Tag Archives: Walt Disney World

The Defunct Pirate and Princess Party

Circa: 2007 -2008 Rest In Peace Disney tries to do new things from time to time with mixed reviews. A few of the Extra Ticket events do well, like Grad Nights and holiday-themed parties, but this one only lasted two … Continue reading

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Where Is ‘The Best Seat In The House?’ at Disney

When I first went to Walt Disney World, I thought I had to be at the head of the line for everything. So I arrived early for Shows. Huddled by the Entry Doors of Attractions. And ran to the Rides. … Continue reading

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Top 5 Disney Cast Members to Talk To

Of course, we all talk to hundreds of Cast Members during our trips. But I don’t mean ‘talking’ as in asking where the bathrooms are or “Excuse me, is this the FastPass line?” I’m talking about the Top Five Cast … Continue reading

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Bradford Exchange ‘A Disney Original’ Collector Plate

There was a time when anything the Bradford Exchange slapped on a plate sold for $50.00 or more and promises of great increases in value filled collectors heads with dreams of big profits in the future. But the reality became that the bottom … Continue reading

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Vintage Disney Collectibles featuring Post Toasties

I’ll be showing you some Vintage Disney Collectibles: I thought I’d start by looking up the word ‘vintage’ and see what it actually means. I’m happy to report that I’m not vintage… yet! Definition One: If one is referring to an … Continue reading

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Top 5 Ways to Chill Out at Disney

In honor of both winter and our new Disney friend, Olaf, I would like to present the Top 5 ways to chill out at any Disney Park or Resort. Cup Topper from Frozen, the movie Sometimes we get a little stressed and in too … Continue reading

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Review: Enchanted Tales With Belle

Storytime With Belle It was bitter cold when we finally got to tour the new Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, Florida. We had been in the Park for over eight hours by the time we entered … Continue reading

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Comparing the Real El Capitan Theatre with the Fake

We can’t exist in two places at once, but the El Capitan Theatre can: This is the real one in Hollywood California, photographed when we attended the Disney Infinity Press Event back in January of this year. But while exploring … Continue reading

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Walt Disney World Guidemaps from 1994

Guest Contributor: Nick Maglio Guidemaps are like a snapshot of a moment in time. A time machine if you will. These Walt Disney World Guidemaps show a wide range of attractions that I dearly miss. I truly believe the Epcot … Continue reading

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Vintage EPCOT United Kingdom Postcard

Guest Contributor: Nick Maglio A few months ago, while my wife and I were in Walt Disney World, we did a Segway tour early one morning at Epcot. As we were staying at the Boardwalk Villas, we entered through the … Continue reading

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