The Seas with Nemo & Friends Pavilion at Disney’s Epcot

The living seas at Epcot

The Seas with Nemo and Friends Pavilion is a popular attraction based on underwater exploration located in Disney’s Epcot theme park. Previously known as The Living Seas, it features one of the world’s largest saltwater aquariums.

Exhibits in the pavilion include the manatees, the Observation Deck, Life Support Systems, Nemo & Friends, and Bruce’s Sub House. This is a whimsical attraction for people of all ages.

At the Seas with Nemo and Friends Pavilion, you can discover the mystery of life deep below the ocean surface. This place features a wide range of attractions and a massive aquarium.

The living seas at Epcot

There is also a gift shop, an underwater themed restaurant and the Turtle Talk with Crush show. Guests can meet characters from the movie with the same name, watch as the oversized fish swim among tons of real life fish, and admire thousands of varieties of sea creatures.

This famous attraction is located at the front right end of Future World at Epcot. Here you will find several exhibits devoted to ocean study. Children are encouraged to attend the Turtle Talk with Crush, an educational show featuring a sea turtle that answers visitors’ questions.

Visitors can interact with the dolphins, swim in the aquarium with the assistance of a snorkel system, and take an underwater tour of the aquarium.

Guests of all ages can enjoy a thrilling ride and venture into the sea to join Dory, Marlin, Bruce, Crush and other characters searching for Nemo. The ride was created with the help of the original Finding Nemo animators.

The living seas at Epcot

Another popular attraction is Mr. Ray’s Lagoon where you can watch the stingrays swimming around. At the Caribbean Coral Reef, you can admire over 6,000 sea creatures representing more than 60 species, including sharks, dolphins, sea turtles, and rays. If you are looking for a kid-friendly attraction that is both fun and educational, make sure you visit the Seas with Nemo and Friends Pavilion at Epcot!

Halloween picture gallery from Disney’s Magic Kingdom

Magic Kingdom picture gallery

I’ve been very busy with my Vermont vacation. Right after that I brought my sister down to enjoy the Disney theme parks. We went to Disney’s Magic Kingdom about a week before Halloween.

Of course that means they had the park decked out in Halloween decorations, with Mickey’s not so scary Halloween party going on at selected nights. I decided to take a bunch of pictures there and make a picture gallery.

I tried to get most of the Halloween decorations in the pictures. But I also took shots of the new fantasyland they are building, with some areas already done.

I also took shots of the newly re-done Mickey’s toon land, with the twin Dumbo rides and lots more. So there’s a bit of everything in here to see. So check out my Disney’s Magic Kingdom Halloween picture gallery page below, enjoy! :)

Click here for Disney’s Magic Kingdom Halloween picture gallery page!

I’m back from my Vermont vacation!

Vermont vacation

I guess I never told anyone, but I went up to my home state of Vermont recently for a vacation of my own! The fall foliage was early this year and pretty good with lots of colors.

When I came back, I brought back my mom and sister so they can have their own little vacation. It’s my mom’s first time in Florida so I have lots to show her.

We will do Disney’s Magic Kingdom, SeaWorld, Universal Studios and lots of smaller attractions. We are going to take an airboat ride as my sister wants to do that.

So it’s been a very busy few weeks the past few weeks. Expensive too! But it’s nice to finally have my mom and sister down here at the same time so we can do that “family thing”.

Anyways I’ll try to make a picture gallery of the Vermont fall foliage pictures I took and put them on here soon. If you’ve never been to Vermont in the fall I highly suggest you do, just dress warm! :)

Holidays Around The World, Candlelight Processional at Disney’s Epcot

Disney's holidays around the world

The Candlelight Processional at Disney’s Epcot has been a Disney World Resort tradition since 1958. Held every year at Epcot, this event is not to be missed. Rich in holiday splendor, The Candlelight Processional is a narration of the Christmas story featuring an orchestra performing traditional carols.

This year the Christmas story will be narrated by Whoopi Goldberg, Geena Davis, Amy Grant, Olivia Newton John, Andy Garcia, Neil Patrick Harris, Gary Sinise and other celebrities, full list below.

This dramatic event features celebrity narrators, joyful sounds of student performers, and the glimmering lights pf Epcot. The generic “Believe in the magic of the holidays” or “Come celebrate the holidays” are the typical Disney themes presented to the public.
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Disney’s Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2012

Mickey's very merry christmas party 2012

Christmas is the time of the year when the Magic Kingdom becomes even more magical. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2012 is a special event that’s not to be missed. With snowmen, elves, and wooden soldiers, and gingerbread men, you will be filled with holiday joy as they accompany Mickey.

This after-hours event has several features that may appeal to your group, including Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, Castle Dream Lights on Cinderella Castle, magical snow fall, cookies and hot cocoa, character dance parties, and spectacular fireworks.

Santa meets Mickey at this annual event. With millions of twinkling lights and live entertainment, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party delivers a holiday wonderland of epic proportions.
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Disney’s festival of the masters art show 2012

Festival of the masters

Disney’s Festival of the Masters 2012 is an exclusive event located at Downtown Disney in Orlando, Florida. Taking place on November 9, 10, and 11 of 2012, this festival is a celebration of art and artists of award-winning caliber.

People come from all over to this event. They fly in from the Orlando airport, the Sanford airport and even drive for miles. It’s known worldwide as one of the best art show events.

This isn’t a typical art show. Visitors are encouraged to try the large variety of hands-on activities available during this three day, outdoor event.

Guests are treated to a collage of art that involves photography, paintings, jewelry, sculptures and other mediums of creativity. All of the art featured are one-of-a-kind or part of a limited edition collection.
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Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney 2012

Osborne family spectacle of dancing lights at Disney

Spotlight on Disney World in Orlando, Florida. November 9, 2012 – January 6, 2013 will feature the musical magic of the Osborne Family Spectacle of dancing Lights. Located inside Disney Hollywood Studios Theme Park, this light show has graced the park since 1995.

The synchronized holiday light spectacular takes place on the Streets of America section of the park and is free with the purchase of a park ticket to Disney Hollywood Studios.

This grand display, which is now occasionally topped off with the magic of snow in Florida, started at the Arkansas home of the Osborne family. Jennings Osborne and family started small and grew their light and music display until it was so large they knew they had to share it with more people than the small town in Arkansas. That’s when Disney World offered to help them out.
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Biketoberfest at Daytona Beach, Florida 2012

Biketoberfest at Daytona Beach, 2012

Biketoberfest is an international award-winning event that attracts bikers and motorcycle enthusiasts to the Daytona Beach area in Florida. The 20th Annual Biketoberfest will be held on October 18th to October 21st 2012.

Attendants can enjoy live music, contests, motorcycle racing, organized rides, bike shows, and great food. This special event attracts more than 125,000 motorcycle enthusiasts every year.

Biketoberfest brings the sound of the thundering motorcycles to Florida. The weather is just perfect for bikers to crank it up during this annual festival.
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Boggy Creek Airboat rides in Florida

Boggy Creek airboat rides

A trip to Florida is not complete without exploring the Everglades and swamps by airboat. Take your family and friends and try out Boggy Creek Airboat Rides – Central Florida’s original and official airboat rides.

This attraction is ideal for those who want to take a break from the hustle of the theme parks and experience the wild and natural side of Orlando. Explore the breathtaking beauty of fauna, flora, exotic birds, turtles, alligators and other animals in their natural environment! Bring your entire family to enjoy the real Florida!

Nature lovers and adventure seekers alike will be delighted to take a 30-minute airboat ride. Tourists can opt for roundtrip transportation from Orlando hotels. These thrilling airboat rides are a great way to discover the wildlife of the Central Florida swamps and see the unspoiled natural wetlands. If you have children, bring them too. They will surely enjoy the “wow” factor of riding an airboat.
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Disney’s 17th Annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival 2012

Disney's Epcot International Food & Wine Festival 2012

Great food and fine wines await you at the 17th anniversary of the Disney Epcot International Food & Wine Festival from September 28 to November 12, 2012.

This yearly event celebrates food and spirits from around the world, featuring signature dining experiences with world famous chefs, live shows and musical acts by pop, rock, and R&B artists, wine seminars, and culinary demonstrations. Guests can purchase a bracelet that gives them access to unlimited food and beverage samples.

Disney does a good job of creating a fun environment at the festival. The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival was named one of the Best Food and Wine Festivals by the Travel Channel.
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Disney’s Mickey’s not so scary Halloween party 2012

Mickey's not so scary Halloween party at Disney 2012

Disney’s The Magic Kingdom is home to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, a special event that takes place every year in September and October. Many of those who have attended this event in the past few years claim that it is the best party at Disney World.

Kids are encouraged to come dressed to impress. At least half of the people who come here wear costumes. Guest can experience the one-of-a-kind Mickey’s Halloween Parade, enjoy spectacular fireworks, and trick-or-treat with their favorite Disney characters.

As its name suggest, this yearly event is “not-so-scary.” Grownups and children alike are encouraged to trick-or-treat around the Magic Kingdom while dressed up in Halloween costumes. The special effects are all around you.
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SeaWorld’s Spooktacular Halloween party 2012

SeaWorld's Spooktacular Halloween party

With the holidays fast approaching there are lots of special events going on at the theme parks soon. This year SeaWorld’s Spooktacular Halloween party is back with a few changes.

This event will be going on at SeaWorld Orlando on October 6-7th, 13-14th, 19-21st, and 26-28th. Basically each weekend during October. You don’t need to buy a special ticket, it’s included with your normal park ticket.

There also are no special times or hours for it. They just add some extra shows and events during the normal park hours. It’s a great way for your little one to have some Halloween fun at SeaWorld. Here’s a list of things you can find:
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