Recently a fellow Disney fan and I embarked on a long standing bucket list item – tackle all 4 theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in one day. At first it was just a goal – like climbing Mount Kilimanjaro or finishing a marathon. I had heard of other theme park Guests taking on […]
Breaking News! – A New Princess to Join Disney’s Royal Court Summer 2016
Magical DIStractions is thrilled to share some breaking Princess news with you! Disney Parks Blog announced this morning that a brand new Princess will be joining Disney’s Royal Court this summer. Her name is Elena of Avalor, and she is Disney’s first princess inspired by Diverse Latin cultures. La princesa Elena is set to debut in the […]
Reader Survey Results: I Love the Nightlife, I Love to Boogie
OK, while busting moves on the dance floor may not make my “Favorite Things” list, the evening entertainment offerings at Walt Disney World Resort theme parks most certainly do. Recently, the folks at Magical DIStractions asked readers to rank their favorite evening events, choosing from Wishes nighttime spectacular and the Main Street Electrical Parade at […]
Are You Princess Enough for a Suite?
I know that many of you are obssessed with Disney! Now raise your hands if you are convinced that you are a Princess! Well, I’m jumping around with my hands in the air! I’m truly the Princess that Disney forgot they had! At 33 years of age, you would have thought that I would have grown out of the […]
Ring in the New Year at Walt Disney World Resort
Are you one of the lucky Guests, ringing in the New Year at Walt Disney World Resort? If the answer is yes, there is no shortage of celebrations to welcome 2016. Magic Kingdom Park Guests heading to Magic Kingdom Park can celebrate on both Wednesday the 30th and Thursday the 31st with a special fireworks […]
Harmony Barber Shop: A Shear Joy!
A visit to Harmony Barber Shop is a cut above the rest, yet surprisingly, many are unaware that it even exists! When strolling into Magic Kingdom Park, it might be hard to spot the shop among the old-time storefronts of Main Street, U.S.A. Past City Hall and nestled to the left of The Emporium, look […]
The Wild Side of Walt Disney World Resort: Exploring Thrilling Attractions
A vacation at Walt Disney World Resort does not have to be all about Dumbo and Tea Cups (although it can be). Disney also houses many wilder attractions for those seeking a rush. Here is a list of the more daring attractions in all four Theme Parks. Please note that some attractions not listed might […]
Happy HalloWishes Premium Dessert Package Available for Booking!
Walt Disney World Resort has a new package available for those attending Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! The Happy Hallowishes Dessert Premium Package is now available for booking by calling (407) 939-3463. You may also book online at DisneyWorld.com. DIStracted tip: I have heard that some have had difficulty getting reservations on the website. You may […]
Cruising Cuisine – A New Disney Dining Adventure Lands in the Magic Kingdom
In February and March of this year we reported rumors of a new restaurant in the Magic Kingdom. The need for additional dining capacity in the Park made this seem plausible. During the last couple months a temporary closure of the Liberty Tree Tavern kitchen and adjacent construction in Adventureland seemed to validate this theory. […]
8 Magical Reasons Why You Should Attend Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 2015
As Summer begins to wind down, it is clearly time to start thinking about Halloween. As the school supplies leap off shelves at local department stores, candy and costumes will appear before we can say “Boo!” If you are lucky enough to take a Walt Disney World Resort vacation this fall, you know that Halloween […]