It’s difficult to imagine a full day at a Disney park without a bag of some sort. In fact, these days my family shows up with all the accouterments you would expect for folks with young children. Namely, a gigantic double stroller with portable fans to keep baby cool, a … Read More
What rides close at Animal Kingdom when it rains? If you’re traveling to Orlando and see rain in the forecast in the days leading up to your trip, DON’T PANIC! It rains over 50 inches per year in Orlando. Most of that rain falls in the summer and fall during … Read More
I love this question! Despite its reputation as a park geared more toward adults, EPCOT is one of the best Disney parks for babies and young kids. There are seven rides that babies and kids of all ages can enjoy at EPCOT. Only the Magic Kingdom has more rides suitable … Read More
A few years ago, when our youngest Ainsley was two, we recruited my mom and stepdad to assist on a brief Walt Disney World vacation. And we booked a cabin for all of us at the Ft. Wilderness Resort. On the first day, we took the family into the Magic … Read More
I was born to wing it. I’m typically at my best when motivated by the crushing pressure of having to succeed or face the humiliation of abject failure. Given time to perform a project, I will procrastinate, get distracted and do anything other than the job at hand. I’m a … Read More
Walt Disney had a vision – one of many really. He wanted to take the lessons learned in building Disneyland in California. And apply them to the mega-site he was preparing in Central Florida. In addition to the Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida, Disney had a dream for EPCOT. The … Read More
Reflections of China is a short educational film that explores the history, geography and culture of China. The Circle-Vision 360° film was shot using special camera equipment that captures a 360-degree view. The movie presentation is then projected onto screens that are mounted on the walls of a circular theater. … Read More
Mission: SPACE is a popular ride at EPCOT. It’s located near the main entrance in an area previously known as Future World East. Walt Disney World Resort has recently rebranded this part of the park. It’s undergoing multiple construction projects and refurbishments. Today, it is known as World Celebration. Mission: … Read More
Long ago, before we carried massively powerful, supercomputers in our pockets or purses. Or perhaps in the case of select mee-maws – bras, the world was a very different place. Certainly a more disconnected place. As a result, some folks lived their lives without straying past the next village or … Read More
When folks think of a day at a Disney World theme park, they often picture Mickey Mouse and Cinderella Castle. Magic Kingdom was the original park at Disney World, so it makes sense. And it’s also the world’s most popular theme park. Magic Kingdom opened in 1971 and Epcot followed … Read More