Thursday Thoughts: Star Wars, Soarin, FastPasses and More

img_2055It’s been 10 days since we got back from Walt Disney World and slowly but surely I am getting used to the “real world” again. Anyone who has visited Disney knows that PDD (Post Disney Depression) is a real thing! It’s hard coming back to the realities of a challenging world when you’ve spent time in that Disney bubble. Read more

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Wordless Wednesday: Marching Into the Holidays

img_2094One of the best things about Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is the parade, and one of the highlights of the parade are the marching wooden soldiers! While this parade is only available to see at the Christmas Party through mid-December, if you will be visiting Walt Disney World after the last party is held, you can catch the parade…and the soldiers….each afternoon at Magic Kingdom, through December 30.  Read more

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Terrific Tuesdays: Dinosaur

15000615_10154171322591234_7992363551897428451_oIf I say Countdown to Extinction, do you know which ride I am referring to? When Animal Kingdom and Dinosaur first opened in April 1998, Dinosaur was called Countdown to Extinction. It stayed that until May of 2000 when it was changed to Dinosaur to coincide with the movie release of the same name, although the movie isn’t as intense as the ride itself. Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: Managing Crowds

We’re approaching the Holiday Season and one of Walt Disney World’s busiest times of year: Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s. Visiting during Walt Disney World’s most crowded times of year presents challenges, but it’s not impossible. Here are a few itinerary tips for managing high crowds so that you make the most of your time during your visit. Read more

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Wordless Wednesday: Once Upon a Time

img_2021The other night, I had the chance to see the new Castle Projection show, “Once Upon a Time.” In this new show, Mrs. Potts tells Chip some of her favorite fairy take stories, and these stories then come to life on Cinderella Castle. It is simply beautiful! Be sure to take the time to watch this lovely new show each evening at Magic Kingdom! Read more

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