Officials confirm DisneyQuest at Downtown Disney will close in 2016 to make way for the new “NBA Experience” attraction that will include a restaurant and store. [google_ad] DisneyQuest a 100,000-square-foot indoor entertainment center with video and virtual games first opened in 1998 at the entertainment district’s West Side. The indoor interactive “theme park” featured interactive favorites including Virtual Jungle Cruise, ...
Read More »Yet Another Attraction Closes At Disney’s Hollywood Studios
The Orlando Sentinel is reporting that the Magic of Disney Animation will be closing on July 12th. [google_ad] Disney confirmed Monday that “Work is underway on a new experience, and we look forward to sharing more information in the future,” a Disney World spokeswoman said. Disney has made a habit of surprising us. Lets hope this one is worth the ...
Read More »6 Things To Love And Hate About “Frozen”
Chances are if you’re a Disney fan, you have a very strong opinion about Frozen, and its presence in the parks. The following list details fine things to love and hate about this movie, all of which are ironically things that can easily be either loved or hated. For the most part, I dislike Frozen’s increased presence in the theme ...
Read More »12 Best Places To See Walt Disney World Characters
Walt Disney World is a vacation destination that offers something for every member of the family to enjoy. From thrills for adults to Fantasyland attractions for kids, there are unique experiences for all. However there is one experience to be had on a Disney vacation that everyone loves and that is meeting characters. From the Disney Princesses to Buzz Lightyear, ...
Read More »9 Things That Can Break Your Budget At Walt Disney World
9. Things you forgot to pack When you travel anywhere, it’s no secret that those basic items you forgot to pack are going to be more expensive to purchase from the airport or your resort than from your local pharmacy. To avoid this scenario, create a packing list and stick to it. Even if you’ve gone through and checked items ...
Read More »9 Outstanding Planning Tips For A Walt Disney World Vacation
9. Know park hours/events It’s important to know the park’s hours and what special events are happening during your vacation, simply so you’ll know what to expect in advance for how much time you’ll be able to spend in each park. For instance, if you’re visiting the Magic Kingdom during the Fall, and you’re not planning on attending Mickey’s Not ...
Read More »8 Ways To Get The Most From Your Walt Disney World Vacation
8. Do your research There is so much to do at Walt Disney World and the best way to make sure you have a great experience is to do your research ahead of time. You’re already off to a great start by reading Disney Tips! Check out a guidebook (most libraries will have recent editions), explore Disney’s website, and read ...
Read More »8 Tips For Getting The Most Out Of Magic Kingdom’s Fireworks At Walt Disney World
8. Take advantage of short wait times The fireworks offer an excellent opportunity to ride some of your favorite attractions with little or no wait times. I still recommend that you “properly” see the fireworks at least once per trip, but during Happily Ever After the lines for rides will be extremely short, so you might find it worth it ...
Read More »9 Things You Simply Must Do At Epcot’s World Showcase
Of the four parks in Walt Disney World, Epcot is one of most unique in that it is divided into two distinct halves. Future World focuses on the technological and natural aspects of Earth while World Showcase features eleven countries for a mini trip around the globe. Each country is home to stunning architecture, cultural components, shopping, dining, and entertainment. ...
Read More »8 Simple Tips For Having An Awesome Walt Disney World Vacation
8. Use Fastpass+ Even if you do not think you’ll know where exactly you’ll be at certain days or times, I always find it helpful to make some Fastpass reservations in advance. By having some Fastpasses already made, you’ll know for sure that you’ll be able to experience certain attractions with little or no wait regardless of how busy the ...
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