Extraordinary and unforgettable, my best day ever at Disney World occurred on September 7, 2008, with my brothers, parents, and grandparents. This was our first trip to Disney World with our grandparents, and Grandma’s first time ever at Walt’s theme parks. Some unique and exciting incidents happened. One, which was part of the Year of a…
Author: Brandon
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin vs. Toy Story Midway Mania (by Brandon, age 13)
In all of Disney World, two outstanding arcade-like rides can be visited. Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin is located in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom, and Toy Story Midway Mania is found in Pixar Place at Hollywood Studios. In both attractions, guests move guns around to shoot targets. Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, the older of…
A Teenager’s Review of Ridley Pearson’s Kingdom Keepers Series
About two weeks ago, I read the Kingdom Keepers, a Disney publication written by Ridley Pearson. Highly enjoyable, this young adult fiction series pleases its readers. Practically forcing me to continue, these books captivated me for the eight days it took me to complete them. In this story, five middle school age kids – Finn,…
The Best Snacks at Disney World (From the Perspective of a 12 Year-Old)
A busy, fun-filled day at Disney World arouses my hunger and makes me start searching for a snack. As part of the Disney Dining Plan, guests receive a free snack each day. We have been to Disney six times – five on the Dining Plan – and therefore have eaten a large variety of afternoon treats. …
The Mighty Mountains of Magic Kingdom
Most Walt Disney World guests of Magic Kingdom are drawn first to the three mighty mountains: Thunder Mountain, Splash Mountain, and Space Mountain. Fun, fast, and fascinating, Thunder Mountain and Splash Mountain stand in Frontierland, and Space Mountain is located in Tomorrowland. Thunder Mountain, an outdoor roller coaster, acts as an old mine train. As…
Animal Kingdom’s DINOSAUR Attraction: Beware!
Located in Animal Kingdom, DINOSAUR without a doubt wins the prize for the scariest attraction at this park. Though the minimum height requirement for this ride is 40 inches, many kids exceeding this stature will be frightened. The age at which kids would enjoy the ride and have fun would probably be around nine years-old…
My Disney Vacations with Grandpa and Grandma
Have you ever gone to Disney World with your grandparents? My family has taken this outstanding trip with mine on both of our Disney vacations since 2008 and will be going with them again later this year. Disney World, always a fun and exciting vacation spot, is even more thrilling with my grandparents. At the…
“Use the Force, Brandon” – My Jedi Training Experience
Have you or your children ever participated in the Jedi Training Academy at Hollywood Studios? My brothers and I had a magical moment at Disney World in 2009 when one morning, our family headed to the platform holding the Death Star II shield generator to the left of Star Tours. Hoping to be chosen to…
Exploring EPCOT’s World Showcase: Mexico, Norway, and Morocco (by Brandon, age 12)
EPCOT is a wonderful park to visit if you wish to learn about and see certain countries but do not have a big enough wallet to pay for all of that traveling. Mexico, Norway, China, Germany, Italy, the United States, Japan, Morocco, France, the United Kingdom, and Canada are the nations you will find there,…
Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater vs. 50’s Prime Time Cafe (by Brandon, age 12)
Of all the nice restaurants in Hollywood Studios, my favorites are Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater and 50’s Prime Time Café. It is tough deciding where to eat between these two. Though they both are fun and have delicious foods, they each have pros and cons. Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater, which looks like a drive-in, is a fun…
Tower of Terror: Disney’s Most Fun Attraction (by Brandon, Age 12)
Tower of Terror at Hollywood Studios has been my favorite ride since I first went to Disney World in 2004 when I was six years-old. The first time I rode it, the line at the beginning of the attraction made me excited and wonder what else there was going to be in the line and what…
My Day as Ski Captain at Blizzard Beach (by Brandon, age 12)
Blizzard Beach, one of Disney’s water parks, is incredibly fun. Though I have never been to Typhoon Lagoon, I highly recommend Blizzard Beach as your choice of water parks. In 2009, my family went there to do something special that we had not done before. We arrived about twenty minutes before the park opened. We…