Disney and Orlando theme park summer tips and tricks

July 25, 2011 by

Theme park tips for summer time

It’s the middle of the summer season here in Orlando, Florida. Summer is the busiest time of the year for Walt Disney world, Universal Studios and SeaWorld. Heck for everything down here.

So I thought I’d give you some tips and tricks you can use if your visiting the theme parks this summer in Orlando. It’s the hottest time of the year with temperatures in the 90’s each and every day.

Because of that make sure you put on plenty of sunscreen. Even cloudy days will give you a sunburn that will surprise you. Put it on your face, arms and shoulders if nothing else.
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The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh ride review at Disney

July 12, 2011 by

The many adventures of Winnie the Pooh ride at Disney

Once again it’s time for another Walt Disney World ride review! Today it’s The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh ride inside Disney’s Magic Kingdom.

Guests of all ages can enjoy this attraction, but the ride is especially geared toward younger children. Four guests at a time ride in Pooh’s hunny pot for a trip through the pages of Winnie the Pooh’s most popular adventures.

You’ll get to see the whole gang from Winnie the Pooh – Owl, Eeyore, Kanga, Roo, Tigger, Rabbit, and Gopher.
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Walt Disney World’s Haunted Mansion ride at The Magic Kingdom review

June 27, 2011 by

Disney's Haunted Mansion ride review

It’s time for another one of my theme park ride reviews! Today I’ll give a quick review of an old classic, Disney’s Haunted Mansion ride in the Magic Kingdom theme park.

Located at Liberty Square in the Magic Kingdom in Orlando, this is a definite must-see for all ages. Actually, this is more than a “must see” – it’s more of a “must experience.”

Disney’s Haunted Mansion ride takes place in a large colonial manor, complete with wall sconces, cobwebs, caskets, eerie background music, screams, statues, moans, and plenty of creaks. There are also “cold spots,” so several of your senses are bombarded by the ghostly experience.
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New Disney Star Tours 2 ride youtube video

June 21, 2011 by

Hi everyone! I’ve been busy with summer stuff here in Orlando, going to the parks and so on, work work you know! One thing I did recently is go to the new Star Tours 2 ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

As you may know they just got done re-doing the ride, making it better. I have to say they did a great job and the 3D video you see in the simulator really is much better than the old one.

You get to go to many more places and do more things. The Star Tours 2 youtube video above gives you some of the highlights of what you see on the ride. It looks much more real on the ride as it’s 3D, your moving around and the background scenery is more realistic then in this one.

But this gives you an idea of what you can look forward to when you go on the ride. So check out this Star Tours 2 youtube video and get a taste of what you’ll be experiencing once you go! :)

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Walt Disney World fourth of July 2011 events, fireworks

June 4, 2011 by

Walt Disney World fourth of July 2011 events and fireworks

Once again it’s time to see what the Walt Disney World fourth of July 2011 events and fireworks are going to be like this year! For the most part it’s the same each year, or at least for the past few years.

The 4th of July at Walt Disney World is always one of the most crowded days of the whole year. Only Christmas day and New Years Eve has crowds as big at the Disney theme parks.

So let this be a warning to you, if your going to go to one of the Disney World theme parks on the fourth of July 2011, get there early, stay all day and be prepared for large crowds. It will be a long drive home also!
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Walt Disney World Epcot show IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth

May 25, 2011 by

Disney's Epcot Illuminations fireworks show

IllumiNations: Relections of Earth is a show that takes place at Disney World’s Epcot theme park. The show lasts 14 minutes every night unless it’s canceled due to weather restrictions.

Specific show times may change, so be sure to check the schedule. This amazing show is made up of fireworks, lasers, and water, along with music. Every member of the family is sure to enjoy this spectacular show!

It can be viewed from anywhere within the World Showcase that offers an unobstructed view of the lagoon.
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Walt Disney World Grand Floridian Spa and Health Club

May 23, 2011 by

Disney's Grand Floridian Spa and Health Club

For a totally pampering experience, luxuriate in a treatment at the Walt Disney World Grand Floridian Spa and Health Club. Located just south of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort’s main building, the spa and health club will treat your mind, your body, and your soul.

Skincare treatments include several facials designed to cleanse and give new life to your face. All products used for the treatments are plant-based. A few of the facials available are the custom European facial, the marine mineral facial, the Grand Floridian Deluxe facial, and the gentleman’s facial.

For total relaxation and improved circulation, enjoy a soothing massage. Several different methods of massage therapy are available, including a sports massage, a Swedish massage, a firm pressure massage, and a bamboo harmony massage.
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Walt Disney World Miniature Golf Courses

May 19, 2011 by

Disney miniature golf courses

Walt Disney World has four different fun miniature golf courses you can play on in case you did not know. They are each themed differently in detail, just like the theme parks.

Playing a round or two of miniature golf is a wonderful way for families to spend time together. It also allows kids a chance to burn off some nervous energy. Like everything else at Walt Disney World in Orlando, the golf courses are amazing!

Disney’s Fantasia Gardens miniature golf course is located in the Epcot Resort area. Based on the famous movie, the course includes lots of whimsical characters from Fantasia, along with some pretty amazing special water effects.
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Disney’s re-done Star Tours ride at Hollywood Studios open May 20th

May 15, 2011 by

The re-opening of Star Tours is this may 20th!

If your a Star Wars fan you know that the Star Tours ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios was closed for a make-over a while back. Well soon it will be open again with an all new look and feel!

In fact the Star Tours ride at Hollywood Studios will have it’s grand opening next Friday, May 20th 2011. I’ve got some inside information about it which I’ll share here. So don’t read any further if you don’t want to know!

The new Star Tours ride actually still has the same layout as before, basically. What has changed is the look, theme and the ride. The ride theme is totally different than before, which was about everyone on a ship manned by a clumsy robot.
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Downtown Disney summer sale for annual passholders!

May 9, 2011 by

trick or treating at Disney downtown Marketplace

Hey everyone, I just wanted to give you a heads up if your a Disney Annual passholder. Disney gives annual passholders lots of neat deals and specials throughout the year, and this is one of them.

From 6:30 to 9 A.M. July 23th 2011 at the Disney Downtown Marketplace you can get up to 75% off your favorite select Disney merchandise. I’m not sure if all the Disney stores will participate in this or not.

There also will be special door busters and surprise markdowns. So those will add some excitement to the sale I’m sure! Please note the time, which is in the morning, NOT the evening.

Annual passholders always go to these sales in big numbers, so be early and ready. No sign-up is necessary, just show up. Guests must show valid Disney passholder IDs and government-issued photo IDs to enter the store at the time of purchase.

You can do an early Christmas shopping during this and save a lot on Disney merchandise. I’m not a morning person myself, but if you are then check out this Disney annual passholder summer sale at Disney’s Downtown Marketplace and save!

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Blizzard Beach Water Park at Walt Disney World

May 7, 2011 by

Disney blizzard beach

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Walt Disney World has several great water parks to choose from. One of their newest and best is Disney’s Blizzard Beach! Like all Disney parks, this has a cool theme to it.

It’s made to look like a freak blizzard blew through town, leaving a huge mountain of snow to slide down on. It’s covered with fake snow and uses ski lifts to get to the top of the tallest slides!

Are you ready to try the world’s tallest and fastest free-falling waterslides? If so, you must come and visit Disney’s Blizzard Beach. Don’t forget to bring your whole family, because this amazing water park features some incredible attractions.
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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Roller Coaster ride review

May 1, 2011 by

Walt Disney World Big Thunder Mountain railroad roller coaster

One of the most oldest and fun rides at Disney in the magic kingdom is the big thunder mountain railroad roller coaster! The Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is a relatively mild coaster that takes you through an abandoned gold mine in the old west.

Ride it again & again to take in all the wacky Disney touches. It is more exhilarating than anything else as you whiz inside and out of the mountain with spectacular views over Frontierland.

A ride on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad provides a fast and fun ride to those aboard— from big kids to adults. Along the way, there’s typical Disney styled animatronics of crows, goats and loose boulders. The animatronic goat that holds a stick of dynamite adds a note of humor to the entire scene.
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