Tag: Magic Kingdom
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Planning your Days at Walt Disney World
Planning! Planning! Planning! One of the best parts of a Walt Disney World vacation are the days leading up to your vacation where you get to pull out a sheet of paper, open a spreadsheet, or grab a piece of construction paper to build a countdown calendar and begin your vacation planning. There are several…
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Do You runDisney?
I just realized I was bitten by something. It started as a simple bite and has now turned into a full-fledged outbreak…An infection and now it’s hit a “fevered pitch”. I’ve been bitten by the running bug. I’m certainly not a professional runner by any stretch of the imagination; in fact I’ve been known to…
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Historic Orange Bird Flies Out of the Archives and back to the Magic Kingdom
Back in the 1970s, guests of the Walt Disney World Resort were greeted not only by Mickey and the gang, but also a brightly colored feathered friend known as Orange Bird. To the surprise of many, Disney recently announced the return of Orange Bird and his iconic treat, Citrus Swirl, to Sunshine Tree Terrace in…
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One if by Land, Two if by Sea – Imagineering at its Best
In Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom there is a land celebrating our country’s rich history. Over at Liberty Square you’ll find special background stories and pieces Disney Imagineers placed inside this land to immerse guests into our independence. One of these specific Imagineering touches is often missed by guests because they simply don’t take the…
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Walt Disney World Shortcuts
“Go that way! No, go this way! Left! Right! LOOK OUT!!!” Navigating Walt Disney World can be as difficult as understanding an American Express credit card application. There are pathways, bridges, and crowds to consider when making your way through one of the 4 theme parks and Downtown Disney. Seasoned Walt Disney World veterans may already know how…
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In Focus: Fantasyland Expansion Cast Member Costumes
Don’t look now, but it’s just about time when Disney will open phase 1 of the larger-than-life Fantasyland expansion. Storybook Circus will open in late March with the relocated Dumbo (1 Dumbo spinner), Great Goofini rollercoaster, and the new train station all available for guests to enjoy. Disney is continuing its tradition of immersing guests into…