Galaxy’s Edge: Black Spire by Delilah S. Dawson provides the back story details to Disney World’s new land. The Book lays out the actions that took place just prior to guests arriving in the park. The bonus is that the book does so while telling a well written story.
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We have experienced Disney World and Universal Studios in all three phases of life; before kids, with kids and as empty nesters. We look forward to continue to vacation in Disney as we get older with friends and family.
Preparing for your Arrival in Galaxy’s Edge: Fun Activities You Can Do at Home
Do you have intergalactic plans but it seems like they won’t occur until the next millennium? Or are you just curious about Disney’s newest lands? Either way, here’s are activities that you can do to keep your excitement level up until you go. Not all Disney fans are also Star Wars fans. Preparing for your…
The My Disney Experience App vs the Website – Making Reservations
Recently we had a chance to make Disney World Advance Dining Reservations 180 days before our trip and then to try and make reservations for Oga’s Cantina on the first day that those reservations were possible. While making reservations we compared the ease of use and responsiveness for both the My Disney Experience app vs….
Your Introduction to Batuu: Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge A Crash of Fate
Not familiar with Batuu, Black Spire Outpost, who drinks at Oga’s Cantina, or where Kat Saka’s grain comes from? Then let Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge A Crash of Fate introduce you. A Crash of Fate is a young Adult book written by Zoraida Córdovam as part of the Galaxy’s Edge media project. Galaxy’s Edge A…
Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at 25: Fun Facts
On July 22nd the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror turns 25. To celebrate this anniversary Here are some fun facts on one of our favorite attractions
EPCOT Update Scorecard
There are so many Epcot Updates announced it’s difficult keep track of what’s going on. Therefore, to help out, we’ve created the Epcot Update Scorecard so that you can see all the major changes in a quick glimpse. To be sure, all opening dates are estimates. We’ll provide an update after the D23 Expo…
Top Ten Things to Look Forward to at Disney’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
With the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland on May 31st and August 29th in Hollywood Studios, Disney invites you to step into their most immersive lands ever. Galaxy’s Edge gets both Cast Members and visitors involved through sites, sounds, food games, attractions and experiences so that each guest can develop their own…
Father/Son Trip to Orlando Makes Great Memories
I’m a dad and a son. To me Father’s Day is about not only spending time with Dad/the kid but it’s also about the memories. I was lucky enough to have a father/son trip to the Universal Orlando Resort with my son, Stu, that created some of the most positive and long-lasting memories. Strong enough…
Fun Facts About The Many Adventures of Winnie The Pooh
June 5th 2019 marked the twentieth anniversary of The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh in Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland. For twenty years families have ridden bouncing honeypots through the Hundred Acre Woods to join Owl, Roo, Tigger and, of course Pooh, the most gentle of bears as the begin another adventure. Until your next visit,…
Pro Tip: Use an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner for Your Next Trip
We like to plan our own vacations. For years we planned our Disney vacations and made all the reservations. This is not to slight travel agents; it’s just that we like doing the research and developing the details. But, on our last trip this changed and for future Disney trips we will use Disney Authorized…
Fun Facts About Disney Hollywood Studios For Its 30th Anniversary
Disney Hollywood Studios has always been a favorite of ours. The park opened on May 1, 1990 and is the first Disney park that opened after the birth of our son. Thus, we got to explore it all together as a family and it remains a sentimental favorite. Here are some of our favorite fun…
Fun Facts for the Carousel of Progress’ 55th Anniversary
Let’s have a celebration for Walt Disney World’s Carousel of Progress which is turning an amazing 55 years old today! Few visitors to Disney World leave without a firm feeling about the Magic Kingdom’s oldest ride. You either love or can leave Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress, but you have to admire a ride that…