Disney Fun From around the World: Week of March 4, 2013

Rachel Disney Community, Disney Fun From Around the "World" , , , , 1 Comment

Greetings Disney Friends! How is your weekend so far? Mine’s pretty good because as you read this, I am on my way to Walt Disney World for a family vacation. 🙂 But never fear, Rachel and all of our wonderful writers will be taking good care of you while I am gone. And I’ll be sure to have lots of info, photos, and a souvenir or two when I return! Until then, here’s the latest Disney news….and talk to you next week! ~ Nancy

Chip & Co. reveals that New Orleans may become a new home port for Disney Cruise Line.

You can get a peek at the new redesigned park maps from Orlando Attractions Magazine. Read more

Disney Vacation Planning: What Time of Year to Go?

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There are so many factors that come into play when deciding when to go to Walt Disney World. Who all is going, are there time restraints on when everyone can go, is there something in particular we want to see while there, and the list can go on and on… Read more

Cast Member’s Corner: Goofy Guests and Magical Memories

Jessica Cast Members Corner, Disney Vacation Planning, Disney Vacation Tips, What to Do at Disney World , , , , , 1 Comment

Working at Walt Disney World I got to see a lot of things both behind the scenes and out among the guests.  Being a guest at Walt Disney World you can also see most of these things as well, which makes visiting the parks both fun and entertaining.  Disney provides a lot of visual stimulation in it’s architecture and decoration but sometimes that’s not even the best part.  Sometimes the guests themselves provide the entertainment while other times, it is those who come with them who are creating the fun. Read more

Dining at Walt Disney World: On a Hot August Night….

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Dole Whip Pineapple Float
photo via http://www.flickr.com/photos/awholelotofnothing/5413899908/

I want you to imagine standing on the edge of Main Street U.S.A on a sweltering August night. You have been walking for what seems like endless hours in the humidity filled Florida sun. You’re anxiously awaiting for the Disney Main Street Electrical Parade to begin, when your generous cousin walks up behind you with a unmarked cup and straw and says “Here try this”. You take a sip of what can only be described as cold tropical heaven. The sweet tangy flavor of pineapple races to your brain as you begin to process something special.

That’s exactly what happened to me. I turned and asked him what I was drinking. He said “It’s a Dole Whip Float, they are famous”. I was immediately hooked on what I would later find out was almost as iconic as the Mouse himself. OK maybe not but it sounded good right? Read more