What's New For 2008

If you frequent my blog you will probably already know this information but if you don't here it is. 2008 is going to be an exciting year for all the Orlando theme parks. Everyone of them are debuting a new attraction. Seaworld is debuting the highly anticipated Aquatica water park. Busch Gardens is opening Jungala Land which will have zip lines, new rides, entertainment and a multilevel playground. Disney Hollywood Studios (former Disney MGM) is opening Toy Story Mania and debuting the Block Party Bash Parade. Universal Studios is opening The Simpson's simulated ride which took the place of Back To The future. Technorati Tags: new rides, Disney World, Seaworld, Busch Gardens, Universal Studios, Orlando theme parks Powered by ScribeFire.

New Dates Added To Pirate And Princess Party

Disney has decided to add some more dates to next year's Pirate and Princess Party. They new dates are as follows: April: 1, 4, 6, 11, 16, 23, 29 May: 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 21, 26, 31 June: 4 For more information about The Pirate and Princess Party read these other posts Pirate and Princess Party Returns Pirate and Princess Party Highlights Technorati Tags: Disney, Pirate and Princess Party, adds new dates Powered by ScribeFire.

Merry Christmas

Just wanted to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!!!! Powered by ScribeFire.

Can't Make It To Disney This Christmas...No Problem

Disney World is a awesome place to be during Christmas time but in case you were not able to make it there this year or any year for that matter, I've got your covered. All you need to do is tune into the Travel Channel tonight and you can join in all the fun. Monday December 24, 2007 Disney Holiday Magic with Samantha Brown on the Travel Channel from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm Tuesday December 25, 2007 Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade on ABC at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Thursday December 27, 2007 Modern Marvels-Walt Disney World on the History Channel at 10:00 am Technorati Tags: Disney Christmas, Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade Powered by ScribeFire.

Last Minute Disney Gifts

Listen up parents if you are still thinking of something to get your children for Christmas I have just the thing. Wal-Mart has these extremely soft fleece blankets of Tinkerbell, The Little Mermaid, Cinderella, CARS, and Pirates of The Caribbean for only $10. I picked myself up a Tinkerbell one earlier this week. Just wanted to pass this along. Technorati Tags: Disney gift ideas, Tinkerbell, Cinderella, CARS, Pirates of The Caribbean, disney blankets Powered by ScribeFire.

Busch Gardens Extending Their Here's To Heroes Program

This is a great program to take advantage off if you are an active reserve, active duty, ready reserve or National Guardsman. Basically you get free admission to Sea World or Busch Gardens for the day as well as three family members. Unfortunately, this program excluded Discovery Cove. The Here's To Heroes program has been extending to the end of 2008. Since February of 2005 the parks have given 4 million members of the armed forces and their families free admission to Busch Gardens and Sea World. Technorati Tags: Sea World, Busch Gardens, free admission Powered by ScribeFire.

Prohibited Items At Disney World

In case you are planning a trip to Disney World some time soon or if you are going there for the holidays here is a list of items that are prohibited in all Disney Parks. Items with wheels, such as wagons, skateboards, scooters, inlineskates, shoes with built-in wheels, two-wheeled or three-wheeled conveyances, strollers larger than 36" x 52", suitcases, coolers, or backpacks with or without wheels larger than 24" long x 15" wide x 18" high (coolers required for medication may be stored in a locker or atGuest Relations), and any trailer-like object that is pushed or towed by an ECV wheelchair or stroller Alcoholic beverages Weapons of any kind Folding chairs Glass containers (excluding baby food jars and perfume bottles) Pets (unless they are service animals) In Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park (for the safety of the wildlife), balloons, straws and drink lids are not permitted. Note: they now have biodegradable paper straws. I wanted to add a quick little note. I'm sorry for the lack of posts last week and this week. I was busy doing Christmas stuff last week and I had a death in my family over the weekend so this week will probably be pretty slow too. Technorati Tags: Disney World, Animal Kingdom, list of things you can't bring in the parks Powered by ScribeFire.

Be Prepared To Pay More In 2008

Disney has confirmed that Walt Disney World Resort will be implementing an across the property policy change regarding gratuity. This will become effective January 1, 2008 where an 18% gratuity will be added to all transactions regardless of your parties size. As far as I know this only applies to table service locations. But it's better to know this before hand than to be shocked when you get the bill. Technorati Tags: Disney World, Walt Disney World Resort, pay more Powered by ScribeFire.

Spaceship Earth Opening In Mid December

Epcot has decided to do a soft opening for Spaceship Earth. So the ride will be open mid December for guests to ride. The official opening isn't scheduled until February 18th, so there could still be changes that will be made from now to then, but you are stil invited to ride to newly renovated ride. The new ride includes dramatic changes to the ride such as, new costumes, lighting, set decorations as well as new interactive features. There will also be a new soundtrack, new technology and a new story overlay as well as a new narrator, Judi Dench. So if you are visiting Disney World this holiday season see if you can get a sneak peak at the all new Spaceship Earth. Technorati Tags: Disney World, Epcot, Spaceship Earth Powered by ScribeFire.

Want To RideThe Polar Express?

Well if you are headed to Orlando this holiday season you need to make arrangements to spend a day at Sea World. They have decided to reprogram the Wild Arctic simulator ride and transform it into a simulates train ride on The Polar Express to "Santa Town". After the ride ends guests will step into a recreation of the North Pole. Of course the polar bears, beluga whales, walruses and other Arctic animals will help make the winter wonderland seem a lot more real. If you want to take a magical ride on The Polar Express you need to do so before January 1, 2008 , because after that the ride will be gone. Technorati Tags: Sea World, Orlando, The Polar Express Powered by ScribeFire.

December Ride Closures

Here's a list of the rides and attractions that will be closed in December at Walt Disney World. Magic Kingdom Magic Carpets of Aladdin--closed for refurbishment December 3-14 Mad Tea Party-closed for refurbishment December 15-21 Epcot Spaceship Earth closed until February 18 Disney MGM Studios Voyage of The Little Mermaid-closed for refurbishments December 10-14 Mickey Avenue-closed until next spring for installation of Toy Story Mania Animal Kingdom No closures Typhoon Lagoon-closed for refurbishment until January 5 Technorati Tags: Disney World, Walt Disney World, Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney MGM, ride closures, Animal Kingdom Powered by ScribeFire.

Disney On TV

If you have planned a trip to Disney World some time soon or you just want to wish that you were there. Then you should check out these shows on the travel channel dedicated to Disney World and if you are on the west coast Disneyland. Sunday December 9, 2007 at 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Ultimate Walt Disney World Sunday December 9, 2007 at 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Disneyland Resort: Behind The Scenes Sunday December 9, 2007 at 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm Undiscovered Walt Disney World Sunday December 9, 2007 at 6:00pm to 7:00 pm Disney's Animal Kingdom Sunday December 9, 2007 at 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Disney Cruise Line Sunday December 9, 2007 at 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm Walt Disney World Resorts" Behind The Scenes Technorati Tags: Disney World, Disneyland, Animal Kingdom, Behind the scenes at Disney Powered by ScribeFire.

Great Gift For A Teenager

If you have planned a trip to Orlando this summer and have included Universal Studios and Islands of Adventures in your plans, then I might have a great gift suggestion for your teenage children. When I was at Wal-Mart today I noticed they have $25 gift cards to Universal Studios. This particular one was located on a shelf by the check out. So if you have friends or family members that are struggling to think of something to get your teenage child for Christmas, why not suggest this to them. Technorati Tags: Universal Studios, Islands of Adventures, gift suggestions Powered by ScribeFire.