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Tag Archives: Walt Disney World rides
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
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
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Tagged Animal Kingdom, Dinosaur, Disney, Disney for five people, Disney for larger families, Disney World, Disney's Animal Kingdom, Disney's Animal Kingdom ride vehicles, Disney's Animal Kingdom rides, Expedition Everest, Kali River Rapids, Kilimanjaro Safaris, travel, vacation, Walt Disney World, Walt Disney World rides
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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
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Tagged DHS, Disney, Disney for five people, Disney for larger families, Disney World, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Hollywood Studios ride vehicles, Disney's Hollywood Studios rides, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, Star Tours, The Great Movie Ride, Toy Story Midway Mania, travel, Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, vacation, Walt Disney World, Walt Disney World rides
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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
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Tagged Disney, Disney for five people, Disney for larger families, Disney World, Ellen's Energy Adventure, Epcot, Epcot ride vehicles, Epcot rides, Gran Fiesta Tour, Journey Into Imagination with Figment, Living with the Land, Maelstrom, Soarin', Test Track, The Seas with Nemo and Friends, travel, vacation, Walt Disney World, Walt Disney World rides
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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
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Tagged Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Carousel of Progress, Disney, Disney for five people, Disney for larger families, Disney World, Haunted Mansion, it's a small world, Jungle Cruise, Liberty Square Riverboat, Mad Tea Party, Magic Kingdom, Magic Kingdom ride vehicles, Magic Kingdom rides, PeopleMover, Peter Pan's Flight, Pirates of the Caribbean, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, travel, Under the Sea, vacation, Walt Disney World, Walt Disney World Railroad, Walt Disney World rides
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Disney Must-Do: Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
I’ve been going to Disney World since I was a little girl. During my many visits, I’d ridden all of the roller coasters. Except one. The Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster at Hollywood Studios was my nemesis. This coaster and I … Continue reading
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Tagged Disney, disney trip, Disney World, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, roller coasters, travel, vacation, Walt Disney World, Walt Disney World recommendations, Walt Disney World rides
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So, how’d I do on my Disney to-do list?
Short answer: pretty darn good. We didn’t get to everything on the list, but we added a couple of items. Here’s a quick tally; more detailed reviews to follow. 1. Try the school bread at Norway that everyone is talking … Continue reading
They’ve got the spirit, you’ve got to hear it, under the sea!
Part of New Fantasyland involves a Little Mermaid section. Prince Eric’s castle towers over two attractions: Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid (a ride) and Ariel’s Grotto (a meet-and-greet). We spent plenty of time at both on … Continue reading
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Tagged Ariel, Ariel's Grotto, character meet, Disney, Disney World, Fantasyland, Journey of the Little Mermaid, Little Mermaid, Little Mermaid meet and greet, Little Mermaid ride, Magic Kingdom, New Fantasyland, travel, Under the Sea, vacation, Walt Disney World, Walt Disney World recommendations, Walt Disney World rides
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