Woah. That is a pretty impressive first quarter.
Tag: disney world
An interesting take on the debate as to whether Animal Kingdom is a full day or half day park. Personally, I love Animal Kingdom, and have no problem spending a full day there.
I really wish I had been at Disney World for Star Wars day. It is also going to be really tough to be really close to Disney World during Star Wars weekend in a few days, but not be in a position to go. Next year, however, I will be all over it.
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Super Deep Disney Quotes
It is because of posts like this, that [Oh my Disney!](http://blogs.disney.com/oh-my-disney) is my new favorite blog.
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2013 Disney World Free Dining Offer
The question of course: do you save more by getting a room discount or do you save more by getting the free dinning? That’s a tough call and something you should evaluate before deciding which package to accept.
I am totally doing this on my honeymoon next year.[^fn1]
[^fn1]: Yes, my honeymoon will be at Disney World, and, yes, we are planning it so that we will be there for–hopefully–two Star Wars Weekends.
Photo updates like this make me so happy.
I would not necessarily follow the advice, but I do think it is a pretty cool little flow chart.
I was not there the day it opened, but I was there the next day. It has been my favorite Disney park ever since. I cannot believe it has been 15 years.
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Be Inspired … (Running a runDisney Race)
I am going to think of this picture as I train to run one of these races next year.
This review makes me really, really hope I can get a reservation for my next trip. Also, I wonder if being on my honeymoon will be enough to get them to bring me the “Grey Stuff”.
Aaaron Del Prince writes about the current state of WiFi at the Walt Disney World Theme Parks:
> As Disney Parks continues its Next Gen rollout a big part of what was needed to drive it was theme park wireless Internet access. I’ve been on the Wi-Fi network and it seems very inconsistent at best.
“Inconsistent” is better than what I found last time I tried it, where I found it completely unusable[^fn1]. I hope that Disney can work to improve the WiFi going forward, otherwise, the MyMagic+ experience could be really problematic.
[^fn1]: Full Disclosure: I did try it the 2 days after Christmas
Speaking of my next Disney World trip, I am definitely stopping by Cava del Tequila when I go.
I have never done one of these games at a Disney park, but I have a feeling that is going to change the next time that Elyssa and I go to Disney World.
I am definitely going to have to try out the umbrella one.
On one of my upcoming trips to Disney World, I am going to have to give this a shot.
This is a really great list.
Includes some that I already knew, but are worth highlighting:
* In the parks, Sunshine Seasons and Electric Umbrella at Epcot, Tortuga Tavern in the Magic Kingdom, Backlot Express in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Restaurantosaurus in Disney’s Animal Kingdom all have drink refill stations for free refills.
* Free Wi-Fi internet is now available in the theme parks and resort hotels at Walt Disney World.
Some that I did not know and am excited to try out:
* Walt Disney World counter service restaurants will give you a free cup of water (ask for a large cup!) or a free cup of hot water.
* Don’t believe what anyone says about the best “secret” Wishes! fireworks viewing spots. The best spots are all on Main Street USA (the very best spot is just north of Casey’s Corner). Do not watch the Wishes! fireworks in the Magic Kingdom from the hub beyond the Partners statue of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse. You will be too close to Cinderella Castle, and won’t be able to see much of the show.
* Adults can always order from the kid’s menu, which is a great way to save money while still getting a meal that will satiate smaller/moderate appetites.
* The area between Casey’s Corner and Crystal Palace offers a great, less crowded view of the Wishes! fireworks in the Magic Kingdom.
And one I completely disagree with:
* Downtown Disney is generally a waste of time unless you really like shopping or one of the restaurants there. Most of the Disney merchandise available in the large World of Disney store is also available in other stores in the parks.(*I like going to Downtown Disney to simply walk around. I like looking at the Christmas store, the art store, and grabbing a sandwich at Earl of Sandwich. Of course, I am really excited about [Disney Springs]()*)
As I said at the beginning of the post, it is a really great list. I highly recommend reading the whole thing.
Interesting. I admit that I do spend a lot of time at the Morocco pavilion, but a nice place to grab a drink by the water might change that.
Brian McNichols, of [Touringplans.com](http://touringplans.com)[^f0803], has created an excellent [new book on Walt Disney World’s bars and lounges](http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=r*bqlTuiXSo&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=https%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Fbook%252Fwalt-disney-world-bars-lounges%252Fid626254688%253Fmt%253D11%2526uo%253D4%2526partnerId%253D30)[^f0858]. Though you can buy the book directly from [Touringplans](http://touringplans.com), I highly recommend the [iBooks Version](http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=r*bqlTuiXSo&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=https%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Fbook%252Fwalt-disney-world-bars-lounges%252Fid626254688%253Fmt%253D11%2526uo%253D4%2526partnerId%253D30), since it contains clickable[^ff2] versions of the hundreds of high quality images in the book.
[^f0858]: Affiliate Link (as is the post link and the iBooks version link.)
[^f0803]: [Touringplans.com](http://touringplans.com) lists crowd trackers for theme parks, wait trackers for various rides at those theme parks, and “plans” that describe how best to travel through a theme park to avoid waiting. It is a good resource for people looking to maximize their time at a place like Walt Disney World.
[^ff2]: When you click on one of the images, it shows a larger, higher resolution copy. This is important because the photos are so illustrative of the various bars being discussed.
> Walt Disney World Resort today announced the multi-year transformation of Downtown Disney into Disney Springs, a unique destination that will treat guests to significantly more shopping, dining and entertainment amid beautiful open-air promenades, meandering springs and waterfront charm.
I am happy that Disney is revamping the Downtown area. It is one of my favorite spots to walk around at night, but it is starting to show its age[^fn1]. If things turn out half as good as the artist renderings, it should be a great upgrade.
[^fn1]: Especially the former *Pleasure Island* area that has been dormant for a number of years now.