In 1984 the world was quite different. The cold war had yet to enter its death throes, the Bell System that controlled the nation’s telecommunication system, was broken up into the baby bells, the first Apple Computer went on sale, and Bob Geldorf recorded “Do… Read More »Time Travel: Walt Disney World in 1984 (VIDEO)
With the EPCOT Flower & Garden festival in the rear view mirror, it’s time to start making plans for this fall’s EPCOT Food and Wine Festival. It will run for 53 days, longer than any previous festival, and include more than 25 market places. The… Read More »What’s New at EPCOT Food & Wine Festival for 2014
Today is the biggest day in motorsports, I wanted to take look at the classic Walt Disney World attraction – Tomorrowland Speedway, which itself has a tie-in to the Indianapolis 500. This complete POV on-ride video of Walt Disney World’s Tomorrowland Speedway is part of… Read More »A Disney Kid’s View of Tomorrowland Speedway
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One of the fun things about my job is that I usually learn something from each person I send to Disney World. Maybe it’s something odd, like the best parts of the alligator to eat (yes, this happened), but more often than not, I learn something useful I can pass onto the next client. You’d be surprised how different each client’s approach to their trip can be and what can happen on your average Disney vacation. Here are a few of my favorite lessons:
5. Plan carefully. And then plan some more.
Walt Disney World covers 47 square miles. There are four parks, two water parks, Downtown Disney, golf courses, 26 hotels, and more than 200 restaurants. It’s going to take some planning to ensure that you see and do everything you want. Make your dining reservations as far out as possible. If you’re staying on property, get those fastpasses chosen at 60 days out. I’m not an over-planner by any means, but the new system under MyDisneyExperience means you really need to put some thought into your trip; fortunately, it’s also very easy to do and doesn’t take that much time.
The corollary to this, of course, is that if you over plan you’re going to lose your mind, especially if you’re traveling with a larger group. So make that spreadsheet, use your MDE account, but take it all with a grain of salt. Sometimes you just have to let the magic happen.Read More »Five things my clients have taught me about traveling to Walt Disney World
Next time you’re at the Magic Kingdom and you want a close encounter with the world’s most famous pixie, remember to hang a right immediately upon entering the park. Tinker Bell is now welcoming guests inside Tinker Bell’s Magical Nook inside Town Square Theater on… Read More »Tinker Bell now greeting guests at Town Square Theater
Woke up early this morning to make it to the Magic Kingdom for the 6AM opening ceremony of the Rock Your Disney Side 24 hour day and if everything works out right, I’ll be wandering out to the parking lot at 6AM on Saturday morning.… Read More »Rock Your Disney Side Grand Opening Ceremony
from Instagram. Gonna big a long day, but I hear Disney has a few surprises in store. Already Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is open for previews. Wait was 120 minutes shortly after 7AM. We’ll be updating all day and all night over on Facebook. How… Read More »Instapic: Getting ready to #disneyside for 24 hours
Some of the very first people to ride Seven Dwarfs Mine Train in New Fantasyland were paid actors filming a commercial spot. I think it’s safe to say we were all a bit jealous. The commercial is now online to see just a few days… Read More »Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Commercial