It’s no secret that Disney makes a lot of money on merchandising movie characters and any other piece of Disney they can. I can’t even count the number of Disney pieces I own between my own collection and my children’s ever-growing piles of toys, stuffed animals, clothes, etc. After years of purchasing Disney memorabilia at the Disney Store and Disney theme parks, I finally learned a way to save money on authentic Disney items.
While it is not truly a secret, the Disney Dining Experience membership card is not yet a well known discount program. With this special card, Florida residents can save a lot of money during their visits to Walt Disney World.
For just $85 per year ($25 more for a second card), a Disney Dining Club cardholder can save 20% at over 70 Walt Disney World theme park, hotel, Wide World of Sports and Downtown Disney/Pleasure Island restaurants for a party size up to ten guests. Large families or frequent visitors to Walt Disney World can reduce their dining expenses significantly with …read more
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Most parents with a toddler and/or infant who are vacationing at the Walt Disney World Resort will wrestle pre-trip with the quandary of whether to bring their own stroller to the Disney theme parks or to rent a stroller at the park entrance. The following pros and cons for each option should help parents make this challenging decision.
In true Disney tradition, the newest attraction at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom, Expedition Everest, is not just a thrill ride but also a suspenseful story in a realistic setting. The experience begins as you enter the Animal Kingdom and see Mt. Everest towering over the Central Florida horizon. Next, head toward the Asia section of the Animal Kingdom park and pick up a Fast Pass if the wait is too long for you. If you can’t wait another second to start your expedition, join the line and your adventure will begin.
When I am on vacation, I don’t want to do any work, and to me, carrying anything is work, not to mention inconvenient. This is especially true at Walt Disney World where guests are continuously getting on and off theme park rides. I know from experience that packages are not only cumbersome on most Walt Disney World rides, but they can often be a complete nuisance. For example, trying to fit in a “rocket” on Space Mountain with anything larger than a cell phone is a challenge fit for a contortionist. Of course, I am exaggerating, but only a bit.
In late 2006, Disney Imagineers completed a much-publicized project to add characters from Disney Studios’ enormously popular “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” movie to the long-standing Pirates of the Caribbean attraction in Walt Disney World. My family and I have been on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride several times since the renovations were completed, and I have been pleasantly surprised by the minor changes.
The Pirates of the Caribbean ride has always been one of my favorites ever since my childhood. It was always the first ride my family would go on during our annual …read more
If you Visit Walt Disney World during the month of February 2007 (through March 8, 2007), you and your family can have the chance to become pirates and princesses at the Magic Kingdom’s Princess and Pirate Party. On select nights throughout the month, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will host this themed party where guests are invited to dress as their favorite princess or pirate then dance, play and search for treasure.
Guests will be given a treasure map (and treat bag) that will lead them to hidden surprises like beads and chocolate coins. During their search around the Magic Kingdom …read more
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For the first time, Walt Disney World has taken a popular animated film and turned it into a live musical show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. I went to the preview of this attraction in late 2006 with an open mind and was thrilled to see Walt Disney succeeded again.
Central Florida’s local news station recently reported a hint as to what a new attraction at Disney-MGM Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort will include. Rumors were finally put to rest in Disney’s 2006 annual shareholders’ report where concept art for a new attraction tentatively called Toy Story Mania was revealed.
Little girls age three and over can make their dreams of being a princess come true with a complete princess makeover at Downtown Disney’s Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. In true Disney fashion, the salon operates within a theme, so the princess experience begins as soon as guests walk into the shop. The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is run by Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother, and the stylists are training to become Godmothers.
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