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

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Exploring Disney World: Get a Glimpse of Where Your Salad Was Born

We’ve been having a fun time roaming around the Magic Kingdom, and there’s plenty left to see, but the crowds are building up, so let’s hop on over to another park, shall we? How about EPCOT? You did get Park Hoppers, right? (If you’re not sure why I’m asking you that, take a minute to read my thoughts on Hopping versus Not-Hopping. You can catch the next monorail over. We’ll wait for you at Club Cool.) Read more

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Exploring Disney: Getting Splashy in Your Laughing Place

Everybody has a laughing place. You’ve heard that, right?

Well, if you’ve been to Disney, or you come from a bygone era that allows you to be familiar with Song of the South, you have. This is the sentiment that you will find at one of the most iconic classic Disney rides, and one that holds a special place in my heart…

Splash Mountain.

Oh, yes. It deserves its own line for introduction. It’s that important. Read more

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Planning for Grown Ups at Epcot’s World Showcase

Despite what your non-Disney friends may think, we all know that Walt Disney World is not just for kids. And one of the best places for adults to visit at Walt Disney World is Epcot’s World Showcase, a series of eleven gorgeously themed pavilions representing countries from around the world. Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: Minnie Van Magic

There are a number of great free transportation options at Walt Disney World but believe it or not, today I want to chat about a fairly new way to get around the parks that is NOT free….but may definitely be worth the small cost. Allow me to introduce, the Walt Disney World Minnie Vans. Read more

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