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Winnie the Pooh and Friends Too!
 You can expect to lots of brand new merchandise hitting the Disney theme parks pretty soon! OrlandoFunTickets.com has been writing about Disneys upcoming movie The Princess and the Frog, we also wrote about Toy Story 3 and touched on the upcoming Disney version of Rapunzel. Now we have yet another animated film to announce, and fans of a certain loveable bear will be ecstatic to hear it! At a press conference in London’s Leicester Square, Walt Disney Animation/Pixar COO John Lasseter announced the next film after The Princess and the Frog will be about the adorable characters from The Hundred Acre Wood—Winnie the Pooh! This will be the first time in 35 years that the Winnie the Pooh characters have been part of a feature animated film, so it’s about time we get to see Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore, Piglet and Rabbit come back for more adventures. John Lasseter said: "Winnie the Pooh has already been one of my favorite characters. Everyone always thinks Winnie the Pooh is for little kids but I screened original prints of the two Disney films and what's interesting was how they made a theatre full of adults laugh so hysterically." The movie will be based on five original stories by the creator of Winnie the Pooh, AA Milne. Pooh is reportedly the second most licensed character after Mickey Mouse. While Disney has released certain Pooh movies in the recent past, they haven’t been successful. The 3D animation style wasn’t well received with fans used to the traditional Pooh cartoons of the 1960’s. So when Lasseter announced the new feature film, he made sure to point out they would be returning to traditional animation for the loveable animal characters. While the movie won’t come out until the Spring of 2011, you can still enjoy Winnie the Pooh characters at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh is an adorable ride where you travel in a “hunny” pot through the forest with Pooh’s friends. Though there was a bit of a ruckus caused when Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride had to close for this ride, but the Pooh ride has been successful ever since! It seems like traditional Disney animation is back and so is Winnie the Pooh. Labels: Disney, Magic Kingdom, Magic Kingdom Attractions, movies, winnie the pooh
Dumbo's 68th Anniversary
 68 years ago this week, the heartfelt tale of Dumbo was released in theatres. Dumbo was Walt Disneys 4th animated film, and although it was his shortest (only 64 minutes) it has long been considered one of Walt Disney’s most legendary pieces of animation. After the studios did poorly with Pinocchio and Fantasia, in which Disney was accused of being too complicated with his animation, Dumbo saw a return to a more simple style of animation. Dumbo is based off of a children’s book written by Helen Aberson and illustrated by Harold Pearl. The movie featured the voice talents of Sterling Holloway (the voice of Winnie the Pooh), Cliff Edwards (the voice of Jiminy Cricket) and Verna Felton (the voice of Cinderella’s fairy godmother, Alice’s Queen of Hearts and Flora the Fairy from Sleeping Beauty.) But their voice work was not credited in the film. That doesn’t mean that the film went unnoticed by the movie community. Dumbo won the Oscar for Original Musical Score and received a nomination for “Baby Mine,” the sad song we hear when Dumbo goes to meet his real mother. Although “Baby Mine” did not win, Dumbo was considered a hit and helped the Disney studios regain some of their financial losses. Fans of the floppy-eared elephant will love the upcoming Fantasyland expansion at the Walt Disney World Resort’s Magic Kingdom. While Dumbo only has one ride at the moment, he will soon have a circus of his own. As part of the planned Fantasyland additions, which will feature brand new meet and greet spots for the princesses, Tinkerbell’s Pixie Hollow and even a dark ride based on The Little Mermaid, Dumbo will also get his own spot. To go with the theme of the movie there will now be a beautiful circus tent environment featuring all sorts of games and not one, but two Dumbo rides. Instead of waiting in line to go on the flying elephant attraction you will be able to play games until it’s your turn to get on and go for a spin. The new additions won’t be done until 2013, but you can get to the store and pick up Dumbo on DVD and Blu-ray to help you get your dose of Dumbo until 2013. Labels: dumbo, Magic Kingdom, Magic Kingdom Attractions, walt disney world, Walt Disney World News
The Fate of Mickey's Toon Town Fair
 Over at the Walt Disney World Resort Magic Kingdom, fans of classic Disney characters like Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald and Pluto can visit Mickeys Toontown Fair. This adorable section of the Magic Kingdom, located near Fantasyland, has a country fair theme and features adorable décor that fits the Toontown name. The Toontown Fair takes up 2 acres of the Magic Kingdom and was opened in 1988 to celebrate Mickey Mouse’s 60th birthday. Since then it has gone through a few name changes before arriving at its current Toontown Fair name. In Toontown you can visit both Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse’s house. Each of the adorable homes has oversized, brightly colored furniture that your kids are allowed to climb on. As you wind through the adorable houses and see the famous mouse couple’s personal belongings, you eventually make it out into the backyard where Mickey and Minnie await you in a cute gazebo. Here you can take pictures with the famous Disney figures and get your autograph book signed. If you want to take a ride you can visit Goofy’s Wiseacre Farm to go on the kid-friendly Barnstormer Coaster. Families may also appreciate the Walt Disney World Railroad, where you can take a 15-20 minute ride around the park on an authentic steam train that stops at Frontierland and Main Street USA. Along with shops, a fruit stand and the Toontown Hall of Fame where you can meet Disney heroes and heroines, Toontown is a popular Magic Kingdom spot. But with the upcoming Fantasyland expansion, what will happen to it? Dumbo’s Circus is going to take up most of the land where Toontown is. Goofy’s Barnstormer will most likely be re-themed into a Dumbo-related ride, but Mickey and Minnie will have to relocate! Their new home will be at the Town Square Exhibition Hall at Main Street USA. Sure the cute houses won’t be there, but fans will be able to meet the mouse couple indoors in a more comfortable atmosphere. Orlando can have some crazy weather from pouring rain to weird cold snaps, so it will be great to meet the Magic Kingdom’s mascots indoors. Labels: Disney, Magic Kingdom, Magic Kingdom Attractions, Toontown fair, walt disney world
Personal Favorites: The Magic Kingdom's Mountains
 Some people just are not roller-coaster enthusiasts. The idea of huge loops, drops, inversions and crazy speeds make them queasy just thinking about it. But thanks to the Walt Disney World’s “family friendly” coasters there are plenty of ways to have some fun on a coaster without having to worry about losing your lunch. You’ll see little kids dragging their parents to rides like Space Mountain, Thunder Mountain and Splash Mountain because they’re all fun and give you just the right amount of “thrill” and no spill…if you get what I mean. Space Mountain is getting ready to reopen this November just in time for the holiday season. You and fellow riders hop into a rocket that takes you through “space” as you race by shooting stars and comets. It’s great to wait in line at Space Mountain and feel like the galaxy is right above your head as you hear the distant screaming of guests riding the space coaster. Don’t let the fact that there are no loops or inversions on Space Mountain fool you: this is an intense and FAST ride! The “mountains” usually have the longest lines of any of the Magic Kingdom’s attractions, but thanks to the Fast Pass system you can plan ahead and not have to wait too long. Over in Frontierland we have the other two mountains in the park: Splash Mountain and the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (or Thunder Mountain for short). Splash Mountain is a silly adventure with Br’er Rabbit and Br’er Bear on a log flume ride that will leave you soaked—you’ve been warned! It’s great on a hot summer day but might not be a good idea when the temperatures start to drop in Orlando. Over at Thunder Mountain you’ll take a trip through the Wild West on a runaway train that takes sharp turns and dips into dark caves as you hear banjos and train whistles going off around you. This is a nice attraction to reserve for night time as you take many curves outside and the breeze is excellent (as is the brief glimpse you can catch of Cinderella’s Castle through the trees). So these may not be huge coasters like SeaWorld’s Manta or Busch Gardens’ Kumba…but the mountains at the Magic Kingdom can be thrilling for all ages. Labels: Discount Disney Tickets, disney world, Magic Kingdom, Magic Kingdom Attractions
Fantasyland to be Princess Paradise by 2012
 If you cannot get enough of the Disney Princesses you are in store for an incredible surprise. Fantasyland at the Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom will soon become a princess paradise for fans of Cinderella, Belle, Aurora and Ariel. As part of the D23 Expo at the Anaheim Convention Center, Jay Rasulo, the Chairman of the Walt Disney World Resort and Parks, finally announced what Disney fanatics and internet experts already knew: Fantasyland is getting a major makeover. Don’t fret! Peter Pan, the teacups and rides like “It’s A Small World” will all still be there, it’s the area behind Dumbo and Ariel’s Grotto that will change. Unfortunately for Toon Town fans, that area will most likely be gone, but what will take its place promises to be worth the change. Fantasyland will be doubling in size to include many wonderful interactive princess attractions and eventually Tinkerbell’s Pixie Hollow. But first, let’s get started with the classics. Guests will be able to visit Cinderella’s country chateau and watch her transform from servant to princess. Knights and princesses in training (young guests) will get to help Cinderella practice for her big ball event with her prince. Do you love the classic Sleeping Beauty? You will be able to meet the three fairies Flora, Fauna and Merryweather to help plan a surprise 16th birthday party for Princess Aurora in her cottage. If you’re ready to do some acting, you will love visiting Belle’s village where you can re-enact the story of Beauty and the Beast for Princess Belle and the Beast himself. All that acting will surely work an appetite and the “Be Our Guest” dinner show is set to be a big crowd pleaser in Beast’s Castle. You will then go under the sea in “Ariel’s Adventure” where guests will relive the magical journey of Ariel and Prince Eric in a ride set to the incredible music of The Little Mermaid. Meet and greets will be a big part of this Fantasyland expansion. Even Dumbo is getting a makeover with a fantastic circus setting and two Dumbo rides operating at the same time. You won’t have to wait in a line anymore; this new ride will let you play interactive games before hopping on for a ride with the adorable elephant. This expansion is set to be completed by 2012 and 2013 will bring a special treat for Tinkerbell fans. With Pixie Hollow guests will be “shrunken” down to Tink’s size as they wander through a giant world of oversized plants and blades of grass with Tinkerbell and her friends. Fantasyland is going to be bigger and better than ever—we can’t wait! Labels: fantasyland, Magic Kingdom, Magic Kingdom Attractions, walt disney world, Walt Disney World News
Disney Gearing up for The Princess and The Frog
 The holiday movie season is fast approaching and both Walt Disney fans and the news media are buzzing about The Princess and The Frog. Not only does this movie mark Disney’s return to hand-drawn 2D animation, but it heralds the arrival of Disney’s first black princess, Princess Tiana. Hints of merchandise have already come out including pictures of the adorable Princess Tiana doll and promotional “fortune cards” that go with the voodoo and magic theme incorporated in the New Orleans-based story. The Princess and the Frog brings together the winning creative team that brought us classics like Aladdin and The Little Mermaid. With gorgeous animation and a variety of jazz-infused songs that are sure to get stuck in your head, Disney is hoping the magic of 2D animation returns with the re-telling of this classic fairytale. But until the movie’s holiday release, both Walt Disney World and Disneyland are gearing up for a series of promotional events to let everyone know Disney is ready for a new princess—and they want you to be too! One of the first things the Disney company did was formally introduce the Princess Tiana cast member to the press. While she is voiced by Anika Noni Rose, a Tiana cast member will now appear at both Disney parks in California and Florida, greeting fans of all ages and races in her elegant princess dress and crown. Herown “Prince Charming” is the frog-turned-human Prince Naveen, who will also be making appearances and signing autographs for fans of the movie starting this fall. Tiana will officially be introduced into the princess merchandise lineup in early 2010 after the movie’s release, and then we will see her next to Aurora, Jasmine, Cinderella and all of the other princesses in Disney’s products. As for events at the Disney theme parks, fans can expect to see Tiana’s Showboat Jubilee for the 2009 holiday season. This promotional show will debut at Disney World on October 26, 2009 and will run through January 3, 2010. Tiana’s Showboat Jubilee will be a “Mardi Gras-style” musical show that utilizes the gorgeous Liberty Belle show boat in Frontierland next to the Haunted Mansion attraction. The show begins with a procession of jazz musicians heading over to the Liberty Belle as the crowds follow along to the docks. Once there, a small group of pre-selected guests will be selected to board the Liberty Belle with characters from the movie including Tiana and Naveen as the boat then takes off performing songs from the feature’s soundtrack along the river. With all of these great promotional events going on at the Disney theme parks, T he Princess and The Frog is going to be a hit this holiday season. Princess Tiana’s reign has only just begun! Labels: Disney Attractions, disney world, Magic Kingdom, Magic Kingdom Attractions, Magic Kingdom Events, New attractions
The Best Fireworks Spots in Walt Disney World
 At the end of the day when your feet can not take anymore walking and your head can no longer support your Mickey ears, the Walt Disney World theme parks offer the best ending to your day with their fantastic fireworks shows. Out of the four Walt Disney World theme parks in Orlando, EPCOT and the Magic Kingdom fireworks are the best around. Unfortunately, many tourists visiting the parks know this, so the usual spots can get extremely crowded. Even though you have to look up, not ahead, to see the massive display of fireworks, the last thing anyone would want is to be squished between the spectators as the dazzling colors light up the sky. So, OrlandoFunTickets.com is here to provide you with a few secret spots to check out the fireworks. The Magic Kingdom is now running their Wishes Nighttime Spectacular. It’s one of Disney’s brightest and best displays yet. We recommend staying as late as possible in the theme park to catch the last show of the night. Many folks are usually on their way out of the park and try to catch the show from the Main Street USA area of the Magic Kingdom. Your best bet is to do the opposite. Head to Fantasyland right by the Mad Tea Party teacups ride and have a seat on the stone barrier surrounding the landscaping near the ride. The view of the sky is usually clear and free of any large trees or buildings to block your view. If you’re a photographer there will be plenty of space to set up your tripod and experiment with nighttime photography to get the best shots around. If you’re over at the EPCOT theme park, you’ll be treated to the IllumiNations fireworks show on the big lake in the World Showcase. Illuminations not only features fireworks but a lovely laser light show that goes with the multi-cultural theme and promotion of unity the World Showcase at EPCOT endorses. The Rose & Crown Pub in the United Kingdom pavilion is a great spot to check out the show. There is an outdoor dining area perfect for viewing IllumiNations. Walk up to the order window outside and order yourself the great fish and chips before taking a seat for a great view. If you’re looking to watch the fireworks from a hotel, the beach at the Polynesian Resort is a great spot to check out both of the park’s fireworks shows. The location can get a bit crowded but nowhere near the level of the parks. If you’re hungry, then the California Grill at the Contemporary also offers a fantastic view of the show as you dine. Whichever you choose to do, make sure you get to your spot an hour early to pick out your viewing spot. As always, check out OrlandoFunTickets.com for the best offers on Disney tickets around. The best fireworks in Orlando are only a click away. Labels: EPCOT, EPCOT attractions, Fireworks in Orlando, Magic Kingdom, Magic Kingdom Attractions, wishes firework show
A Pirate's Life for Thee
 If the glitter and ringlets experience of the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is not your childs idea of fun, then look no further than the Adventureland for the newest experience at Walt Disney World Resort’s Magic Kingdom: The Pirate’s League. This is a new experience for pirate fans young and old at the Magic Kingdom. The Pirate’s League is perfect for any child with a yearning for their own pirate adventure. Located in the gift shop adjacent to the Pirates of the Caribbean ride, The Pirate’s League lets your child channel their inner Captain Jack Sparrow for a swashbuckling good time. Leave the Mickey ears and sunglasses behind, it’s time for pirate beards and eye patches! The Pirate’s League is accessible to anyone with theme park admission, so get your discount Disney tickets with OrlandoFunTickets.com. After choosing their very own pirate name and receiving their treasure maps, junior buccaneers are whisked off into the land of endless exploration and treasure through their choice of three packages. The Pirate’s League provides First Mate, Captain’s and Empress Packages. Using various costume choices and makeup techniques, Walt Disney World cast members will transform your child into a Cursed Pirate, Captain Hook or Captain Jack Sparrow. With the First Mate Package your child can pick from the above three choices and add the option of fake teeth, a reversible bandana and one 5x7 souvenir photo. The Empress Package is perfect for little lassies that prefer ships and buried treasure over castles and glass slippers. A cast member will provide glamorous makeup, nail polish and a face gem to girls ready to explore Adventureland with fellow pirates. The Captain’s Package provides the biggest pirate experience for your child. They can choose their own pirate costume along with the options in the First Mate package with three souvenir photos. Reservations for The Pirate’s League are a must, and our OrlandoFunTickets.com customer service representatives are waiting to assist you with booking your Pirate’s League experience. You can reach a representative via e-mail or by calling us directly at 1-866-225-4712. If the pirate’s life is for you, then make sure you get your discount Disney tickets to the Magic Kingdom and other Orlando theme parks through OrlandoFunTickets.com. Labels: Discount Disney Tickets, Magic Kingdom, Magic Kingdom Attractions, Magic Kingdom Events, Pirates of the Caribbean
Obama to Grace the Hall of Presidents
 When visiting the Orlando theme parks for your Fourth of July vacation, there is no better place to feel patriotic than the Hall of Presidents at Magic Kingdom Theme Park. After months of high-tech renovations and the addition of one very special figure, you will want to make sure you head to Liberty Square within Magic Kingdom this upcoming weekend! The Hall of Presidents is BACK, and better than ever! With a refreshed look and feel, the Hall of Presidents will reopen this Fourth of July weekend with some spectacular new updates. After having its biggest make-over in its 38-year history, guests will be awed by the newest and most life-like addition yet to this famous attraction, the 44th President of the United States Barack Obama. The current president has been added to the other "living" audio-animatronic presidents, from throughout history - Washington, Lincoln, Bush, Clinton, and all of the other historical figures. But, the Obama figure is in a true league of its own! Obama's animatronic figure has set some new standards for the Presidents in this hall. President Obama, himself, actually has a very hands-on approach to helping to create this life-like figure. Obama not only provided his voice, as did other Presidents such as George Bush and Bill Clinton, but he actually got measured for the part! From his mannerisms to his expressions to his overall body-type, Disney measured Obama to a "T" to get the perfect replica of this historically iconic president. "The audio-animatronic Obama purses its lips to pronounce it's b's and p-'s in a way frighteningly evocative of the real one, and raises its hands, open-palmed, while shruggling its shoulders, in a way that can only be described as Obamaesque. Even the president's wedding ring, with its braided design, has been recreated," wrote Jacques Steinberg. The animatronic Obama will come to life on the Fourth of July along with the rest of the redesigned attraction. New music, multi-speaker sound systems, visual techniques, and a brand new storyline (narrated by famous actor Morgan Freeman), will all add to this tribute to the American Presidents. Also adding to the overall experience will be a completely new dialogue for President Abe Lincoln. At the opening, Abe Lincoln will recite the Gettysburg Address in its entirety for all to hear. Also, President George Washington will have a speaking role for the first time. For a true patriotic experience this Fourth of July, make sure you stop by Magic Kingdom Park's Hall of Presidents. Get chills as you hear the life-like, first-ever black President, Obama recite his oath of office, former President Abe Lincoln recite the Gettysburg Address, and as all of the past and present Presidents of the United State state the Constitution in unison. To see this patriotic reopening of this famous attraction get your Disney tickets ahead of time with OrlandoFunTickets.com! Have a great Fourth of July! Labels: Disney, hall of presidents, Magic Kingdom, Magic Kingdom Attractions, Walt Disney World News
Space Mountain Refurbishment Details Leaked
 Magic Kingdom Park and Disney officials have been keeping the recent refurbishment details of Space Mountain relatively quiet, but OrlandoFunTickets.com has some of the inside scoop on some of the recent developments in this iconic attraction. Originally opened in January of 1975, Space Mountain has since been an iconic ride staple at Walt Disney World Resort’s Magic Kingdom Park. As the oldest operating roller coaster in the state of Florida and not having any work done on the ride since its last closure in September 1999, the ride was due for a face-lift. And, that is exactly what the ride will be getting, until its reopening date of November 21, 2009. “We’re retaining many of the classic elements that made Space Mountain a rite of passage at the Magic Kingdom that’s been enjoyed by generations,” says a spokesperson for Walt Disney World. Rumors have been flying about what his actual “face lift” will entail, but it seems as if it will be getting some extra work done, as well. During the first week of June, a construction notice was tied to “an attraction at Magic Kingdom Park” that called for an installation of an “interactive queue” and audio-visual upgrades. With the re-opening of the Hall of Presidents right around the corner and too little time left to make those changes, what else could they possibly be talking about other than Space Mountain?! This construction notice has spurred a whirl wind of ideas to what could possibly be going on within that Mountain. The queue area of the ride has been rumored to feature new projections and, even, interactive games (such as in the queue area for Soarin’ at Epcot). The ride loading area will be enclosed, so that guests cannot get a sneak peek of what lies inside. The rocket trains will remain relatively the same, with added soundtrack enclosed. The track will definitely be replaced with higher gauged steel, but the layout of the ride itself will not change. We have heard that the actual attraction inside will be getting darker, definitely adding to the scare factor while on the ride. Digital projections are rumored to be being added to the inside of the ride, as well. Also, a rumor of the rethemeing of the unload area is also possible, making you feel like you just pulled into a real space port. But rumors are rumors for a reason…no one really knows what is going on in there! Kudos to Disney for being so tight-lipped about these exciting new changes and keeping them under wraps! It makes the reopening on November 21st that much more exciting, so I guess we will just have to wait and see on the opening day! But, if you want to be the first to see these new and exciting changes to Space Mountain at Magic Kingdom, make sure to get your Disney tickets ahead of time; the line wait time will be long! So, save time and money with discount Disney tickets before you head off to the park for the day! Labels: Disney World refurbs, Magic Kingdom, Magic Kingdom Attractions, Space Mountain
Long Disney World Lines, There Is An App For That!
 You arrive at Magic Kingdom Park and anxiously walk down Main Street U.S.A. You walk past all of the surrounding shops, balloon-carting cast members, and the delicious smell of popcorn floats through the air. Everything seems to be going swimmingly, until you see the wait times! YIKES! A 90 minute wait for Thunder Mountain Railroad here and a 60 minute wait for Pirates of the Caribbean there! Where do you start? How will you know the wait times for rides, all the way across the park, when you get off your first ride? Well, simply said…”There is an App for that!” Brent Pope, age 44 of Jacksonville, Florida, has come up with the perfect application for Walt Disney World Theme Park lovers toting an iPhone along with them on their Orlando vacation. He has developed “Wait Times,” a downloadable App for the Apple iPhone. By selecting from a list of rides in the park, guests use “Wait Times” to see how long lines are at Magic Kingdom Park. The App solely relies on guests inputting wait times to the App in their iPhone, as they experience ride wait times. For the program to be successfully accurate, only a handful of guests need to be inputting information for wait times. It takes as little as 12 people in a ride line to make it completely accurate! “Every time I go to the parks, I walk off a ride and think, What do we do next?” says Pope to the Sun Sentinel. “The one thing that is so frustrating is you have to walk all the way across the park and when you get there, it’s a 90-minute wait.” Verizon and Disney have joined forces to create a cell phone App for Verizon users to see official wait times within the parks, find shows in the park, restaurants, and character meet and greets to be launched at the end of the year. But, for now the “Wait Time” iPhone App is the one main solution to this common problem. Disney does post their wait times for rides throughout their theme parks, but the company doesn’t post any of that information online. Same goes for all of the other Walt Disney World Theme Parks, Universal Orlando, and the California theme parks. If the App is successful, Pope hopes to create Apps for those theme parks, as well. But, how will Pope get the App off to a good start? Pope will be visiting at least one Disney Park a day for the entire 2009 summer, in order to begin adding in wait times to the App. “Basically, it will be bring-your-kids-to-work day every day for me,” says Pope. iPhone owners can add the “Wait Times” App for as little as 99 cents! And, here on OrlandoFunTickets.com, you can continue to save time and money by getting your Discount Disney World Tickets ahead of time. So, download the App and head to Magic Kingdom for a time and money-saving day filled with fun! Labels: Magic Kingdom, Magic Kingdom Attractions, theme park attendence, wait times
Disney Offers New Services for Disabled Guests
 Walt Disney World has always taken strides to make its fun available to disabled guests, whether it is through special maps at guest services, sign language interpreters at live shows, wheelchair accommodations, etc. And now, visually impaired guests can take advantage of yet another service designed to help them experience Disney magic in all its glory. Disney has unveiled “audio description,” a new service designed to provide blind vacationers with descriptions of scenes as they unfold through various attractions such as Epcot’s Spaceship Earth and Magic Kingdom’s Haunted Mansion. The service focuses on actions, settings, or scene changes within attractions and works with the existing attraction’s audio. “We want to make our rich stories available to everyone,” said Greg Hale, vice president of worldwide safety and accessibility for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. Audio description works by way of a handheld wireless device, which relies on a series of remote, infrared sensors to determine a guest’s location and dispense the appropriate narration. A guest hears the clear, even-toned descriptions through a single earpiece, which leaves the other ear free to gauge one’s surroundings. The handheld device, which is built to withstand elements like rain, diet coke, and accidental droppings to the ground, also features amplified sound and hand-held captions for guests who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. Those services have been available at the park since 2005, but it took Disney engineers much longer to perfect audio description, particularly to make sure the narrations didn’t interrupt an attraction’s primary narration. The audio description service has been available for about two weeks, but Disney says it’s working on expanding it to include descriptions of outdoor areas, which is especially pertinent given the International Flower & Garden Festival currently underway at Epcot. Like Braille maps or the Guidemap for Guests with Disabilities, the audio description device is available at Guest Services at each of the four theme parks. There’s no cost for the handheld or the earpiece, but there is a refundable $100 daily deposit. Audio description is currently available at 11 locations in Epcot, 11 locations in Magic Kingdom, 5 locations in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and 3 locations in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. So if you’re a visually impaired guest, be sure to check it out upon your next visit for extra help in enjoying your favorite attractions at Walt Disney World. And remember to save extra by getting your Walt Disney World tickets at OrlandoFunTickets.com. Labels: Christmas in Disney Hollywood Studios, Discount Disney Tickets, Disney Animal Kingdom Attractions, EPCOT attractions, guest services, Magic Kingdom Attractions
Magic Kingdom Featured Fun into the Night
 Typically, Magic Kingdom, like other Walt Disney World parks, opens at 9 am and closes at 10 pm. But thanks to a rare schedule change last week, guests could take advantage of the amazing childhood wonderland into later hours of the night - an especially cool thing given how packed with crowds Magic Kingdom has been lately during the day. And with Extra Magic Hours, Disney resort guests were especially able to take advantage of extra time at their favorite park early in the morning. From Wednesday, April 15, through Sunday, April 19, Magic Kingdom’s usual closing time was be pushed back until midnight for all park guests. As for guests staying at select Walt Disney World resorts like the Animal Kingdom Lodge and the Grand Floridian Resort, they were able to pack on even more time at the park with Extra Magic Hours from 8am to 9 am on Thursday and Saturday, and from 7 am to 9 am on Friday. On Sunday, Extra Magic Hours tacked on to the already late closing hour of midnight kept the park open for resort guests until 3 am. Extra Magic Hours after normal park closing provides everyone at least two extra hours to witness their favorite attractions, experience their favorite thrills, and see all the magic that they didn’t get a chance to see earlier in the day. Haunted Mansion is particularly fun at night since the darkness outside makes this mysterious tour even spookier. The Wishes Nighttime Spectacular is obviously another nighttime favorite as one of the brightest and biggest fireworks extravaganzas in the history of Magic Kingdom. And when the park closes extra late, guests have additional time to sit down and enjoy a leisurely meal at tasty dining spots like the Crystal Palace, Cinderella’s Royal Table, Tony’s Town Square, or the Tomorrowland Terrace Noodle Station. In addition to providing more opportunities to see beloved attractions, Magic Kingdom’s later hours last week meant a second chance to see the SpectroMagic Parade. Usually appearing once at 9 pm, this dazzling nighttime procession filled with brilliantly lit Disney characters and floats appeared for a second time through Sunday at 11 pm. Known for putting miles of smiles on guests faces, the SpectroMagic Parade features 500,000 lights and miles of twinkling fiber optic cables. So if you want to get the most magic out of a trip to Magic Kingdom, keep an eye out on the park schedules for last minute changes and Extra Magic Hours! Extended hours at the parks are rare, but when they happen, you won’t want to miss a chance to stay up late at the most magical place in the world. Get your Walt Disney World tickets from OrlandoFunTickets.com today and have a good night at Magic Kingdom. Labels: Discount Disney Tickets, Disney at night, Magic Kingdom, Magic Kingdom Attractions, Magic Kingdom Events
Have a Spooky Friday the 13th at Disney
 This Friday will coincide with a date that is nationally known as unlucky and horrifying - Friday the 13th. But instead of cowering under your bed or surrounding yourself with lucky rabbits’ feet, we have a better suggestion for spending this unholy holiday – pay a visit to Magic Kingdom, where you can have a hauntingly good time worthy of Friday the 13th at the Haunted Mansion. This Walt Disney World attraction, located in Magic Kingdom’s Liberty Square, has provided spooky gags and silly thrills for the past 38 years. The 19th century mansion, which was an original concept of Walt Disney’s first created in Disneyland, was recreated for Walt Disney World and two other Magic Kingdom parks in Tokyo and Paris – though in Paris, it’s known as Phantom Manor. In Orlando’s Magic Kingdom, the Haunted Mansion is a replica of the original except for its exterior, which matches the Colonial architecture of the surrounding area. About the mansion’s pristine outer design, Walt Disney once said, “We’ll take care of the outside and let the ghosts take care of the inside.” And what can you expect to find on the inside? None other than 999 grim-grinning ghosts – but the secret is that these spooky encounters are more funny than fearsome. The not-so-scary ride, which is narrated by a Ghost Host, takes guests on a “Doom Buggy” through some of the mansion’s dusty rooms, where ethereal awakenings await and ghost stories unfold. Eventually the guests are introduced to the mansion’s resident medium, Madame Leota, who eerily commands the mansion’s ghosts and ghouls to appear. The result is more than visitors bargain for, and riders just might find themselves in the company of some hitchhiking ghosts as they leave the mansion. Here are a few fun facts about the Haunted Mansion we bet you never knew: first, there really are 999 ghosts! 95 are human figures and 45 are animal figures inside the mansion, and 13 are gargoyles on the exterior. The rest of the specters are hidden throughout the wallpaper and other adornments. Secondly, the Haunted Mansion is one of the attractions that coined the term “Imagineers,” and some of the Imagineers responsible for creating the mansion are enshrined on tombstones in the graveyard. Finally, one of the most classic details Haunted Mansion is famous for – that creepy ‘Stretching Room’ – is achieved by a pretty nifty illusion. Though passengers may think the room is moving or stretching, the ceiling is actually ascending, creating the appearance that the walls are stretching. If you’ve never experienced the Haunted Mansion before, we can’t think of a better way to celebrate one of the spookiest days of the year. Check out this classic Magic Kingdom attraction by scoring your Walt Disney World tickets at OrlandoFunTickets.com. Labels: Disney World Tickets, haunted mansion, Magic Kingdom, Magic Kingdom Attractions
New Disney Parades Will Liven up the Parks
 There is no doubt that one of the highlights of Walt Disney World that puts smiles on the faces of guests on a regular basis are its incredible parades. Filled with music, dancing, and incredible floats, each parade has a personality and a theme all its own, suited to fit the particular park it strolls through. And in the coming weeks, Disney will add a few more parade spectacles to its roster, with new delights and surprises that are sure to thrill any Disney lover. First up is the "Disney Dreams Come True parade" at Magic Kingdom, which will be revitalized with a whole new name and new fun. Beginning January 23rd, the afternoon parade will be known as the "Celebrate a Dream Come True Parade" to go along with Disney’s new What Will You Celebrate promotion, which began earlier this month. The new parade will make more stops as it winds through Main Street USA and Frontierland, during which party dancers will perform to get guests into the celebratory spirit. There’ll also be new costumes, new music, and all-new float décor to go along with the new theme. In addition to this parade, the "Move It, Shake It, Celebrate It! Street Party" will debut in mid-February with a high-energy cast of Disney characters, stilt walkers, and other performers processing down Main Street USA toward Cinderella Castle. Combining the floats and décor of a parade with the spirit of a street party, characters will dance to high-energy tunes such as “I Like to Move It” and contemporary hits like “Breakout” by Disney protégé Miley Cyrus. Five floats decked out as gift-wrapped packages will be part of the procession, and near the castle, Mad Hatter (from Alice in Wonderland), Genie (from Aladdin), Lumiere (from Beauty and the Beast), and Sebastian (from The Little Mermaid) will pop out of huge four gift boxes. They’ll join about a dozen other Disney characters lead by the master mice of ceremonies, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. Visitors will be encouraged to mix, mingle, and dance in the street with performers during this 12 to 15-minute parade, which is scheduled to take place three times daily. “That is the main idea of the show,” said Disney Entertainment Producer Gary Gutierrez, “to have the opportunity to play and dance with the characters.” While the "Move It, Shake It Celebrate It! Street Party" will have several performances on most days, the "Celebrate a Dream Come True parade" will continue as the main, once-daily parade; guests can check the daily schedule when they arrive the park to find out parade routes and performance times. For classic Walt Disney World fun, there’s nothing like a good parade, and Magic Kingdom makes it its business to put on some of the best! Don’t miss out on the fun when these two new parades make their debut; score discount Disney tickets at OrlandoFunTickets.com to get in on all the street party, celebrating action. Labels: Discount Disney Tickets, Magic Kingdom, Magic Kingdom Attractions, Magic Kingdom Parades
Cinderella Suite Will Stay Open in 2009
 If you have ever been curious as to the life of a princess, or more pragmatically, if you have ever wondered what the inside of a castle looked like, you’ll have more of a chance to find out this year as the Walt Disney World Resort will be keeping open its Cinderella Suite in 2009. This three-room suite located at the top of Cinderella’s Castle at Magic Kingdom was refurbished in 2007 as a Grand Prize for the Year of a Million Dreams promotion. Since the promotion, which selected a lucky guest at random each day to spend a night in the suite, is now over, Disney will continue to use the room as a prize for other promotions, including some by outdoor companies. A sweepstakes by Orbitz called “Inside Your Celebration” was the most recent outside promotion to feature the Cinderella Suite as a prize. Originally, the room at the top of Cinderella’s castle was intended to be an apartment for Walt Disney and his family when they were in Florida. But after Disney died in 1966, the apartment was left unfinished until 2006, when Disney announced its decision to completely redecorate and reupholster the “royal bedchamber.” Now, the suite features a salon, bedchamber, and bathroom off a private marble-floored foyer. The Royal Suite combines 17th century French style with state-of-the-art luxuries and classic Cinderella décor. The bedchamber invites sweet dreams with two queen beds underneath a regal canopy. The stone bedchamber floor features a mosaic design inspired by the masterpiece at the castle’s entrance to Fantasyland. A parlor sofa is perfect for cozying up with a book (of which the suite has a few), and stone walls, hardwood paneling, and stained-glass windows complete the castle setting. A few magical additions include Cinderella’s famous glass slipper, which adorns a cove in the foyer, and a 17th century-style portrait of Cinderella in the bedchamber, which magically transforms into a flat screen HDTV. The suite also features original Cinderella concept art by renowned Disney artist Mary Blair. A whirlpool tub and copper vanity basins complete the luxurious bathroom. The suite also comes with a personal concierge ready to assist with any special requests (though he’s also there to make sure no one goes wandering around Magic Kingdom at night). Since the Cinderella Suite was opened for special Disney guests, there’s been widespread speculation about what Disney would do with it once the Year of a Million Dreams promotion was over. The most fervent hope among Disney fans has been that Disney would open the suite to guests much like a regular hotel suite. Others have speculated that the room would be donated to philanthropic causes. It’s still possible that all these options are in play, though the most popular rumor is that the Cinderella Suite is open to anyone with enough funds to enjoy the princess lifestyle. “Other uses and opportunities for the suite are still to be determined,” said Disney spokesperson Rick Sylvain. “We will continue to evaluate all options.” One of the newest rumors among Disney fans is that a stay in the Cinderella Suite will be awarded to some lucky birthday boy or girl as part of the new What Will You Celebrate? Promotion. Until we get the official word from Disney, however, it’s all speculation – but fun speculation, nonetheless. After all, can you think of any better gift than a night in Cinderella’s Castle? Plenty of dreams come true outside the castle – we can only imagine how magical it would be on the inside. Labels: Cinderella's Castle, Discount Disney Tickets, Magic Kingdom, Magic Kingdom Attractions
Disneys Hall of Presidents To Receive Makeover
 A Walt Disney World classic, the Hall of Presidents was first conceived by Walt Disney when he produced a “Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln” attraction for the 1964 World’s Fair in New York. One of Disney’s oldest attractions, the Hall has been featured since Walt Disney World opened in 1971. And now, this classic is about to get a makeover. Located in the Liberty Square of Disney’s Magic Kingdom, the Hall of Presidents was closed for refurbishment on October 1st, and it will stay closed for eight months while Disney imagineers update the attraction and give it a little face-lift. A multi-media presentation and stage show, the Hall of Presidents features audio-animatronic figures of all 43 US Presidents. Combined with five dazzling widescreens and Disney storytelling, the attraction shows the presidents gathering to hear the words of Abraham Lincoln, along with a ten-minute film of American history narrated by J.D. Hall. Since the show’s opening, it has always featured a speech by the Lincoln figure, although Disney has since added a second speech by the current president. When the show opens on July 4th, a third figure, George Washington, will also give a speech. “We’re about to get a new president,” said Pam Fisher, senior show writer for Walt Disney Imagineering. “And so, since we have to shut down the show anyway to welcome No. 44, we’re going to take the opportunity to…refurbish the attractions and the facility and also kind of wave the magic wand around a little bit.” Planned improvements for the attraction include updating the hall’s lights, sound, mechanical, and show systems. The 70 mm projectors will also be replaced with digital-video projection systems, which should add new clarity and freshness to the attraction. In addition, a longer spotlight for each president will be added using LED lighting and modernized controls. Disney also hopes to entice our newest President, Barack Obama, to record an address for the attraction. “We’ll do everything in our power to make it so,” Fisher said. “We’ve been really lucky so far. It is quite an experience to arrive in the White House and actually be present when the president records his speech for the Hall of Presidents.” Here are some additional fun facts about the Hall of Presidents: first, President Lincoln’s dialog is based on excerpts from some of his actual speeches and was written by a history professor at Columbia University. Also, while the Hall was envisioned by Walt Disney, it was actually completed by his brother Roy. Finally, each one of the 43 presidents has been sculpted by Disney artist Blaine Gibson. Gibson, who is 90 years old, will be handing over the reins to his protégé Valerie Edwards, who will create President-Elect Obama’s figure under his supervision. When Obama’s figure is added to the Hall of Presidents, it will be taking over the recycled figure of President George W. Bush. Bush will be added to the lineup using a less sophisticated animatronic figure. Be sure to catch a piece of history when the new and improved Hall of Presidents returns to Magic Kingdom in July. In the meantime, though, enjoy the other educational attractions at Magic Kingdom; we especially like the Carousel of Progress in Tomorrowland. Labels: Disney World refurbs, Magic Kingdom, Magic Kingdom Attractions, Walt Disney World News
Put on Your Wings and Fly over to Magic Kingdom Pixie Hollow
 One of the lesser known Disney characters has been brewing a huge cult following over the years, and as a result of “earning her wings,” so to speak, she is now being given her very own attraction in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. Visitors to the park can now meet the one and only Tinker Bell, Peter Pan’s sprightly and mischievous companion, along with four of her fairy friends at Pixie Hollow in Magic Kingdom. The new Pixie Hollow takes the place of the Country Fair tent in Mickey’s Toontown Fair where Goofy, Pluto, and Donald used to meet visitors. Guests now have a chance to meet and greet Peter Pan’s partner in crime in her magical home, where they’ll shrink to the size of a fairy and explore the place where a baby’s first laugh brought Tinker Bell to life. Fairy fans will get to hear Tinker Bell speak for the very first time and meet her friends, including Fawn, an animal fairy; Iridessa, a light fairy; Rosetta, a garden fairy; and Silvermist, a water fairy. Each fairy signs autographs, poses for photographs, and chats with visitors. Pixie Hollow, which opened on October 24th, is now open for you to explore. A symbol of the magic of Disney, Tinker Bell first appeared in the animated 1953 film, Peter Pan. Her signature flourish has been seen in numerous Disney productions, and she’s been a presence in Walt Disney World ever since it opened. And now, with the release of her very own animated DVD feature, Tinker Bell is done playing second fiddle to Peter Pan and is becoming a leading Disney character in her own right. The computer-animated film, which was released on October 28th, is the first of four fairy films in the works, with a new one being released each year. The movies will feature Tinker Bell’s voice for the first time; in Peter Pan, Tinker Bell’s fairy language, which sounds like the tinkling of bells, is incomprehensible. Tinker Bell, which pre-dates Peter Pan, will also explain Tinker Bell’s origins and purpose, as well as introduce her friends, each with their own fairy purpose and distinct personality. For example, one fairy is a tomboy, one fairy loves nature, and so on. Pixie Hollow in Magic Kingdom was designed to tie into the film; visitors will hear its soundtrack playing in the background, and the fairy characters there can also be seen in the film. With Tinker Bell and her fairy friends earning their own line of merchandise and films separate from the Disney Princesses, it’s safe to say that Pixie Hollow is the first of a lot more fairy fun at Walt Disney World. Who knows? Fairy wings may become just as popular an accessory as mouse ears! One thing is certain, though; every little fairy or princess at heart will love visiting Pixie Hollow and meeting these colorful pixies in person. Get your discount Disney tickets at OrlandoFunTickets.com, and you’ll be on your way to earning your fairy wings. Tell Tinker Bell we said hi! Labels: Discount Disney Tickets, Magic Kingdom, Magic Kingdom Attractions, Magic Kingdom Events, Tinkerbell Movie
The Walt Disney World Guide for Guests with Disabilities
 Disney World can be the most magical, inspiring and wonderful place on earth! It can also be a daunting location to maneuver in a wheelchair, even in the best of times. For those guests who have limited mobility issues or use a wheelchair, visiting the Disney theme parks can be made easier with some planning and newly designed innovations that make entering an attraction much more simple. “Easy” is the best word to describe visiting the new ride, “Toy Story Mania,” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Living and working in an electric wheelchair is a breeze for my 30-something friend, Michelle, however not all attractions at theme parks are accessible. This however was NOT the case here! As we entered the que, an enthusiastic Cast Member greeted us. We were instructed to continue in our line until we came to a gate, which would allow Michelle, and my self, to load into the car for the ride. The new ride has a separate area to the side of the track where, once loaded onto, the special car will rotate into the ride rotation without any interruption to the ride. Other visitors don’t have to wait while wheelchair guests get onto the ride at this location. Without much time or effort, we were off and ready to go! For us, the ride was a blast! The nostalgic touches and the tie-ins to the movie, by Pixar, were well done and Michelle was delighted that she got to ride the ride! Many guests, such as Michelle, are unable to transfer onto rides. Rides, such as "Toy Story Mania," allow those in wheelchairs to park their wheelchair on the ride, not having to be transferred, so that they also can see and experience the Disney Magic, which they would otherwise miss. Many rides such as “Buzz Lightyear” and “The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh” at Disney’s Magic Kingdom, and “The Seas With Nemo and Friends” and “Ellen’s Energy Adventure” at Disney's Epcot, all have direct-loading onto a car available where guests can ride an attraction, just by moving their wheelchair or ECV into the allotted space in the car. Wheelchairs and ECV (Electric Convenience Vehicles) are available for rent at a variety of locations throughout Disney Theme Parks, Disney Water Parks, and Downtown Disney. Wheelchairs are also available for rent in Disney Resort locations, but ECV’s are not. Quantities are limited and subject to availability. Assistive Listening Receivers, which amplify the audio throughout the parks, may be used at several locations. Handheld Captioning is available at many attractions, as well. Guests can visit Guest Relations to obtain these devices. When entering any of the Theme parks, ask for the Guidebook for Guests with Disabilities. These guide books give a description of all of the rides that are available to those with limited mobility. The maps show which attractions can accommodate a wheelchair or ECV and which attractions the guest would need to transfer into a seat in order to ride the attraction. Some rides, will have you enter where other riders are exiting. Just ask the nearest Cast Member for instructions. If you can transfer, most locations have only a few steps, thus if you can take a few steps, don’t miss out just because you have to transfer. In the World of Disney, dreams come true and magic happens all around us. Thanks to Marilyn Emrick, one of our Customer Service Representatives, for this informative blog piece!Labels: Disney Hollywood Studios, Downtown Disney, EPCOT attractions, Magic Kingdom Attractions, wheelchairs at Disney
The Most Popular Rides at Walt Disney World from the best online source for discount Disney tickets
 Walt Disney World is one of the trendiest vacation spots in the world, and you can get in on the hype when you get your cheap Disney tickets at OrlandoFunTickets.com. Once you have your Disney tickets, hit those Walt Disney World theme parks and experience the hottest happenings for yourself! Really Rad Rides at Disney’s Magic Kingdom
- Space Mountain® - Become a “rocket jockey” and blast into the cosmos.
- Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin - Aim your laser at the lightning bolts and fire away.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad - Not called the “wildest ride in the wilderness” for nothing. - Splash Mountain - Bring a towel, ‘cause yer gonna git wet.
- Pirates of the Caribbean - Can you find Captain Jack Sparrow hiding in the dark?
Wild and Wacky Travels at Disney’s Animal Kingdom - Dinosaur - Darkness, dinos and asteroids. Get the picture?
- Expedition Everest - You have to ride it to believe it.
- Kali River Rapids - Bring a bunch of towels, ‘cause your all gonna get wet!
Drop and Roll at Disney’s Hollywood Studios™ - Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster® Starring Aerosmith - A 0-60 mph limo loop across L.A.
- Tower of Terror™ - “Never the same fear twice.”
Even Epcot Has Excellent Thrills - Soarin’ - Take flight in the newest addition to Epcot’s pop attraction list.
- Test Track – Strap in and hold on.
- Mission: SPACE – Ever wanted to be an astronaut? Here’s your chance.
These aren’t the hottest Walt Disney World attractions for nothing. They draw big crowds, so take advantage of Disney’s FASTPASS® service and you can bypass long lines later.
FASTPASS® stations are located at the entrance to each ride. These tickets save you a place in line, and you usually have to come back for your ride within 2 hours. (We’ve heard that some Disney cast members will stretch this a little bit, though.)
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Exploring the Lands of Disneys Magic Kingdom Mickeys Toontown Fair
 We are traveling through the different lands at Disneys Magic Kingdom and giving you great advice on what to do while you are here the first step for every Orlando vacation is to get your Disney tickets at OrlandoFunTickets.com. We are the best source for all of your Disney ticket needs and you will also find great tips for your trip. We have sashayed down Main Street and explored Adventureland, Frontierland, Liberty Square and Fantasyland. Today we will play in Mickey’s Toontown Fair. Tucked behind Fantasyland, this area opened as Mickey’s Birthdayland back in 1988. It got an update and name change in 1996, and now it is a cartoony escapade you won’t want to miss. You may think Mickey’s Toontown Fair is just for the little ones, and it is aimed to a younger crowd. But if you want to get up close and personal with your favorite Disney characters, this is the place to do it. - Toontown Hall of Fame is a huge tent in Goofy’s Wiseacre Farm, and it is one of the best places in the Magic Kingdom to get a photo, autograph and hug from your most beloved Disney pals.
- The Judge’s Tent is a Magic Kingdom “must see” because this is the only place at the Magic Kingdom that offers face time with the “Big Cheese.” Yes, here is where you can share a moment with everyone’s number one Disney superstar, Mickey Mouse.
- Mickey’s Country House and Minnie’s Country House give Toontown Fair-goers a walking tour of where these Disney favorites live. Kids of all ages will get a kick out of Minnie’s tres chic girlish bungalow and Mickey’s more manly digs (complete with game room).
 Littler guests won’t want to miss a chance to zoom over the cornfields in The Barnstormer at Goofy’s Wiseacre Farm and dive aboard Donald’s Boat for a splashing good time, especially on those hot days when a thorough soaking feels so cool!
Mickey’s Toontown Fair is a fun-filled land and the only place in the Magic Kingdom where you can hang with Mickey! And the only place to get your cheap Disney tickets is right here at OrlandoFunTickets.com, so get yours today and start on your way! Labels: Discount Disney Tickets, Judges Tent, Magic Kingdom Attractions, Mickeys House, Minnies House, Toontown fair
Exploring the Lands of Disneys Magic Kingdom Fantasyland
 Whether you’re a big or little kid, Walt Disney World has something that will make your Disney vacation dreams come true. No matter your size, the Disney tickets you need to get in are all right here at OrlandoFunTickets.com. We are your number one source for discount Disney tickets and a great place to find tips for your trip. We have been exploring the Walt Disney World, and giving you an inside look into what to expect from your visit to the Magic Kingdom. Today we journey further into this storybook empire and visit Fantasyland. “Fantasyland is dedicated to the young at heart and to those who believe that when you wish upon a star, your dreams come true.” Walt Disney said that, and in this dreamscape, you will see how true it is as you experience Disney’s fantastic fairy tales for yourself. As you enter Fantasyland, you enjoy the enchantment of Cinderella Castle and this is only the beginning of your wishfilled journey. Snow White’s Scary Adventure joins Snow White in the scary forest, meeting her friends and foes along the way. Cinderella’s Golden Carousel glides into Cinderella’s world on fantastical creatures. The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh brings you into the Hundred Acre Wood for antics with Pooh and his friends. Mad Tea Party spins you in tea cups that make you feel like you’re plunging into Wonderland with Alice. Dumbo The Flying Elephant lifts you and your little on  es high into the Magic Kingdom sky courtesy of Dumbo’s gigantic ears. “It’s a small world” is a Disney classic and a Fantasyland staple. It’s not the most exciting boat ride you will experience while you’re here, but it is a Magic Kingdom requirement. And who gets off the ride not humming that song? Peter Pan’s Flight joins Peter, Wendy and the gang on a fabulous frolic into Never Never Land. Don’t worry about Captain Hook; he gets taken care of in the end. Mickey’s PhilharMagic boasts “one of the largest seamless screens in the world.” On this giant display, Mickey joins your Disney favorites for a 3-D adventure through “movies, music and mayhem.” This is a unique show that is sure to top off your Fantasyland adventure! Labels: cheap disney tickets, Cinderella's Castle, dumbo, fantasyland, Magic Kingdom Attractions, mickey mouse, peter pan, snow white
Exploring the Lands of Disneys Magic Kingdom in Adventureland
Need help managing the Magic Kingdom maze then We are here to do just that with a series of blogs that give you the upper hand when visiting Walt Disney World, starting in the Magic Kingdom. First step: get your cheap Disney tickets at OrlandoFunTickets.com. When it comes to discount Disney tickets, we are your number one source for the best deals in O-town. So, you oohed and awed your way through the magical gates and strolled down Main Street. A Magic Kingdom lies before you, but where should you go first?  Don your eye patches, matey, and blow down to Adventureland. Here’s what you absolutely have to do while you’re here: - Pirates of the Caribbean
- Jungle Cruise
- The Enchanted Tiki Room
Head over to Pirates of the Caribbean first and get your FastPass so you can skip the line when you come back later. Then fluff your feathers into The Enchanted Tiki Room. This is a Magic Kingdom original, and although it has been updated over the years, it still maintains a bird’s nest full of that Disney magic.
Now sail onto the Jungle Cruise, where you will explore three different continents and come face-to-face with wild animals, ancient ruins, and comical skippers telling tales of yore. FastPass is also available here for those super busy Magic Kingdom days.
If time is on your side, there’s more to explore in Adventureland: - Climb up and discover the Swiss Family Treehouse.
- Spirit away to Agrabah on The Magic Carpets of Aladdin.
- Seize some plunderous pirate gear at Pirates Bazaar.
- Stock up for a South Seas getaway at the Island Supply Company.
Adventureland evokes exotic locales from around the world. “Here is adventure, here is romance, here is mystery.” That’s what Walt Disney said about Adventureland, and all that and more is here for you to explore.
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Exploring the Lands of Disneys Magic Kingdom Main Street USA
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Once you arrive, the excitement is palpable; almost a being in itself. Whether its your first time or fiftieth, you still feel that magic when you pass through the archway onto Main Street, U.S.A.
The first thing that hits you is the smell of fresh popcorn. As you walk further and absorb your surroundings, you drift back in time to another era. Except for the hustle and bustle of fellow park guests, you feel transported to turn-of-the-century middle America.
Boutiques line both sides of the street:
- The Chapeau (closed for rehab and expansion through March 18)
- Disney Clothiers
- The Emporium
- Uptown Jewelers (popular pin trading locale)
- Town Square Exposition Hall (film and batteries, just in case)
Immediately overhead as you pass through the entrance gateway is the Walt Disney World Railroad. This true Disney classic has been around since the Magic Kingdom opened in 1971. You can enjoy a 20-minute ride around the park or opt to “disembark” in Frontierland or Mickey’s Toontown Fair.
If you prefer a relaxing ride down Main Street U.S.A., hop aboard one of the Main Street Vehicles. You can be carried through the town in style in your choice of turn-of-the-century transports: Horse car – Omnibus – Jitney – Horseless carriage – Fire engine.
Main Street Tips and Trivia: - Main Street, U.S.A. resembles Walt Disney’s own hometown of Marceline, Missouri.
- The shop names along Main Street, U.S.A. recognize Disney VIPs past and present.
- Don’t want to lug shopping bags around all day? Ask about Package Express Pickup.
- Need cash? There’s an ATM under the Main Street train station.
City Hall (aka Guest Relations) is on Main Street, U.S.A. too. This is a great place for maps, park schedules and general assistance. They are there for your in-park needs, and we are here for your Disney ticket needs.
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Coasting Through Orlando Orlandos Best Roller Coasters and Where to Find Cheap Tickets to Ride Them Part 1
Orlando attractions are known for many things to many people. What you may not realize is that they are a roller coaster nut’s dream come true. Every Orlando theme park has at least one cool coaster thrill to offer, and OrlandoFunTickets.com has the discount theme park tickets to get you there. Here is the run down on what you will find flipping, looping, racing and roaring around the Orlando vacation station: For coaster crazies, the mountain trifecta in the Magic Kingdom Park at the Walt Disney World Resort is the peak of perfection. (The cheap Disney tickets at OrlandoFunTickets.com are at the top of the list too!) Space Mountain is a quintessential Disney classic, but it is also a unique coaster experience. Located in Tomorrowland, this mini space shuttle blasts galactic travelers into outer space, removes all traces of light and then darts in and out among the planets and stars at what feels like hyper-speed because you are immersed in total darkness. Future astronauts must be at least 44” tall to board this ship to space, and wait times can be quite long. A FastPass is recommended due to the popularity of Space Mountain. Back in time and across the Magic Kingdom in Frontierland, Splash Mountain guests cruise along on the adventures of Brer Rabbit in the Briar Patch. Hallowed out logs carry you around twists, turns and mini-dips all while building up to a soaking five-story spill down Chick-a-pin Hill. You will be singing “Zip a Dee Doo Dah” all the way to the dryers in the bathroom by the exit. Visitors to the Briar Patch have to be at least 40” tall, and a FastPass is recommended due to the popularity of Splash Mountain. Just next door a piece, you can join an excavation down the bothersome mines in the old west town of Tumbleweed, but beware. The Big Thunder Mountain Railroad isn’t called the “wildest ride in the wilderness” for nothing. This runaway train transports its passengers through hidden caverns and mountainous peaks and keeps them screaming the whole hootin’ tootin’ way. Miners need to be at least 40” tall to explore these parts. Wait times can be a tad drawn out, so a FastPass is a good idear. So git your cheap Disney tickets now and start coasting through Orlando! Labels: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Discount Disney Tickets, Magic Kingdom Attractions, Orlando Attractions, Orlando Roller Coasters, Space Mountain, Splash Mountain
Adult Adventures Abound at the Walt Disney World Resort
 Disney is not just for kids its for lovers too for daytime dalliances with a romantic edge hit one of the theme parks at the Walt Disney World Resort and celebrate each other with an amorous lunch or dinner. Show yourself some love too by taking advantage of the discount Disney tickets at OrlandoFunTickets.com, your one and only source for cheap Disney tickets! At the Magic Kingdom, get close in the dark on the Haunted Mansion or take the plunge down Splash Mountain. Flavor your romantic Magic Kingdom date with a once-upon-a-time dining experience at the incomparable Cinderella’s Castle. Play the parts of Cinderella and Prince Charming at the “Once Upon a Time Breakfast” or the “Fairytale Lunch” in the private dining hall of the princess’s charming castle. Or share dinner at “Cinderella’s Royal Table” for the ultimate in romance dining. At Epcot, you can cuddle in the dark while checking out the changes on Spaceship Earth, which just completed a months-long refurbishment. Dine back in time at Mexico’s San Angel Inn, or spice it up with the mysterious delicacies you will find at Morocco’s Restaurant Marrakesh. After the sun sets, gaze up at the Eiffel Tower as you take a romantic stroll through the streets of Paris at the France Pavilion. Before you leave, stop by the Boulangerie Patisserie and enjoy a sweet treat for two. Treat your Valentine like a super star, and grace the stage at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. If it’s screaming and grabbing you desire, the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror delivers. Then step into your role as Hollywood glitterati at the Brown Derby. Their famous Cobb Salad replicates the Hollywood original with Oscar-caliber perfection.  For lovers that love animals too, the Animal Kingdom is sure to bring out your wild side. The dark excitement of “Dinosaur” will generate the closeness you desire, while Expedition Everest will rev up your engine and get that heart beating. An exotic Pan-Asian dinner at the brand new Yak & Yeti Restaurant will leave you purring with contentment. All four theme parks at the Walt Disney World Resort have something unique for cozy couples looking for some sizzling Valentine’s Day fun. And whichever Disney theme park you choose, you will fall in love with the discount Disney tickets available at OrlandoFunTickets.com. Our cheap theme park tickets are the heart’s desire of every Orlando vacationer. Labels: adults at wdw, Discount Disney Tickets, Disney Animal Kingdom Attractions, EPCOT attractions, fairytale lunch, Magic Kingdom Attractions, spaceship earth changes, Yak and Yeti
Top 10 Attractions at Walt Disney World
The Walt Disney World Resort is very well known for their world class theme parks and attractions but with so much to choose from how does one possibly choose a favorite ride or attraction? The answer may be simple – you can’t have just one! Below you will find a list of the 10 most popular attractions at the Walt Disney World Resort – and while some of them (ok, most) are thrill rides and not for the faint of heart, most of these are also attractions that the entire family is sure to fall in love with… and want to experience again and again! It is important to note, however, that everything below has one prerequisite for you before you can experience it – theme park admission! Yes, Disney has the best attractions of any theme park resort in the world, but if you don’t have any tickets, you are missing out. This is where OrlanfoFunTickets.com can help out – we are your No. 1 online source for discounted Disney tickets, offering you deals that you can’t get anywhere else. Click here now to see all of our unbelievable discounted prices on Walt Disney World tickets so that you can start experiencing these attractions for yourself – and coming up with a top 10 list of your own! Without further ado, here is OrlandoFunTickets.com’s top 10 attractions at the Walt Disney World Resort. 10. Summit Plummet at Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park – What goes up must come down! We start off the list with perhaps the biggest thrill ride of them all. Climbing 12 stories in the air, Summit Plummet is a 120-foot ride that is the world’s tallest and fastest free-fall body slide. If that isn’t enough to get you excited (or scared out of your mind!), then you may also want to know that while you take the plunge, you can reach speeds of up to 55 mph. But don’t worry – even if you are scared, it is over in less than five seconds!  9. Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios – This show is still fairly new at the Walt Disney World Resort, and it is as popular here as it was at Disneyland Paris where it originated. Featuring incredible stunts using specially-designed cars, motorcycles and jet skis, plus tons of other special effects, this stunt show also gives the audience a rare look at how car chases and collision scenes in movies and on TV are created and filmed.  8. The Seas with Nemo & Friends at Epcot – This pavilion in Epcot is based after the loveable movie and begins as you cruise in a clammobile and ride along with all of your favorite friends from the animated feature “Finding Nemo.” Afterwards, all kinds of treats await guests, including up-close views of marine wildlife and the opportunity to interact with your favorite sea turtle, Crush, in Turtle Talk with Crush.  7. Space Mountain at the Magic Kingdom Park – An oldie-but-goodie, Space Mountain has entertained millions of guests since the Magic Kingdom Park opened and will continue to do so for decades. This attraction is a six-passenger, high-speed roller coaster that is completely in the dark and makes you feel as if you are seated in a rocket that is racing through space. While this thrill ride may have one of the longest wait times you will find in any park, any hard-core Disney enthusiast will tell you that it is well worth the wait!  6. Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith at Disney’s Hollywood Studios – “Walk this way!” That’s right – thrill seekers have found plenty of reasons to walk on over to the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster! Guests jam along to their favorite Aerosmith tunes as they rocket from zero to 60 mph in under two seconds at the beginning of this action-packed ride. The entire coaster is inside and primarily in the dark, and there are plenty of twists and loops along the way to make even the most die-hard thrill ride fans keep coming back for more.  5. Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park – A trip to the Walt Disney World Resort would not be complete without a visit to the Kilimanjaro Safaris. On this 32-passenger guided safari adventure through more than 100 acres of re-created African terrain, you can expect to see exotic animals such as giraffes, zebras, rhinos, elephants, crocodiles, lions, hippos and more, as they all roam free throughout the land. There really is no other attraction like this at the Walt Disney World Resort, and whether you are an animal lover or not, we promise this will be a welcome respite from the chaos that awaits you back in the park after your return from the safari.  4. The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios – This attraction is perhaps the best themed ride in the entire world. From the moment you approach the Hollywood Tower Hotel to the trek you make into the lobby, everything at this attraction will make you believe that you really are entering a hotel from Hollywood’s Golden Age. And once inside, things really start to get scary! Guests will board elevators that have four different random sequences of drops – so you never know which sequence you will get once you get on board. In all, each ride will plummet down 13 stories in matter of just three exhilarating seconds. This attraction never seems to get old, as can be seen by the number of people who ride it daily – and the number of people who repeatedly keep coming back for more.  3. Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park – This welcome addition to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park is a high-speed train adventure that takes guests through the 20-story towering Forbidden Mountain. While onboard, riders will travel both forward and backward through mountain caverns and canyons as you head for a face-to-face encounter with the yeti – otherwise known as the Abominable Snowman! The first real thrill ride at Animal Kingdom, this ride fits in perfectly at this theme park and has finally given thrill seekers another reason to shout – literally!  2. Festival of the Lion King at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park – Consistently rated as the top show at Walt Disney World, this approximately 30-minute intimate production features dancers, singers, characters, and larger-than-life puppets of Simba, Pumba, an elephant and a giraffe in a spectacle that is worth of Broadway. You can expect to see and hear all of your favorite songs from the movie performed, as well as some ballet, acrobatics, fire twirling and a lot of fun for the whole family.  1. Soarin’ at Epcot – Soarin’ came to Epcot in 2005 after becoming one of the most popular attractions at Disney’s California Adventure Park in Anaheim, Calif., and this attraction has been marveling guests in Florida ever since. This unique attraction is great because it is enjoyable for literally everyone in the family, no matter what your age or what kind of rides you like to go on. Soarin’ simulates hand gliding over the natural wonders of the state of California, and guests will literally feel the wind in their hair and experience smells such as the California orange groves as they soar across the state. No matter what the wait time, this is one attraction you can’t leave the Walt Disney World Resort without visiting! 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