Here I am...back from an unintended hiatus. My kids go back to school in 10 days and in the last two weeks, we've started all the high school sports practices. Unfortunately, up until 3 days ago, swimming practiced in the morning and soccer in the afternoon. I've been in the car A LOT! So, I've had to use all my free time to work and haven't been able to stay current on my postings! First some news and then my main article.
NEWS:
Well, Candlelight Processional Packages went on sale yesterday. Odd setup this year; Disney claims to not have a tiered system, but when you look at restaurants and pricing, it certainly seems tiered to me. That, and the week after Thanksgiving still doesn't have any narrators lined up.
After all the hubbub that's been running the online community gamut on whether Disney will let you into MNSSHP or MVMCP at 4pm or make you wait until 7pm like the ticket says, an email from someone at Guest Relations has come out that party ticket holders will indeed be allowed in as early as 4pm.
I got my official mailing from DVC about Aulani taking reservations (and the accompanying teaser to bu points there) earlier this week. I'll have more to say on that front later, but let's just say for now that it's not high on my priority list.
MAIN EVENT: Stuff for Boys at WDW!
Doesn't it seem like there are SO many things for girls at WDW? I mean, there's Princess and Fairy "stuff" galore. And I'm saying this as a parent of a daughter. And a son.
If you have a son, I'm sure there's only so much "princess stuff" that he can hack. Heck, if you have a non-princessy daughter like I do, you might be thinking, "What can I do?"
Mary to the rescue!
Top 7 Things for Boys to do at WDW
1. The Pirate Cruise
This wonderfully fun activity is available at several marina locations including the Grand Floridian, Caribbean Beach, Port Orleans and the Yacht&Beach Club. Kids 4-12 join a pirate crew (Disney lifeguard and recreation staff) on a pontoon boat and travel around the lake looking for clues and eventually finding the pirate treasure! Each location has its own schedule. The Pirate Cruise lasts a couple of hours ~ long enough for some leisurely parent time!
2. Jedi Training Academy at MGM Studios
Who wouldn't get a kick out of learning from a Jedi Master and then getting to lightsaber battle Darth Vader? This activity takes place several times a day on most days out of the year. Head towards Star Tours to get signed up.
3. Hoop Dee Do Revue
It's the type of corny comedy that boys just love.
4. Frontierland Shooting Arcade
My Boy Scout is 14 and still loves going here to "hone his skills." ;-)
5. SeaRaycers
These fun little boats can be rented at the on-site resort marinas
6. Swimming in the pool
Make time for some downtime!
7. The Pirate League!
The answer to the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique! I'll have to post on my family's adventure here! It was fantastic!
Well, I hope that gives you some new ideas, besides rides, on what you can steer your boys towards on your next trip to WDW!
Mary
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Friday, August 27, 2010
Friday, April 23, 2010
New Disney Films!
New Disney Films are coming! And I have the skinny on some of the details!
* Sequel to
* Another from Pixar, Brave, will be out in June 2012. It tells the story of an 18th Century Scottish princess who wants to be an archer.
* AND a new Muppets movie is in the works!
This is on top of Toy Story 3 due out this year and the sequel to Cars due out next year!
Lots and lots of fun to look forward to!
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Pop-in #1: Disney World 101
This is Mary, popping in with some Walt Disney World 101 tips and facts.
Fact: Walt Disney World covers more than 40 square miles and includes four theme parks, two water parks, two mini golf courses, its own shopping and entertainment district and more.
It's true! The land encompassing Walt Disney World is larger than the island of Manhattan. So you can imagine being able to truly "do everything" is a bit on the improbable side. I've been to WDW almost 20 times and there are things that I can identify that we have not done yet.
I'll have future posts talking about making a game plan to touring the parks and the stuff beyond the parks, too.
Fact: WDW has a lot of onsite resort hotels.
There are nearly 20 Disney resorts. There are also a couple of non-Disney branded resorts that happen to be on Disney property. I'll be doing some resort reviews as well. There are plenty of "off-site" resorts and hotels within close proximity to WDW, too. Look for comments and reviews on those in coming posts.
Fact: WDW has over one hundred restaurants.
All the theme parks, waterparks, resorts and Downtown Disney have places to eat. It's just a matter of deciding what you want to eat and when. I'll have a dining planning primer a little bit later.
Fact: WDW has special events throughout the year.
This place is not just a mecca for thrill rides and attractions. There are special events that make going to WDW even more exciting than usual. I'll have a quick reference guide post for that coming up as well.
Fact: Disney Characters are everywhere!
You just have to know where to find them. But if your little princess is dying to meet her favorite princess, there are multiple locations throughout WDW where you can not only find them for a meet & greet, but you can even dine with some of them as well. And don't worry, if you have a boy like I do, there's plenty of characters for them as well.
Fact: It's easy to travel to WDW.
I think it is and I live in the middle of the country! Whether you drive or fly, there are ways to make it affordable and reasonable for your budget. I'll have future posts on transportation options, including rental cars and Magical Express, and other information.
Fact: WDW has A LOT of ticket options.
Don't feel overwhelmed by all the options that the Magic Your Way ticket provides. It's truly a great system for you to get only what you want and only what you need. And I LOVE that the more days you add to your ticket, the less it costs you per day to visit the parks. Truly genius on Disney's part. I'll have a ticket rundown in later posts as well.
Fact: Mary has lots of WDW trivia and fluff.
Total fact. If they ever had a Jeopardy show just with Disney categories, I should so be on it. I have more than one friend who refers to me as "The Queen of All Things Disney", entirely unprompted. While that title may be used by others as well, I know that I am excited to share my passion with all of you.
My plan is to have posts not only in the categories I've discussed above, but on other aspects of the Disney world as they occur to me and as you ask questions.
Thanks so much for following me on this journey!
Fact: Walt Disney World covers more than 40 square miles and includes four theme parks, two water parks, two mini golf courses, its own shopping and entertainment district and more.
It's true! The land encompassing Walt Disney World is larger than the island of Manhattan. So you can imagine being able to truly "do everything" is a bit on the improbable side. I've been to WDW almost 20 times and there are things that I can identify that we have not done yet.
I'll have future posts talking about making a game plan to touring the parks and the stuff beyond the parks, too.
Fact: WDW has a lot of onsite resort hotels.
There are nearly 20 Disney resorts. There are also a couple of non-Disney branded resorts that happen to be on Disney property. I'll be doing some resort reviews as well. There are plenty of "off-site" resorts and hotels within close proximity to WDW, too. Look for comments and reviews on those in coming posts.
Fact: WDW has over one hundred restaurants.
All the theme parks, waterparks, resorts and Downtown Disney have places to eat. It's just a matter of deciding what you want to eat and when. I'll have a dining planning primer a little bit later.
Fact: WDW has special events throughout the year.
This place is not just a mecca for thrill rides and attractions. There are special events that make going to WDW even more exciting than usual. I'll have a quick reference guide post for that coming up as well.
Fact: Disney Characters are everywhere!
You just have to know where to find them. But if your little princess is dying to meet her favorite princess, there are multiple locations throughout WDW where you can not only find them for a meet & greet, but you can even dine with some of them as well. And don't worry, if you have a boy like I do, there's plenty of characters for them as well.
Fact: It's easy to travel to WDW.
I think it is and I live in the middle of the country! Whether you drive or fly, there are ways to make it affordable and reasonable for your budget. I'll have future posts on transportation options, including rental cars and Magical Express, and other information.
Fact: WDW has A LOT of ticket options.
Don't feel overwhelmed by all the options that the Magic Your Way ticket provides. It's truly a great system for you to get only what you want and only what you need. And I LOVE that the more days you add to your ticket, the less it costs you per day to visit the parks. Truly genius on Disney's part. I'll have a ticket rundown in later posts as well.
Fact: Mary has lots of WDW trivia and fluff.
Total fact. If they ever had a Jeopardy show just with Disney categories, I should so be on it. I have more than one friend who refers to me as "The Queen of All Things Disney", entirely unprompted. While that title may be used by others as well, I know that I am excited to share my passion with all of you.
My plan is to have posts not only in the categories I've discussed above, but on other aspects of the Disney world as they occur to me and as you ask questions.
Thanks so much for following me on this journey!
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