Ready to let your imagination go wild? Then join Dr. Nigel Channing in his lab as he explores how the 5 senses can capture the imagination. Sounds simple enough, doesn’t it? But what happens when you throw in a purple dragon, named Figment, that is full of imagination and mischief? Read more
Disney World for Grown Ups
Exploring Disney: EPCOT’s Spaceship Earth
The first thing you’ll see when you arrive at EPCOT, is what most people call the “golf-ball”. This always makes me smile, because the only thing about it that reminds me of a golf ball is that it is round and seems to sit up from the ground as if on a tee! This giant icon is actually made up of over 11,000 triangular tiles and is 180 feet tall – so it’s quite the “golf-ball” indeed! Read more
Handling the Heat at Walt Disney World
Planning a summertime visit to Walt Disney World involves, in addition to the typical planning, giving some thought about – and planning for – the heat. We have visited in the summer, and by preparing as much as possible, we ended up having a wonderful, albeit sweaty, time. To ease any potential reader fears about whether or not a summer trip is doable, read on to find out what helped us the most. Read more
Exploring Disney: Canada Far and Wide
Oh Canada! What a lovely and fascinating country you are! Whether you have visited many times, or have always wanted to visit, the new movie “Canada Far and Wide” in Epcot’s World Showcase will provide you with a true appreciation for this lovely country. (And if you already live in Canada – lucky you!) Read more
Exploring Disney: The Beautiful Reflections of China
Epcot’s World Showcase is filled with fascinating – and beautiful – “countries” to visit, and one of the loveliest is China. Whether you need a nice break from the Florida sun and heat – or just want to take some time in a quiet and peaceful place – don’t miss your chance to step into a replica of the Temple of Heaven for a glorious trip into the sights and sounds of China, courtesy of the magic of movies. Read more