Disney Vacations – What Does Epcot Have to Do With the Olympics?

The Olympics are here, and everyone’s mind (and eyes) are on the diverse countries appearing in the games. A great way to experience the international aspect of the Olympics right here in Florida is to go to Disney’s Epcot. The World Showcase features many of the countries competing in this winter’s Olympic games, and the employees are natives from each respective country- why not ask

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Epcot – International Flower & Garden Festival

The 17th annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival is in the works, and is being held from March 3rd through May 16th this year at Disney’s Epcot theme park. It will feature topiary character sculptures (that’s sculptures made from plants!), and like every year, many gardening experts will provide gardening tips, ideas, and other information. There will be millions of flowers all over the

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Disney World – New Year’s Events

Already have plans for New Year’s? While it’s still over two months away, you may want to start thinking about it. Disney World already has events lined up for New Year’s Eve, which are sure to be as popular as every year- “today’s economy” or not!

I found this info online:

Animal Kingdom
*  Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Parade 3:45 p.m.
* Park hours on New Year’s Eve: 9 a.m.-7

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Disney News – Monorail Teal Now In Service

Following the tragic and fatal accident on Disney World’s monorail system, where a communications error resulted in a two-train crash and the death of a young employee, Disney has combined the undamaged portions of the purple and pink trains to create a new one. Monorail Teal started its service today at approximately 1:30pm, transporting guests safely on the usual monorail routes.

Ever since I was just

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Disney’s The Princess and the Frog

Disney’s Princess and the Frog is set to come to theatres on December 11, weaving a new spin on the classic fairytale. The story features a 1920’s African-American girl in New Orleans named Tiana, whose dream is to open her own restaurant. She works relentlessly for this goal, until she is mistaken as a princess by prince Naveen of Maldonia, turned into a frog by

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Orlando Vacations- Downtown Disney

Hey guys! Today we are rocking Downtown Disney’s variety of shops, restaurants and live shows. It’s a great place to get your friends together and grab dinner, and with so much to do, it’s easy to turn dinner into a whole night out. For restaurants and bars at The Marketplace, check out some of my other blogs.( Rainforest Cafe, T-rex Cafe)  for now, I’m just

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Your Orlando Vacation – Beating the Heat

Don’t get overheated on your Disney vacation. Several areas, such as Frontierland in Magic Kingdom, have connected stores- get from point A to point B in the comfort of indoor air conditioning.

If you don’t have a burning need to see the outdoor afternoon parades and shows more than once, skip them after the first day- they’re not too fun with the sun beating down on

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