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Best Rope Drop Strategies for the Magic Kingdom (2024) Rope dropping at Disney means arriving before the park opens. The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is the most popular ride to rope drop at the Magic Kingdom. To rope drop successfully, arrive at least an hour before the park opens and consider "bundling" popular rides.
Have you known anyone to pull out the sword?
The Trick to Pulling Out the Sword in the Stone at Disney Most people who attempt to remove the Sword in the Stone at Disney will find that it does not budge. Occasionally, a guest will pull on the hilt and lift the sword. Some speculate that cast members monitor the sword and choose guests at random who can pull it out. It's also possible that Disney uses...
Do you agree? Would your kids ride Space Mountain?
Is Space Mountain Scary? Ride Stats, What To Consider Space Mountain may be one of the scarier rides at The Magic Kingdom but it's really not terribly frightening. It has a top speed of 27 mph.
Have you ridden this ride since its refurbishment? ๐
A Look at the Revenge of the Mummy Ride (With Photos) Revenge of the Mummy is an indoor roller coaster dark ride based on the trilogy of "Mummy" movies starring Brendan Fraser.
Take it from someone who has walked a lot of miles in the park! ๐
Iโve Tried Several Shoes at Disney World, These Are the Best (2024) When it comes to the topic of the best shoes to wear at Disney World, Disneyland, or any theme park for that matter โ there are only three things that matter: comfort, comfort and ... of course, comfort.
What do YOU think? Is it "worth it"?
A Disney World fanatic shares 5 things she regrets about being an Annual Passholder ๐ณ
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My Top 5 Regrets After Spending $7,500 on Disney World Season Passes My family visits Disney World frequently, and weโve been annual pass holders on and off over the years. We have them now, and mostly our experience has been positive. I work for a school district, so we typically head down to Orlando during most breaks in our school calendar. Last summer, we even ...
Do YOU know about these Easter Eggs on Smuggler's Run?
The Millennium Falcon Ride at Disney: What To Expect With Easter Eggs The Millennium Falcon ride is a flight simulator โ the upgraded version of the popular Star Tours ride with more interaction and fewer seats. There are small drops and near vertical positions. And also, it's very immersive.
Have you tried this at Universal Studios?
How All of My Kids Were Chosen for the Wand Ceremony at Universal At the wand ceremony at Universal, a wandmaker comes out and selects one from the group to come to the front and be chosen by the wand like Harry is in the first book and movie of the series.
The surprising differences between Universal Orlando and Universal Hollywood ๐
10 Coolest Differences Between Universal Orlando & Universal Hollywood One of my first dates with my now husband was at Universal Orlando. And I've been dozens of times in the past decade. I've been present for all of the major expansions and changes. I feel like I know the park like the back of my hand. In fact, I am so infatuated with the park that it was a big motiv...
What is your favorite restaurant in Universal?
22 Best Restaurants in Universal Orlando, Ranked by a Blogger There are some legitimately great dining choices at CityWalk and also in the parks and a whole lot of good ones. Ultimately, there's something for everyone.
Are YOU excited about the new Mario additions in Orlando?
What To Expect at Super Mario World Universal Orlando [2023] The third Super Mario World will be at the Universal Orlando Resort's newest theme park, Epic Universe. It's supposed to open in Orlando in 2025.
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Whatโs YOUR favorite Dole Whip treat at Disney World? ๐
We visited Universal's sister park in HOLLYWOOD last week. Here are our most interesting findings๐๐คฏ
10 Coolest Differences Between Universal Orlando & Universal Hollywood One of my first dates with my now husband was at Universal Orlando. And I've been dozens of times in the past decade. I've been present for all of the major expansions and changes. I feel like I know the park like the back of my hand. In fact, I am so infatuated with the park that it was a big motiv...
Who can name ALL THREE of these iconic Disney World treats? ๐ฆ
(Bonus points if you also know where to get them)
Rope dropping at Disney, is an art ๐
How To Successfully Rope Drop Magic Kingdom (2023) Magic Kingdom is a bit different from other Walt Disney World parks because guests are allowed to enter Main Street U.S.A. and the Hub.
Did YOUR favorite donut make the list? We think #1 will surprise you. It certainly surprised us. (I don't even like maple!) ๐คฏ๐คฏ๐ฉ
10 Best Doughnuts at Voodoo Donuts in Orlando, With Photos At the CityWalk in Orlando, you can hardly get around without seeing someone carrying a telltale pink box that came from Voodoo Doughnut.
Do YOU think Space Mountain is scary? ๐ฑ๐ฑ๐ฑ
Is Space Mountain Scary? Ride Stats, What To Consider Space Mountain may be one of the scarier rides at The Magic Kingdom but it's really not terribly frightening. It has a top speed of 27 mph.
If you havenโt had a Cheshire Cat Tail, you havenโt lived ๐ฑ
Where is the Cheshire Cat Tail at Disney World? (2023) The Cheshire Cat Tail is a flaky pastry filled with vanilla cream and semi-sweet chocolate chips and topped with colorful icing.
SNEAK PEEK ๐ of Universal Studios next expansion
A Sneak Peek at Epic Universe Construction Photos (2023) Epic Universe construction is back underway. And the most recent estimates seem to have the opening date set for the summer of 2025.
Here are some rides to expect in the new Epic Universe park in Orlando (coming summer 2025!)
12 Epic Universe Rides You Can Expect To See in Orlando Universal Epic Universe is on the horizon and moving ever closer to a summer 2025 opening. With that in mind, here are some rides that we can expect to see in Universal's Epic Universe theme park:
How many of these characters have YOU seen at Universal?
13 Best Characters Experiences at Universal Studios (2023) Since weโve had the kids, character encounters at theme parks like Universal Studios have become a massive part of the experience.
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Best Disney Park for Toddlers, Ranked With Tips From a Mom Toddlers are pretty much free at the Walt Disney World resort. They don't need park tickets, and they're not charged at many of the table service dining options as well. So load up your strollers, and let's rank the best Disney parks for toddlers.
Any thrill seekers in the group? How would YOU rank these rides?
5 Best Roller Coasters at Magic Kingdom and Other Thrill Rides There are currently five rides that I would consider roller coasters at the Magic Kingdom. So, there is not a plethora of coasters at the Magic Kingdom, but let's take a closer look.
Is anyone else getting hungry for these Magic Kingdom snacks? ๐
21 Best Food Items at Magic Kingdom, Ranked by Blogger There are certainly plenty of food options for the kids at the Magic Kingdom that have a dish or two designed to keep the parents happy as well.
Believe it or not, a trip to Disney doesn't ALWAYS have to cost a fortune!
How To Save Money at Disney World, 15 Money Saving Tips For example, the average cost for a Disney vacation these days is around $5,000. But before you panic, here's a list of my top tips and tricks for saving money on your Disney trip:
Here's the best of the best food at EPCOT! Did your favorite menu item make the list? ๐
21 Best Food Items at EPCOT With Locations, Ranked With that being said, here are some of my personal suggestions of things you want to try if you're looking for the best of the best food items at EPCOT:
You'd be surprised how many โจmagicalโจ options there are for a Disney board game night!
21 Best Disney Board Games for the Whole Family Whether you have an upcoming game night with friends or you're establishing a fun family game night, here are some of the best Disney board games you may want to consider:
Do you have any parking tips to add to the list? ๐
7 Best Disney World Parking Secrets, Tips and Tricks However, if an early wake-up is a non-starter on your Disney World vacation, there are some other helpful parking tips available to you. So, here are the best parking secrets, tips and tricks for your next Disney trip:
Did your favorite Animal Kingdom menu item make the list? ๐
25 Best Food Items at Animal Kingdom You Donโt Want To Miss So what's our favorite go-to in the Animal Kingdom? If you want to order the best of the best from the various restaurants in the Animal Kingdom, I recommend these top food items: