New Wall Constructed in front of Fantasyland Skyway

I commented “Boo, bring back the skyway”. You see, I think this is an awful upgrade, to prepare for an interactive queue for Peter Pan!?! OK, I don’t mind interactive queues, the wait for Peter Pan can be quite extensive, but really, is this the best we can hope for? I would rather the skyway return! And how does this make way for an interactive queue for Peter Pan, its on the opposite side of the path!

New Feature: Photos!!!

I added a new photos page, so if you register you can share photos now too. See all pictures here.

Random pictures (refresh the page to see new pictures or click the link above for all):

Or, click on these links to find related images:

Tip of the Day: Disney Theme Park Music

Disney Music

Disney Music

I like to listen to music, when possible, at work.  I also like music when I’m paying bills, etc on the computer.  I also like Disney theme parks, and I think the music at the parks is a big part of the magic and reason why Disney is “special”.  When I came across a playlist on Youtube of all the music (including ride narratives!) at every park, I was hooked.  How cool to hear the Haunted Mansion ride – clear as a bell, or listen to Illuminations while typing away!  I got myself a cheap set of earplugs at the dollar store, and a little smile while at work listening to my favorite Disney theme park music.

Check it out at my CoolDisneyFan channel (subscribe to me while you are there).

Direct link to music playlists.

Free Dining is Here at Walt Disney World

Free Dining is HERE!

Booking and Travel Window:

  • Booking Window: May 3 – Aug. 14, 2010
  • Travel Window: Valid for stays most nights Aug. 15 – Oct. 7, 2010, Oct. 22 – Oct. 28, 2010, Nov. 12 – Nov. 18, 2010, Nov. 27 – Dec. 2, 2010 and
    Dec. 10 – Dec. 21, 2010

Buy this Walt Disney World Resort vacation package with hotel and Theme Park tickets and get a Disney Dining Plan FREE!

Are you hungry for some fun? At this affordable price, you can enjoy meals included for every night of your visit! What a delicious way to enjoy their Walt Disney World® Resort vacation.

Offer Details:

When you purchase a 5-night, 6-day Walt Disney package that includes accommodations for five nights at a select Disney Moderate Resort and a 6-day Magic Your Way Base Ticket, they’ll get the Disney Dining Plan free**.

Those who purchase a 5-night, 6-day Magic Your Way Package with accommodations at a select Disney Value Resort get a free Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan.

Sample Pricing:

$1,843 for a family of four*, staying in a standard room at a select Disney Moderate Resort. That’s like paying $77 per person, per day!

$1,440 for a family of four*, staying in a standard room at a select Disney Value Resort. That’s like paying $60 per person, per day!

Ask about packages for other lengths of stay and accommodations at other select Walt Disney World Resort Hotels.

Booking Information:

When calling or email Pixie Vacations, please ask for package code WG7 for FREE Dine or NF3 for FREE Quick Dine.

* Price based on 2 Adults, 1 Junior and 1 Child. The number of packages available at these rates is limited. Savings based on the non-discounted price for the same package. Tickets are for 1 theme park per day and must be used within 14 days of first use. No group rates or other discounts apply. Offer is nontransferable. Advance reservations required.

** Excludes gratuities and alcoholic beverages. Children ages 3-9 must order from the children’s menu if available. Some table-service restaurants may have limited or no availability at time of package purchase.

Special Thanks To Pixie Vacations for this promotion update.
www.PixieVacations.com
email: Lisa@PixieVacations.com
phone: 678-815-1584

Questions & Answers on Expedition Everest Ride

Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain is an elaborately themed roller coaster at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park in the Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando, Florida.

I have a popular video of the ride at my web site http://cooldisneytrips.com and on Youtube, and have had numerous questions about the ride.  I thought I would write an article to answer all these questions and perhaps serve as a nice reference for interested parties.
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EPCOT Dining Hours Expand One Hour Later!

EPCOT's spaceship earth

EPCOT's spaceship earth

Hurray! As someone never able to get into Le Cellier (Canada’s restaurant at EPCOT), I am thrilled to hear that EPCOT is testing out an extra hour for dining March 28 to April 10. I hope it works out and they continue this for all visitors. Coral Reef and Garden Grill are the other two restaurants expanding their hour.

Bring Back the Disney Skyway

I for one would like to see the Disney Skyway to Tomorrowland (also the Skyway to Fantasyland going in the opposite direction) return! It was a great method of heading to the opposite end of the park with an entertaining ride. And as a little kid, it was a little scary hanging from that cable. Not a bad way to overcome a fear. Well, I don’t think the ride is coming back, but for all you youngsters out there, this video will make you feel like you rode on it: