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
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
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
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
I made it a surprising number of years on this planet without ever realizing that themed matching family shirts during amusement park vacations was a thing. Sure, I’d seen families in color-coded shirts before. But I had always assumed it was for practical purposes, like quickly spotting each other in … Read More
A single rider line is a separate line (typically with shorter waits) for parties of one. When odd-numbered parties leave an empty seat in the ride vehicle on select attractions, Disney cast members can fill those single seats with single riders to increase efficiency. This is a common practice at … Read More
Planning a trip to Walt Disney World can be super fun and exciting. But it can also feel overwhelming at times. Even if you plan to visit all the theme parks, it’s impossible to do everything in one day, especially if it’s your first time in the park. Depending on … Read More
Nothing caps off a magical day at a Disney park quite like fireworks. The visually stunning explosions set against an inky black sky are brilliant. Throw in a stirring Disney ballad from my childhood. Suddenly I’m filled with hope for the future and gratitude for the present. Does Disney do … Read More