Another fun attraction located in Fantasyland of the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World is The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. This ride loads kids and adults alike in a honey pot for a trip through the world of Pooh.
Plans for a Winnie the Pooh ride started surfacing almost immediately after the Disney movie starring the character was released in the late 1970’s. However, for one reason or another, it would be two decades before the cuddly bear would have his own attraction in any of the Disney Parks.
Leading the way was Walt Disney World, who opened their Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh during the summer of 1999. It was actually an addition of some controversy owing to the fact that Disney closed down a classic attraction named Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride and replaced it with Pooh. [click to continue…]
The September 2010 Operating Park Hours for the four theme parks of Walt Disney World have been released. Those four theme parks include the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios and the Animal Kingdom.
The two water parks, Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach, are scheduled to operate daily from 10AM-5PM. with the exception of September 1-4 when they will operate 10AM-6PM.
Extra Magic Hours (hours when certain parks will open early or stay open late for Disney Resort Guests only) are noted with EMH.
Calling all brave individuals! You have been recruited to assist in the prisoner transportation of a terrible monster….well, a nuisance at least!
Stitch’s Great Escape, located in Tomorrowland of the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, is an updated and more family friendly version of the ride which occupied the location before Stitch called ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter.
The new attraction uses basically the same setup as the previous one had. First, guests are loaded into a pre-show area where they are informed by the audio-animatronic “prisoner teleportation officer” that they are going to have to assist in the transportation of a LEVEL 3 (highly dangerous) criminal. [click to continue…]
Tucked away in the very back of Fantasyland in the Magic Kingdom of Walt Disney World is a meet and greet area for one of Disney’s best loved princesses. Called Ariel’s Grotto, the alcove is located between the Pinocchio Village Haus restaurant and Pooh’s Playful Spot.
Ariel, of course, was made famous in the 1989 Disney animated blockbuster “The Little Mermaid.” She was portrayed as the rebellious daughter of King Triton, ruler of the seas. Her biggest desire was to shed her flipper and grow two legs to join man on land (and fall in love). [click to continue…]
Boarding ride vehicles designed like the beds of the seven dwarfs, guests are transported to a make believe world in Snow White’s Scary Adventures located in Fantasyland of the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. Just a word of warning in advance, despite changes in recent years, the ride can still be a bit on the scary side for some youngsters.
Based on the first animated feature ever created by Walt Disney, it is not surprising to find that a version of this ride was present when Disneyland had its grand opening in 1955. In the original, Imagineers confused guests by creating a Snow White ride without the heroine. Guests never once seen her image, but instead were supposed to “take the place” of Snow White, something guests did not comprehend. [click to continue…]
The Mad Tea Party, located in Fantasyland of the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, is one of those rides that you either love with a passion, or avoid like the plague.
Based on the UnBirthday Party from Walt Disney’s animated feature Alice in Wonderland, the ride attracts many people, especially teenagers, so plan on a wait. It involves small tea cups that riders sit in which spin around. Those prone to motion sickness will obviously want to skip the ride for that very reason.
For those that do want to experience the fun, pick a cup and have a seat. Each cup sits at most 4 people so plan your larger families accordingly. Once down, the 1.5 minute ride will begin. [click to continue…]
Truly one of the best kiddie rides in the Magic Kingdom of Walt Disney World is Dumbo The Flying Elephant. Based on an original Disneyland attraction, the Disney World version opened with the park in 1971.
Anyone who has seen the Walt Disney movie Dumbo from 1941 knows the story of how a small elephant (with [...]
One of the best loved rides among children in the Magic Kingdom of Walt Disney World is It’s A Small World. Located in Fantasyland, the ride propels guests through a world-wide interpretation of harmony.
The origins of the ride start back at the 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair. Walt Disney was asked by several companies (in [...]
It has been announced by the Disney Company that less than two months into its “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day” volunteer initiative, already over 600,000 individuals have either completed or signed up for the program.
Under the terms of the program, individuals can sign up for an approved volunteer opportunity and complete a day [...]
True Disney fans are in for a real treat this summer at the Magic Kingdom of Walt Disney World. The company announced just a few days ago that the beloved Main Street Electrical Parade will be making a return for a limited time this summer to help celebrate the seasonal promotion called “Summer Nightastic!”
This parade [...]