You could say I was a late bloomer becoming a Disney fan. Growing up, I always loved the Disney movies and television specials, but I didn’t visit Walt Disney World until I was in my 30s and had children of my own. I grew up in Texas and assumed the
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Interview with Hidden Mickeys Author Steven M. Barrett
Not long ago, I had the opportunity to chat with hidden Mickeys expert, author Steven M. Barrett. Steve and his family first fell under Mickey’s spell after visiting Walt Disney World Resort in 1980. Visiting twice yearly until relocating to the Orlando area in 1998, then hitting the Parks as
Holiday Sleigh Rides at Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground
Dashing through the…woods…in a one-horse open sleigh! Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground offers a wintry experience to put any Guest in a festive spirit. Now through the end of December, fire-engine red sleighs adorned with garland and holiday lights will take Guests through scenic trails in the Resort’s 700-acre
Dreaming of a Disney Christmas from Disney Floral
Are you dreaming of a Disney Christmas? If your family is traveling to Walt Disney World Resort this holiday season, Disney Floral has the perfect gift for you! Call (407) WDW-GIFT at least 48 hours in advance of your arrival to arrange your merry surprise. Once they know you’re on
Review: Beauty and the Beast: Belle’s Magical World
Just in time for the holidays! From the “tale as old as time” comes a new Special Edition inspired by the Disney classic, Beauty and the Beast. Beauty and the Beast: Belle’s Magical World Special Edition debuts on DVD and Movie Download on Tuesday, November 22, 2011. This 92-minute program
Review: Beauty and the Beast – The Enchanted Christmas Special Edition Blu-ray & DVD Combo
Celebrate the holidays with the Disney princess who taught us beauty is found within! Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas Special Edition debuts on Blu-ray and DVD Combo Pack, DVD and Movie Download on Tuesday, November 22, 2011. Join Belle and her friends in an irresistible holiday movie inspired
Will Port Orleans Riverside Sleep 5 After Refurbishment?
I recently took a look at the Pros & Cons of staying at Walt Disney World Resort’s Port Orleans Riverside. The property is currently undergoing refurbishments to replace furniture and update décor, and a question arose about room occupancy. Disney is replacing all double beds at Port Orleans Riverside with
Disney Souvenirs & Collectibles – Epcot Zippered Hoodie
What is it? My favorite Disney souvenir ever is my zippered hoodie from Walt Disney World’s Epcot. Why is it so special? I got my Epcot hoodie on our first trip to the World in 2006. We had road tripped to Florida in our rockin’ new minivan, and I discovered that although it was
Is Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort for You?
My family has enjoyed a couple of weeklong stays at Walt Disney World’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort. The question asked above, is it for you, depends on what you are looking for in a Resort, how much time you will actually spend at the Resort, and what types of amenities you prefer. My family
Exotic Driving Experience at Walt Disney World Speedway
ON TRACK JANUARY 2012! Exotic Driving Experience from Petty Holdings LLC at Walt Disney World Resort Since 1997 Walt Disney World Guests have had the opportunity to take the wheel of a real NASCAR at the Richard Petty Driving Experience located at Walt Disney World® Speedway. This mile-long, slightly banked
What is Lurking at Walt Disney World After Dark?
We’re headed out to Disney Parks after dark, where adventure lurks in magical shadows. It’s a fun place to be any night of the year, but as Halloween approaches, happy haunts and ghastly ghouls seem all the spookier.As if The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror isn’t creepy enough in the
A Day in the Life of Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Famously “NotAZoo,” at its 1998 opening, Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort broke the theme park mold. Imagineers considered many factors when designing this property. They focused first and foremost on the comfort and well-being of the animals and the safety of Guests. However, their primary goal, as
DisneyNature’s African Cats Bluray Review
AN AWE-INSPIRING ADVENTURE PROFILING TWO INCREDIBLE FAMILIES AS THEY TRY TO SURVIVE IN THE WILDEST PLACE ON EARTH The latest release from DisneyNature, African Cats, debuted on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD, Movie Download & On-Demand on October 4, 2011. This epic film takes viewers deep into the African savanna, chronicling
The Drive Down: What to Pack, What to Bring
Are you road trippin’ to Walt Disney World for the big 40th Anniversary celebration? My husband and oldest son do not like to fly, so four out of the five times we’ve been to Walt Disney World, we have driven the 18-hour trek from Texas. The first year, 2006, my
