Taking a Ride With the Great Goofini

Who wouldn’t love the chance to ride a “plane” with Goofy? On The Barnstormer in the Storybook Circus area of Fantasyland in Magic Kingdom, you – and your little ones who are at least 35″ tall – can climb onto Goofy’s wacky stunt plane and enjoy what is for many kids, a first, fun, roller coaster. Read more

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Exploring Disney: Riding Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Magic Kingdom is home to four great mountains –  Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is a “mountain” of sorts, along with the classics Splash Mountain, Space Mountain, and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.  While I like them all, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will always hold a special place in my heart.  This was the first roller coaster I ever went on, way back in the day.  When you board your train car, they tell you to hold tight for the “Wildest Ride in the Wilderness”, and a wild ride is definitely what you get. Read more

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Exploring Disney: Spinning with Buzz Lightyear’s Space Rangers

Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Sping is a shooting gallery type game where you defeat the Evil Emperor Zurg. The ride vehicles, called Space Cruisers, have two laser beam blasters in them. You are to hit “Z” shaped targets to earn points. At the end of your ride there is a status board where you earn a rank based on your score. The highest rank possible is Galactic Hero with 999,999 points. If your family is competitive this is the attraction for you! Especially after reading these hints on how to become a Galatic Hero….. Read more

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Wordless Wednesday: Prince Eric’s Castle

We are all familiar with Cinderella Castle of course but don’t overlook Prince Eric’s castle in the “New” Fantasyland section….unlike Cinderella’s, this castle has a fun attraction as part of it! Read more

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Wordless Wednesday: Checking Out Astro Orbiter


Astro Orbiter is a fun attraction if you don’t mind heights. There’s a great view of Tomorrowland and the nearby resorts. Some say it’s even better at night! Is Astro Orbiter a ‘must do’ for your family? Read more

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