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July 13, 2016
2016 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Reaction
Earlier this week, Disney released all of the menus for the 2016 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival. Since I am not much of drinker, I focus more on the food and less on the wine when looking over the menus. One of the things that I did when go through the menus is search out … Continue reading 2016 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Reaction →
July 6, 2016
Beating in the Florida Heat at Walt Disney World
As the calendar moves into July and August, the summer heat returns in full force to Florida and Walt Disney World. As someone who dehydrates easily, the heat is always a concern for me. As a result, I make sure I know multiple ways to beat the heat. Walt Disney World, in the summer, can … Continue reading Beating in the Florida Heat at Walt Disney World →
June 20, 2016
Changes Coming to 2017 Disney Dining Plan
After lots of rumors and speculation as what changes Disney was going to make to the 2017 Disney Dining Plan, now we know. It is a very small change but one that should provide guests with flexibility in their dining selections. What has changed? The only change to the dining plan is what a quick-service meal … Continue reading Changes Coming to 2017 Disney Dining Plan →
May 23, 2016
1977 Walt Disney World
I just returned from visiting my dad. He had found a bunch of documents from our Walt Disney World vacation in 1977. I spent the weekend scanning those documents into my computer and now it’s time to share them with you. A couple things of note in this document. First, Chatlins Department Store no longer … Continue reading 1977 Walt Disney World →
May 11, 2016
Hidden Fantasy in Fantasyland
Welcome to this month’s Blogorail Green Loop. Today we are taking a tour of the lands at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Park. This post will explore the hidden wonder and fantasy that can be found in Fantasyland. Fantasyland has recently wrapped up its expansion with Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Be Our Guest Restaurant, Under … Continue reading Hidden Fantasy in Fantasyland →
May 9, 2016
Educational Value of a Walt Disney World Vacation
Ask almost anyone and when you tell them that you are going on a Walt Disney World vacation, they immediately think that you will be spending the week having fun in the sun, going to the world’s biggest theme park everyday, and not thinking about work or, for the kids, school. This has caused a … Continue reading Educational Value of a Walt Disney World Vacation →
May 5, 2016
Tickets Available for Halloween and Christmas Parties
Walt Disney World announced, today, the ticket prices for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Dates are in the photo above. Pricing varies by day of the week and proximity to the holiday. Weekdays further away from Halloween and Christmas will cost less than weekend in the week leading … Continue reading Tickets Available for Halloween and Christmas Parties →
April 21, 2016
Month-by-Month Park Hours
This post will contain the park hours for the four Walt Disney World Theme Parks. 2016 Park Hours Calendar – May (as of 4/18/16) 2016 Park Hours Calendar – June (as of 4/18/16) 2016 Park Hours Calendar – July (as of 4/18/16) 2016 Park Hours Calendar – August (as of 4/18/16) 2016 Park Hours Calendar – September (as of 4/18/16) … Continue reading Month-by-Month Park Hours →
April 13, 2016
Plaza Ice Cream Parlor vs. L’Artisan des Glaces
Welcome to this month’s Blogorail Green Loop. Today we are sharing some of the best snacks you can find in the Disney Parks. This article is going to focus on two of the best ice cream shops that Walt Disney World has to offer. The Plaza Ice Cream Parlor on Main Street USA in … Continue reading Plaza Ice Cream Parlor vs. L’Artisan des Glaces →
April 11, 2016
Animation Monday: Home on the Range
What do you get when you combine a big-name cast, lots of story artists, production delays, and a poorly put together plot? You get this week’s Animation Monday movie: Home on the Range. This movie was heavy with name actors (Rosanne Barr, Dame Judi Dench, Jennifer Tilly, Cuba Gooding Jr., Steve Buscemi, and Patrick Warburton). … Continue reading Animation Monday: Home on the Range →
