So Long, Stitch!!
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Not so very long ago, I wrote a post about the coming of a new attraction to Tomorrowland in the Magic Kingdom, Stitch’s Supersonic Celebration. I then followed up with another post when the celebration began in early May.
If you have been waiting to visit Experiment 626 and this new attraction, wait no more as,sadly, tomorrow, June 27th, the Celebration for Stitch will end.
There has been no word from Disney officials as to what, if anything will take the place of this attraction. ...
June 26th, 2009 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Arts and Entertainment, Magic Kingdom, Stitch's Supersonic Celebration, Tomorrowland, Walt Disney World
Slow Down, You Move Too Fast!!
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So many times when we arrive at Magic Kingdom we zip through the main entrance, dodge traffic and strollers down Main Street and are off to tackle that list of rides and attractions we just have to see today! I am as guilty as the next with my index cards in my pocket, and by golly we are going to see it all!! But because of this speed and zest to beat the crowds there are so many, dare I say smaller attractions, we miss along the way.
For instance, Disney travelers, did you realize that as you...
June 23rd, 2009 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 3Filed under: Arts and Entertainment, Cinderellas-Castle, city hall, Harmony Barbershop, horse-drawn trolleys, Hotels & Places to Stay, Le Chapeau Hat Shoppe, Magic Kingdom, Main Street USA, Main Street Vehicles, Restaurants & Bars, Shopping, Walt Disney World
Celebrate Flag Day, Everyday at Magic Kingdom
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There is an event that takes place daily in Town Square’s Municipal Park at Magic Kingdom. Every day at 5:00 pm a Flag Retreat is held in a very patriotic and moving demonstration complete with a dignified color guard. On Thursday through Monday, the color guard is joined by the Main Street Philharmonic as they also perform.
Veterans of the military are selected to act as Veteran of the Day and participate during the flag-lowering ceremony. Following the ceremony the Veteran of the Day...
June 14th, 2009 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: Flag Retreat, Magic Kingdom, Main Street USA, Veteran of the Day
Sea Monster Spotted in Magic Kingdom Area Lake
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The Electrical Water Pageant is a floating light display that makes its nightly journey around Seven Seas Lagoon and Bay Lake of the Magic Kingdom resorts. Originally debuting in 1971, the Electrical Water Pageant has followed its nightly course becoming a nostalgic favorite for many generations of Walt Disney World guests.
The pageant consists of a series of barges, each carrying a screen of lights. As the barges are readied into position the music begins and the lights go on. The pageant...
June 12th, 2009 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Electrical Water Pageant, Hotels & Places to Stay, Magic Kingdom, Magic Kingdom resorts, Pleasure Island & Downtown Disney, Restaurants & Bars, Walt Disney World
Disney’s Endurance Series
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When you hear the phrase Disney’s Endurance Series, what comes to mind? No, it is not arriving at Magic Kingdom for the Morning Extra Magic Hours and staying until the final Wishes Nighttime Spectacular. The Endurance Series is actually a variety of recreational athletic events held around Walt Disney World.
From marathons to road races to triathlons, athletes of all ages and abilities and from across the country compete to achieve personal goals. Popular events in the Disney Endurance...
June 6th, 2009 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 5Filed under: athletic events, Disney's Endurance Series, Disneyland & California Adventure, Disneys-Hollywood-Studios, Epcot, Hotels & Places to Stay, Magic Kingdom, Marathons, Pleasure Island & Downtown Disney, races at Disney, Recreation & Sports, Restaurants & Bars, Shopping, transportation, Walt Disney World
Bring Along Your Disney Souvenirs to Save Money and Patience
... purchased on-line as well.
How about a free souvenir? Did you know that you can pick up a special pin at City Hall on Main Street U.S.A. in the Magic Kingdom that announces it is your First Visit, Birthday or Honorary Citizen — for free?! How about letting the kids create their own Mr. Potato Head postcard at Once Upon a Toy Store in Downtown Disney — another freebie!
On one trip with our children, I picked up a few small items at a discount store and tucked them into our suitcase. ...
June 2nd, 2009 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 5Filed under: Disney apparel, Disneys-Hollywood-Studios, Hotels & Places to Stay, Magic Kingdom, Restaurants & Bars, Shopping, shopping at Disney, souvenirs, transportation, Walt Disney World
Harmony Barbershop — Main Street, U.S.A.
... am not suggesting you look scruffy in all your photos, merely wait for a good old-fashioned haircut at Harmony Barbershop on Main Street, U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom.
Located near the Emporium gift shop, with a classic candy-striped pole outside, many guests don’t realize it is a real working shop. Many guests think it is a prop and pose for photos, as a step inside the Harmony Barbershop is truly a step back in time.
Small and quaint, with its dark burgundy shelves lined with hair tonics...
May 30th, 2009 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boutique, Dapper Dans, First haircuts, Harmony Barbershop, Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World
Disneyland Resort Hosts SUMMER NIGHTASTIC!
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Sparkling summer entertainment will run June 12 – August 23 at Disneyland Resort as it hosts SUMMER NIGHTASTIC! full of nighttime shows and parades that are bigger, better and brighter. This special summer event will feature an all-new fireworks show and sparkling entertainment.
Fantasmic! ignites the night with awesome, lifelike creatures, including a 40-foot tall, fire-breathing dragon in HD animation that practically leaps off the giant mist screen
Disney’s Electrical Parade is more...
May 28th, 2009 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Disney's Electrical Parade, Disneyland & California Adventure, Disneys-Hollywood-Studios, Epcot, Magic Kingdom, Pleasure Island & Downtown Disney, Recreation & Sports, Summer Nightastic
Almost Like Winning a Free Vacation
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A reader of The Disney Traveler contacted me recently inquiring about a contest she had seen in a past blog. Hannah, I have some good news and some bad news for you. The bad news is that that particular contest has expired.
The good news is that Walt Disney World Resort has a current offer allowing kids 3-9 to stay, play and dine for FREE!
When adult guests purchase a 4-night/5-day vacation package that includes room, Theme Park tickets (one park per day) and Disney Dining Plan, children...
May 22nd, 2009 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: Disney Dining Plan, Disney Resort hotels, Disney Resort packages, Extra Magic hours, Hotels & Places to Stay, Magic Kingdom, Restaurants & Bars, Walt Disney World
Traveling with Small Children to Walt Disney World
... one theme park better than another for this age?
Each of the theme parks has attractions for all age groups. For young children, Magic Kingdom certainly seems logical as there are so many attractions for this set. Animal Kingdom also offers wonderful shows like the Lion King and Finding Nemo, animal experiences on Kilimanjaro Safari and Affection Station and the Boneyard is a great place to run around.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is home to Playhouse Disney, The Little Mermaid, Beauty...
May 13th, 2009 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Animal Kingdom, Character meals, Disneys-Hollywood-Studios, Epcot, Magic Kingdom, monorail, Restaurants & Bars, Traveling with small children, Walt Disney World
Stitch’s Supersonic Celebration is Now Entertaining Tomorrowland Guests
... rocking robots and dancing divas, our favorite alien pal, Stitch, gets into the galactic groove in the new show which runs six times daily in the Magic Kingdom theme park. The 25-minute interactive show features real-time animation and plenty of surprises.
The new Tomorrowland attraction features the same cutting-edge technology used in Turtle Talk With Crush and Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor, letting guests interact with an animated Stitch in one-on-one encounters. The fuzzy, lovable alien, star...
May 12th, 2009 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Hotels & Places to Stay, Lilo & Stitch, Magic Kingdom, Stitch, Stitch's Supersonic Celebration, Tomorrowland, Walt Disney World
It’s Ticket Time for Magic Kingdom Spooky and Spirited Parties
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Tickets go on sale May 1 for two very popular events at Disney’s Magic Kingdom theme park – Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. These family favorite parties can only be attended with an event ticket and with only a limited number sold, popular dates often “sell-out”.
The Halloween-themed special event is appropriate for children on all ages and is held on select dates in September, October and November 1 from 7:00...
April 30th, 2009 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Magic Kingdom, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, Mickeys-Not-So-Scary-Halloween-Party, Walt Disney World
Use a FASTPASS — Skip the Wait
... time, enter the attraction with little or no wait.
The following Walt Disney World attractions are currently offering the FASTPASS option:
Magic Kingdom: Splash Mountain, Space Mountain, Jungle Cruise, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, Peter Pan’s Flight, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, “Mickey’s PhilharMagic;” Stitch’s Great Escape!
Epcot: Test Track, “Honey, I Shrunk the Audience,”...
April 20th, 2009 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 4Filed under: Animal Kingdom, Disneyland & California Adventure, Disneys-Hollywood-Studios, Epcot, Fastpass, Magic Kingdom, popular attractions, theme parks, Walt Disney World
Celebrate “Galaxy Day” in Tomorrowland at Stitch’s SuperSonic Celebration
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Stitch’s SuperSonic Celebration is a new interactive feature coming soon to the Tomorrowland area of Magic Kingdom theme park. The action begins as a live broadcast of Tomorrowland News Network hosted by Tip Trendo, is interrupted by a video transmission from Stitch who was assigned to cover Galaxy Day — a special celebration where everyone celebrates everything worth celebrating!
Stitch, the maker of mischief and everybody’s favorite galactic pal, is always up for a good party!...
April 19th, 2009 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 2Filed under: Magic Kingdom, Stitch, Stitch's Great Escape, Tomorrowland, Walt Disney World
There’s Music Playing, Disney Characters Swaying and Dancing in the Streets
... interactive show filled with music, dancing and surprises invites you to Move It! Shake It! Celebrate It! in front of Cinderella’s Castle at Magic Kingdom Theme Park.
This new Must-Do magical street party begins as Disney Characters, giant gift-wrapped package floats, stilt-walkers and other performers, promenade down Main Street toward Cinderella’s Castle. Once the party stops at the castle, the “gift boxes” burst open revealing favorite Disney Characters like — Sebastian,...
April 18th, 2009 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Arts and Entertainment, Disney Characters, Magic Kingdom, Mickey Mouse, parades at Disney, Walt Disney World
Disney World Birthday Gifts – Free Admission and Free Night Stay!
... 3 nights stay required.
On a recent visit, a member of our party was celebrating a birthday. We stopped in at the Town Hall on Main Street in the Magic Kingdom and they presented the birthday girl with a special pin announcing her birthday.
Along with a lot of attention, she was treated to a free dessert at The Brown Derby restaurant at Disney’s Hollywood Studios during lunch and a birthday card from Piglet and pals at the Crystal Palace for dinner. She was even escorted to the front of...
March 23rd, 2009 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: birthday pin, Crystal Palace, Disneys-Hollywood-Studios, Free admission on birthday, Magic Kingdom, Restaurants & Bars, The Brown Derby, Walt Disney World, Walt Disney World Resort hotels
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