The most wonderful time of the year

Hello everyone, I would firstly like to apologize for the lack of blog posts lately, I've been extremely busy, and could not find the time. However, now im back to discuss one of my alltime things in Disney. Of course, im talking about Disney at the holidays.Now that halloween is behind us, the holidays are in full swing at WDW. I am here tp discuss some of the most entertaining things to do at this extra magical time of the year. However, I am going to separate these events into several different post to include as much detail as possible.

The first activity that I would recommend would be Mickey's very merry christmas party. Like the halloween party, this is a separate ticket and reservation event, needless to say it can get a bit pricy. However, if its your first trip down to the world at this time of the year, I would highly recomend it. There is tons of singing and dancing, with characters and other people as well. It really makes for a great trip. Kids as well as adults will enjoy the exquisite decor hanging about throughout the park. This is most definitely a must do for the holiday season!

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Off the beaten path: a new concept and some plugs for friends

Hey guys, so ive been thinking about new ways to share the love of Disney with everyone. so, I came up with a new idea. Im calling it off the beaten path. It will be about different thinks at WDW that some people dont know about.Places like restaurants, shops,and attractions at the parks. So stay tuned for that. Also, please watch Coverage of the Pacific Northwest mousemeet with WDWRadio live! hosted by Lou Mongello tomorrow.Also, check out his weekly podcast the WDWradio show. In addition, check out WDWToday podcast as well as the many other Disney related podcasts. thanks guys, talk to you very soon, have a very magical day!

shop til you drop: Disney Style

Yesterday, while rummaging through my top dresser drawer, I came across something that is one of my collections of Disney past. Since i've started collecting pins, I forgot about the first Disney collection I began with. The collection that I am talking about is my assortment of Disney Dollars. Now, I don't know about anyone else, but I don't really see these as much as I used to in the parks.I think that they have somewhat gone obsolete for actual spending, and have taken a backseat to collecting, in favor of Disney gift cards. Disney dollars began in 1987, as fives, and later in tens. They were originally purposed for spending in the disney parks, cruise line, The Disney store, and Castaway Cay. There are two different kinds of dollars: the A dollar; for Disneyland, and The D dollar; for Walt Disney World. There was also a T dollar, which was for the Disney store. However, they have since gone defunct. In 2005, Disney produced 50 dollar bills for A and D versions. Over the years, there have been many various characters that have graced the bill's face. The fist was none other than Mickey mouse. Dumbo, tinker Bell, and many others have also made there debut on the bills over the years. So, if your in Mickey's neighborhood, and your low on the dough, just pull out a disney dollar and your good to go.

The best kept Disney secret is spreading fast!

Now, In my opinion, there are two entirely different ways to see Walt Disney World. The way most people see it, a trip or vacation to the resort every year or so. Or, for us more obsessive people there is in my opinion, the way of traveling with the Disney Vacation club. Now, you may be wondering, what is Disney Vacation Club. Well, DVC is a flexible timeshare type program, that use points to book reservations. The great thing about DVC, is the number of destinations you have to chose from when booking. There are five main categories: DVC resorts, The Disney Collection, The Concierge Collection, The world passport collection, and The Adventurers Collection. So heres, how it works... You buy a DVC share either through disney, or through resale. You can check the current price of a share by calling DVC, or visiting the DVC preview center at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa at THe Walt Disney World Resort. Once you have bought a share, you begin paying "dues" for your membership. If you are saying, " is DVC worth it? well, that depends on many different factors. If you visit WDW on a budget, but would like to stay in the deluxe resorts, then DVC may be something you want to look into. If you visit numerous times a year, DVC may not be ideal for your situation, due to the fact that you are allotted a specific number of points each year. So, if you want to save money, and travel the world, DVC is an alternative you should definitely consider.

Shore to please

Good morning everyone, lets get started. Now, let me start off by saying that while all the resort in WDW are wonderful, there is one, in my mind, that sticks out far beyond the rest. It is Disney's Beach Club. I love the Beach Club because, well, for a lot of reasons. you see, I, as well as many others, look for certain criteria when choosing a Disney resort, or a resort anywhere for that matter. I look for cleanliness, features that the resort has to offer, and of course, location, location, location! In my opinion, The beach club delivers that and more far beyond my expectations. The thing, as far as features go, that I absolutely love at the beach Club, is of course Storm-along Bay. It is also great to have beaches and cream there for a quick bite before heading out to the parks or just lounging by the pool. Which leads me to my next point. What I love most about The Beach Club, in fact all of the Epcot Resorts is how many options you have when it comes to traveling around the resort. Of course this is true for the entire WDWR, but these in particular. You have the friendship boats for transportation to EPCOT, DHS, Swan and Dolphin, and to the boardwalk. If you don't feel like waiting, you are in walking distance to all five locations. I must admit, it does get a bit pricey, but you are paying for the amostphere and convenience of a Deluxe resort, with that Disney flair. So sit back, relax, and enjoy, Mickey's got you covered.

Plaza Swan boats

So, I was browsing some different websites yesterday, I came across an article on the plaza swan boats. Then I thought about how many people knew the history and stories about, as everything disney has a story. The Plaza swan boats were bought to Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom in in may of 1973. They ran in the canal located directly below Cinderella castle. They operated seasonably, most through the peak seasons of the park.The attraction was shut down due to frequent issues with various components of the boats. In the beginning of the attractions run there were twelve boats in total. By the end of the run, there were 5 boats remaining. They were named after various characters from various disney films. They were the Tiger LIlly, TinkerBell, Katrina, Flora, and Maryweather. After the rides closure, the boats sat behind Walt Disney World many years in a back lot. They were sold to a private owner many years year.