Tomorrow you are coming to our house and we are leaving the next day! Be sure to get a lot of rest! When you get here, we will eat dinner and you will need to go to be early, as we will leave the house at 4:00 in the morning!
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Magic Kingdom Food
1900 Park Fare-- Join Alice in Wonderland, the Mad Hatter and other Wonderland friends for the festivities at the Supercalifragilistic Breakfast. For little ones aged 3-9 there are special selections, like light and fluffy mini pancakes or Mickey-shaped waffles. Guests can also step up to the omelet station for custom-made concoctions.
Liberty Tree Tavern— Check in at the Liberty Tree Tavern restaurant podium and rest until the town crier summons your party. Be escorted through this authentic recreation of an 18th-century American inn, then sit and enjoy a New England-inspired meal.
California Grill--- Choose your view—the shimmering Seven Seas Lagoon, the enchanting Magic Kingdom theme park, the fireworks bursting over Cinderella Castle or, perhaps best of all, each other. Linger over the unforgettable views as you taste refined flavors influenced by the cultural melting pot of California!
Crystal Palace--- For lunch and dinner, the buffet abounds with American favorites like prime rib, rotisserie chicken and Atlantic salmon, along with dishes that have a delicious hint of curry, cinnamon, mango and papaya. Desserts tempt you with the likes of red velvet cheesecake, double chocolate brownie, apple cobbler and coconut flan. Or if you prefer, indulge more deeply in the famous sundae bar.
Ohana (breakfast and dinner)--- Choose from skewers roasted over an expansive 18-foot oak fire pit! Side dishes include stir-fried vegetables, fried dumplings, lo mein noodles and a salad starter. The full bar in 'Ohana offers select wines and tropical alcoholic drinks.
When the doors open for dinner, be welcomed to 'Ohana with the bellow of conch shells. Experience storytellers and coconut races, where children sweep coconuts with brooms across the hardwood floor down the center of the restaurant. The family fun continues as everyone is encouraged to play with hula hoops and dance to island music.
Start the day with Experiment 626, or as he's known to his friends, Stitch! Lilo's here, too, to extend her Polynesian hospitality to you and your family. Feel like you're a part of Lilo & Stitch's intergalactic 'ohana when you join them for an American breakfast influenced by the exotic tastes of Polynesia. Menu selections include scrambled eggs, Island-style fried potatoes, Hawaiian pork sausages, smoked bacon and a variety of fresh fruits and breads.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Tomorrowland
Astro Orbiter-- Soar high above Tomorrowland and enjoy a spectacular aerial view as you take a spin in a 2-person, rocket-like space vehicle. Use the joystick to pilot your rocket higher or lower as you orbit around a retro sci-fi style central structure full of brightly-colored planets.
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin-- Accept the role of a Junior Space Ranger, board XP-37 space cruisers and blast away at Evil Emperor Zurg's robot minions with laser cannons. Zurg is attempting to steal batteries from helpless toys to power a weapon of ultimate destruction, and Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear is tasked by Star Command to stop him. Now Buzz needs the help of Junior Space Rangers to thwart the Evil Emperor's dastardly plans.
Spin your space cruiser any direction you wish. Every time you hit a target, you're rewarded with fun sounds, special effects, and points are added to your total score. Players can compete with each other for the highest score or try to attain a new personal best.
Carousel of Progress-- Since 1964, generations of families have enjoyed this classic stage show starring a remarkable family of Audio-Animatronic performers. Travel through time from decade to decade as the family discovers fantastic new technologies that make their lives more easy, comfortable and fun—and sometimes a bit more complicated!
Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor-- The Laugh Floor at Monsters, Inc. has been transformed into a comedy club for visiting humans. Inspired by the Disney·Pixar movie Monsters, Inc., in this show the audience must help "Monster of Ceremonies" Mike Wazowski and his wild and crazy pals power the city of Monstropolis—with laughter! Skeptical manager Roz, however, isn't so sure Mike can pull it off.
Space Mountain-- Blast off on a journey into outer space on this classic attraction. Board a sleek, rocket-shaped vehicle in the glow-in-the-dark Space Port and begin a steady climb up the 180-foot high mountain, passing the Mission Control booth and myriad pulsating lights along the way.
Once at the top, feel the wind race across your face as you are propelled through the remote blackness of the dark universe—illuminated only by shooting stars, celestial satellites, spinning black holes and shimmering constellations—during a rip-roaring rocket ride through the farthest reaches of time and space.
Stitch's Great Escape!-- you can report for duty as a Galactic Federation Security Agent recruit to help guard Experiment 626—also known as Stitch from the Walt Disney Pictures film, Lilo and Stitch.
Take a seat in this theater-in-the-round venue, get strapped in and reside in the midst of the mayhem during this out-of-control, high-energy escapade that will keep you on your toes. Magic Kingdom theme park may not be big enough to contain Stitch, and you never know when and where he will appear next!
Tomorrowland Speedway-- Drivers! Start your engines for a pint-sized race car ride geared especially for young children. Fashioned in the spirit of the famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the Tomorrowland Speedway attraction looks and feels like a mini race track with photos, images and other racing icons. There's even a covered observation bridge where spectators can watch the race from the stands.
Tomorrowland Transit Authority-- Relax and enjoy a leisurely 10-minute journey above the Tomorrowland area aboard this pollution-free mass transit system. Each car seats 4 Guests with 2 riding forward and 2 riding backward.
The tour introduces you to Tomorrowland attractions and includes a view of early architectural models of Epcot theme park and Space Mountain, as well as a peek inside the actual Space Mountain attraction.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Liberty Square
Hall of Presidents-- Experience the theatrical magic that brings all 44 U.S presidents together for the first time. But first, watch an original film that illuminates our country's origins, the formation of our Constitution and the hard-fought struggles, including the Civil War. President Lincoln recites the Gettysburg Address. Later the curtain rises and each president is introduced on stage, and Presidents Washington and Obama deliver stirring speeches that swell with patriotism.
Liberty Square Riverboat-- Board and depart the boat at the Colonial-American-inspired Liberty Square Riverboat Landing near The Hall of Presidents, and enjoy the recorded narration delivered in the voice of iconic American author Mark Twain throughout your journey.
There is plenty of interesting scenery along the way, including the Splash Mountain plunge, riders enjoying a whirl around Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, woodland animals, a burning cabin, hints of river pirates, Native American villagers and finally an eerie riverside manor that casts an ominous shadow alongside the shore—The Haunted Mansion.
The Haunted Mansion-- Enter the mysteriously well-maintained exterior of an 18th-century mansion and find yourself in an ornate estate where anything can happen—and often does. Walking past the entrance foyer and into the ghostly portrait chamber, the air cools and the sense of dread begins to grow. Suddenly, you realize that you are in a room with no windows and no doors!
Moving along, you board a "Doom Buggy" and begin your supernatural journey. Your Ghost Host takes you through several dusty rooms, where you can see eerie signs of ethereal awakening. Soon, you encounter the mansion's resident medium, Madame Leota, who invokes the mansion's ghost and ghouls to show themselves.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Frontierland
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad-- is a rollicking runaway train of a roller coaster that rushes through the gold-mining town of Tumbleweed. Listen to the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad wheels chug-chug, then ratchet and race across seemingly rickety tracks. Swoop around sweeping turns and tear up rolling hills that dip or drop into canyons and caverns, slip under a booming waterfall or swish through the ribs of a dinosaur skeleton.
Country Bear Jamboree-- Join the talented cast of 18 musically-inclined bears as they perform continuous 17-minute shows featuring country music-style classics—to the delight of fans big and small. The rustic review is infused with a down-home sensibility that includes plenty of great music, broad humor and a few unexpected surprises.Splash Mountain-- Say goodbye to Br'er Rabbit; he's leaving his home in search of a little more adventure, a bit of fortune and his laughing place—where he can live the life that suits him best.
Watch as he outwits Br'er Bear and Br'er Fox, escapes their clutches and slips out of sticky situations. Plummet into dark caves and tumble over gentle waterfalls… until Br'er Rabbit's taunting catches up to him—and he's finally caught!
From the confines of Br'er Fox's cave at the top of Chickapin Hill on Splash Mountain, Br'er Rabbit tricks Br'er Bear and Br'er Fox one more time. Don't throw me down, down, down into the briar-brimmed pond, he pleads. Anyplace but there!
Of course, this is exactly what they do. Follow him as he plummets over the mountain peak on a 5-story (52.5 feet) fall that ends in a massive splashdown into the refreshing pond: Br'er Rabbit's home, his laughing place.
Tom Sawyer Island-- The wooded island is surrounded by the pastoral Rivers of America, and the only way to reach the island is aboard a raft that docks at Tom's Landing near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.
Sail across the river to romp through dense forests, forge rugged trails, cross swinging suspension bridges, explore mysterious caves, take shelter in a frontier fort built from unfinished timber and embark on mischievous, playful adventures—just like Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn.
Discover hidden treasures for those who care to do a little exploring; highlights include the mysterious jewels hidden deep in the dark caves, the creaky waterwheel at Harper's Mill, the bouncy barrel bridge and Fort Langhorn with its twisting escape tunnel.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Autograph Books~
I hope you like your autograph books! We will be taking these around with us to the parks so the characters can sign your books! I can’t believe we are so close!
Friday, February 18, 2011
Adventureland~
The Enchanted Tiki Room - Under New Management-- is a Polynesian musical revue starring singing birds, flowers and tiki idols. Two famous Disney birds—Iago from Aladdin and Zazu from The Lion King—have taken control of The Enchanted Tiki Room and are trying to spruce up the show. The original featured tiki birds—Michael, Pierre, Fritz and José—are still here, but they are a little bewildered by the ambitions of their new hosts, particularly Iago, who is up to his old scheming ways.
Jungle Cruise-- takes Guests on a grand tour of the world's most exotic rivers in Asia, Africa and South America. Set sail on a 1930s tramp-steamer tour in the untamed waters of the Mekong, the Amazon and the rivers of Africa. As your skipper leads you ever deeper into the jungles past hare-brained explorers and ancient ruins, be prepared for some surprises along the way. Are there really hippopotamus and headhunters lying in wait? Your skipper's sure to regale you with humorous tales of dange
The Magic Carpets of Aladdin-- Soar around a giant genie bottle on your very own magic carpet! This exotic adventure is geared toward younger kids who love to make their carpet go up and down, or pitch forward and back. Be sure to watch out for the camel facing the ride who occasionally spits water at the carpets passing by. But don't worry. It's very unlikely you'll get even a little wet.
Pirates of the Caribbean-- your journey begins at the end of the Adventureland area where a skeleton pirate sits in a crow's nest attached to a ship's mast. He guards the stately Spanish fortress, El Castillo - Torre del Sol. Pass under his black sail and pirate flag to the cool, covered, cavernous queue quarters. If ye be seekin' adventure, climb aboard a boat.
Take heed: there may be rough waters ahead. Or at least a quick plunge over a 14-foot waterfall! Land in the middle of a pirate battle. The Wicked Wench galleon blasts canons under the direction of Captain Barbossa, who demands the capture of Captain Jack Sparrow. Can you spot Sparrow before his archenemy does?
Swiss Family Treehouse-- Transport yourself into the lives of the Robinsons, a family of 6 who were tossed onto a deserted South Seas island after a shipwreck. This walk-through attraction takes you way up high—6 stories, to be exact—as you explore the well-improvised living quarters and everyday effects of the parents and their 4 boys. There's even a bucket pulley system that brings water up to the family's home.
Captain Jack Sparrow's Pirate Tutorial-- Through high-spirited instruction and audience participation, learn the not-so-gentle art of being a pirate!
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Fantasyland Part Two
Peter Pan's Flight-- There's something about Peter Pan's Flight that makes it one of the most popular attractions in the Magic Kingdom.
It's about as low tech as you can get and hasn't changed since it opened over 30 years ago. There are no fancy animatronics and a lot of the 'special effects' are created via glow in the dark paint. It's a very simple ride, especially by today's standards. Still, there's that Disney magic that makes it special in a way that's hard to describe.
Snow White's Scary Adventures-- Snow White's Scary Adventure may lull you into thinking it's okay for the pre-school set.
The fear factor kicks in from the start when you see Snow White's stepmother become the Wicked Witch. That means your little one may very well keep his/her eyes jammed shut for the rest of the ride.
You go through the dark and spooky woods, you see the Dwarf's and their cottage, the witch gets what's coming to her (YAY!!), and in the end Snow White's prince saves the day.
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh-- Your journey begins as you join the Hundred Acre Wood gang- Piglet, Owl, Gopher, Kanga, Roo, and Tigger- as you get blown away with “The Blustery Day.” Discover the wonderful thing about Tiggers as you bounce along with A.A. Milne’s cutest tiger. Enter Pooh’s dream sequence and try to ward off those honey-stealing Heffalumps and Woozles. Your hunny pot floats along in the “Floody Place” where you witness the rescue of Piglet from the Floody Place Falls.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Fantasyland Part One
Cinderella's Castle, the main entrance to Fantasyland, is the most photographed building at Walt Disney World. Standing at 180 feet tall, the graceful spires and towers were inspired by the French castles of the 12th and 13th century, as well as Disney's animated feature, Cinderella. The fairy tale Castle may look like the real thing, but it is actually made out of steel beams and fiberglass, not bricks.
The forecourt area of the Castle is home to stage productions where the Disney characters perform daily. In the back courtyard area, you'll find a fountain with a bronze statue of Cinderella and her mouse and bird friends. Make a wish! The rose gardens in front of the Castle are a great spot to relax and simply absorb the magic that's around.
Prince Charming Regal Carrousel-- "There's a lot of history behind Prince Charming Regal Carrousel. After their wedding, Cinderella and her Prince Charming moved into Cinderella’s Castle. The Prince decided that he had some spare time on his hands since the kingdom was so peaceful. He wanted to enter some jousting tournaments, but needed a little practice. In some spare land near the castle, he built a contraption that would help him train. It was a circular platform that held carved horses, big enough to ride on. A trainee would sit on a wooden horse while the platform spun, allowing him to practice ring-spearing, one of the popular tournament events. In this event, a knight rides his horse as fast as he can, and attempts to use his lance to spear a small ring hanging from a tree branch. The ring-spearing event was known as “carrousel.”
Soon, everyone in the village noticed the Prince’s “new toy.” To give everyone a chance to experience it, Prince Charming built another carrousel nearer to the Castle. The new carrousel was made to fit the splendor of the Castle Courtyard, by decorating the horses with golden helmets and shields, flowers, and medallions. All the villagers are invited to take a spin on the carrousel and enjoy a taste of the royal life."
Dumbo the Flying Elephant-- Sixteen gondolas of this adorable wide-eyed baby elephant with the oversized ears carefully circle a small hot air balloon with Dumbo's friend, Timothy Mouse atop. Definitely not a thrill ride for the older set, it is still exciting for the younger children as is evident by the long lines for this popular attraction.
it's a small world-- Climb aboard and glide past nearly 300 brightly costumed dolls and animals as they sing "it's a small world" and dance on the shores of the Seven Seaways water canals that embrace this miniature globe.
Dressed in costumes that represent more than 100 nations, the dolls sing the "it's a small world" song lyrics in 5 languages. Boundaries dissolve and continents are connected by this singular song. After all, this attraction—first designed for the 1964 New York World's Fair—has Walt Disney's personal touch.
Mad Tea Party-- You sit in oversized teacups and you can spin a lot or a little - the entire ride spins, but each teacup can spin individually as well. If you have a sensitive tummy or suffer from motion sickness, definitely skip this attraction.
If you're an Alice in Wonderland fan, she often does character meet and greets at the garden surrounding this attraction as well as the Mad Hatter, Tweedle Dee, Tweedle Dum, etc. The Mad Tea Party is a great backdrop for a souvenir photo.
Mickey’s PhilharMagic-- It’s show time! But wait, the orchestra is missing! This may be Mickey’s Orchestra, but Donald steals the show - literally. The mischief that follows Donald is hysterically appropriate for our short-tempered friend.
The show brings you on a magical trip through many of your favorite Disney films. From start to finish you are totally immersed into the world of animation with the sights, the sounds and even the smells. This is the kind of thing that people come to the Magic Kingdom to see.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Main Street USA!
Guests entering the Magic Kingdom emerge from the tunnel under the Walt Disney World Railroad and step into the turn of the century American Main Street U.S.A. You'll first enter the Town Square complete with a City Hall (Guest Services) and Fire Station.
Travel along Main Street in a Disney horse drawn trolley, fire engine, omnibus, jitney or horseless carriage. Along the way you'll pass such hometown staples as the Bake Shop and Main Street Cinema. The windows above the shops include the names of Disney executives, contributing artists and family members.
The street ends at the Plaza, or hub of the Magic Kingdom, with the breathtaking Cinderella Castle. At the Main Street train station for the Walt Disney World Railroad, guests board one of the four steam powered trains for a 1 ½ mile trek around the Magic Kingdom. The trains, "Lily Belle", "Roy O. Disney", "Walter E. Disney" and the "Roger E. Broggie", are authentic steam engines found by Disney in Mexico, and brought to the U.S. where they were completely overhauled. The 20 minute journey is a slow, but relaxing way to enjoy the park.
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