, and delicious food make it possibly the most charming place on earth.  Although “educational” is a word rarely used to describe this favorite recreational site, Magic Kingdom has much to offer both the eager – and…