Larger Than Life Memories Make Castle Display
... A 10-minute program of special effects and magic are projected onto Cinderella’s Castle showing up to 500 images of guests that visited Magic Kingdom theme park (map) that very day.
Even though I had attended a session that explained how the show comes to life, as the images were projected among the spires and turrets and walls of the castle, I found myself asking, how did they do that?
It was explained, that throughout the day, within the park, Disney photographers will snap photos...
February 9th, 2011 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Let the Memories Begin, Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World
A Week Full of Memories for Chilean Guests
... to be the order of the day.
The highlight of the trip had to be when the miners served as the Grand Marshalls of the Main Street USA parade in the Magic Kingdom (map). The gathered crowd that lined the route, happily cheered and waved Chilean flags. The “Mayor” of Main Street even made a proclamation declaring it their day. As a special touch, there was a display of daytime pyrotechnics and streamers in the colors of the flag of Chile.
In the previous post, I had pondered a question,...
February 6th, 2011 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Epcot, Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World Resort
Main Street Bakery a Treat Anytime
Main Street, U.S.A. located in the Magic Kingdom theme park is for most of us the first exposure we have to Walt Disney World Resort. It is bright and colorful and full of character. Yet, for so many it is merely an avenue toward bigger and better things.
Yes, we might slow down long enough to take the quintessential family photo with Cinderella’s Castle in the background. And, we might pause to point out some of the clever shops and items on display in the windows, suggesting...
December 22nd, 2010 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: dining, Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World Resort
Get Tangled Up With New Disney Characters
... interactive character greeting. Known as a “play and greet”, the meeting takes place in Fairytale Garden, an enchanted courtyard at Magic Kingdom theme park at Walt Disney World Resort (map).
Young guests can color personal keepsake pictures while waiting to meet the couple. In addition, guests will be invited to learn a traditional folk dance, as well as play games with the attendants of the castle court.
Two characters from the movie that fans have fallen in love with and will...
November 30th, 2010 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Disney Characters, Disney Films, Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World Resort
A Carrousel By Any Other Name Is Still a Carrousel
... simply love carrousels and can’t wait to ride them. But, I never gave it a second thought that the carrousel at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom (map) was titled “Cinderella’s Golden Carrousel”.
However, it must have been noticed by quite a few people as the Carrousel will now and forever more be known as Prince Charming Regal Carrousel. There is even a story that goes along with the grand carrousel and perhaps explains the name change.
It appears that once...
September 26th, 2010 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World
Future Holds More Fairy Tales, More Fantasyland
Some call it spring cleaning. In the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort it is more like spring building, and a lot of it.
Groundbreaking has taken place on a three year construction project, beginning the largest expansion ever for the Magic Kingdom theme park (map) as the size of the Fantasyland section will be greatly enhanced.
Currently the home of Cinderella and her showcase castle, when all construction is completed by 2013, guests to Fantasyland will be able to visit their favorite princess...
March 26th, 2010 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: family fun, featuredarticle, Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney
Now Even More Chances to Dine with Cinderella
... on the line she delivered the news, all reservations were full.
It would be another trip to Disney without dining at Cinderella’s Castle in Magic Kingdom (map), something we had heard so much about and something we wanted to experience for ourselves.
We would later discover that additional princess appearances took place during the lunch seating, and recently, Fairytale Dining has been added for evening meals. In the past, only members of Cinderella’s royal family, Fairy Godmother...
March 14th, 2010 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Character meals, Disney-Dining, Magic Kingdom
Best Chocolate Indulgences Disney Style
... chips and whipped cream; enjoy your treats here or purchase some chocolates to take home
Main Street Bakery, located on Main Street USA in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort, features lots of chocolate choices among the many treats available are Tollhouse Cookies and Tollhouse Ice Cream Sandwiches especially tasty when the cookies are still warm from the oven
Who doesn’t love the graham cracker, marshmallow and chocolate treat, S’mores? Around the campfire, shared...
January 27th, 2010 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Disney-Dining, Disneys-Hollywood-Studios, Downtown-Disney, featuredarticle, Ghirardelli Soda Fountain, Magic Kingdom, Main Street Bakery, Smores
A New Blank Calendar Full of The Best Disney Events
... marathon weekends , Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party in the autumn, and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Celebrations next winter at Magic Kingdom theme park (map), you just might need another new calendar.
Photo Selection: flickr
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January 9th, 2010 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Disneys-Hollywood-Studios, Epcot, featuredarticle, Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World Resort
Dishing Up New Year’s Luck for Disney Diners
... in your mouth. Slurping, on New Year’s, is not optional!
Tomorrowland Terrace Noodle Station- located in the Tomorrowland section of Magic Kingdom (map), this spot offers “out of this world” noodle bowls in an outdoor setting for lunch and dinner
Tony’s Town Square Restaurant - While not specifically Asian, I would certainly classify spaghetti as “long noodles” and spaghetti you shall have at this Italian eatery on Main Street U.S.A., also in the Magic...
December 31st, 2009 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Disney-Dining, Disneys-Hollywood-Studios, Epcot, featuredarticle, Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney Resorts, Walt Disney World Resort
The Best Disney Tidbits of the Week
... Hat to a fan at Allears.net for this little tidbit. It appears that during inclement weather, characters that are scheduled to appear throughout Magic Kingdom theme park, (map) for meet and greets, can actually be found in the Main Street Exposition Hall.
This guest was lucky enough to find Disney’s newest princess, Princess Tiana, Santa, even Scrooge McDuck among many other favorite Disney characters greeting guests here while they escaped the rain.
Finally, HGTV is holding a Holiday...
December 19th, 2009 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Disneys-Hollywood-Studios, Fastpass, Magic Kingdom, Mickey Mouse, Walt Disney World
Holiday Happenings at Walt Disney World Resort
... celebrations begin, because with special events scheduled at all of the Disney theme parks, you will not want to miss a thing.
Main Street U.S.A. at Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom offers:
Castle Dreamlights! Cinderella and friends dress in their holiday finest and take to the stage for a special light show as 200,000 sparkling, jewel-like crystals on Cinderella’s Castle glisten in a light-the-night moment
Holiday Wishes – Celebrate the Spirit of the Season fireworks display set to classic...
November 18th, 2009 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Animal Kingdom, Candlelight Processional, Disneys-Hollywood-Studios, Downtown-Disney, featuredarticle, Magic Kingdom, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, Walt Disney World Resort
At Disney World, Teal is the New Pink, Purple
... list. I always loved watching the faces of my little Disney travelers as they took in the sights of all that there was to see and do at the Magic Kingdom. The sights and the experience is still there, just from a sideways view!
Guests at Walt Disney World Resort are treated to complimentary transportation including the monorails, bus, boats and water taxis. This is a great service offered to guests and really adds to the relaxation of the vacation.
The colors Pink and Purple will be retired...
November 16th, 2009 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Disney transportation, featuredarticle, Magic Kingdom, monorails, Walt Disney World Resort
On Your Mark, Get Set, Register for Disney’s Newest Half-Marathon
... World of Sports Complex
Disney Kids’ Races held at the Sports Complex the morning of Oct. 2
Mickey’s Halloween Family Fun 5k through Magic Kingdom the morning of Oct. 2
Wine & Dine Half-Marathon held the night of Oct. 2
Registration for the Half-Marathon begins on November 16, 2009. To reserve a spot or for more information visit disneywinedinerun.com.
While I am not a runner myself, I have proudly stood on the sidelines of the start/finish line to cheer my own Disney Travelers...
November 15th, 2009 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Disney's Endurance Series, Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, half-marathon, Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World Resort
It’s Beginning To Look Alot Like a Disney Christmas
... at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, 10 miles of twinkling rope lights will adorn the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights.
The tree at the Magic Kingdom has a base that is 26 feet wide and only during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is there 100 percent chance of snow, in Florida!
No one can miss the wreath, 25 feet in diameter, on the Cirque du Soleil building at Downtown Disney’s West Side. To keep guests in the holiday spirit, Disney’s Days of Christmas Shop...
November 10th, 2009 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: Cirque de Soleil, Disneys-Hollywood-Studios, epcot world showcase, featuredarticle, Magic Kingdom, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights, Walt Disney World Resort
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
... be hosting a special holiday event, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party on select nights in November and December.
Held each winter at the Magic Kingdom theme park, this separate ticketed, festive event is a celebration filled with live entertainment, spectacular fireworks and a very jolly holiday parade. Experience the enchantment of the Castle Dream Lights on Cinderella’s Castle, as well as many of the most popular Magic Kingdom attractions. Guests won’t want to miss these...
October 31st, 2009 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 2Filed under: Disney Characters, featuredarticle, Magic Kingdom, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
Thanksgiving Dinner, Disney-style
... chicken nuggets, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and pizza.
But if you are looking for turkey and all the trimmings, there is one spot at the Magic Kingdom theme park where you must go, The Liberty Tree Tavern located in Liberty Square. Guests at the restaurant check in at the podium and relax until the town crier summons their party. You are then escorted through what appears to be an authentic 18th-century American Inn furnished with colonial artifacts.
Liberty Tree Tavern serves traditional,...
October 25th, 2009 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Disney Resort Dining, featuredarticle, Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World
Disney World Ranks In Budget Travel’s 15 Places Every Kid Should See
... many of the attractions have a sneaky little way of throwing in an educational aspect. Some of my favorites include:
The Hall of Presidents at Magic Kingdom – recently updated to tweak some of the awesome animatronics and to include Barack Obama
World Showcase Pavilions at Epcot – spend a little time in each of the represented countries and you are sure to learn something new. If nothing else, make sure you learn to say “Hello” and “Thank You” at each destination
Future...
October 18th, 2009 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Animal Kingdom, Epcot, featuredarticle, Magic Kingdom
10 Things To Experience at Walt Disney World in Fall
... prove it here are 10 more:
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party – this after hours additional ticketed party held on select nights at Magic Kingdom is a big hit with families with lots of trick-or-treating and extra special Halloween fun!
Epcot’s International Food & Wine Festival – included in the admission ticket to Epcot theme park, this festival features tastes from destinations around the world
Eat to the Beat Concerts – as part of the International Food...
September 17th, 2009 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Arts and Entertainment, Disney's live entertainment, Disneyland & California Adventure, Disneys-Hollywood-Studios, Downtown-Disney, Eat to the Beat concerts, Epcot, Epcot events, Epcot Food & Wine Festival, Festival of Masters, golf, Haunted carriage rides, Hints & Tips, Hotels & Places to Stay, Liberty Belle Riverboat, Magic Kingdom, Magic Kingdom events, Mickeys-Not-So-Scary-Halloween-Party, Pleasure Island & Downtown Disney, Princess Tiana, Recreation & Sports, Restaurants & Bars, Tiana's Showboat Jubilee, Walt Disney World, When to visit Disney World
Tiana’s Showboat Jubilee! Hits Disney Parks
Guests at Magic Kingdom will soon be able to meet and greet Disney’s newest member of royalty, as Princess Tiana makes her first appearance at the theme park beginning on Oct. 26. Princess Tiana stars in the upcoming Walt Disney Pictures animated feature film, The Princess and the Frog, set in the bayous of Louisiana.
As a special treat, Princess Tiana, Prince Naveen and other characters from the movie will be featured in “Tiana’s Showboat Jubilee!” a colorful jazz-filled...
September 15th, 2009 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: Arts and Entertainment, Disneyland & California Adventure, Disneyland Resort, Liberty Belle, Liberty Belle Riverboat, Magic Kingdom, new-disney-attractions, Princess Tiana, The Princess and the Frog, Tiana's Showboat Jubilee, Walt Disney World
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