By Erica Colmenares It was driving me crazy. Absolutely crazy. These friends of mine were planning a trip to Walt Disney World. Wait. Did I say planning? They were going, but they weren’t planning. How could that be? I love to plan trips to Disney World. It may even be true that I enjoy the…
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This Isn’t Disney – A Look at Non-Disney Roller Coasters
By Jud “This isn’t Disney”. That is my advice to anyone doing a roller coaster in any other park for the first time. The roller coaster is the key to fame in the theme park business if your name doesn’t start with D- and bigger, taller, faster, steeper, and lately, twistier, is the key. Universal…
Magical Express – Does this new service mean “Hakuna Matata” for guests?
Disney’s Magical Express is the newest amenity offered to Disney World Guests staying at most on-property Disney World Resorts. The aim of this new service is to make your transition from the Everyday World to Walt Disney World easier and less expensive. Launched and available for reservations on or after May 5, 2005, the service…
A Day Away from Disney: Universal Orlando
By Ric Flack Spending a day away from Walt Disney World can be exciting, especially if you plan on spending it at Universal Orlando. Universal Orlando is comprised of two Theme Parks, an Entertainment district and three On-site Hotels. The Theme Parks are Universal Studios (US) and Islands of Adventure (IOA). The hotels are: the…
Disneyland’s 50th Birthday Celebration With Fifty-Thousand of My Closest Friends
A First Hand Account of the Happiest Celebration on Earth May 5, 2005 By Zandra The excitement in the air was almost tangible, or maybe that was the sprinkling of rain that insisted on trying to dampen everyone’s spirits, to no avail. By 7:30 Thursday morning, 05-05-05, which is 50 backward three times, there were…
A Day Away from Disney: SeaWorld
So you are looking for something new from your Orlando vacation. SeaWorld comes up, but there’s nothing there to look at but fish, right? Well, no. SeaWorld is an amazing mix of education and fun. It’s one of those experiences where you may be learning without even noticing. Not to mention ride a couple of…
The Last Rest Stop Before Walt Disney World
By Erica Colmenares Photos By Tammy Norman “Mom, when are we gonna get there?” Have you ever heard that on a road trip before? What parent hasn’t? Multiply that question by 100 if your road-trip destination is Walt Disney World. But if your route takes you down I-75, take a final rest stop that will…
Wait – Where Do I Know That Voice From?
Do you recognize the voice in Spaceship Earth? “Welcome, foolish mortals, to the Haunted Mansion.” “Please stand clear of the closing doors.” “Dead men tell no tales!” If you’re a Disney fan, you probably heard those voices in your head as you read those words. The narrators of the Disney attractions are, in some…
Foodie Friday: Top 5 Snacks I Want When This is All Over
We’re another week down in this Coronavirus battle and another week without the parks. And with that, I started thinking about the snacks I’m most looking forward to having on my next trip, so let’s get to it! Mickey Bar Sure….sure, I have the Mickey Bars from the grocery store in my freezer, but there’s…
Meeting Vi Moradi – the Resistance Spy at Galaxy’s Edge
There are so many fun characters to see and meet in Disney’s Galaxy’s Edge. Throughout the day Chewbacca, Rey, Kylo Ren, and First Order Stormtroopers roam around looking for recruits to join their respective causes. They are really fun to interact with and make guests feel like they’ve landed on a real planet from our…
The Value of the Value Resorts
When planning a trip to Walt Disney World, one of the first things you are going to research is where exactly you are going to stay. This can sometimes be overwhelming, since there are multiple resorts in and around Disney World. Most people stay on property, due to the many perks that go into staying…
Camping at Fort Wilderness
Camping at Fort Wilderness is, for our family, the absolute best way to visit Walt Disney World. Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground combines a top-notch camping experience with all those extra Disney magical touches. Together, they create an atmosphere that is both exciting and laid back. You might think that camping, even at Disney,…