Out of the World Summer: The 411 on Disneyland Paris!

We are back fresh from Europe!  Are you eager to learn about Disneyland Paris!?!  I’m going to be brutally honest, if you want to save money, don’t go in the summer!  I think that, for the ultimate Disney fans, it’s something you should see.  If you aren’t all that interested, save your money for something bigger and better in France.  There is a lot to do, but that is for another time and place 😉 

I loved being in another Disney park.  The decor and the rides were great!  Their Space Mountain was awesome, it has a fast take off and some twists and the decor and theme may even be better than Orlando’s.  Most of the rides were comparable to the ones we know and love.  We rode the following: Space Mountain, Buzz Lightyear, Small World, Lancelot’s Carousel, Hatter’s tea cups, Pirates of the Caribbean (no Jack Sparrow in theirs!), Indiana Jones Coaster and the Haunted Mansion.  The Indiana Jones coaster was more like a “wild mouse” ride.  Personally, I like the show better;)  Their Rock and Roll roller coaster was down while we were there, so there wasn’t too much to do in the Studios Park besides Tower of Terror.  Like our Hollywood Studios, their Studios Park is a lot of shows and experiences.  It was very crowded so getting on everything was never a possibility. Read more

The Great Movie Ride Dinner at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: The Experience

EditorLast week, my friend, Lisa Battista, author of Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers shared Part One of her recent experiences at a very special event. This weeks she concludes her delicious review.

In May, I received an email inviting me to “The Great Movie Ride Dinner at Disney’s Hollywood Studios” for Tables in Wonderland members. I rationalized the expense ($165 per person plus tax; gratuity included) as being a combined birthday / Father’s Day gift for my husband. Never mind that I was attending as well. I also assuaged my guilt by using Kelly’s tip to save 5% on the event. I used my Target REDcard to purchase Disney gift cards at Target, which I then used to prepay the dinner. Read more

Disney Fun from Around the World: Week of July 16, 2012

Howdy Disney Friends! It’s the moment you have all been waiting for: your weekly round-up of Disney news! You know it’s the highlight of your week! 🙂 Thanks to Rachel, we’re happy to provide your weekly pixie-dust. Enjoy! 

This week Disneyland celebrated its 57th birthday. Disney Parks Blog shares why cast members love the park. Read more

Disney Cruise Line: Teen Clubs

Last time we met about Disney Cruise Line, we discussed kids clubs and all they have to offer for infants through age 10. Click here to catch up on that post.  This week we will discuss teens on Disney Cruise Line.

What do you think of when you think of teens and their interests? I think of; private space, tons of technology, high energy dance music and dance floors, meet and greet areas, chill out areas, large movie screens, private pools (available on the Disney Fantasy) and deck, alcohol-free bar, and organized activities just for teens ages 11-17. Well you guessed it, this and much more is available for your teen when you vacation on a luxury Disney Cruise Line vacation! Read more

Terrific Tuesdays: Disney’s American Adventure

American Adventure Epcot Center
photo via http://www.flickr.com/photos/kathika/2542034046/

The American Adventure pavilion at Disney’s Epcot is a place to learn about and celebrate America’s history. The architecture replicates that of colonial Williamsburg, Independence Hall, the Old State House of Boston and Monticello. Read more