The announcement this past weekend that Disney will be bringing a brand new attraction featuring Mickey Mouse to Hollywood Studios was met with excitement by many who are eager to see the mouse that “started it all” have his own ride. Until it was shared that the last remaining attraction from the original “Disney-MGM Studios” – The Great Movie Ride- would be closing for good in just a few weeks in order to make room for Mickey’s new ride. Change is good but change is hard, and we will all miss taking this very special ride through the movies. Sadly, as they say in the movies, it looks like “that’s a wrap” for The Great Movie Ride. Thanks for the memories! Read more
Terrific Tuesdays: Rock n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
On a recent trip to Walt Disney world, I was unable to get Fast Passes for Rock n’ Roller Coaster, which was a disappointment for our 12 year old grandson. Unfortunately because of the tier passes, I had the choice of Toy Story Mania or Rock n’ Roller Coaster. Yep – I took Toy Story Mania instead because of the 4 year old with us. Read more
Disney with Special Needs: Planning Your Jaunt to the Food and Wine Festival
Happy Fall, Y’all! Yes, it is July. However, it is after July 4, so therefore, it is autumn. Maybe not? Alright, so perhaps it isn’t quite fall yet, but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t plenty of people whose thoughts have swung right on past the last several weeks of summer and are firmly dreaming of tumbling leaves, cuddly sweaters, and pumpkin spice EVERYTHING. I won’t lie, I kind of dream about this all the time. While last year that meant dreaming of spending my anniversary and Halloween at Disney, for many people that means one pretty fabulous event (and one that, incidentally, is going to start earlier this year than ever before), the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival. Read more
Thrifty Thursday: 3 Quick Tips to Make the Most of Your Disney Dining Budget
As a travel agent, I often get questions from my clients about how to save money on food at Disney World. And it’s understandable, because it’s not unusual for food to end up being one of the major expenses on a Disney vacation. But as I always share with my clients, there are ways that you can plan your meals and save money. Here are a few things that can save you big money on your Disney vacation food budget. Read more
Wordless Wednesday: Still the Living Seas…..
Yes I know it’s actually The Seas with Nemo and Friends now. And yes, I love Finding Nemo, and I love meeting Crush inside and hearing what he has to say. I even like the “clamobile” that you have to ride to get into this attraction…it’s fun and sweet as everyone tries to “find Nemo” as you ride along. Read more