The first thing you’ll see when you arrive at EPCOT, is what most people call the “golf-ball”. This always makes me smile, because the only thing about it that reminds me of a golf ball is that it is round and seems to sit up from the ground as if on a tee! This giant icon is actually made up of over 11,000 triangular tiles and is 180 feet tall – so it’s quite the “golf-ball” indeed! Read more
Oh Canada! What a lovely and fascinating country you are! Whether you have visited many times, or have always wanted to visit, the new movie “Canada Far and Wide” in Epcot’s World Showcase will provide you with a true appreciation for this lovely country. (And if you already live in Canada – lucky you!) Read more
Epcot’s World Showcase is filled with fascinating – and beautiful – “countries” to visit, and one of the loveliest is China. Whether you need a nice break from the Florida sun and heat – or just want to take some time in a quiet and peaceful place – don’t miss your chance to step into a replica of the Temple of Heaven for a glorious trip into the sights and sounds of China, courtesy of the magic of movies. Read more
Let’s face it. If there is one place that you and your family will definitely visit on your Walt Disney World vacation, it’s the restroom – or to be precise, the restrooms. So while you’ll probably spend as little time there as possible, you also should take a few minutes to check out the design and details when you do stop by. Because the Disney Imagineers – being the creative geniuses that they are – spent as much time on the detail of the bathrooms as they did every other place in the parks and resorts. So you can absolutely expect each bathroom to be unique, and to reflect the “land” or theme where it is located. Read more
One of my favorite oldies but goodie attractions is the Swiss Family Tree House. For those of us who remember the movie from 1960, Swiss Family Robinson, the Tree House will especially bring back a lot of memories about how innovative the family was when they were marooned on a deserted island. The movie follows the family as they survive a shipwreck and make a life on an island. This movie and the original from 1940 is currently on Disney Plus. Read more