Tag: Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Moving the Needle at the Orlando Theme Parks

Moving the Needle at the Orlando Theme Parks

| May 16, 2013 | 8 Replies

We’ve often heard the phrase ‘size matters’.  Americans have always thought that bigger is better.  In most cases that is true, but not always.  There can be disadvantages to size.  One clear disadvantage is the buzz created by a major announcement.  Depending on the size of the theme park resort major announcements like new attractions [...]

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s Split Personality

Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s Split Personality

| May 7, 2013 | 8 Replies

The time-honored question of Disney’s Animal Kingdom; is it a half-day park or isn’t it?  I know I’ve been caught leaning both ways when considering if it was a half day park or a full day park.  Like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde I’ve been going back and forth trying to decide.  Continue reading and [...]

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Are You Dopey or Just Plain Goofy?

Are You Dopey or Just Plain Goofy?

| April 9, 2013 | 1 Reply

runDisney is at it again.  For those runners who often thought Marathon Weekend’s Goofy and a Half Challenge was crazy (running the half marathon on Saturday and full marathon on Sunday) we’ve now hit insanity.  This is because runDisney recently announced the Dopey Challenge for the 2014 Marathon Weekend in January.  Continue reading to find [...]

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A Race Weekend Fit for a Disney Princess

A Race Weekend Fit for a Disney Princess

| February 27, 2013 | 2 Replies

It’s the 3rd race weekend for runDisney’s yearly race calendar; the Princess Half Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney World.  This year the race weekend celebrated its 5th anniversary.  Runners from all over the world gathered at the Walt Disney World resort to become race royalty as they ran the distance.  Most of the runners were [...]

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The Music and Sounds of Disney’s Theme Parks

The Music and Sounds of Disney’s Theme Parks

| February 24, 2013 | 6 Replies

We’ve discussed it before but it’s worth noting again.  Disney is always playing with our senses, especially in its theme parks.  I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been affected by sight, sound, taste, smell, and even touch when walking through various lands of Disney’s theme parks.  But, the one sense that triggers our [...]

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Theme Park Personality – Day Versus Night

Theme Park Personality – Day Versus Night

| February 14, 2013 | 6 Replies

The sun rises early in the AM on a day when you jump out of bed and an entire theme park day is ahead of you.  You make your way to your theme park of choice before the park opens.  Excitement and anticipation is in the air while you wait at the front gate for [...]

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Tips for Organizing the Disney Dining Plan

Tips for Organizing the Disney Dining Plan

| January 28, 2013 | 1 Reply

So, you’ve decided that the Disney Dining Plan is right for you. You’ve checked the options, prices, and what’s included. You’ve weighed what’s important in your vacation to what’s not. Now, you need to plan your trip to make the most out of the experience. While organizing the Disney Dining Plan can initially feel overwhelming, [...]

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