Category Archives: Walt Disney World attractions
Disney Must-Do: Soarin’ Around the World
We were so excited to try out the new version of the classic ride Soarin’ that we ended up riding it three times! Soarin’ Around the World takes you on a “hang-glider” ride all over the world – rather than … Continue reading
Disney Must-Do: Frozen After Ever
I loved Maelstrom in Epcot’s Norway Pavilion. I really, really enjoyed that ride. When it was closed to make way for a Frozen-based ride, I was skeptical, to say the least. But I did have faith in Disney’s Imagineers. And … Continue reading
Let’s do a little FastPass+ strategizing, shall we?
With FastPass+, you can make three attraction reservations in advance of your visit to Walt Disney World. If you’re staying on Disney property, you get to make these FP+ reservations 60 days in advance. If not, you get a 30-day … Continue reading
WDW recommendations for young families
A few months back, a friend asked me for WDW recommendations for his upcoming family vacation. It will be the first Disney trip for his boys, who will be 8 and 6. Being the long-winded Disney geek that I am, … Continue reading
Rides for Five: Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Rounding out my update of Disney World rides that work well for parties of five, we visit Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Here are the best rides for big families: Kilimanjaro Safaris: This ride involves safari trucks with bench seating. All five of … Continue reading
Rides for Five: Disney’s Hollywood Studios
My “rides-for-five refurb” continues! Here are the rides at DHS that work well for a family of five: The Great Movie Ride: We love this ride! The wide bench seating easily and comfortably accommodates all five of us in one row. Star Tours: … Continue reading
Rides for Five: Epcot
Continuing the “refurb” of my rides-that-work-well-for-five series, we move on to Epcot. (Find my Magic Kingdom post here.) Ellen’s Energy Adventure: With long rows of seating, this ride works great for big families. The Seas with Nemo & Friends: When the boys … Continue reading
Rides for Five: Magic Kingdom
It’s been years since I published my “Rides for Five” series, where I listed Disney World rides that work well for big families. I guess an update is overdue! Let’s start with my favorite park, the Magic Kingdom. Walt Disney World … Continue reading
Holiday must-do: Jingle Cruise
The Jingle Cruise is the Jungle Cruise with a “holiday overlay.” From the WDW website: “Join the homesick Jungle Cruise skippers as they set out on a holly jolly journey packed with shenanigans. Each year during the holiday season, your favorite … Continue reading
Disney Must-Do: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
The newest attraction in the Magic Kingdom is a delightful combination of family-friendly roller coaster (note: height requirement is 38″) and adorable dark ride. First, you swoop around outside, then you travel through the jewel-and-dwarf-filled mine, then back outside for … Continue reading