Hans Christian Andersen said: “Just living is not enough; one must have sunshine, freedom and a little flower.” Talking about sunshine and flowers the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival comes to my mind. The festival which runs through May 18, is among my favorite annual events at Walt Disney World. It is the perfect special…
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The Festival of Fantasy Parade Debuts at Magic Kingdom!
The anticipation for the new Festival of Fantasy Parade at the Magic Kingdom has been through the roof. But at long last, the wait is over. The brand new daily 3 o’clock parade is making its debut this week… and proving it was worth the wait! Festival of Fantasy does what Disney parades have always…
Spring has Sprung at the 2014 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival!
So, the Groundhog saw his shadow and thanks to him we’re stuck with MORE WINTER! Take heart, my friends, because there is a sure sign that spring is on the way… and indeed, has already arrived. The 2014 Flower and Garden Festival at EPCOT has begun! The things we’ve always loved about the Flower &…
My Top 10 Things to Do in the Rain at Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World is a WONDERFUL place to visit, but we all know that it is not the cheapest of vacations. When it begins to rain, some people head for their hotel and call it a day. When we go, we don’t want to give up any of our vacation time with the magic. I’m…
Discover the Magic of a RunDisney Race: The Inaugural Glass Slipper Challenge
The 2014 Disney Princess Half Marathon brought 24,000 runners to the start line, vying to find our “inner Princess” by celebrating the royal attributes of strength, determination, health, and courage throughout a 13.1 Mile course winding through both the Magic Kingdom and EPCOT! The weekend featured three races: the Royal Family 5K on February 21,…
Top Ten Reasons to Visit Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival
It’s coming! In just two weeks, the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival begins. This is one of my favorite reasons to visit Epcot (just in case I needed a special reason) and well worth the trip. This year, the festival runs from March 5-May18, so there is plenty of time (75 days total) to…
Growing Up Disney (pt. 2)
When I was younger (my college years), I remember thinking that you would have to be crazy to bring young kids to an amusement park. But, once I had children, it was only a matter of time before we went to Disney World. My parents took me to Disney World when I was a kid,…
Holidays from Around The World featured at Epcot
The Magic Kingdom is decorated to the max at Christmas and snow falling on Main Street U.S.A. is as magical as it gets but my favorite park to visit during this time of the year is Epcot. Holidays from around the world are on display at World Showcase and strolling from land to land, I…
Happy Birthday, Walt Disney!
Walt Disney was born in Chicago, Illinois on this day (December 5) in 1901, and he passed away on December 15, 1966 at the age of 65. You know, there is so much information about Walt Disney on the Internet, but I want to share with you one of the places that I enjoy learning…
What’s Up with Pin Trading?
Pin trading at the parks brings a mixture of joy and fear in the hearts of parents. The joy comes from watching your child find just the pin he or she was looking for. Fear at the thought of how many pins you might have to tote to Disneyland or Walt Disney World with you….
It’s looking a lot like Christmas everywhere you go!
On November 8th the first Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party marked the start of the holiday season at Walt Disney World. Disney goes all out for the holidays and giant Christmas trees; thousands of garlands, holiday wreaths and lights create an enchanting atmosphere. Snow is falling on Main Street U.S.A., the Beast’s Castle in New Fantasyland…
Do You Know About the Chase Lounge at Epcot?
If you are planning on visiting The Food and Wine Festival at Epcot this year and you are a Chase Visa Card holder, you may want to take advantage of the Chase Lounge. Here, you can sip on some complimentary beverages and enjoy a relaxing break. The lounge is located on the third floor of…