One of the loveliest pavilions at Epcot’s World Showcase, is the one for Japan. As you walk through the torii gate of the Japanese Pavilon, you notice the beautiful serene rock gardens with native plants plants like bamboo and maple trees, koi ponds and architecture. You can’t miss the huge pagoda, a replica of 7th century Horyuji Temple. You’ll also notice the white Heron Castle modeled after a 17th century fortress overlooking Himeji. Inside the castle, you’ll find the Bijutsu-Kan Gallery, displaying Japanese art and the history of Japanese anime. Read more
Disney Vacation Planning
Disney World with Little Ones: How Young Is Too Young To Roam?
I recently came across an interesting image (but not the exact one above) on Facebook of an admission ticket to Disney World from the 1980s (when WDW consisted only of EPCOT and Magic Kingdom). The back said “Children under 7 years must be accompanied by an adult.” Let me get this straight…in 1987, before cell phones were a thing, you could drop your little one off, say “see ya!” and allow them to visit and use transportation between the two parks. Whoa, how times have changed! Read more
Mouse Morsels: A Soiree With Disney Villains
Mouse Morsels
Tidbits of Disney News Just for You
Hello Mouse Fans…Happy October!! With Halloween right around the corner…Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is in full swing at the Magic Kingdom! With The “Boo-to You” Halloween Parade, the Happy Hallowishes Fireworks show, Dance Parties galore, Disney Villains lurking here and there and Trick or Treating all over the park….what better place to celebrate Halloween than at Disney World! Read more
Thrifty Thursday: Free (and Fun) Souvenirs from Animation Academy at Hollywood Studios
One of the best things about Disney souvenirs is that I can have things around the house to remind me of my visits to Disney World. One of my favorites was absolutely free and hand created: a drawing of Minnie from the Animation Academy in Disney’s Hollywood Studios!! Read more
Terrific Tuesdays: Disney Quest
You travel all the way to Walt Disney World and on a non park day and your family wants to spend the day in the resort arcade. If constantly feeding quarters into those machines doesn’t sound like fun, Disney has a solution that can be found at Downtown Disney. It is DisneyQuest Indoor Interactive theme park. In short, it is a five floor arcade with ride simulators and lots of cyber fun! My family enjoys spending time at DisneyQuest during our vacations. Read more