Disney with Kids: Taking a Break on the Liberty Square Riverboat

Every time we visit the Walt Disney World Resort, we inevitably discover something we have never experienced on past trips.  One of our fun finds happened by chance during our recent vacation. While wandering around Liberty Square within Magic Kingdom on a particularly hot and busy day in the park, we noticed that the Liberty Square Riverboat was in the process of loading guests and did not seem to have a wait. We had always noticed the Riverboat but never made it a priority. Since we had some time before our next Fastpass+ reservation, we spontaneously decided to jump aboard and see what this attraction had to offer. Read more

Disney with Kids: Mosaic Mural Inside Cinderella Castle

It’s almost a requirement to get your family photo in front of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom when on your vacation to the Walt Disney World Resort, but did you know there’s much more to see inside the castle? Unless you’re lucky enough to win a night in the Cinderella Castle Suite or scored reservations at Cinderella’s Royal Table, you may not even be aware that you are able to walk through the castle at all. As much as I love walking through the castle, it’s not something we’re able to manage every trip due to the timing of frequent closures that occur when shows are taking place near the castle. Read more

Exploring Disney: Yo Ho Yo Ho a Pirate’s Life for Me!

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When folks are asked about their favorite attractions at Walt Disney World, quite often Pirates of the Caribbean tops their list. This is true with my family as well. This attraction is a dark boat ride through the days of pirates – you even ride thru a pirate battle with cannons exploding around you. Read more

Exploring Disney: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

When the New Fantasyland area opened in Magic Kingdom nearly 7 years ago, it brought more character greetings, new eateries and shops, as well as new attractions. Ever since then, one of the most popular attractions in this area – and in all of Magic Kingdom for that matter – is Seven Dwarfs Mine Train.

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Exploring Disney: There’s a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow

An often overlooked attraction in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom, is the Carousel of Progress. Filled with nostalgic and futuristic inventions, it is a stage show presented in six sections, depicting the progress of an American family from the beginning of the 20th century to the future. Read more