Let’s face it a Disney vacation can be anything but relaxing. Take a look at the last three years of my (week long) trips. Between the three trips there were eighteen nights spent on property, and we entered the parks 20 days. This means we entered the parks on the days we arrived and the days we were checking out. Last year we we finally worked a day into our plans that included a “day off,” where we committed to not going into a park…however since my parents were traveling with us one evening they kept the kids so we could have a “Disney Date Night” and the hubs and I ended up going over to watch Illuminations and getting a treat after our dinner. Read more
Terrific Tuesdays
Terrific Tuesdays: A Great Day for Racing
Being a native of the Hoosier state (Indiana), racing just seems to be in our blood about like basketball is. Every May there is hype and excitement all around the city of Indianapolis due to the “greatest spectacle in racing,” the Indianapolis 500. The Tomorrowland Speedway takes on the look of many aspects from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It is, literally, fun for the whole family. Read more
Terrific Tuesdays: Lights, Motor, Action!
Whether it’s blazing hot or cool, completely enjoyable weather, your feet can always use a break while visiting Disney World. One of the shows that we most enjoy is at Hollywood Studios: Lights, Motor, Action! is all the way in the back so sometimes it can get overlooked, however it is a must see for my kiddos so we do it often. Read more
Terrific Tuesdays: Disney Shopping
One thing you have to leave with after your magical trip to Walt Disney World is a souvenir. Shopping experiences are plentiful at the parks, resorts and Downtown Disney.
Each park has shops scattered throughout to represent the world or country you are in. At the Magic Kingdom, you’ll find everything from Agrabah Bazaar in Adventureland, selling Aladdin type clothing and toys with other Arabian themed items to Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe in Liberty Square that sells gifts, toys and ornaments all year round. We often stop at the sleigh beside the shop and have a family photo made to put on our Christmas cards, even in the middle of summer. Read more
Terrific Tuesdays: Disney’s Hollywood Studios Street Shows
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is a place for performances. There are live stage shows, such as Beauty and the Beast-Live on Stage, parades like Pixar Pals Countdown to Fun, the Fantasmic! evening fireworks display, and then there are the street shows. The big interactive street show is the Disney Channel Rocks show.
There are, however, all around the park, smaller interactive shows put on the the Citizens of Hollywood. These can be seen at various times throughout the day, usually on Hollywood and Sunset Blvds. Read more