Animal Kingdom's 500 acres are home to 1,700 animals representing 250 different species throughout the park. A ride on the Kilimanjaro Safari will allow you to see many of them as they take you through the African Savannah. Gracing the landscape in Asia is the incredible Expedition Everest. The attraction features a two-way track system that takes guests forward, then backward when attacked by the mythical yeti that guards the "forbidden mountain." In Asia, you can also get

Disney's Hollywood Studios is a celebration of the magic of the movies and is home to some of the most exciting new openings, including Toy Story Land and Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. There are more experiences than there are rides for younger children, but teens and tweens will love it, as Disney's Hollywood Studios is home to some of the most thrilling rides across all four parks. The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror's plummet is thrilling, and Star Tours - The Adventures Continu

Epcot is a gift to be slowly opened and enjoyed. Give yourself permission to leisurely stroll around the various lands in this park. When I went to Epcot for the first time as a young kid, it was a very different park. It was even less kid oriented than it is today. However, I was in awe of all of the amazing attractions and different countries that you could walk around in. Give yourself time to learn, discover, and interact with the cast members that make this park so speci

The Magic Kingdom is the park most people think of when they think of Disney, with Cinderella's Castle gleaming in the center of it all. This park is home to classic attractions like Pirates of the Caribbean, It's a Small World, and Haunted Mansion, making it the most visited theme park in the world. Adventureland This land is part jungle, part tropical island, and there's a desert oasis thrown in. Basically, any far-off adventure you have ever dreamed about you can experienc

Located in the heart of the Walt Disney World Resort, the Swan and Dolphin Resort offers a unique blend of luxury, convenience, and magic. With its stunning architecture, world-class amenities, and proximity to Disney's theme parks, it's a top choice for both families and couples looking to immerse themselves in the enchantment of Disney while enjoying upscale accommodations. Here's everything you need to know about staying at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort and

Disney is full of Easter eggs waiting for guests to find them. No, I am not talking about the beautifully hand-decorated chocolate eggs on display at Disney’s Grand Floridian during the spring. I am talking about an Easter egg that is a secret message, item, or image that has been added as a bonus within a Disney movie, theme park, or resort. These Easter eggs are added for close watchers and observers who are devoted fans of Disney and the brand. Now that we know what type o

Planning a trip to Walt Disney World take a lot of thought and planning. Even with the best laid plans, one can encounter a bump or two along the way. Here are some common mistakes we see at the Most Magical Place on Earth. Mistake 1 – Not Reserving Table Service Meals in Advance You’ll absolutely need to make a reservation for sit down meals 60 days (at the time of this writing) prior to your arrival. And, beware… they go fast, especially signature and character experiences.

It’s never too early to start planning for future trips! Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival is one of four annual festivals held at Walt Disney World in the Epcot theme park. You can expect to experience beautiful Disney character topiaries, gardens, butterflies, outdoor kitchens, entertainment, demonstrations, and more! It is arguable the most beautiful festival held at Walt Disney World with over 30 million blooms! As you pack your park bag for the day, there are

Even though Magical Express was booked free through Disney, MEARS was actually the company that ran the buses, so they were already experts in providing mass airport transfers. Here is the full list of resorts that MEARS CONNECT can take you to and pick you up from: Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort B Resort & Spa Disney’s Art of Animal Resort Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Disney’s All-Star Music Resort Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort Disney’s Animal Kingdom Vi

Sunset Boulevard is a land in Hollywood Studios, and the entire strip is inspired by a real life location. The street is lined with shops on both sides, but most thrill seekers will be heading towards the end of the road where two of the most thrilling attractions in all of Walt Disney World are located. Sunset Boulevard was actually the first expansion to Hollywood Studios that was done after the park had been open for a number of years. Despite all the hype with Toy Story L

Most people only think of the theme parks when they think of Walt Disney World, but there is plenty to do outside of the parks, as well. Afterall, Disney World does cover more than 40 square miles of land, there must be more to it! Here are some ideas if you want to spend some “rest days” outside of the parks, but you don’t want to just sit in the hotel room. 1) Disney Springs Let’s get the most obvious one out of the way first. Disney Springs is a great big shopping and ente

While you are in Animal Kingdom, you can take a trip to the exoplanetary moon, Pandora, from the movie Avatar. This area actually blends right in with the rest of Animal Kingdom, but you’ll know you are off world when you walk by floating mountains. For reference, the timeline you are in takes place about a generation after the movie. Pandora replaced, what used to be, Camp Minnie-Mickey. Originally, this area was going to be based off of traditional mythical creatures, and i

Staying on Disney property is certainly my recommendation, in most cases. At the end of the day, Disney is about telling a story, painting a picture, and creating a complete experience, right? Well, the resorts on property certainly aren’t an exception. Each has been carefully crafted and immerses you in a story. Plus, staying on property comes with perks that hotels off site just don’t have. Added value! However, there are SO many resorts (more than 25!). So, how do you sele

Technology is a big part of a Disney trip these days. Your admission “ticket” doesn’t just act as a way to get into the park. It also acts as your hotel room key, Lightning Lane access, and much more! The integration of all this technology is called MyMagic+. If you have been to Disney World in recent years, you are probably familiar with MagicBands and Key to the World Cards. The newest option is MagicMobile, which is a way to link your ticket to your Apple Watch or smartpho

Transportation Options One of the biggest perks of staying at a resort that is on Disney property is the free transportation that Disney offers it’s guests. Buses run from every Disney resort on property, but there are also several other unique (and more convenient) forms of transportation. This includes the monorail, boats, the skyliner, and even walking! I am including walking as a form of transportation, because there are some resorts that are within walking distance to a

Shrink down to the size of a toy, and enter Andy’s backyard in Toy Story Land. This is the first major land that opened that espouses Hollywood Studios’ new identity, by putting you inside of the movies instead of backstage. As you walk through this land, you will be surrounded by oversized toys. This is supposed to give you the impression that you are the size of a toy. From Tinker Toys and Scrabble, to colored blocks, you will recognize a lot of the toys that you are surrou

Spaceships, aliens, light sabers, droids…. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is the place to be for Star Wars fans. Located in Hollywood Studios, this land was the largest, single-themed land expansion in Disney Parks history. The idea is that you are on a “remote frontier outpost” on the planet Batuu. Batuu is a planet that was designed specifically for Galaxy’s Edge. Although it is inspired by the movies, the planet, itself, isn’t in any of Star Wars movies. However, it is considere

You’ve just crossed over into… The Twilight Zone The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is housed inside of (what looks like) a rundown hotel called The Hollywood Tower Hotel . This building is so iconic that it is sometimes used as a symbol for Hollywood Studios on apparel and merchandise. Found at the end of Sunset Boulevard, this is one of Disney World’s most thrilling attractions. The whole rundown aspect of the building helps to create a very eerie atmosphere. As you get clo

Storybook Circus is actually part of Fantasyland, but it is off in it’s own section. Although it is still fantasy, it has different theming than the rest of Fantasyland. It is not connected to any of the other lands or the central hub. This used to be “Mickey’s ToonTown Fair,” but it was completely redone along with the big Fantasyland expansion. It opened in 2012, as Storybook Circus. This whole area is themed like a circus and is inspired by the movie Dumbo. Overall, this l

As the name suggests, Tomorrowland is Magic Kingdom’s futuristic land. Originally, it was a somewhat “realistic” vision of the future. However, To avoid the land from becoming “todayland,” tomorrowland was reimagined in 1994 to showcase a more “timeless” approach to the future. This included more elements of science fiction, and it is sometimes referred to as the “tomorrow that never was.” Attractions Astro Orbiter – The inspiration for the name of this blog. This is a spinn