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The Magic Kingdom: Where to Meet Characters

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There’s a lot of fun to be had attending character meals at the various restaurants and events through Disney World. Sometimes booking a character meal can be a real chore and if you don’t want to struggle with getting the reservations at the specific restaurant that features the specific characters that you want to see – you can still see Disney characters at most of the major attractions around Disney World. Magic Kingdom You can see them at the Magic Kingdom more frequently than most of the other parks. There are many areas where you will see the characters wandering … Continue reading →

The Disney Blog Week in Review for April 16-20

Disney is fun and exciting and there is always so much to talk about when it comes to Disney whether it is their books, their games, their toys, their television shows, their amusement parks and so much more. This week’s articles cover a host of Disney in all of its forms. Did you miss an article this week? Here’s your chance to check out the Disney blog week in review: Monday, April 16 Disney Makes a Wish With Pirates Premiere is a demonstration of Disney’s dedication to making dreams come true. They will be hosting a world premiere of the … Continue reading →

The Magic Kingdom – Visiting with Children

Are you heading to the Magic Kingdom sometime soon? Worried about how you’re going to be able to do all you want to do while you are there? Let’s have a look at a touring plan that will get you to the park and out of the park while still achieving your goals. First and foremost, before you take your children to the parks or on the vacation, have a family sit down and determine what rides are absolutely important to go on before you arrive. For my family, Splash Mountain is a must do ride. It’s my daughter’s absolute … Continue reading →

Visiting Hawaii—Where To Go

I was born and raised in Hawaii, but moved to the “mainland” shortly after graduating from high school. I moved back to Honolulu for a brief period in the late 90s, but eventually moved back to the Midwest to accept a new job position, and have remained here ever since. Regardless of where I move or how long I have been gone, Hawaii is always HOME, and I try to get back as much as possible. I just returned from Oahu five days ago and am so homesick (especially since I left 80 degrees temps—it’s 5 degrees in the city … Continue reading →

Preparing for Emergencies While Visiting Walt Disney World or Disneyland

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No one wants to believe that the vacation they’ve planned for months can suddenly be at the mercy of unforeseen circumstances. However, just like life, vacations can bring about unexpected “bumps in the road” and the best way to combat these bumps is to be prepared for them. Luckily, while staying at the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts, you are not alone. Disney has many services available to those families in need in order to ensure a “magical” holiday. So, in order to prepare you for the worst, here are a few tips you might want to keep in … Continue reading →

New FastPass Technology Tested at Disney World

Disney World’s always trying to improve, and one of the big complaints many guests have, at least at certain times of year, is the long lines for rides. That’s why the FastPass system exists: it allows Disney World to offer interested guests shorter wait times while making money off the idea. As part of their constant quest for improvement Disney World is trying to upgrade their FastPass system, according to The Disney Blog. They’re currently testing the next generation of the queue-jumping arrangement in the Magic Kingdom, and it involves RFID. RFID stands for radio-frequency identification, the process of using … Continue reading →

Filming the Disney Christmas Day Parade

Growing up, I hoped that one year I could spend my Christmas watching the Disney parade from the sidelines instead of my couch. If I’d ever gotten my wish, my young self would have been disappointed. That is because Disney does not hold their Christmas Day parade on Christmas Day. Instead, they film in nearly a month in advance. Tomorrow the parade you’ll see on your screens was taped on December 3-5. Disney usually announces the dates for their annual taping near the end of October. Those interested in obtaining tickets for the event should keep close watch on the … Continue reading →

Disney Good News/Bad News: New Prices and A New Princess

Let’s start with the bad news first: You’ll have to dig a bit deeper into your pockets if you want to hang out with Mickey and Minnie in Florida. Last weekend, Walt Disney World hiked the cost of a one-day adult pass to its four Orlando theme parks by 6%, to a record breaking $71. This is not good news for those of you who patronize Disney’s rivals Universal Orlando and SeaWorld Orlando either. While those parks haven’t raised their prices yet, in the past they have quickly matched Disney’s increases. Now for the good news: Help is on the … Continue reading →

What NOT To Do At Disney World

Fatigued, impatient, dehydrated Disney guests be warned… having a meltdown at “The Happiest Place on Earth” is not advisable. Just ask an Alabama woman who was recently arrested for beating and kicking a woman she said cut in line at a Walt Disney World attraction. Talk about setting a poor example for children… According to police, 51-year-old Victoria Walker was standing in line for the Mad Tea Party ride with her 11-year-old daughter when she began yelling obscenities at a 35-year-old Florida woman. Walker then reportedly grabbed the younger woman from behind and hit her until fellow Disney guests pulled … Continue reading →

4th of July Schedule at Walt Disney World

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Visitors at Walt Disney World will be celebrating the 4th of July along with the rest of the country and there will be parades, fireworks and nighttime spectaculars. Keep in mind that many of the parks have extended hours today – the Magic Kingdom for example will be open until 1 a.m. For those of you there, visiting or planning to head there this afternoon, here’s a schedule of events to keep track of: Magic Kingdom – the Disney Dreams Come True Parade will proceed at 12:30 and 3:30 p.m. Magic Kingdom – The Fantasy in the Sky fireworks will … Continue reading →