From just about anywhere near the Animal Kingdom, you can see the snowy peak of Mount Everest. And the closer you get to the ride, the more you believe you have actually been transported to the Himalayas. Starting in the ride queue, you feel like you’re waiting to start your trek to find the Yeti – research, pictures, and artifacts from previous expeditions are there for you to explore! Bells ring the entire way, prayer flags are prevalent, tributes to the Yeti abound, the attention to detail Disney used when re-creating the villages near Everest is breathtaking. It’s no wonder the Guinness Book of World Records lists this as the most expensive roller coaster ever built! Read more
Terrific Tuesdays
Terrific Tuesdays: Finding Nemo – The Musical
At Disney’s Animal Kingdome, Finding Nemo-The Musical is an amazing show filled with creative and entertaining puppetry and pageantry. Read more
Terrific Tuesdays: In Search of the Iguanodon
Are you asking yourself, “What is an Iguanodon and what does it have to do with Walt Disney World?” The Iguanodon is a large plant eating dinosaur. They lived in the Cretaceous period about 135-125 million years ago. While at Walt Disney World you can help researchers at The Dino Institute find and bring back an Iguanodon, at “Dinosaur” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Read more
Terrific Tuesdays: The American Idol Experience
Since Caleb Johnson was named this year’s American Idol, are you going through withdrawals? If that is the case, Walt Disney World is here to help! Read more
Terrific Tuesdays: Sailing Away on Disney World’s Boats
One thing my family enjoys doing while at Walt Disney World is looking at the scenery a little differently than others do. Most people think that you need to rush to places by monorail or bus transportation. Though sometimes we do, we also like to go by boat. Read more