Welcome to our weekly coverage of Disney History. This week we are highlighting important events that occurred August 1 – August 7, 1933 through 2010. August 1, 1997 – Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort opens at the Walt Disney World Resort. The resort is Disney’s first moderately priced convention hotel, featuring a 220,000-square-foot convention center with meeting and […]
Try It … You’ll Like It!
As parents, most of us are familiar with trying to get our kids to try something new. New foods, new clubs, sports or activities are always on our radar and we want our kids to have diverse experiences so they can find out what they like best, what they are good at and what it […]
Happy Birthday Goofy!!!
Today our beloved Goofy celebrates his 84th Birthday!!!! Goofy first appeared in Mickey’s Revue as Dippy Dawg, which was released on this day in 1932. His first appearance was as a much older character. Later that year on September 17th he would appear in The Whoopee Party, closer to the character we have grown to love. […]
Who Wishes to Celebrate Their Own Castle Magic with Us?
No image is more identifiable to Magic Kingdom Theme Park Guests than the iconic Cinderella Castle. I confess, I love walking down Main Street toward the home of the favorite princess of my childhood. Its beauty and splendor evoke smiles and happy tears each day as Guests like me head down Main Street, USA toward the icon […]
Like a Grand and Miraculous Spaceship: Spaceship Earth
The iconic symbol of Epcot Theme Park is undoubtedly Spaceship Earth, an 18-story sphere that welcomes Guests to the park. Chances are, if you have ever visited Epcot, you have a picture of yourself in front of the “giant golf ball.” When my family and I first visited Epcot shortly after it opened in 1982, […]
The Magic That Is Cinderella Castle
When thinking about the Magic Kingdom, I’d bet most people immediately think about the iconic Cinderella Castle. This beautiful architectural center of the park stands at 189 feet and is the tallest structure in Magic Kingdom Park! DIStracted Trivia: The height of the castle is important- if it was any taller, then by the Federal Aviation Administration […]
Spotlight on Animal Kingdom’s Expedition Everest-Legend of the Forbidden Mountain
Are you planning a Disney Parks vacation? Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park is your gateway to an exotic world of adventure. And Expedition Everest is arguably the most thrilling stop on your journey. Located in the Asia section of Animal Kingdom, this thrill ride is not for the faint of heart, as it reaches speeds […]
2015 to be “Last Dance” for Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights
Over the past few weeks there has been news of many new and exciting changes coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It has now been confirmed by Disney Parks that one of the changes will be that 2015 will be the final year for the holiday favourite “Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights”, which is celebrating its 20th […]
Hoof It On Over to Tri-Circle-D Ranch!
Looking to horse around at Tri-Circle-D Ranch? Well, then let’s giddyup! (Okay, I’ll stop with the horse puns. I can see you starting to make a long face.) One of the most wonderful things about visiting Walt Disney World Resort, especially for those with multiple trips under their belts, is to take a step back […]
Not All the Sharks Are in The Living Seas – Be Wary of These Characters!
“If it’s too good to be true, then it probably is.” When online, it is very important to remember that phrase. Especially when it comes to “free” Disney vacations. It happens every few weeks it seems, one of my friends shares one of these scam Facebook Pages. I get it- a Walt Disney World, Disneyland […]