Saturday, May 29, 2010

WDW Summer Nightastic!

Here is a look at the neat changes that will happen at WDW this summer!
WDW Summer Nightastic

My Magical Disney Vacation

This is a great interactive Disney website!  If you are anticipating your upcoming Disney trip here is a fun or should I say funny way to put yourself right into the Disney Magic!
Here is the link if you want to take a look and if you want a good laugh check out the Crane Disney Vacation to see how ours turned out.
My Magical Disney Vacation
Crane Magical Disney Vacation

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Sweet Treats at the Magic Kingdom

If you are looking for a sweet treat while you are at the Magic Kingdom look no further....

Main Street ConfectioneryThe Main Street Confectionery Store is a paradise for chocolate lovers and anyone with a sweet tooth. Inside the store a glass-walled kitchen can be seen preparing the shop's confectionery, including peanut brittle and various chocolate creations.


The Plaza/Plaza Ice Cream Parlor - The waffle bowls are great! Shakes, floats and the biggest ice cream sundae in the Magic Kingdom.  (Located on the corner of Main Street)


Mrs. Potts Cupboard - A counter service restaurant.  They are best known for their strawberry shortcake.  The restaurant is located in Fantasyland.


Mickey Mouse Ice Cream - Located around the park.  This is a classic Disney sweet treat!










Aloha Isle -   Ever try a Dole Whip? If you love pineapple this place is for you! Aloha Isle is located right inside Adventureland.  Here is a picture if you are new to Dole Whips:-)














Star Wars Weekends


  • May 21 – 23
  • May 28 – 30
  • June 4 – 6
  • June 11 – 13
If you’ve never been, Star Wars Weekends is an annual event that celebrates the space-fantasy Star Wars Saga and The Clone Wars. There are special shows, presentations and memorabilia. Star Wars Weekends are held at Hollywood Studios.

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Bring on the Characters!

Follow this link to find out about characters that are hard to find.  It is great when you come across characters at WDW that you loved when you were a child and now can share with your children!

Disney World Character Finder

When do you want to go Disney?

Highest Attendance:

Presidents' week in February
Mid-March through Late April (Spring Break)
Memorial Day weekend
Mid-June through Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day and weekend
Christmas week through New Year's Day

Moderate Attendance:

After Presidents' week in February through early March
Late April through early June (except Memorial Day weekend)
The first part of Thanksgiving week

Lowest Attendance:

January (except New Year's Day) until just prior to Presidents' week in February
The week following Labor Day until just prior to Thanksgiving week
The week following Thanksgiving until the week prior to Christmas

Top 10 Attractions at Magic Kingdom

•Space Mountain - FP

•Dumbo the Flying Elephant

•Peter Pan's Flight - FP

•The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh - FP

•Splash Mountain - FP

•Big Thunder Mountain Railroad - FP

•Jungle Cruise - FP

•Buzz Lightyear's Space Rangers - FP

•Goofy's Barnstormer

•Tomorrowland Indy Speedway

•Pirates of the Caribbean

FP = Disney FASTPASS system in operation

Listed above are the top ten rides at Magic Kingdom. The not to be missed thrills, magic and fun. Each ride is ordered based on how fast they "tend" to fill up from park opening. During peak season the top five can have long queues from 10am in the morning.