You've got a friend in me... Lookee what me and my pardners have for you! The latest info on one of the newest spots in Walt Disney World Resort; another out-of-this-world spot. It's a Toy Story Land bonanza. Yee haw!! https://youtu.be/IdXM20rMv5U Toy Story Land Dedication Dedicated on Friday, June 29 with star Tim Allen (the voice of Buzz Lightyear) in attendance, Guests were invited to shrink to the size of a toy, and step into this newest homage to Andy's backyard. Joining the newly-expanded Toy Story Mania in Disney's Hollywood … [Read more...]
How runDisney Saved My Butt. No, Really.
It's not all tutus, tiaras, and Trader Sam's. Over the past six years, the runDisney brand has been all that and more; camaraderie, sunsets over Cars Land and World Showcase, and many, many a celebratory dinner. See the world! The side effect (even if unintended) of same? Fitness. My physical therapist self kinda knew this all along, but to be honest it was a backdrop to the magic and medals in my timeline. Until now... The invisible side effect of my twenty half marathons and umpteen 5Ks? Core strength. My oh my, that came in … [Read more...]
Hidden Must-Dos in New Fantasyland
Disney fans are always anticipating the latest, the greatest next, NEW must-do. This summer, families took advantage of hyperspace and visited Galaxy's Edge on both coasts. Long, long ago, (summer 2013) we saw a similar rush to the then-new Walt Disney World wonderment; New Fantasyland. To help you step inside these storybooks, these "tales as old as time", I share my Top 5 Hidden MUST-DOS at New Fantasyland. This sizable Magic Kingdom expansion (growing from 10 acres to 21 acres) has captivated both imaginations and dreams. Much focus has … [Read more...]
Drooling Over Be Our Guest Restaurant
After watching the exciting developments at the Disneyland Resort over the past five years, it is soon Walt Disney World's time to shine! When the New Fantasyland expansion is complete (forecasted for the end of 2013), the size of this land will have nearly doubled with the 12 "adventures" listed above. Anticipation is high for the contents of Storybook Circus and Fantasyland Forest, which explains the large crowds that gather at One Man's Dream in Disney's Hollywood Studios to survey the model that was first introduced at the … [Read more...]
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Enjoy the ride as we take you on a tour of Walt Disney World's Deluxe Resorts. First Stop? Disney's Contemporary Resort Exactly forty years ago, when I landed on the shores of the Seven Seas Lagoon, this was my view: The postcard that we bought in 1972. Two solitary Walt Disney World hotels opened for business on October 1, 1972; the Resort we called home, the Polynesian Village, and our vista, the Contemporary Resort Hotel. The wholly distinctive image of the A-frame tower, with the famous monorail entering … [Read more...]