Fireworks and parades are perfect ways to enhance your magical day at any Walt Disney World park! But with everyone having the same idea, getting that “magical” spot, or even a spot at all, can be an exercise in patience. If convenience is what you desire, you can always pay for it and get some […]
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 […]
Wishes: To Use FastPass+ or Not … That Is the Question
The birth of the FastPass+ system has alleviated some of the stress of a Disney Parks vacation. Guests always know that they will have fairly quick access to at least three of their favorite rides or attractions daily. However, for those of us who agonize over each planning decision, FastPass+ is just one more […]
Playing Favorites at the Magic Kingdom
A recent post on a Disney-related Facebook group got me thinking: What attractions or experiences do I skip when I visit the Magic Kingdom? Why do I skip them? First, why do I skip certain things? Well, there’s only so much time in the day. It’s not possible to see everything in every park (although […]
New PANDORA Charms Add Sparkle to an Already Dazzling Collection! Coming to Disney Parks in Fall 2015!
Almost one year ago, Disney Parks Blog and Magical DIStractions introduced the Disney Parks | PANDORA Jewelry Collection at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. The original collection of hand-finished .925 sterling silver and 14K gold charms were inspired by some of Disney’s most beloved characters. Today, it was announced that new charms are coming […]
New Ferrytale Wishes Fireworks Dessert Cruise!
Are you looking for a unique experience at Magic Kingdom for your family? Walt Disney World Resort has just announced a new way to watch Wishes nighttime spectacular, Magic Kingdom’s nightly fireworks. Ferrytale Wishes: A Fireworks Dessert Cruise will take you aboard the double-stack General Joe Potter ferryboat for a decadent dessert party and an […]
Wishes Fireworks Dessert Party: Delicious Desserts and Delightful Memories!
Location During our earlier visits to the Magic Kingdom Park, we would time our dinners at the Tomorrowland Terrace to coincide with the Wishes, the nightly fireworks held in the park. We would enjoy our meal and watch the fireworks as they exploded over Cinderella Castle from the comfort of our seats. We thought that we […]
Tips for a Magical First Visit to the Magic Kingdom
I was recently helping some friends plan their first family visit to the Walt Disney World Resort. They were surprising their daughters and wanted to spend two (2) days in theme parks and maybe another at a water park. Because the girls range in age from 6-12 and this was their first visit, they decided […]
The Pirates and Pals Fireworks Voyage Will Hook You
Ahoy mateys! Are you ready to set sail on the Seven Seas Lagoon … pirate style? Well then, yo ho let’s go! The Pirates and Pals Fireworks Voyage is a family favorite and it sets sail from Disney’s Contemporary Resort. If you are looking for a unique experience that combines Wishes Nighttime Spectacular, the Electrical Water Pageant, […]
Romance and Food at Walt Disney World Resort
Some Guests have difficulty envisioning Walt Disney World Resort as a romantic honeymoon destination. One of the biggest draws to visiting Walt Disney World is in fact the versatility of the vacation. That being said, it is quite easy to turn the Most Magical Place on Earth into the Most Romantic Place on Earth. One way is […]