Tag: walt Disney World
Where in the World #249
Posted onTo all who come to this photo trivia game, Welcome! Along the way, the photos can make us relive memories and see details Walt’s Imagineers put into everything we love in Walt Disney World! Happy Birthday, Karen Ramirez! May you have a magical year! James And Kathy Berry, you’re at Walt Disney World the week … Continue reading "Where in the World #249"
Richard Petty Driving Experience at Walt Disney World offers great NASCAR fun for kids
Posted onA new experience at Walt Disney World puts children in the front seat of a real NASCAR vehicle with a professional driver and allows them to feel the thrill of racing. Recently, my 8-year-old daughter was quick to volunteer to try it, so she could discover the excitement for herself. Junior Ride-Alongs debuted June 17 … Continue reading "Richard Petty Driving Experience at Walt Disney World offers great NASCAR fun for kids"
Where in the World #248
Posted onTo all who come to this photo trivia game, Welcome! Along the way, the photos can make us relive memories and see details Walt’s Imagineers put into everything we love in Walt Disney World! We had birthdays this week, Players! Here’s to you: Jeremy Mccaffrey who is now 11! Daniel Schweizer who is now 13! … Continue reading "Where in the World #248"
An inside look at the exclusive Siemens VIP Center at Epcot
Posted onWhen you've walked underneath Spaceship Earth, you probably think you know all about what's inside the structure that houses the geodesic sphere and the ride's post-show attractions. But there's one area that isn't seen by the vast majority of visitors to Epcot.
Kristin Ford gives you a look inside the Siemens VIP Center, a place at Epcot not usually seen by most guests because it is reserved for Siemens employees and their customers.
It’s easy to be Finding Nemo at Walt Disney World
Posted onIf you or your children enjoy Nemo and his ocean friends, Walt Disney World offers plenty of opportunities to visit his Big Blue World. And, with the recent theatrical release of the 3D version of the film, now is the perfect time to dive right in and continue to experience the joys of the film. … Continue reading "It’s easy to be Finding Nemo at Walt Disney World"
Special Events/Merchandise for Epcot’s 30th Anniversary
Posted onOctober 1 marks Epcot's 30th anniversary, and Walt Disney World has announced several special events to mark the occasion.
Throughout the day on October 1, you can attend Epcot history presentations in World Showplace courtesy of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club. These presentations are included in park admission and are limited in seating.
-- 1-2 p.m.: Designing the Future - Past and Present: A panel of Disney Imagineers remembers 30 years of building tomorrow
-- 4:30-6 p.m.: Epcot: How it Changed the World with Marty Sklar
-- 6:30-8 p.m.: Epcot: How it Changed the World with Marty Sklar
You can also attend an anniversary moment at the America Gardens Theatre at 3 p.m., which will feature appearances by Disney leaders and include performances by Mariachi Cobre and Voices of Liberty. (Seating for this presentation is also limited.)
That evening, the October 1 presentation of "IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth" will feature a special 30th anniversary tag.
Special Epcot 30th anniversary merchandise will also be available.
Tips for families attending Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
Posted onMy family has attended Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party every year for almost a decade, and although we have tweaked our touring plan for the evening as changes to the party come and go, it essentially remains the same. Here, I offer our tried-and-true strategies for maximizing fun for young kids during this year's five-hour party.
Where in the World #247
Posted onTo all who come to this photo trivia game, Welcome! Along the way, the photos can make us relive memories and see details Walt’s Imagineers put into everything we love in Walt Disney World! Thank you, Players, for your continued Good Wishes for my health, like the notes I got from Mary Beth Tarbet, Danielle … Continue reading "Where in the World #247"
Periwinkle joins Tinker Bell in Winter Woods of Disney Fairies meet-and-greet
Posted onPeriwinkle joins the character lineup at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Periwinkle and her long-lost sister, Tinker Bell, are signing autographs and posing for photos with guests daily. Periwinkle makes her first appearance in the newest Disney Fairies direct-to-DVD movie, "Secret of the Wings," which will be released on Oct. 23.
