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Astro Orbiter: Magic Kingdom Attraction Spotlight
Fast Facts Location: Tomorrowland, Magic Kingdom Opening Date: February 25, 1995 Height requirement: None Who it’s for: The whole family! Ride Length: 2 minutes Fun Fact: There’s a version of the Astro Orbiter at every other Disney Resort except for Tokyo Disneyland. Unlike the Astro Orbiter at Disneyland, the Magic Kingdom version sits atop a 3 story platform and gives an great view of the park. This classic spinning ride is similar to any other spinning ride and is just about identical to the versions at every other Disney park. Riders have control of the ride vehicles moving up and down while the ride is spinning. The concept for the…
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The Animation Experience: Animal Kingdom Attraction Spotlight
Fast Facts Location: Conservation Station, Animal Kingdom Opening Date: July 11, 2019 Height requirement: None Who it’s for: The whole family! Ride Length: 30 minutes Learn how to draw your favorite Disney characters at the Animation Experience located in Animal Kingdom. An experienced Disney animator will lead you through the steps to drawing a different character each session. Plan ahead by checking the daily schedule for times the experience will start which historically is about every 45 minutes. You will also want to note that you’ll want to board the Wildlife Express Train to Rafiki’s Planet Watch 40 minutes prior to the experience start time. The Official Word If you’re…
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The American Adventure: Epcot Attraction Spotlight
Fast Facts Location: American Pavilion, World Showcase, Epcot Opening Date: October 1, 1982 Height requirement: None Who it’s for: The whole family! Ride Length: 29 minutes Fun Fact: It took Imagineers 5 years to complete this attraction and there are 10 animatronic sets stored under the stage for the show. Narrated by Mark Twain and Benjamin Franklin animatronics, this 29 minute show is a tribute to all things American history. The show itself is located inside a 1000+ seat theater in the American Pavilion of Epcot. Throughout the show animatronics come onstage to narrate the current events of their time. You will likely recognize many of these historic figures as…
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Alien Swirling Saucers: Hollywood Studios Attraction Spotlight
Hop aboard a Toy Story Alien saucer for this fun spinning attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios! If you're a fan of Toy Story you'll love this fun tribute to the play set Andy won at Pizza Planet.
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What to Pack for a Disney World Vacation
Wondering what to pack for a Disney World vacation? I’ve compiled a list of items that I find myself or my group needing as a frequent visitor to the parks. Here’s my top recommendations! Backpack – You’ll want a cute and comfortable backpack for your trip to Disney World to hold everything you need for the day. By far, the most popular backpacks you’ll see in the parks are those made by Loungefly or Stoney Clover. However, there are a ton of great options for Disney themed backpacks on Amazon as well! Portable Phone Charger – A portable charger can be such a lifesaver at the parks. Now that many…
