‘Park Tips’

It’s not too late for another spin on Star Tours

Despite what you might have heard, Star Tours isn’t shut down — yet. Yes, yes, there was a “shutdown ceremony” last week during the after-hours Last Tour to Endor event (held in conjunction with Star Wars Celebration V) at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but let’s just...
August 17th, 2010 | Dewayne Bevil, Featured, Park Tips, Things to do | Read More

Magic Kingdom parade changes: Tiana, Naveen in to boost finale float

We’re told changes to the afternoon parade at Disney’s Magic Kingdom will take place beginning today, including the addition of Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen from Disney’s Princess and the Frog. The parade has undergone a few revamps since the name was changed to the Celebrate a...
August 8th, 2010 | Featured, Matt Palm, Park Tips, Things to do | Read More

First look and first bites at Via Napoli in Epcot’s Italy Showcase

Executive chef Charlie Restivo The Italian accents in Epcot’s World Showcase now include an authentic Neapolitan pizzeria called Via Napoli. The 300-seat restaurant is different from other Epcot eateries in that it is awash with natural light. From the moment the automatic doors slide open, guests...
August 3rd, 2010 | Dining, Heather McPherson, Park Tips | Read More

Disney drinks for adults: Toast with a Big Apple Sunset

Big Apple Sunset There are more than 50 cocktail lounges in Walt Disney World hotels and three of the theme parks (no alcohol is served in Magic Kingdom). Guests can order beers and wines from around the globe, exquisite French Champagnes, sparkling wines and bartenders’ specialty drinks such as a...
July 28th, 2010 | Dining, Disney Recipes, Heather McPherson, Nightlife, Park Tips | Read More

Not quite Nightastic perfection; where do you watch the fireworks?

A group of friends and I made a Nightastic stop at Disney’s Magic Kingdom Sunday night to check on the Main Street Electrical Parade and the Nightastic fireworks. My friends were thrilled with the parade — except for poor Mike, who immediately said “What happened to Peter Pan and Captain...
July 12th, 2010 | Featured, Matt Palm, Park Tips, Things to do | Read More

Where have my Yak & Yeti egg rolls gone?

The current menu at the Yak & Yeti counter-service station. The Yak & Yeti’s outdoor counter service has saved me more than once at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Quick, not too expensive, and tasty too. My favorite treat? The side of egg rolls. You got two, and at a reasonable price. So...
July 12th, 2010 | Dining, Featured, Matt Palm, Park Tips | Read More

How will a possible hurricane affect your Disney visit?

Name one weather-related difference between the Disney theme parks here in Orlando and those in California. And, no, you can’t cite the humidity or the afternoon summer showers. Give yourself credit if you named hurricanes. Florida and the other Gulf and Atlantic states face a unique risk not shared...
June 1st, 2010 | Featured, Park Tips | Read More

Hollywood Studios: Star Wars Weekends strike back

It’s the beginning of Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Friday happens to mark the 30th anniversary of the opening of Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back. Even the Force must feel the synergy. With this many Stormtroopers around, it’s good to have a survival guide...
May 20th, 2010 | Dewayne Bevil, Featured, Park Tips, Things to do | Read More

‘Toy Story 3′ characters set to be integrated into Toy Story Mania, other Hollywood Studios spots

The onslaught of Toy Story 3 characters at Disney World is just around around the corner. The film debuts June 18, but we’ll see folks from the animated feature in May, particularly at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Posters for the new game will be at Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disney's...
April 28th, 2010 | Featured, Park Tips, Things to do | Read More

Southwest on board with Disney’s Magical Express shuttle service

Driver Javier Palacio helps guests leaving Disney's All-Star Resort with their bags. (Joe Burbank, Orlando Sentinel)
March 30th, 2010 | Featured, Hotels and Resorts, Jason Garcia, News, Park Tips | Read More
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