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May 26, 2017
Pandora – The World of Avatar Preview
Last week, I was fortunate enough to attend one of the Pandora previews and got a first-hand look at what the Disney Imagineers have created inside Animal Kingdom. I will upfront with you…I have never seen Avatar the movie so I had no idea about the storyline, scenery, characters, etc. I went into this experience … Continue reading Pandora – The World of Avatar Preview →
May 3, 2017
Hall of Presidents – An American History Lesson at The Magic Kingdom
Welcome to this month’s Blogorail Red Loop. Today we are exploring experiences that people tend to overlook at Disney. If you started the loop from the beginning, you stopped by some wonderful attractions at EPCOT’s World Showcase. Now, let’s travel to the Magic Kingdom and more specifically to Liberty Square as we head inside the … Continue reading Hall of Presidents – An American History Lesson at The Magic Kingdom →
April 20, 2017
Emagine Movie Theaters – A Luxurious Viewing Experience
Over Easter weekend, I traveled to Ann Arbor, Michigan for the University of Michigan spring football game (GO BLUE!). I did not drive back home until Monday because I did not want to get stuck trying to find places that would be open on Easter Sunday. I figured it was much easier to stay in … Continue reading Emagine Movie Theaters – A Luxurious Viewing Experience →
March 29, 2017
A May of Firsts
My next Disney trip is coming up in a few weeks (mid-May) thanks to a random day off in my child’s school calendar. It’s going to be a trip of many firsts for our family. A lot of the firsts are because we, typically, travel in the fall and not the spring. It will give … Continue reading A May of Firsts →
March 21, 2017
Surviving Walt Disney World with Younger Children
Walt Disney World is a big place. It’s a lot of walking and hurrying to get from point A to point B and, also, a lot of waiting. This is tough on adults but it’s also tough on the children in the parks as well. Chances are there will be a meltdown in the parks … Continue reading Surviving Walt Disney World with Younger Children →
February 7, 2017
Disney Tuesday Trivia – Super Bowl Ads
At the end of every Super Bowl, we hear someone from the winning team say, “I’m going to Disney World!” or in some cases, “I’m going to Disneyland!” But who was the first person to say it? Phil Simms was the first person to say it. Back in 1987 after Super Bowl XXI, MVP Phil Simms … Continue reading Disney Tuesday Trivia – Super Bowl Ads →
February 2, 2017
Groundhog Day Attractions
With it being Groundhog Day today, I thought it would be fun to look at some Groundhog Day attractions at Walt Disney World. This post will one attraction in each park that you want to ride over and over again and one attraction in each park where you only ride it once but it feels … Continue reading Groundhog Day Attractions →
January 25, 2017
Going on Safari!
One of my favorite attractions at Animal Kingdom is Kilimanjaro Safaris. It allows guests to get up close but not too close to the animals. It provides some shade while sitting down (my family always seems to go to Animal Kingdom on our vacation’s hottest day). Lastly, it provides lots of great photo opportunities. When … Continue reading Going on Safari! →
January 19, 2017
A Side Trip to Universal
Last month when my family was in Orlando, we decided to make a side trip to have a breakfast with some Minions and other characters at Universal’s Royal Pacific Resort. My daughter and I are both huge fans of the Minions. We wanted to find a way to meet them without spending the money on … Continue reading A Side Trip to Universal →
January 17, 2017
New Shows at the Magic Kingdom
At the end of 2016, Walt Disney World debuted two new shows to the Magic Kingdom: The Muppets Present Great Moments in American History and Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire. When I was at Walt Disney World in December, I was able to view both of these shows and grab some good pictures. The Muppets Present … Continue reading New Shows at the Magic Kingdom →
