12. Pin trading Pin Trading is a popular Disney hobby for sure! Guests trade pins with other guests, or with Cast Members. They purchase or trade pins and carry them proudly on lanyards or in special bags or books. If a Cast Member has a purple lanyard that means they will only trade with children. The rules are you can ...
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9 Amazing Things about Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort
Saratoga Springs Resort is a Disney Vacation Club property on the lake near Downtown Disney Marketplace. It also borders the Lake Buena Vista Golf Course. It is reminiscent of a New York horse racing community during the Victorian era. The architecture represents this 1800 time period well and you will spot details that bring the horses into the theming. The ...
Read More »7 Amazing Things About Disney’s Old Key West Resort
Disney’s Old Key West Resort is a Disney Vacation Club resort of Deluxe Villas that opened Dec. 20, 1991 at Walt Disney World. This was the first DVC timeshare resort on WDW property. It will appeal to guests that like an old Florida, southern feel to it. The buildings are attractive, in different shades of pastel colors, verandahs, detailed with ...
Read More »14 Things You Probably Hadn’t Thought To Pack In Your Park Bag
We understand you don’t want to carry anything you don’t have to. There are somethings that may be worth your consideration and that is why this list exists. Consider how everyone in your party would benefit from these items, or there may be some you can eliminate, but at least you are thinking about them. Even on vacation some unfortunate ...
Read More »9 Things You Will Love About Teppan Edo
9. You can meet new people, if you want to. You will be seated with other guests, with up to 10 sitting around the outside of the large hibachi grill, with about four tables per room. Because of the way you are seated you can interact with other guests that are sitting near you, but the fun and noise of ...
Read More »Carousel of Progress: A Tribute to Walt’s Optimism
Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress began as a Disney-made attraction for General Electric at the 1964-65 World’s Fair in New York. It was named Progressland at the Fair. This ride marvel was the first to move the audience, keeping the stage stationary. It is also the first show to take advantage of a completely Audio-Animatronic family of actors. This Audio-Animatronic ...
Read More »5 Things You Will Love About Casey’s Corner
“And when, responding to the cheers, he lightly doffed his hat, No stranger in the crowd could doubt ’twas Casey at the bat.” Part of the poem by Ernest Thayer published in 1888. 5. Casey at the Bat inspired this corner of hot dog heaven. This is a baseball themed eatery in the Magic Kingdom and the menu is sure to ...
Read More »The Top 8 Most Exciting Jobs At Walt Disney World
There are many jobs at Walt Disney World that we each find especially exciting. It is pretty hard to pare it down to eight and my list may not match yours, but that is what makes Walt Disney World SO special- it reaches out to so many people in different ways. When I started this list I seriously considered adding ...
Read More »5 Things You Will Love About Beaches & Cream Soda Shop At Walt Disney World
First let me tell you where Beaches & Cream is located. It is in Disney’s Beach Club resort, which is right next to the International Gateway entrance to Epcot’s World Showcase. They take reservations now, so be sure to get that lined up. If you do not have a reservation you can pick up some to-go items but nothing like ...
Read More »Exchange a “Time Out” for Honey I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
It’s the kind of play they are used to back home but it becomes more exciting in the Disney themed surrounding! If they get to burn off some energy they will be happier and so will you parents. They will tolerate standing in lines longer, not swinging or hanging on the ropes/chains, etc. Take time away from the major attractions ...
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