1. Tree of Life Awakenings If you happen to be visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom when the sun goes down, be sure to stick around for the Tree of Life Awakenings. These short projection shows on the tree of life start every couple of minutes in the evening, and they really add some beauty and entertainment to Discovery Island. They can ...

Animal Kingdom is a wonderful place. It’s filled with all kinds of interesting sights, smells, and sounds. One of our favorite places in this fascinating park is the Africa section. In fact, we could easily spend several hours in this one little area. What do we find so enchanting about Africa in Animal Kingdom? Well, there a number of things ...

When James Cameron’s Avatar hit theaters in December of 2009, the Canadian filmmaker, screenwriter and director probably wouldn’t have believed that the brainchild of his imagination would one day take shape at a Disney park in the form of two attractions within his fictional land of Pandora. But that’s exactly what happened. On September 20, 2011, via the Disney Parks ...

A complete departure from all of the other areas of Animal Kingdom, DinoLand USA stars all things prehistoric.  From whimsical cartoon dinosaurs to life-size T-Rex replicas to unique paleontological merchandise to time-travelling thrill rides, there’s something here for dinosaur lovers of all ages.  Here are ten things you’ll love about DinoLand USA.  [google_ad] 1. Finding Nemo: The Musical You won’t ...

When most guests thinks about a Walt Disney World vacation, they probably picture the four theme parks and enjoying the countless amazing attractions located at each. Some guests might even picture relaxing by the pool or shopping, but one of the most amazing things to enjoy in Walt Disney World is the food! From fine dining to snack carts, there ...

FastPasses+ have made it much easier to ride your favorite Walt Disney World attractions with minimal waits, by reserving a time in advance, arriving at your appointed time and skipping the lines. You can reserve three FastPasses+ for each day you’re in a theme park. But you can’t necessarily pick all three of your favorites in the same day, because ...

The Minnie Van Service is a newer service at Walt Disney World that was designed to give guests a paid transportation option besides taking a taxi or using the free bus, monorail or boat transportation on property.  Here are 8 things that you definitely need to know about this new transportation option: [google_ad] 8. They are named after the design ...

Quick service, or counter service, meals are Walt Disney World’s version of fast food.  And these restaurants can be a life saver for anyone looking for a quick, cheap bite (usually without needing a reservation).  We’ve eaten at our share of quick service restaurants on Disney property, and while none are exactly “bad”, there are certainly some that are superior ...

Finding Nemo: The Musical is our favorite show in Animal Kingdom. The show tells Nemo’s story on stage through music, and it’s simply magical! It’s the most elaborate of any Disney stage shows we’ve seen – the costumes, puppetry, sets and special effects are stunning. Here are 8 totally cool things about Finding Nemo: The Musical. [google_ad] 1. Beloved Characters ...

Whether you’re shopping for the holidays or looking to treat yourself, The Walt Disney World Resort is full of unique merchandise Disney ladies will love. From designer handbags to accessories to make work a little more fun, read on to check out our picks for the best items for women.  [google_ad] 1. Dooney and Bourke Dooney and Bourke’s Disney designs ...