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Top 10 Rides at Disney World for Teens

May 17, 2013 by HeatherL Leave a Comment

Walt Disney World. Just the name of this magical place evokes images of little girls in princess dresses, young pirates with their swords, and little faces lighting up with joy from a hug from the main man himself-Mickey Mouse. Sometimes people might think that there isn’t as much for teenagers to enjoy at Disney. After all, a ride on Small World may not be quite as exciting to a teenager as it is to a younger child. (Unless your teenager is like me at that age-I loved it then and I still love it!) But don’t worry, I have consulted my very own teenage Disney Addict to help me show that there are rides that are fun for teens too.

Here are our recommendations for rides that are sure to make any teen smile:

Magic Kingdom:

Space Mountain: A true Disney classic, this is a must-do on any teen’s list. While it might be considered tamer than other roller coasters, hurtling through the dark, dodging asteroids and planets add a whole different level of fun to this ever- popular ride.

Fastpass is available and can save you a very long wait in the stand-by line
Ride in the front of the car for the best ride

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Filed Under: Parks & Resorts, Planning, Rides, Tips &Tricks, Top 5/10 Tagged With: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Disney FASTPass, Fastpass, Splash Mountain, Teens at Disney World, Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

The Disney Essentials Survival Kit

March 19, 2013 by Catie 5 Comments

Walt Disney World vacations are amazing – there is so much to do and see and experience, and there is definitely a lot of buildup when planning – you check out all the restaurants and menus and rides and attraction information, so once it’s time, you are READY to go, and NOTHING can stop you!

…Well, ok, not nothing, we are only human after all, and sometimes – things happen, and it’s best to be as prepared as possible for anything and everything that could come your way while on your WDW vacation

That’s why I came up with the Disney Essentials Survival Kit – these are all the things I never leave home without when I am heading to WDW:

Portable Medicine Cabinet: I make sure I have plenty of medication to get us through whatever may befall us while at Disney. Items I include are: Tylenol/ibuprofin/aspirin, Excedrin, Pepto-Bismol (in pill form), Tums, Benadryl, Mucinex, Sudafed, DayQuil and NyQuil. I also make extra sure that I am up to date on prescription refills and that I have enough of all of them to get me through. I make sure to pack all of this in my Carry on luggage, just in case my checked bags get lost, then I know I won’t be without my medications, should I need them

*Please note – you CAN buy some of these over the counter medicine items at the Disney gift shops, but
the selection is VERY limited and tends to be very expensive as well – so I highly recommend you bring
your own if you can

More after the jump…

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Filed Under: Food, Parks & Resorts, Planning, Tips, Tips &Tricks, Tips and Tricks, Travel, Walt Disney World Tagged With: Disney attractions, Disney rides, Disney Survival Guide, disney survival kit, mickey bar, Splash Mountain, Vacation Planning, Walt Disney World

Tips For Wet Rides: Stay Dry and Avoid the SOAK!

March 2, 2013 by Ashley 4 Comments

Tips For Wet Rides: Stay Dry and Avoid the SOAK!

There’s nothing like a fall down Splash Mountain to cool you off on a hot day in the parks. And while those hot days far outweigh the cooler days, it’s good to know how to wrangle water rides on those days where getting soaked isn’t exactly in the books.

What about those days where you are awaiting dining reservations, carrying pricey camera equipment, or braving the chilly parks. I’ve been there friends and I can tell you with experience that skipping the ride isn’t fun. But, what can be done? I’m so glad you asked! Today I’m sharing my top tips for staying dry on wet rides!

Whether you are braving Splash Mountain or swishing through the Kali River Rapids, there are some tricks to stay dry and avoid the SOAK (or at least having a plan to get dry after). Well, what are we waiting for the water is nice…lets jump in!

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Filed Under: Parks & Resorts, Planning, Rides, Tips &Tricks, Tips and Tricks, Walt Disney World Tagged With: Kali River Rapids, Planning tips, Splash Mountain, Staying dry at Disney World, Tips and Tricks, Walt Disney World Resort, Water Rides

Disneyland Refurbishment update for March 2013

February 17, 2013 by Chip Leave a Comment

Please be advised that refurbishment information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting.
Disneyland Park

Now – Feb. 14, 2013: Splash Mountain will be closed for refurbishment.
Now – Feb. 14, 2013: Mad Tea Party will be closed for refurbishment.
Now – Feb. 14, 2013: Fantasmic! will not be presented.
Now – Feb. 14, 18-21, 25-28, 2013: Big Thunder Trail will be closed for refurbishment. Big Thunder Ranch Complex will be closed as well.
Now – Feb. 28, 2013: it’s a small world will be closed for refurbishment.
Now – March 28, 2013: Mark Twain Riverboat will be closed for refurbishment.

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Filed Under: News, Parks & Resorts, Refurbishments, Rides Tagged With: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Big Thunder Ranch, Disney California Adventure Park, Disneyland, Disneyland Refurb, Disneyland refurbishments, Grizzly River Run, Mad Tea Party, Mark Twain Riverboat, Splash Mountain

Tower of Terror 10-Miler Registration is Now Open

February 15, 2013 by guest blogging Leave a Comment

Runners take your mark! The “Tower of Terror 10-Miler Weekend“ is ready to sign you up! If you want to join other runners and Disney fans for a weekend of running and fun, then this event may be for you. Take a look at runDisney’s website for more information and for registration. There are a few categories and different events for you to find out more about. Here are the deadlines and fees for them. Let me know if you are running this year! Maybe you will see me there…cheering you on that is!