Ten Things You May Not Know About Frontierland
1. Frontierland is the only Magic Kingdom land not directly accessible from the central hub (While it was still around, Mickey’s Toontown Fair was similarly cut-off, so technically you could add Storybook Circus to that list if you want!). To get to Frontierland you...
The Epcot Seas Adventures – Aqua Tour
Have you ever wanted to explore the big blue world with Nemo and all his friends? Maybe catch a peek of Mr. Ray, Dory, or a sea... anemonemone...amnemonemomne...ahem, sorry...anemone? Well, you are in luck. Guests to Walt Disney World’s Epcot Park can take part in the...
Ten Things You May Not Know About Princess Jasmine
1. The character of Princess Jasmine was based on the character of Princess Badroulbadour, who married Aladdin in “The Story of Aladdin; or, the Wonderful Lamp,” one of the stories from “One Thousand and One Nights.” In the original tale, Badroulbadour was...
Dining With Royalty at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall
Princess Belle is holding a royal feast, and you are invited to join her. The banquet is being held at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in Epcot’s Norway Pavilion, a recreation of the medieval Akershus Castle and Fortress located in Oslo, Norway. This character...
Ten Things You May Not Know About Elastigirl
1. To all outward appearances, Helen Parr seems to be fairly typical in terms of stature. A housewife and mother of three, she is in her late thirties and stands a modest 5' 8”. 2. But of course, we know her regular height is far from, um, regular. But...
Return to Sleepy Hollow at Fort Wilderness
Just gather 'round and I'll elucidate on what goes on outside when it gets late… A phantom spirit has been seen out in the pine and cypress woods of Lake Buena Vista, Florida. He is the bane of one Ichabod Crane, and the terror of the little village of...
Six of Our Favorite Walt Disney World Special Effects
Walt Disney World is filled with all sorts of special effects; from the incredibly simple to the ultimate state of the art. It's hard to pick out our favorites (OK, we admit we love them all!), but here are a few that always fill us up with that Disney...
Five Hidden Oases in the Magic Kingdom
The Magic Kingdom is an explosion of imagination, immersing Guests in the world of yesterday, tomorrow and fantasy. It overflows with music, lights, and color, with hidden surprises around every corner. This sensory overload is part of what makes the park so magical,...
Ten Things You May Not Know About Fantasyland
1. Creating a World of Fantasy One of the challenges in creating Fantasyland was in the architectural design of the buildings. Imagineers needed to stylistically represent many of the classic Disney films in the attraction facades without creating a...
Dining With Winnie the Pooh at the Crystal Palace
You don’t have to travel all the way to the Hundred Acre Wood to eat with Winnie the Pooh and friends. Guests of the Magic Kingdom can eat breakfast, lunch, or dinner with the World’s Greatest Bear in the beautiful Crystal Palace. The experience is one of Walt Disney...