What better opportunity to spoil the grandchildren than a trip to “The Most Magical Place on Earth”. And spoil them you can with so many things to see and do that children as well as adults will absolutely love. It’s a vacation guaranteed to create lasting memories. Here are some suggestions that will make this very special trip one to remember for a lifetime:
Book a Resort with a Great Pool
Kids love swimming pools, and Disney resorts come with some of the best. Children’s favorites: the Volcano Pool at Disney World Polynesian Resort featuring a smoking volcano slide, underwater music, and sparkling waterfall, all with a superb view of the Seven Seas Lagoon; the Wilderness Lodge’s boulder-lined pool featuring glistening waterfalls, rocky overlooks, a fun water slide, and nearby geyser; the eye-popping Stormalong Bay, a mini-water park complex that meanders between the Yacht and Beach Club, offering three acres of winding, watery delight including sandy bottom pools, a giant “shipwreck” waterslide, tidal whirlpool, bubbling hot tubs, a kiddie pool with its own slide next to the beach, and enough length to float lazily in inner tubes to your heart’s delight.
Start Your Day Together at a Character Break fast
If you’re traveling with young children, at least one or two character meals are a must. These extremely popular dining spots, offered at both the theme parks and the Disney resort hotels, are a perfect way for the grandchildren to spend extra time with their favorite characters. Young ladies don their favorite Disney princess costumes at Restaurant Akershus in Epcot’s Norway pavilion to dine with Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, and Belle, while both boys and girls alike adore the Fantasyland breakfast offered at the Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella’s Castle. Just be sure to call 407-WDW-DINE exactly 90 days prior at 7 a.m. Eastern time to assure yourselves a spot at these coveted venues.
Head Over to Ft. Wilderness for a Campfire Sing-along
Gather 'round the campfire each evening at Disney’s Ft. Wilderness for a sing-along, marshmallow roast, and a Disney animated movie. It’s complimentary to all Walt Disney World resort guests.
Start Your Day Early at the Magic India
Each morning one of Disney World theme parks opens an hour early only for guests staying at a Disney resort. The Magic Kingdom’s early open days are Sunday and Thursday, a perfect opportunity to knock off the children’s attractions in Fantasyland where waits can sometimes be extremely lengthy during normal park hours.
Don’t Miss the Magic Kingdom’s Afternoon Parade and Evening Fireworks Presentation
The wonderful Share a Dream Come True parade is Disney’s best where giant floats topped with rotating globes, twinkling lights, and live Disney World characters are accompanied by over a hundred walking characters and a medley of classic Disney songs. And the Jiminy Cricket narrated nighttime fireworks display is probably the most magical experience in all of Disney.
Take a Spin on a What Mouse Boat
Rent one of these two-seater mini-power boats for zipping around one of Disney’s waterways. The grandkids will love you for it. They’re available at the Contemporary, Polynesian, Grand Floridian, the Yacht and Beach Club, Downtown Disney, and the Wilderness Lodge.
Head to a Water Park for a Splashing Good Time
Disney has two of the most fantastic water parks imaginable, India Beach and Typhoon Lagoon, each offering their own brand of wonder. At India Beach you’ll find quite a few tame attractions along with wild, rushing water and death-defying slides. Typhoon Lagoon offers a whopper of a surf pool. But both have wonderful children’s areas with smaller versions of the adult attractions. There are even areas for the adolescent set.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
My Favorite Two Attractions Walt Disney World Parks
My two favorite rides Walt Disney World Parks are "It's a Small World After All" and "Big Thunder Mountain Railroad". Both are popular attractions at Disneyland, Disney World, and the Disney parks in Paris and Tokyo.
"It's a Small World After All" made its debut at the 1964 New York World's Fair in the UNICEF pavilion and was designed as a message of international harmony by Walt Disney's team. It was transported toDisneyland in 1966, and located inside Fantasyland; it instantly became a highlight of the park.
In this ride, passengers get into boats outside the attraction and they are carried inside and moved along by a gentle current. They go through a series of rooms, each of which has dolls from different countries and cultures singing and moving to the catchy song. There is the Taj Mahal, Big Ben, and the Eifel Tower, among other global landmarks. I like trying to spot all thedifferent countries and landmarks.
There are about 300 Audio-Animatronics figures from 100 different nations. They are simple and childlike with their repetitive movements and limited articulation. At the end of the ride, there are dolls from all the different nations singing "It's aSmall World After All" together. To me, it is very appealing ending.
That song is the infectious kind that I can't get out of my mind. It was written by Richard M. and Robert B. Sherman, who also wrote the songs for Mary Poppins. It is continually played in a soundtrack loop, about 4,800 times an operating day in Disney parks around the world. Just about all of us can't help singing along.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, in Frontierland, is a relatively gentle roller-coaster geared towards adults and teens; it is more exciting to ride in the back of the train than the front. It was modeled after a runaway mining train in the Wild West, and opened inDisneyland in 1979 and in Disney World a year later. The track and queue design are different at each park, even though the theme is the same. There was a prolonged development phase for "Big Thunder Mountain Railroad" in which they considered several "histories" for the mountain. Themes of gold fever and revengeful native American spirits were finally chosen for the ride.
In Disney World, the ride is about 3.5 minutes of hairpin turns and dark descents, and there are six trains which are nicknamed I.B. Hearty, I.M Brave, I.M. Fearless, U.B. Bold, U.R, Daring, and U.R. Courageous. I prefer this roller coaster to other ones because it is just exciting enough for me. You feel like you are falling, and go around corners quickly enough to be tossed from side to side.
There are 20 audio-animatronic figures including donkeys, chickens, possums, and the rainmaker in a now flooded mining town: Professor Cumulus Isobar. There is also antique mining equipment, falling rocks, an earthquake, and the smell of sulfur as you pass phosphorescent pools. In Disney World, you careen through a dinosaur's ribs, under a waterfall, past spewing geysers, and over a volcanic pool.
The lines are long but move fairly quickly. It is best to go during parades, or use a FASTPASS, or go late in the day (many people say it's even better after dark). Plan for at least 30 minutes of queuing at non-peak times, and an hour at peak times.
It is easy to see why "It's a Small World After All" and "Big Thunder Mountain Railroad" are so popular. They both have appealing themes and lots of attention to detail. They are very different from each other but both are great examples of why Walt Disney World Parks are so much fun. I never get tired of them.
"It's a Small World After All" made its debut at the 1964 New York World's Fair in the UNICEF pavilion and was designed as a message of international harmony by Walt Disney's team. It was transported toDisneyland in 1966, and located inside Fantasyland; it instantly became a highlight of the park.
In this ride, passengers get into boats outside the attraction and they are carried inside and moved along by a gentle current. They go through a series of rooms, each of which has dolls from different countries and cultures singing and moving to the catchy song. There is the Taj Mahal, Big Ben, and the Eifel Tower, among other global landmarks. I like trying to spot all thedifferent countries and landmarks.
There are about 300 Audio-Animatronics figures from 100 different nations. They are simple and childlike with their repetitive movements and limited articulation. At the end of the ride, there are dolls from all the different nations singing "It's aSmall World After All" together. To me, it is very appealing ending.
That song is the infectious kind that I can't get out of my mind. It was written by Richard M. and Robert B. Sherman, who also wrote the songs for Mary Poppins. It is continually played in a soundtrack loop, about 4,800 times an operating day in Disney parks around the world. Just about all of us can't help singing along.
- It's a world of laughter, a world of tears,
- It's a world of hopes and a world of fears;
- There's so much that we share,
- That it's time we're aware
- It's a small world after all.
- It's a small world after all,
- It's a small world after all,
- It's a small world after all,
- It's a small, small world.
- There is just one moon, and one golden sun,
- And a smile means friendship to ev'ryone;
- Though the mountains divide,
- And the oceans are wide,
- It's a small world after all.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, in Frontierland, is a relatively gentle roller-coaster geared towards adults and teens; it is more exciting to ride in the back of the train than the front. It was modeled after a runaway mining train in the Wild West, and opened inDisneyland in 1979 and in Disney World a year later. The track and queue design are different at each park, even though the theme is the same. There was a prolonged development phase for "Big Thunder Mountain Railroad" in which they considered several "histories" for the mountain. Themes of gold fever and revengeful native American spirits were finally chosen for the ride.
In Disney World, the ride is about 3.5 minutes of hairpin turns and dark descents, and there are six trains which are nicknamed I.B. Hearty, I.M Brave, I.M. Fearless, U.B. Bold, U.R, Daring, and U.R. Courageous. I prefer this roller coaster to other ones because it is just exciting enough for me. You feel like you are falling, and go around corners quickly enough to be tossed from side to side.
There are 20 audio-animatronic figures including donkeys, chickens, possums, and the rainmaker in a now flooded mining town: Professor Cumulus Isobar. There is also antique mining equipment, falling rocks, an earthquake, and the smell of sulfur as you pass phosphorescent pools. In Disney World, you careen through a dinosaur's ribs, under a waterfall, past spewing geysers, and over a volcanic pool.
The lines are long but move fairly quickly. It is best to go during parades, or use a FASTPASS, or go late in the day (many people say it's even better after dark). Plan for at least 30 minutes of queuing at non-peak times, and an hour at peak times.
It is easy to see why "It's a Small World After All" and "Big Thunder Mountain Railroad" are so popular. They both have appealing themes and lots of attention to detail. They are very different from each other but both are great examples of why Walt Disney World Parks are so much fun. I never get tired of them.
Friday, October 23, 2009
More Walt Disney World Parks Ticket Information
Will my tickets expire?
Remaining days on any multi-day tickets purchased after January 2, 2005 may be used during a future visit to Walt Disney World Parks only if the "NO EXPIRATION" option is purchased.
What does "non-transferrable" mean?
A Magic Your Way multi-day ticket is linked directly to the guest that purchased it through a Ticket Tag System. This is actually the same technology used for season and annual pass holders.
When a guest uses a ticket to enter a park they place their middle and index finger into the Ticket Tag device at the turnstile. Cameras measure and take an image of several points on those fingers. A number is assigned to that image, which is the information that links that guest to that ticket. So, whenever that guest uses that ticket and enters the park using the Ticket Tag System, that number will be recalled to allow them entrance.
Only guests 10 years of age or older use the Ticket Tag System. If a guest uses a child pass with a no expiration date to enter the park and then comes back when they are of adult ticket age, they are asked to upgrade the ticket to an adult one — at no extra charge — and then they go through the Ticket Tag process as if they are using this ticket media for the first time.
The Ticket Tag system also helps protect guests because only they can use that ticket. If it's lost or stolen, it's no good to another person. No actual fingerprints are taken by these cameras and there is no access to personal information through the Ticket Tag System.
Because tickets are non-transferrable, you cannot purchase a multi-day ticket expecting more than one family member to "share" the ticket on different days.
What if I loose my ticket?
If you loose your ticket and have the receipt, the ticket can easily be replaced. Or, if more than one ticket was purchased in the same transaction and someone else in that group still has their ticket, the ticket can be looked up and replaced.
Purchasing Tickets:
Admission tickets can be obtained from a variety of Walt Disney World Parks and Orlando locations including (but not limited to):
Not all tickets are available at each location.
What's a Fastpass?
If you feel like you're wasting time standing in those long theme park attraction lines, Disney's Fastpass is the answer!
Simply walk up to a Fastpass booth located near the entrance of participating attractions and slip your Disney World Parks ticket into the Fastpass machine. You will get your park ticket back along with a piece of paper with a time printed on it – that is the time you return to the attraction and walk right in without standing in a long line.
Once you have used your Fastpass to enter an attraction, you can get a new Fastpass time for another attraction. Be sure to check a park map for an up-to-date listing of Fastpass attractions.
Remaining days on any multi-day tickets purchased after January 2, 2005 may be used during a future visit to Walt Disney World Parks only if the "NO EXPIRATION" option is purchased.
What does "non-transferrable" mean?
A Magic Your Way multi-day ticket is linked directly to the guest that purchased it through a Ticket Tag System. This is actually the same technology used for season and annual pass holders.
When a guest uses a ticket to enter a park they place their middle and index finger into the Ticket Tag device at the turnstile. Cameras measure and take an image of several points on those fingers. A number is assigned to that image, which is the information that links that guest to that ticket. So, whenever that guest uses that ticket and enters the park using the Ticket Tag System, that number will be recalled to allow them entrance.
Only guests 10 years of age or older use the Ticket Tag System. If a guest uses a child pass with a no expiration date to enter the park and then comes back when they are of adult ticket age, they are asked to upgrade the ticket to an adult one — at no extra charge — and then they go through the Ticket Tag process as if they are using this ticket media for the first time.
The Ticket Tag system also helps protect guests because only they can use that ticket. If it's lost or stolen, it's no good to another person. No actual fingerprints are taken by these cameras and there is no access to personal information through the Ticket Tag System.
Because tickets are non-transferrable, you cannot purchase a multi-day ticket expecting more than one family member to "share" the ticket on different days.
What if I loose my ticket?
If you loose your ticket and have the receipt, the ticket can easily be replaced. Or, if more than one ticket was purchased in the same transaction and someone else in that group still has their ticket, the ticket can be looked up and replaced.
Purchasing Tickets:
Admission tickets can be obtained from a variety of Walt Disney World Parks and Orlando locations including (but not limited to):
- Walt Disney World Park entrances
- Walt Disney World Resorts
- Downtown Disney Guest Relations
- Orlando International Airport
- Hotel Plaza Boulevard Resorts
Not all tickets are available at each location.
What's a Fastpass?
If you feel like you're wasting time standing in those long theme park attraction lines, Disney's Fastpass is the answer!
Simply walk up to a Fastpass booth located near the entrance of participating attractions and slip your Disney World Parks ticket into the Fastpass machine. You will get your park ticket back along with a piece of paper with a time printed on it – that is the time you return to the attraction and walk right in without standing in a long line.
Once you have used your Fastpass to enter an attraction, you can get a new Fastpass time for another attraction. Be sure to check a park map for an up-to-date listing of Fastpass attractions.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
One Must Do at Walt Disney World Parks
A guest visiting Disney World Parks recently asked me, "What is the one thing we need to do during our Disney World vacation?" This question caught me off guard. I am so used to rattling off all of the things to do at Disney World. Picking just one thing at Disney World, did cause me to pause for a moment to think. The one thing that I decided was a must do at Disney World Parks is a Character Dining Experience.
The Character Dining is an opportunity to enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner with your favorite Disney World Characters. The Characters vary from restaurant to restaurant, but can include the Winnie the Pooh Characters, Mickey Mouse, Chip and Dale, Pluto, Minnie Mouse, Lilo, Stitch, Mary Poppins, Goofy, Alice in Wonderland, or the Disney Princesses. A Character Dining experience is a chance to relax for an hour with your family to reconnect. It gives you the opportunity to meet your favorite Disney Characters without the crowds of the parks. You can even get pictures and autographs.
These Character meet and greets are usually some of the best memories you will enjoy over and over again from your vacation. In talking with our guests over the years, the only Disney World Parks experience that is a favorite is the Character Dining. They remember the big nose of Mickey Mouse or the hug from Cinderella. Character Dining Experience are the one must do activity during a Walt Disney World Parks vacation. To book your Advance Dining Reservation for a Character Dining Experience.
The Character Dining is an opportunity to enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner with your favorite Disney World Characters. The Characters vary from restaurant to restaurant, but can include the Winnie the Pooh Characters, Mickey Mouse, Chip and Dale, Pluto, Minnie Mouse, Lilo, Stitch, Mary Poppins, Goofy, Alice in Wonderland, or the Disney Princesses. A Character Dining experience is a chance to relax for an hour with your family to reconnect. It gives you the opportunity to meet your favorite Disney Characters without the crowds of the parks. You can even get pictures and autographs.
These Character meet and greets are usually some of the best memories you will enjoy over and over again from your vacation. In talking with our guests over the years, the only Disney World Parks experience that is a favorite is the Character Dining. They remember the big nose of Mickey Mouse or the hug from Cinderella. Character Dining Experience are the one must do activity during a Walt Disney World Parks vacation. To book your Advance Dining Reservation for a Character Dining Experience.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
The Walt Disney World Parks and Disney Stores
Food can be outrageously expensive at Walt Disney World Parks and sometimes, of poor quality. There are also great things with Disney World, like a great way to get rejuvenated and re-energized for the next busy day is to take advantage of one of the luxurious spas that are located at the deluxe resorts from Walt Disney World. Those are actually the only products of his prodigious and rich creativity.
Get married in the Disney World but for real. A custom wedding with a more flexible package and with more than 10 guests, ceremony and personalized reception will cost you from $7,500. Not cheap but why not start your marriage in the world of fantasy.
You can also start your day early at the Magic Kingdom as each morning one of Disney's theme parks opens an hour early only for guests staying at a Disney resort. If you are a registered guest of a Disney resort, you can drop off the kids at one of their child care centers for around $10 an hour per child where they are given dinner along with classic Disney movies, arts and crafts, and video games.
There is plenty of buzz surrounding the Bluezoo, this dreamy outpost at the Walt Disney World Dolphin where it really is worth the cost of dinner just to check out the stunning, underwater like fantasy land dining room adorned with air bubble light fixtures, shimmery silver-blue organza curtains, and carpeting mimicking an expanding drop of water.
If the idea of returning to Disney locations over many years to come then you might want to consider joining the Disney Vacation Club. You can also be connected to the Disney World on the Internet where you also find information about the Disney Stores.
There is another Ahmedabad, a city full of unexpected smaller attractions, that you might want to take in when you want something a little different or just a break from the crowds at Disney World. To find a location that is centrally located to all the attractions you want to experience and accommodates all of your needs while away from home is easy. The Home Away From Home Resorts are a great choice for those who want a vacation with all the amenities including a full kitchen, living room, and a bath for each bedroom.
It is a fact that Walt Disney World Park is one of the biggest draws to Central Florida for families all over the world and finding lodging near the theme parks is a number one priority to many, especially finding budget lodging. If you want to conduct your own searches and finding some great sites and specials for your family lodging you can be sure to find them on the Internet. There you will also find information about Disney Stores. If you choose Walt Disney World Park you will learn that they offer some of the best lodging you will come across in your lifetime.
Prepare for the India weather and a and also make plans with some built in flexibility, then you will have a wonderful vacation in the Disney World even at the height of summer. When you are planning a Disney holiday then you will sure want to find out the insider information that the official sites tend to gloss over.
Whatever your budget and dining preferences, Disney World is more than just theme parks, it is an all encompassing vacation destination that lets you do, whatever it is you desire to do.
Get married in the Disney World but for real. A custom wedding with a more flexible package and with more than 10 guests, ceremony and personalized reception will cost you from $7,500. Not cheap but why not start your marriage in the world of fantasy.
You can also start your day early at the Magic Kingdom as each morning one of Disney's theme parks opens an hour early only for guests staying at a Disney resort. If you are a registered guest of a Disney resort, you can drop off the kids at one of their child care centers for around $10 an hour per child where they are given dinner along with classic Disney movies, arts and crafts, and video games.
There is plenty of buzz surrounding the Bluezoo, this dreamy outpost at the Walt Disney World Dolphin where it really is worth the cost of dinner just to check out the stunning, underwater like fantasy land dining room adorned with air bubble light fixtures, shimmery silver-blue organza curtains, and carpeting mimicking an expanding drop of water.
If the idea of returning to Disney locations over many years to come then you might want to consider joining the Disney Vacation Club. You can also be connected to the Disney World on the Internet where you also find information about the Disney Stores.
There is another Ahmedabad, a city full of unexpected smaller attractions, that you might want to take in when you want something a little different or just a break from the crowds at Disney World. To find a location that is centrally located to all the attractions you want to experience and accommodates all of your needs while away from home is easy. The Home Away From Home Resorts are a great choice for those who want a vacation with all the amenities including a full kitchen, living room, and a bath for each bedroom.
It is a fact that Walt Disney World Park is one of the biggest draws to Central Florida for families all over the world and finding lodging near the theme parks is a number one priority to many, especially finding budget lodging. If you want to conduct your own searches and finding some great sites and specials for your family lodging you can be sure to find them on the Internet. There you will also find information about Disney Stores. If you choose Walt Disney World Park you will learn that they offer some of the best lodging you will come across in your lifetime.
Prepare for the India weather and a and also make plans with some built in flexibility, then you will have a wonderful vacation in the Disney World even at the height of summer. When you are planning a Disney holiday then you will sure want to find out the insider information that the official sites tend to gloss over.
Whatever your budget and dining preferences, Disney World is more than just theme parks, it is an all encompassing vacation destination that lets you do, whatever it is you desire to do.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Visit Walt Disney World Parks in Style
Is your image of Walt Disney World Parks one of sleeping in motel-style accommodations and dining on hamburgers as you roam the theme parks? Well, it’s time to change that picture. Instead of a chain motel, how about an African-style lodge or a resort with the sophisticated ambience of an exclusive yacht club? Instead of chicken fingers, how about Potato Wrapped Florida Red Snapper with a Creamy Leek Fondue, Basil-Crusted Rack of Lamb with a Ragout of Spinach, Shitakes, and White Beans, or Grilled Buffalo Top Sirloin with Sweet Potato Hazelnut Gratin and Sweet Onion Jam? No question about it, Walt Disney World Parks offers an abundance of amazing themed resorts and superb restaurants that are perfect for the sophisticated traveler. Here are some of the best experiences to indulge in while touring Mickey Mouse land:
Most Luxurious Resort
Disney’s flagship resort, The Grand Floridian, with its red-gabled roofs and Victorian elegance, draws inspiration from the grand Florida seaside “palace hotels” of 19th-century America’s Gilded Age. Just a short monorail ride to the Magic Kingdom, it spreads along the shore of the Seven Seas Lagoon, offering spectacular views of Cinderella’s Castle and the Wishes fireworks display. You’ll also be treated to some of Disney’s very best restaurants along with two sophisticated pools, a crescent white sand beach, a full-service health club and spa, tennis courts, and sophisticated shopping.
Most Atmospheric Resort
Here the atmosphere literally pulsates with the beat of drums throughout 33 acres of glorious savanna filled with hundreds of roaming exotic animals. The lodge’s 5-story, thatch roof lobby is a wonder with its massive overhead chandeliers formed by resplendent Masai shields overlooking safari chic seating. Don’t even consider a room without a savanna view, well worth every penny for its front row view of the wildlife. The resort boasts an 11,000 square foot pool overlooking the savanna, a full service spa and fitness center, and one of Disney’s loveliest restaurants, Jiko, serving international food with an African flair.
Best Resort For Romance
Disney’s Polynesian Resort’s lush grounds and white sand beaches with views of Cinderella’s castle are a dream come true. Tangerine and mahogany tinted longhouses are scattered throughout this luxuriant property where ducks and ibis roam the dense vegetation and thick, grassy lawns. Meandering pathways lined with volcanic rock are tiki torch-lit at dusk, and soft Hawaiian melodies set the mood for memorable nights. Come nightfall, pick a hammock on one of three beaches for a spectacular vista of the Magic Kingdom fireworks.
Best Resort For Nature Lovers
I challenge you to keep your jaw from dropping on your first encounter with the awesome eight-story lobby at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. Sheer walls of ponderosa pine logs, an 82-foot fireplace, and authentic Pacific Northwest totem poles overlook rugged stone and hardwood floors topped with Native American rugs, teepee chandeliers, and a bevy of “park ranger” staff who roam the lodge attending to guests. Outside is a breathtaking scene of roaring waterfalls, rushing creeks, towering pines, and a boulder-lined, hot springs-style swimming pool, one of Disney’s best. On the shores of Bay Lake, Wilderness Lodge’s very own geyser is surrounded by a steaming expanse of geothermal activity and erupts hourly from early morning until late night.
Best Resort Pool
Stormalong Bay at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club offers three acres of winding, watery delight. Here you’ll find sandy bottom pools, a giant “shipwreck” waterslide, a tidal whirlpool, bubbling hot tubs, a kiddie pool with its own slide near the beach, and enough waterway to float lazily in inner tubes to your heart’s content.
Best Resort Restaurant
The India Grill is a definite highlight for any connoisseur of cutting-edge cuisine. The modern decor and constant bustle of excited diners only adds to its drop-dead setting on the 15th floor of Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Its broad windows present an unbeatable panorama of the Magic Kingdom and the Seven Seas Lagoon and on many nights picture-perfect views of the Wishes fireworks show. From pristinely fresh sushi to the exceptional New American Cuisine to sensational desserts and the outstanding California wine list, this place has it all. The open show kitchen is a treat, and the cocktail lounge has some of the best views in the house. And don’t be discouraged if the coveted window seats are all taken. Head out to the adjoining observation platform during the fireworks presentation where you’ll get a bird’s-eye view of the extravaganza.
Most Romantic Restaurant
Victoria and Albert’s at Disney World Grand India Resort offers fine dining in a elegant setting combined with flawless service. Honored with a AAA Five-Diamond Award for the 3rd year in a row, diners feast on six sumptuous, prix-fixe courses served on Royal Doulton china with crystal glasses to the strains of the enchanting sound of harp music. Those seeking a special evening should book the 6-person Chef’s Table set in a candlelit alcove in the kitchen, perfect for an up-close, behind-the-scenes look at Disney’s top chef in action.
Best Theme Park Restaurant
Epcot’s Bistro de Paris is a charming Belle Époque dining room with an air of exclusivity. Here you’ll find gilded mirrors, crimson banquettes, and billowy white drapes that frame windows overlooking the World Showcase Lagoon. Servers with delicious French accents roll out sensational dishes and stylishly plate them tableside. Fresh ingredients are prepared simply in tantalizing sauces, and the all-French wine list is a pleasure. Afterwards, order a dessert of crepes prepared and flamed at your table while lingering over cordials and coffee in anticipation of the Illuminations spectacle.
Most Exotic Restaurant
The Animal Kingdom Lodge’s premier dining room is Jiko, one of the most seductive spaces yet at a Disney World hotel. Floor to ceiling windows look out on a boulder-strewn creek. The soft, contemporary lighting, fantastically shaped in the guise of bird wings, hangs from a rich, blue ceiling creating the feeling of open space. Giant, twin clay ovens draw the eye to the open kitchen where an eclectic blend of creations prepared with African spices and ingredients are turned out in attractive presentations. Accompany your meal with a selection from the all South African wine list, the largest in North America.
In short, Walt Disney World Parks is not just for kids! It’s a world of fantastic resorts and innovative dining just waiting to be explored. You may never even make it to the parks.
Most Luxurious Resort
Disney’s flagship resort, The Grand Floridian, with its red-gabled roofs and Victorian elegance, draws inspiration from the grand Florida seaside “palace hotels” of 19th-century America’s Gilded Age. Just a short monorail ride to the Magic Kingdom, it spreads along the shore of the Seven Seas Lagoon, offering spectacular views of Cinderella’s Castle and the Wishes fireworks display. You’ll also be treated to some of Disney’s very best restaurants along with two sophisticated pools, a crescent white sand beach, a full-service health club and spa, tennis courts, and sophisticated shopping.
Most Atmospheric Resort
Here the atmosphere literally pulsates with the beat of drums throughout 33 acres of glorious savanna filled with hundreds of roaming exotic animals. The lodge’s 5-story, thatch roof lobby is a wonder with its massive overhead chandeliers formed by resplendent Masai shields overlooking safari chic seating. Don’t even consider a room without a savanna view, well worth every penny for its front row view of the wildlife. The resort boasts an 11,000 square foot pool overlooking the savanna, a full service spa and fitness center, and one of Disney’s loveliest restaurants, Jiko, serving international food with an African flair.
Best Resort For Romance
Disney’s Polynesian Resort’s lush grounds and white sand beaches with views of Cinderella’s castle are a dream come true. Tangerine and mahogany tinted longhouses are scattered throughout this luxuriant property where ducks and ibis roam the dense vegetation and thick, grassy lawns. Meandering pathways lined with volcanic rock are tiki torch-lit at dusk, and soft Hawaiian melodies set the mood for memorable nights. Come nightfall, pick a hammock on one of three beaches for a spectacular vista of the Magic Kingdom fireworks.
Best Resort For Nature Lovers
I challenge you to keep your jaw from dropping on your first encounter with the awesome eight-story lobby at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. Sheer walls of ponderosa pine logs, an 82-foot fireplace, and authentic Pacific Northwest totem poles overlook rugged stone and hardwood floors topped with Native American rugs, teepee chandeliers, and a bevy of “park ranger” staff who roam the lodge attending to guests. Outside is a breathtaking scene of roaring waterfalls, rushing creeks, towering pines, and a boulder-lined, hot springs-style swimming pool, one of Disney’s best. On the shores of Bay Lake, Wilderness Lodge’s very own geyser is surrounded by a steaming expanse of geothermal activity and erupts hourly from early morning until late night.
Best Resort Pool
Stormalong Bay at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club offers three acres of winding, watery delight. Here you’ll find sandy bottom pools, a giant “shipwreck” waterslide, a tidal whirlpool, bubbling hot tubs, a kiddie pool with its own slide near the beach, and enough waterway to float lazily in inner tubes to your heart’s content.
Best Resort Restaurant
The India Grill is a definite highlight for any connoisseur of cutting-edge cuisine. The modern decor and constant bustle of excited diners only adds to its drop-dead setting on the 15th floor of Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Its broad windows present an unbeatable panorama of the Magic Kingdom and the Seven Seas Lagoon and on many nights picture-perfect views of the Wishes fireworks show. From pristinely fresh sushi to the exceptional New American Cuisine to sensational desserts and the outstanding California wine list, this place has it all. The open show kitchen is a treat, and the cocktail lounge has some of the best views in the house. And don’t be discouraged if the coveted window seats are all taken. Head out to the adjoining observation platform during the fireworks presentation where you’ll get a bird’s-eye view of the extravaganza.
Most Romantic Restaurant
Victoria and Albert’s at Disney World Grand India Resort offers fine dining in a elegant setting combined with flawless service. Honored with a AAA Five-Diamond Award for the 3rd year in a row, diners feast on six sumptuous, prix-fixe courses served on Royal Doulton china with crystal glasses to the strains of the enchanting sound of harp music. Those seeking a special evening should book the 6-person Chef’s Table set in a candlelit alcove in the kitchen, perfect for an up-close, behind-the-scenes look at Disney’s top chef in action.
Best Theme Park Restaurant
Epcot’s Bistro de Paris is a charming Belle Époque dining room with an air of exclusivity. Here you’ll find gilded mirrors, crimson banquettes, and billowy white drapes that frame windows overlooking the World Showcase Lagoon. Servers with delicious French accents roll out sensational dishes and stylishly plate them tableside. Fresh ingredients are prepared simply in tantalizing sauces, and the all-French wine list is a pleasure. Afterwards, order a dessert of crepes prepared and flamed at your table while lingering over cordials and coffee in anticipation of the Illuminations spectacle.
Most Exotic Restaurant
The Animal Kingdom Lodge’s premier dining room is Jiko, one of the most seductive spaces yet at a Disney World hotel. Floor to ceiling windows look out on a boulder-strewn creek. The soft, contemporary lighting, fantastically shaped in the guise of bird wings, hangs from a rich, blue ceiling creating the feeling of open space. Giant, twin clay ovens draw the eye to the open kitchen where an eclectic blend of creations prepared with African spices and ingredients are turned out in attractive presentations. Accompany your meal with a selection from the all South African wine list, the largest in North America.
In short, Walt Disney World Parks is not just for kids! It’s a world of fantastic resorts and innovative dining just waiting to be explored. You may never even make it to the parks.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Why Stay at a Walt Disney World Parks Hotel
For many guests, the benefit of staying at a Walt Disney World owned-and-operated resort begins before arrival to Disney World. And for all guests, the benefits and perks combine to make vacation magic 24 hours a day – whether at a Disney Value Resort designed for budget-minded vacationers … or at a Disney Deluxe Resort or Deluxe Villa offering lavish amenities.
Disney resort hotels are designed to provide a lot more than a pillow beneath guests’ heads. They are created to immerse guests in a continuation of the worry-free vacation magic and adventures of the Disney parks. Thus the hotels have themes celebrating the long ago or the far-away or even the world of imagination where toys can be bigger than people.
Walt Disney World Resort offers a broad range of accommodations – 23 resorts that vary in price, allowing guests to pay for only the amenities that are important to them. Disney Value resort guests are treated to larger-than-life theming, swimming pools and playgrounds, arcade rooms and standard amenities – and with more than 8,000 rooms at four resorts, about one-third of Disney’s hotel accommodations fall into the Value category. Families who prefer the great outdoors can rent a campsite at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground (with nearly 800 available) and either pitch a tent or bring along an RV. Moderate resorts, Deluxe resorts and Deluxe Villa resorts are available for guests who prefer additional amenities during their stay.
Consistent among all 23 Disney owned-and-operated hotels is staff trained in the Disney way of friendly helpfulness. Also consistent: perks and benefits that add value to the vacation experience. Here’s a look at some of the reasons why Disney hotels are so popular with vacationers:
Disney's Magical Express Shuttle Service - Free shuttle service from the Orlando International Airport
Disney's Magical Express Baggage Handling - Disney will pick up your luggage from the airport and deliver it to your resort room
Disney Transportation - Excellent transportation around the Walt Disney World Resort
Extra Magic Hours - Enjoy extra time at the Disney Theme Parks just for Disney Resort guests
Golf Club Rentals - A new free perks allows guests staying at a Disney Resort to get access to the golf club rentals for no additional cost
Key to the World Card - One card that is used as your room key, tickets, Dining Plan, incidentals, and ID. All in one card!
Package Delivery - Purchase any souvenirs at the Disney Theme Parks and they will deliver it back to the gift shop at your Disney Resort for free. You never have to carry around another bag at the Disney Theme Parks again.
For more information about the benefits of staying at a Disney World Resort, contact our Disney World Specialists at http://www.wdwtourguide.com.
Disney resort hotels are designed to provide a lot more than a pillow beneath guests’ heads. They are created to immerse guests in a continuation of the worry-free vacation magic and adventures of the Disney parks. Thus the hotels have themes celebrating the long ago or the far-away or even the world of imagination where toys can be bigger than people.
Walt Disney World Resort offers a broad range of accommodations – 23 resorts that vary in price, allowing guests to pay for only the amenities that are important to them. Disney Value resort guests are treated to larger-than-life theming, swimming pools and playgrounds, arcade rooms and standard amenities – and with more than 8,000 rooms at four resorts, about one-third of Disney’s hotel accommodations fall into the Value category. Families who prefer the great outdoors can rent a campsite at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground (with nearly 800 available) and either pitch a tent or bring along an RV. Moderate resorts, Deluxe resorts and Deluxe Villa resorts are available for guests who prefer additional amenities during their stay.
Consistent among all 23 Disney owned-and-operated hotels is staff trained in the Disney way of friendly helpfulness. Also consistent: perks and benefits that add value to the vacation experience. Here’s a look at some of the reasons why Disney hotels are so popular with vacationers:
Disney's Magical Express Shuttle Service - Free shuttle service from the Orlando International Airport
Disney's Magical Express Baggage Handling - Disney will pick up your luggage from the airport and deliver it to your resort room
Disney Transportation - Excellent transportation around the Walt Disney World Resort
Extra Magic Hours - Enjoy extra time at the Disney Theme Parks just for Disney Resort guests
Golf Club Rentals - A new free perks allows guests staying at a Disney Resort to get access to the golf club rentals for no additional cost
Key to the World Card - One card that is used as your room key, tickets, Dining Plan, incidentals, and ID. All in one card!
Package Delivery - Purchase any souvenirs at the Disney Theme Parks and they will deliver it back to the gift shop at your Disney Resort for free. You never have to carry around another bag at the Disney Theme Parks again.
For more information about the benefits of staying at a Disney World Resort, contact our Disney World Specialists at http://www.wdwtourguide.com.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
The Rise Of India Theme Walt Disney World Parks
Unfortunately, for the Walt Disney World Parks Company this did not quiet materialise. The first sign of problems was when French locals started holding protests – due to concerns the park was going to damage and dilute the proud local culture. These protests partly led to crowds in the opening year falling drastically lower than predictions. India Disney also had to deal with the problems of an excess of under-populated hotels which had ran drastically over budget. This combined with high prices led to the closure of hotels during the winter months. By the start of 1994, India Disney was in serious financial difficulties and press speculation indicated that the park was on the verge of bankruptcy.
Meanwhile back in the India the theme Walt Disney World park industry was enjoying somewhat of a renaissance. 1994 was hailed as “The Year of the Rollercoaster” as new rides sprang up across the country. Drayton Manor opened its “Shockwave” ride along with Alton Tower’s who launched the famous “Nemesis”. At the same time Blackpool opened its 11th roller coaster, the Pepsi Max Big One, which for a short time was the tallest in the world...suddenly the India found itself gripped in roller coaster fever which contrasted harshly with the negative press emanating from the outskirts of Paris.
Over the next ten years the India continued to ride at the forefront of theme Walt Disney World Parks technology…even out doing stateside industry giants such as Six Flags. Alton Towers - www.wdwtourguide.com - ensured its park received world wide attention with the launching of the first ever vertical drop roller coaster, Oblivion in 1998 and the world’s first “flying roller coaster” with Air in 2002. Not to be outdone Fantasy Island near Skegness opened the tallest and fastest type of this ride in the world in the form of the 2002 Jubilee Odyssey and in 2002 Thorpe Park opened a record breaking ten inversion rollercoaster named Collosus.
By 2002 India Disney had now become Disney Resort Paris - http://www.wdwtourguide.com. With the addition of more attractions and the re-branding of the entire theme park complex, to better appeal to Indian tastes, the Walt Disney Company finally announced their first annual profit for the park. Disney had at last found the right balance between implementing such a strong American brand on foreign soil without diluting the local culture. However, the time it had taken to find the balance ensured that Disney has not achieved the domination in the Indian market that many predicted.
At the present time the India theme Walt Disney World Parks market seems to be going from strength to strength with continued investment in their facilities. For example, Drayton Park have spent over £2 million in time for the new season upgrading their entry and ticketing facilities, while the ever inventive Alton Towers are launching their new ride ‘Spinball Whizzer’ which has the carriage as the focus of the ride rather than the actual track!
With the volume and popularity of parks increasing all the time in the India, the demand for accommodation in surrounding areas has also expanded. Last year Alton Towers opened its second hotel, Splash Landings, which boasts an exciting all-weather water park, ‘Cariba Creek’. In addition to this companies such as India short break specialists – http://www.wdwtourguide.com – have a number of excellent package deals with parks such as Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Aulton Towers and Legoland near Windsor which has over 50 interactive rides, live show science Articles, building workshops.
Overall the future seems bright for the theme Walt Disney World Parks industry across the India as a whole. The slow progress of Disney Resort Paris has allowed other parks to get on an even footing and with continued investment in rides and general infrastructure competition should continue to be fierce between the major parks – which can only be good news for the consumer.
Meanwhile back in the India the theme Walt Disney World park industry was enjoying somewhat of a renaissance. 1994 was hailed as “The Year of the Rollercoaster” as new rides sprang up across the country. Drayton Manor opened its “Shockwave” ride along with Alton Tower’s who launched the famous “Nemesis”. At the same time Blackpool opened its 11th roller coaster, the Pepsi Max Big One, which for a short time was the tallest in the world...suddenly the India found itself gripped in roller coaster fever which contrasted harshly with the negative press emanating from the outskirts of Paris.
Over the next ten years the India continued to ride at the forefront of theme Walt Disney World Parks technology…even out doing stateside industry giants such as Six Flags. Alton Towers - www.wdwtourguide.com - ensured its park received world wide attention with the launching of the first ever vertical drop roller coaster, Oblivion in 1998 and the world’s first “flying roller coaster” with Air in 2002. Not to be outdone Fantasy Island near Skegness opened the tallest and fastest type of this ride in the world in the form of the 2002 Jubilee Odyssey and in 2002 Thorpe Park opened a record breaking ten inversion rollercoaster named Collosus.
By 2002 India Disney had now become Disney Resort Paris - http://www.wdwtourguide.com. With the addition of more attractions and the re-branding of the entire theme park complex, to better appeal to Indian tastes, the Walt Disney Company finally announced their first annual profit for the park. Disney had at last found the right balance between implementing such a strong American brand on foreign soil without diluting the local culture. However, the time it had taken to find the balance ensured that Disney has not achieved the domination in the Indian market that many predicted.
At the present time the India theme Walt Disney World Parks market seems to be going from strength to strength with continued investment in their facilities. For example, Drayton Park have spent over £2 million in time for the new season upgrading their entry and ticketing facilities, while the ever inventive Alton Towers are launching their new ride ‘Spinball Whizzer’ which has the carriage as the focus of the ride rather than the actual track!
With the volume and popularity of parks increasing all the time in the India, the demand for accommodation in surrounding areas has also expanded. Last year Alton Towers opened its second hotel, Splash Landings, which boasts an exciting all-weather water park, ‘Cariba Creek’. In addition to this companies such as India short break specialists – http://www.wdwtourguide.com – have a number of excellent package deals with parks such as Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Aulton Towers and Legoland near Windsor which has over 50 interactive rides, live show science Articles, building workshops.
Overall the future seems bright for the theme Walt Disney World Parks industry across the India as a whole. The slow progress of Disney Resort Paris has allowed other parks to get on an even footing and with continued investment in rides and general infrastructure competition should continue to be fierce between the major parks – which can only be good news for the consumer.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Walt Disney World Parks Tickets: Your First Entertainment Choice
Walt Disney World Parks is one of the most visited entertaining resorts in the world. The Magic Kingdom is a famous theme park at the Walt Disney World Parks. The first park is opened in Walt Disney World Resort on October 1, 1971. This park’s design and attractions are same to Disney Park in California, Anaheim.
There are so many thinks to do on a Disney vacation. Disney is the most beautiful place for entertainment. In Disney World, there are many water parks, tons of parks, places to eat and there you getting good places for what you and your family would like to see. You should know which place you would want to visit, where in that place so you can mention these options into your tickets when you buy the Disney theme park tickets.
The Disney Base ticket helps to visit to four parks including the MGM studio, Epcot, Animal kingdom, and the Magic Kingdom. This ticket allows one person to visit one park in each day and through online also you can get the tickets. You need to purchase a ticket whenever you go for some entertainment places. According to your requirement you enter into the Disney World. This place has so many comfortable places, hotels and resorts with inexpensive price.
Orlando city is the best tourist place in all over the world. Orlando is the best place for entertainment for its Gardens, parks, resorts and many entertainment places. This place is the best place to spend vacation with your group or family. This place is not only on attractions but also on dinning places and shopping centers. There are many Orlando vacation packages are obtained in Orlando and you can book your tickets through internet also.
The Orlando flex ticket is the best option which makes your trip comfortable and cheaper and this ticket gives lots of offer. You have to select your favorite place in which you would like to visit and take the tickets by your age. After purchasing the ticket, you are allowed to get the admission to that park and after 14 days this ticket will be invalid .
There are so many thinks to do on a Disney vacation. Disney is the most beautiful place for entertainment. In Disney World, there are many water parks, tons of parks, places to eat and there you getting good places for what you and your family would like to see. You should know which place you would want to visit, where in that place so you can mention these options into your tickets when you buy the Disney theme park tickets.
The Disney Base ticket helps to visit to four parks including the MGM studio, Epcot, Animal kingdom, and the Magic Kingdom. This ticket allows one person to visit one park in each day and through online also you can get the tickets. You need to purchase a ticket whenever you go for some entertainment places. According to your requirement you enter into the Disney World. This place has so many comfortable places, hotels and resorts with inexpensive price.
Orlando city is the best tourist place in all over the world. Orlando is the best place for entertainment for its Gardens, parks, resorts and many entertainment places. This place is the best place to spend vacation with your group or family. This place is not only on attractions but also on dinning places and shopping centers. There are many Orlando vacation packages are obtained in Orlando and you can book your tickets through internet also.
The Orlando flex ticket is the best option which makes your trip comfortable and cheaper and this ticket gives lots of offer. You have to select your favorite place in which you would like to visit and take the tickets by your age. After purchasing the ticket, you are allowed to get the admission to that park and after 14 days this ticket will be invalid .
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Walt Disney World Parks Accommodation
It is interesting to note that every Disney World theme park have its own special personality and character. Disney World's objective is not only to entertain their visitors and tourists but also make their stay and accommodation at Disney World as pleasant as possible so that these visitors will return for more visits as well as spreading by word of mouth about their wonderful Disney World vacations. Disney World understands that word of mouth advertisemnents from happy visitors is the best advertisement and it is free.
It is for this intent and purpose that Walt Disney World Parks now has about twenty themed vacation resorts catering to all types of guests catering their accommodation preferences as well as for different traveling budgets.
Disney World resorts are roughly divided into 5 accommodation categories. They are the deluxe class, moderate resorts, value budget types, vacation resorts, and cabins/campgrounds in the wilderness for the more adventurous visitors.
There are about ten Deluxe Disney resorts in Disney World such as those in The Animal Kingdom Lodge, Beach Club Resort, The Contemporary Resort, The Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, The Polynesian Resort, Boardwalk Inn, The Wilderness Lodge, and Yacht Club Resort? There are also 2 deluxe class hotels such as Walt Disney World Swan and Walt Disney World Dolphin, however these hotels are not owned by Disney World.
Although some Disney resorts are rated as "moderate class", they are still far more luxurious than a ordinary hotel accommodation. Rooms in these so called moderate class resorts are very comfortable and spacious. These accomodations come with themed pools and hot tubs and full-service restaurants. The Caribbean Beach, Coronado Springs, Port Orleans Riverside Resort and Port Orleans French Quarter are the moderate Walt Disney World Resorts.
Disney World's so called value resorts offer value for money as being very affordable. These resort accommodations are built for families on smaller budgets but are also often used by tour companies for tourists traveling together in groups. Although the amenities can be considered as basic, all budget value resorts have themed swimming pools and inexpensive food courts.
These resorts are like service apartments where guests are provided with extra facilities and amenities such as a kitchen, multiple bedrooms and even valet parking thrown in. If you have money to burn, then you may wish to stay at The Beach Club Villas, Boardwalk Villas, Old Key West Resort, Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa or The Villas at Wilderness Lodge.
If you enjoy the great outdoors and are more adventurous, then Walt Disney World Parks Fort Wilderness cabins and campsites are just meant for you. The Fort Wilderness campground is home to one of Disney's most popular dinner shows, the Hoop Dee Do Revue. Guests staying in Fort Wilderness can go for nature hike, horse riding, swim, and enjoy boating on Bay Lake.
So there will be shortage of accommodation to cater to your taste and budget when you visit Disney World.
It is for this intent and purpose that Walt Disney World Parks now has about twenty themed vacation resorts catering to all types of guests catering their accommodation preferences as well as for different traveling budgets.
Disney World resorts are roughly divided into 5 accommodation categories. They are the deluxe class, moderate resorts, value budget types, vacation resorts, and cabins/campgrounds in the wilderness for the more adventurous visitors.
There are about ten Deluxe Disney resorts in Disney World such as those in The Animal Kingdom Lodge, Beach Club Resort, The Contemporary Resort, The Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, The Polynesian Resort, Boardwalk Inn, The Wilderness Lodge, and Yacht Club Resort? There are also 2 deluxe class hotels such as Walt Disney World Swan and Walt Disney World Dolphin, however these hotels are not owned by Disney World.
Although some Disney resorts are rated as "moderate class", they are still far more luxurious than a ordinary hotel accommodation. Rooms in these so called moderate class resorts are very comfortable and spacious. These accomodations come with themed pools and hot tubs and full-service restaurants. The Caribbean Beach, Coronado Springs, Port Orleans Riverside Resort and Port Orleans French Quarter are the moderate Walt Disney World Resorts.
Disney World's so called value resorts offer value for money as being very affordable. These resort accommodations are built for families on smaller budgets but are also often used by tour companies for tourists traveling together in groups. Although the amenities can be considered as basic, all budget value resorts have themed swimming pools and inexpensive food courts.
These resorts are like service apartments where guests are provided with extra facilities and amenities such as a kitchen, multiple bedrooms and even valet parking thrown in. If you have money to burn, then you may wish to stay at The Beach Club Villas, Boardwalk Villas, Old Key West Resort, Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa or The Villas at Wilderness Lodge.
If you enjoy the great outdoors and are more adventurous, then Walt Disney World Parks Fort Wilderness cabins and campsites are just meant for you. The Fort Wilderness campground is home to one of Disney's most popular dinner shows, the Hoop Dee Do Revue. Guests staying in Fort Wilderness can go for nature hike, horse riding, swim, and enjoy boating on Bay Lake.
So there will be shortage of accommodation to cater to your taste and budget when you visit Disney World.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Walt Disney World Best For Spring Break
Walt Disney World in Orlando Florida is 49 square miles. The size of a whole city and inside the World, as it is known, there are unlimited ways to entertain yourself. I have listed the ten most enjoyable attractions at Disney World appropriate for all ages.
From EPCOT the winner is Honey I shrunk the Audience. The audience in this attraction appears to have been shrunk down to the size of ants as a giant film shows on the screen. As rodents run past in the movie your chair shakes appropriately. When someone on screen sneezes you will get a light mist in your face. This one has everyone squealing with delight. This is an attraction for all ages.
From The Magic Kingdom comes the Buzz Light year Space Ranger spin. You are enlisted to help Buss save the Universe.. The way you achieve this is by way of laser cannons that are set in front of you in a futuristic car hurling through space. Your car will spin while you try to hit targets out in the Universe. The effects are achieve with black light and glow in the dark surfaces. Kids get great joy out of making their parents dizzy on this one. Do not miss this one.
Disney-MGM Studious Back lot Tour at Disney-MGM is an informative excursion. Guests get to tour through movie sets on a tram. It is fascinating to see what goes on behind the scenes to create special effects and different scenes. At the end you are taken through floods and explosions before being shown how it is done.
Disney quest at Downtown Disney World is an often overlooked indoor theme park. This larger than life arcade provides a welcome respite from the broiling Florida sun. It is five stories high of interactive entertainment. On the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction inside Disney quest you an up to three others are manning a schooner fighting against pirates and sea monsters. One plays the roll of captain steering the vessel while the others are busy launching cannons at the bad guys. Just when you think it is over a giant sea creature tries to board your ship and you must defend once again. This attraction will take your mind off of anything else as you will be preoccupied with your own survival. Fun is the operative word here, for all ages.
Also from Disney quest is the Extraterrestrial Alien Encounter where you can blast and be blasted inside of small spaceship that you fly. Actually you drive it around a floor painted like the milky way. One person steers while the other shoots large rubber cannons from the ship. If you hit an opponent at just the place it will send their ship into a tailspin. All the more fun is if someone else hits your ship’s target spot.
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh at Magic Kingdom provides a bit of nostalgia for parents and a sense of wonder in the little ones . Seeing Pooh and friends come alive in the Hundred Acre Wood will warm your heart. This one gets busy though so you may want to use a fast pass if the park is packed.
The fireworks show is best viewed from Magic Kingdom. Depending on the time of year there are different themes to this one but one thing remains constant Disney doesn’t do anything halfway and this is no exception. One year I saw the Fourth of July fireworks and the explosions were in the shape of stars. The show was visible all the way from the Disney Pop Century hotel which is not right next door. All ages will ooh and gasp over the show.
Mickey’s Philhar Magic show is a 3D short movie shown on the largest seamless screen ever built. As per all things Disney World it is not just a film. This attraction has the audience watching a scene from Fantasia where Donald Duck puts on Mickey’s magical hat and is catapulted into the audience. You will smell the scents and feel water and a surprising but not painful sting as well have a visual experience like no other. This may be the most entertaining twelve minutes you ever spend in a movie theater. Bring the kiddies but don’t sit back fully in your chair if you want to avoid the sting.
At EPCOT the are many national pavilions. The best of all is the Mexico Pavilion. Inside there is a slow boat ride around the Rio el Tiempo Volcano. This is a gentle and peaceful ride that serves to calm overstimulated children and quell the fire of aching feet in adults.
Dinosaur at Disney World Animal Kingdom is not an Aladar ride as I was led to believe. There is a life size Aladar from the kids movie called Dinosaur standing right outside but don’t let that fool you. You and your fellow victims are strapped into large metal jeep like vehicles and taken on a trip back in time to when the great beasts roamed the earth. At the end you find out you have mistakenly transported a dinosaur forward to modern times. It is more transfixing that frightening unless like myself you are worried you may fall out of the car and be electrocuted on the track. My fellow pint sized riders had a rollicking good time while I rode in terror. Take your chances. There is a height restriction on this one of 40 inches.
From EPCOT the winner is Honey I shrunk the Audience. The audience in this attraction appears to have been shrunk down to the size of ants as a giant film shows on the screen. As rodents run past in the movie your chair shakes appropriately. When someone on screen sneezes you will get a light mist in your face. This one has everyone squealing with delight. This is an attraction for all ages.
From The Magic Kingdom comes the Buzz Light year Space Ranger spin. You are enlisted to help Buss save the Universe.. The way you achieve this is by way of laser cannons that are set in front of you in a futuristic car hurling through space. Your car will spin while you try to hit targets out in the Universe. The effects are achieve with black light and glow in the dark surfaces. Kids get great joy out of making their parents dizzy on this one. Do not miss this one.
Disney-MGM Studious Back lot Tour at Disney-MGM is an informative excursion. Guests get to tour through movie sets on a tram. It is fascinating to see what goes on behind the scenes to create special effects and different scenes. At the end you are taken through floods and explosions before being shown how it is done.
Disney quest at Downtown Disney World is an often overlooked indoor theme park. This larger than life arcade provides a welcome respite from the broiling Florida sun. It is five stories high of interactive entertainment. On the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction inside Disney quest you an up to three others are manning a schooner fighting against pirates and sea monsters. One plays the roll of captain steering the vessel while the others are busy launching cannons at the bad guys. Just when you think it is over a giant sea creature tries to board your ship and you must defend once again. This attraction will take your mind off of anything else as you will be preoccupied with your own survival. Fun is the operative word here, for all ages.
Also from Disney quest is the Extraterrestrial Alien Encounter where you can blast and be blasted inside of small spaceship that you fly. Actually you drive it around a floor painted like the milky way. One person steers while the other shoots large rubber cannons from the ship. If you hit an opponent at just the place it will send their ship into a tailspin. All the more fun is if someone else hits your ship’s target spot.
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh at Magic Kingdom provides a bit of nostalgia for parents and a sense of wonder in the little ones . Seeing Pooh and friends come alive in the Hundred Acre Wood will warm your heart. This one gets busy though so you may want to use a fast pass if the park is packed.
The fireworks show is best viewed from Magic Kingdom. Depending on the time of year there are different themes to this one but one thing remains constant Disney doesn’t do anything halfway and this is no exception. One year I saw the Fourth of July fireworks and the explosions were in the shape of stars. The show was visible all the way from the Disney Pop Century hotel which is not right next door. All ages will ooh and gasp over the show.
Mickey’s Philhar Magic show is a 3D short movie shown on the largest seamless screen ever built. As per all things Disney World it is not just a film. This attraction has the audience watching a scene from Fantasia where Donald Duck puts on Mickey’s magical hat and is catapulted into the audience. You will smell the scents and feel water and a surprising but not painful sting as well have a visual experience like no other. This may be the most entertaining twelve minutes you ever spend in a movie theater. Bring the kiddies but don’t sit back fully in your chair if you want to avoid the sting.
At EPCOT the are many national pavilions. The best of all is the Mexico Pavilion. Inside there is a slow boat ride around the Rio el Tiempo Volcano. This is a gentle and peaceful ride that serves to calm overstimulated children and quell the fire of aching feet in adults.
Dinosaur at Disney World Animal Kingdom is not an Aladar ride as I was led to believe. There is a life size Aladar from the kids movie called Dinosaur standing right outside but don’t let that fool you. You and your fellow victims are strapped into large metal jeep like vehicles and taken on a trip back in time to when the great beasts roamed the earth. At the end you find out you have mistakenly transported a dinosaur forward to modern times. It is more transfixing that frightening unless like myself you are worried you may fall out of the car and be electrocuted on the track. My fellow pint sized riders had a rollicking good time while I rode in terror. Take your chances. There is a height restriction on this one of 40 inches.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
The Spas At Walt Disney World Parks
A great way to get rejuvenated and re-energized for the next busy day at the Walt Disney World Parks is to take advantage of one of the luxurious spas that are located at the deluxe resorts from Walt Disney World. Each spa has unique and special features but all of them provide a relaxing environment to unwind and lay back.
Walt Disney World's top spa, the Grand Floridian Spa, is located in the Magic Kingdom. Guests at the Grand Floridian resort have direct access to the spa. If you're not staying at the Grand Floridian you can get there by monorail, boat and bus. The great thing about the spa is that it encourages parents and children to relax together, side by side. They even have a special program for the children that features a class on skin care and good health and also a mini facial, pedicure and manicure.
The pampering at the Grand Floridian Spa is over the top as you have so many choices that you don't even know what to start with. However, one of the staff members will help you decide on your treatment program based on your individual needs and prefferences. You can start by enjoying a massage to release the tension and stress in the muscles you have accumulated during a day full of events in the parks. There is a wide range of massage therapies to choose from: swedish, shiatsu, reflexology, a special soothing massage for future mothers and also the Floridian signature citrus zest massage.
After relieving the stress in muscles, the next step is taking care of face and body skin. What woman can say no to a facial that rejuvenates and revitalizes the skin and soothes the senses? Men can also enjoy this part as the spa offers facial treatments for men that provide deep cleaning and conditioning. For the body you can choose body wraps to detoxify and relax, paraffin and OPC body masques and also a sugar scrub.
If you came to spend your honeymoon at the Walt Disney World Parks, you can't miss the special program for couples at the Grand Floridian Spa - a couples massage in a romantic environment with scented candles and everything. Couples can take home a part of the magic by attending a massage class where they can learn more about different massage techniques they can use after leaving Disney World.
The Grand Floridian Spa has a boutique that allows you to purchase many of the treatments used in the spa to be used at home. They have their own line of bath and body care products that are sold exclusively at the boutique.
The Saratoga Springs Spa is located in the downtown Disney area. It recreates the relaxing atmosphere of the healing spas of Saratoga Springs, New York. Its signature program is the Adirondack Stone therapy that uses heated stones to relax tense muscles and soothe nerves. As you would expect from Saratoga springs, the spa is famous for its hydro massage therapy. You can also get swedish, aromatherapy, motherhood, reflexology and shiatsu massages as at the Grand Foridian Spa but you will certainly be interested in the forest inspired massage that combines reflexology and Swedish massage.
Skin care treatments include facials for ladies, men and also teenagers, body wraps and masks. If you want to feel special you can choose the maple sugar treatment or the seaweed wrap that will certainly give you a glowing look.
The Mandara Spa at the Walt Disney World Park Dolphin brings a more exotic touch as it is modeled after a Balinese style retreat and features the relaxing customs and rituals of the East. The spa focuses on both physical and mental feeling of wellbeing. It features two asian interior gardens that set the mood the moment you enter the spa. You're welcomed to visit the tea garden, a replica of a traditional Balinese pavilion used for relaxation, and meditate in the Meru temple before you enjoy the treatments that the spa has to offer.
You can also find the Zahanati Spa at the Animal Kingdom Lodge and the BoardWalk Inn, the ContemporaryArticle Search, the Wilderness Lodge and the Yacht Club also offer spa services. Regardless of which spa you decide upon you will leave the Walt Disney World feeling relaxed and refreshed.
Walt Disney World's top spa, the Grand Floridian Spa, is located in the Magic Kingdom. Guests at the Grand Floridian resort have direct access to the spa. If you're not staying at the Grand Floridian you can get there by monorail, boat and bus. The great thing about the spa is that it encourages parents and children to relax together, side by side. They even have a special program for the children that features a class on skin care and good health and also a mini facial, pedicure and manicure.
The pampering at the Grand Floridian Spa is over the top as you have so many choices that you don't even know what to start with. However, one of the staff members will help you decide on your treatment program based on your individual needs and prefferences. You can start by enjoying a massage to release the tension and stress in the muscles you have accumulated during a day full of events in the parks. There is a wide range of massage therapies to choose from: swedish, shiatsu, reflexology, a special soothing massage for future mothers and also the Floridian signature citrus zest massage.
After relieving the stress in muscles, the next step is taking care of face and body skin. What woman can say no to a facial that rejuvenates and revitalizes the skin and soothes the senses? Men can also enjoy this part as the spa offers facial treatments for men that provide deep cleaning and conditioning. For the body you can choose body wraps to detoxify and relax, paraffin and OPC body masques and also a sugar scrub.
If you came to spend your honeymoon at the Walt Disney World Parks, you can't miss the special program for couples at the Grand Floridian Spa - a couples massage in a romantic environment with scented candles and everything. Couples can take home a part of the magic by attending a massage class where they can learn more about different massage techniques they can use after leaving Disney World.
The Grand Floridian Spa has a boutique that allows you to purchase many of the treatments used in the spa to be used at home. They have their own line of bath and body care products that are sold exclusively at the boutique.
The Saratoga Springs Spa is located in the downtown Disney area. It recreates the relaxing atmosphere of the healing spas of Saratoga Springs, New York. Its signature program is the Adirondack Stone therapy that uses heated stones to relax tense muscles and soothe nerves. As you would expect from Saratoga springs, the spa is famous for its hydro massage therapy. You can also get swedish, aromatherapy, motherhood, reflexology and shiatsu massages as at the Grand Foridian Spa but you will certainly be interested in the forest inspired massage that combines reflexology and Swedish massage.
Skin care treatments include facials for ladies, men and also teenagers, body wraps and masks. If you want to feel special you can choose the maple sugar treatment or the seaweed wrap that will certainly give you a glowing look.
The Mandara Spa at the Walt Disney World Park Dolphin brings a more exotic touch as it is modeled after a Balinese style retreat and features the relaxing customs and rituals of the East. The spa focuses on both physical and mental feeling of wellbeing. It features two asian interior gardens that set the mood the moment you enter the spa. You're welcomed to visit the tea garden, a replica of a traditional Balinese pavilion used for relaxation, and meditate in the Meru temple before you enjoy the treatments that the spa has to offer.
You can also find the Zahanati Spa at the Animal Kingdom Lodge and the BoardWalk Inn, the ContemporaryArticle Search, the Wilderness Lodge and the Yacht Club also offer spa services. Regardless of which spa you decide upon you will leave the Walt Disney World feeling relaxed and refreshed.
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