Swiss Family Treehouse has now reopened after short refurbishment

Swiss Family Treehouse – Explore the ultimate treehouse—and behold breathtaking views—inspired by the classic Disney film, Swiss Family Robinson. The treehouse has reopened after a short refurbishment. Located near the entrance to Adventureland and across from Sunshine Tree Terrace. It features rooms such as the family’s bedrooms, kitchen, jungle lookout, and

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Swiss Family Treehouse & Mad Tea Party Closing for Refurbishments

A very merry refurbishment to you! Two of the Magic Kingdom’s attractions will be closing down soon for upkeep. They are the Mad Tea Party in Fantasyland and the Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse in Adventureland. The Mad Tea Party will be the first to close, with the refurbishment lasting from

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Disney files permit for Swiss Family Treehouse in the Magic Kingdom

Disney files permit for Swiss Family Treehouse in the Magic Kingdom- could this mean a possible refurb alongside many of the refurbishments and expansions happening at Walt Disney World possibly in time for the 50th Anniversary of the Magic Kingdom! Ahead of the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World, Disney

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Why Do the Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse?

That is a question I get when helping friends plan their agenda at Magic Kingdom.  Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse is not a thrill ride and involves climbing a lot of steps (116 to be exact).  So what’s the attraction? It’s a replica of the treehouse the Robinson Family built upon

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Best places to see Wishes both inside and outside of the Magic Kingdom

Walt Disney World isn’t Walt Disney World without its fireworks, you know?  I mean, the views of Wishes -combined with its unique soundtrack-are for sure a must do on every itinerary.  But let’s face it-at the end of a full day of touring the parks, sometimes the fireworks show gets

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How to Tour the Parks – Floating through the Magic Kingdom

With all the construction going on at the Magic Kingdom visiting here can be difficult. With all the closures and refurbishments throughout the park it can make navigating a little interesting. Having said that I feel you can do Magic Kingdom in a day if you really push it but

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Disney World Refurbishment Schedule December 2011

Refurbishment/closure information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available at the Disney World Website. Current Magnolia Bend Leisure Pool near Buildings 90/95 (Port Orleans-Riverside Resort) closed through 11/19/11 for refurbishment. Swiss Family Treehouse (Magic Kingdom) closed through 11/19/11 for

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Disney World Refurbishment Schedule November 2011

Refurbishment/closure information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available at the Disney World Website. Current Palm Golf Course closed through 10/23/11 for Children’s Miracle Network Classic and 11/3/11-11/13/11 for refurbishment. Magnolia Golf Course closed through 10/23/11 for Children’s Miracle

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Around the “Disney” World – Adventureland

When you look at Walt Disney World’s parks, hotels, and restaurants, there is one thing that really sets them apart from other parks, hotels, and restaurants that you might find in your hometown (or even at other theme parks). That one thing is theming. Disney is so good at transporting

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Chip’s Magic Kingdom Touring Plan

I get a lot of questions and emails on Chip and Company asking me the best ways to tour the parks. I wanted to share with you my Magic Kingdom Touring Plan to help make your Disney World Vacation more enjoyable. I posted this last week on Couponing to Disney

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Classic Disney: Plaza Swan Boats Ride

Do you remember these classic Swan Boat Rides at Walt Disney World? Here are the details of this Classic Disney ride from our friends at Yesterland: The Plaza Swan Boats operated seasonally between May 1973 and August 1983. The leisurely ride on the Plaza Swan Boats included a loop around

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