Exploring Disney: Taking a Gran Fiesta Tour with 3 Caballeros

If you love Donald Duck and The 3 Caballeros (and who doesn’t?), the Gran Fiesta Tour in EPCOT’s Mexico pavilion is a “must do” for you.  My granddaughter was so in love with this easy, slow moving ride, we had to ride it 3 times in a row! Poor Donald, it seems that he has disappeared south of the border and it is up to Panchito and Jose to find him.

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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

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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

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Walt Disney World is Celebrating “Earth Month” in April at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Earth Day is coming up in a few weeks, and the team at Walt Disney World will be celebrating in a variety of special ways! From April 18 to 24, Disney’s Animal Kingdom will host limited-time experiences including unique Disney character appearances, fun learning opportunities, specialty merchandise, themed food and beverage, a new Wilderness Explorer activity and more. Here’s a look at what’s in store to spark your curiosity about wildlife and inspire your own conservation efforts: Read more

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Exploring Disney: The “Art” of the Bathrooms

Let’s face it. If there is one place that you and your family will definitely visit on your Walt Disney World vacation, it’s the restroom – or to be precise, the restrooms. So while you’ll probably spend as little time there as possible, you also should take a few minutes to check out the design and details when you do stop by. Because the Disney Imagineers – being the creative geniuses that they are – spent as much time on the detail of the bathrooms as they did every other place in the parks and resorts. So you can absolutely expect each bathroom to be unique, and to reflect the “land” or theme where it is located. Read more

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