Since Mickey’s Sorcerer’s hat came down several years ago, the original icon of Disney’s Hollywood Studios can now be seen, a full-scale reproduction of Graumann’s Chinese Theater, which houses The Great Movie Ride. Even though I liked Mickey’s sorcerer’s hat, I always wondered why they would want to block such an interesting icon! Read more
Special Dining Needs at Disney: Gluten Free? No Problem!
Traveling with a food allergy or dietary issues can be nerve wracking. Luckily there is one place out there that I always trust with my dietary issues, Disney. Those of you that have followed my writing for a while know about my introduction into the food allergy world. I thought I would take the time to share with my newer friends my introduction into the crazy, bigger on the inside, more in depth then I thought, world of food allergies. Read more
Thursday Thoughts: There’s a New World Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom
If you follow anything Disney parks related online – or have seen any of the Disney parks commercials on TV – you know that something new and really big is coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom in just a couple of weeks: Pandora – The World of Avatar. Read more
Wordless Wednesday: Butterflies!
I’ve often mentioned that you really need to take the time to look around when visiting Walt Disney World…..you never know what you will come across when you do! On a recent visit to Port Orleans Riverside, I stumbled on this lovely butterfly garden, and it was such a delight! I loved the fact that not only is Disney actively planting to encourage butterflies, but beyond that, it was beautiful! It definitely inspired me for my own garden planting this year! Read more
Terrific Tuesdays: Rivers of Light
Disney’s newest nighttime show, Rivers of Light, at Animal Kingdom, is simply breathtaking. With a brilliant fusion of water, sound and light, it’s quite unlike anything you’ve experienced before. Featuring never-before-seen footage from Disneynature, live performances and floating set pieces set to a soaring original musical score—this nighttime show light, water, and fire to create an immersive experience that’s unique to anything else on the planet. And it’s beautiful too! Read more