50 Years ago on October 1, 1971, Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom in Orlando Florida opened! Can you believe this magical place has been open for 50 years? What started as a dream of Walt Disney who wanted a place that both young and old could enjoy together as a family has turned into oneContinue reading “The World’s Most Magical Celebration”
Category Archives: Disney Travel
Disney’s Port Orleans Resorts
There are many great resorts to stay at when visiting Walt Disney World. My personal favorite has always been Disney’s Port Orleans Resorts. Disney’s Port Orleans Resort is one of the moderate resorts at Walt Disney World and is split into two separate resorts, Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside and Disney’s Port Orleans ResortContinue reading “Disney’s Port Orleans Resorts”
Disneyland Hotel – Past, Present and Future
Last September I went to a conference that was held at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, California. Being able to stay at the Disneyland Hotel had been a dream of mine for quite some time. And I was even more excited to find out that they offered a free history tour of the hotel whileContinue reading “Disneyland Hotel – Past, Present and Future”
Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays
Throughout the year, there are four festivals that take place at Epcot Center at Walt Disney World. The final festival of the year is the Festival of the Holidays. Taking place from the day after Thanksgiving until December 30th, it’s the perfect festival to get you in the holiday spirit. Holiday Decorations As you canContinue reading “Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays”
Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel
Were you aware that there are non-Disney owned hotels located on Walt Disney World property? The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin resorts are located within the Epcot resort area and are incredibly convenient to the parks. As part of the Marriott Bonvoy program, these hotels are a great option if you are looking toContinue reading “Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel”
Halloween at the Disneyland Resort
If you love Halloween and Disney, then you must add a trip to the parks during Halloween season to your bucket list! The season is long, starting as early as August and going all the way thru Halloween. Living on the east coast of the US, I’ve traveled to Walt Disney World in Florida duringContinue reading “Halloween at the Disneyland Resort”
Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Gold Statues
Walt Disney World Celebrated its 50th Anniversary on October 1, 2021. As part of the 18-month long celebration, they have placed gold statues of the “Fab 50” Disney characters around all four Walt Disney World theme parks. It’s a fun challenge to find all of the statues while visiting the parks. If you aren’t headingContinue reading “Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Gold Statues”
Epcot’s International Festival of the Arts
Updated January 2023 Throughout the year, Walt Disney World’s Epcot Center features many festivals. The first festival of the year is the International Festival of the Arts. In 2023, from January 13th- February 20th, you can immerse yourself in culinary, performing and visual arts when visiting Epcot Center. This festival will definitely bring the artsContinue reading “Epcot’s International Festival of the Arts”
Disney’s Genie+ and Lightning Lane
Updated 10/11/22 to reflect the new variable pricing for Genie+ Things are always changing at Walt Disney World and all changes come with their pros and cons and some people may love the change and some may hate the change. In October 2021, a new skip the line program called Disney’s Genie + and LightningContinue reading “Disney’s Genie+ and Lightning Lane”
For The First Time In Forever Disneyland Reopens It’s Gates
It all started with a mouse named Mickey Mouse that animator Walt Disney created back in 1928. Years later he dreamed of a place that families could go where parents and children alike would enjoy themselves. On July 17, 1955, this dream became a reality when Disneyland opened in Anaheim, California. Since then Disneyland hasContinue reading “For The First Time In Forever Disneyland Reopens It’s Gates”
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