Exploring Disney: Getting Classic at the Circus

There are a few things that immediately come to mind when thinking about Classic Disney. Cinderella and her missing glass slipper. Peter Pan and Tinker Bell soaring off to Neverland. Jiminy Cricket. And, of course, Mickey Mouse.

For me, and many others, one that always makes me smile is Dumbo. Now, I’m not going to lie and tell you I love the movie. I don’t. It makes me cry. But I have a soft spot for Dumbo himself, and my little one has a love for both elephants in general, and this particular big-eared fellow. Read more

Beating the Disney Heat

Happy Summer, and welcome to the hottest time of the year in Orlando and at Walt Disney World. Hooray!!

If you’re touring the parks this time of year, you can plan to spend lots of money on personal fans or personal water sprayers. You can buy hats and camelpacks for your water. Or plan to buy lots and lots of high-priced bottled water and cool treats …

But with a little planning there are some other ways to beat the heat. Here are some favorites: Read more

NEW Fall Savings Now Available at Walt Disney World

You can now save up to 20% on rooms at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels for stays most nights Oct. 8-Dec. 24, 2018  when you book by Oct. 7, 2018. (Book by Dec. 24, 2018 for stays most nights Nov. 11-Dec. 24, 2018.)
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Affordable Disney: Should You Fly to Walt Disney World?

There are many ways to make your way to Orlando for your Walt Disney World vacation. A few weeks ago we discussed driving. Today, let’s look what to think about if you plan on flying instead. Read more

Exploring Disney: Explore the Past and Create the Future

The Golf Ball.

Big Spiky Ball.

Majestic Geodesic Sphere.

It’s called a lot of things, but we’re all talking about the same thing..Spaceship Earth. The icon of EPCOT, this glittering silver ball is what welcomes you into this beautiful park, and is one of my favorite sights of the World. It also happens to contain a must-do attraction I just can’t leave Walt Disney World without doing at least once…or twice…or six times. I can’t tell you how surprised I always am to hear people either talking about this amazing attraction as a time-filler or something they’ll do if they get the chance, or those who are stunned to even find out that there is an attraction in there at all. This attraction is Classic Disney and truly inspiring no matter how many times I ride it. The fact that Dame Judi Dench does the narration is just an awesome bonus. Read more