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Kirstie Kelly Adds Tiana to Bridal Line
 A few months ago OrlandoFunTickets.com talked about Disneys Dream Weddings, where you can get married at the Disney theme parks in a ceremony fit for a prince and princess. The celebrations have been magical for the hundreds of couples that get married at Walt Disney World every year, but there is always one key element to every wedding: the bride’s wedding gown. Thanks to Disney Consumer Products and pro designer Kirstie Kelly, Disney fanatics can choose from a beautiful array of dresses all themed after Disney’s legendary princesses. Kelly is a graduate of The Otis Art Institute of Parsons School of Design in Los Angeles and has been designing for 12 years. If you haven’t seen any of her beautiful gowns you can check them out on the Disney Bridal website. Snow White, Jasmine, Ariel, Sleeping Beauty and even Giselle from Enchanted have gowns of their own. Bridesmaids’ dresses are called “Maidens” and flower girl dresses are called “Blossoms.” There is even the “Red Label” line of Disney wedding gowns for women that wear larger sizes. Now Kirstie Kelly has revealed a new dress for her Kirstie Kelly for Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings collection, and it’s inspired by Princess Tiana from The Princess and the Frog. Tiana is the newest Disney princess in over 10 years and the first African American princess in Disney history. The Tiana inspired dress is ivory colored with a rouched bodice, a pleated skirt and a waterfall train. The new designs are highly influenced by Tiana’s independent spirit. Her dream isn’t to be rescued by a prince and taken off to a castle; it’s to open up her own restaurant. Her independence greatly inspired Kirstie Kelly’s design. “The Princess Tiana gown is a very special part of the Disney Princess collection,” said Kelly. “When I look at this gown I see a modern woman that is very comfortable with her own identity. The gown is designed for a bride with a modern sensibility and effortlessly exudes both romance and sultry flair.” We’re sure this won’t be the only Tiana gown to come from Kelly’s collection. Considering the other princesses have a number of dresses to their name, we can safely assume Tiana’s first won’t be the last. Labels: cheap disney tickets, Discount Disney Tickets, disney news
Mother Knows Best
 Mother knows best, right? Well at the Walt Disney World Resort moms definitely know best with the Walt Disney World Moms Panel. Going to Disney for the first time can be a daunting experience especially for those with young children. Trying to figure out what to pack or thinking of something as simple as figuring out where to eat is hard to do when you have to please a family—so why not let the moms help you out? The Disney Mom’s Panel has an online forum where they offer advice about all sorts of things related to the Disney parks, hotels, shopping and even the Disney Cruise Line. Every year a new panel of moms is selected to work as correspondents for the Walt Disney World Resorts. They can be your source of info if you don’t want to speak to a travel agent and would rather speak to someone who knows, first hand, what traveling to the Disney parks is all about. So what kinds of questions can the Disney Mom’s Panel help you out on? How about starting with the parks themselves. Whether you are visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Epcot or the Magic Kingdom, the moms will help you figure out what’s the best way to navigate the parks and where to begin. Because the moms help guests through an online forum, you can ask whatever question you want and you will receive a number of replies, not only from official panelists, but from other guests of the forum as well. If you’re looking to make a reservation at one of Disney’s fantastic restaurants, the moms can help you on questions regarding dietary restrictions and which restaurant is the most kid friendly. Thinking of catching a fireworks show but not sure if you will be able to bring your stroller? Ask the moms panel. Don’t know if The Haunted Mansion is too scary for the little ones? Ask the moms panel. This valuable resource has become a mainstay in the Disney community. If you would like to be a Disney Mom, applications for new panelists are accepted every year. As a panelist not only would you get to work on the forum, you would also get to attend special Disney events and report on them for the site. Just recently, the Disney Moms were at the unveiling of the new Hall of Presidents and the opening of the new Animal Kingdom restaurant Sanaa. If you would like to apply for the Disney Mom’s Panel, check out the applications and see if it’s a job for you! Labels: cheap disney tickets, Discount Disney Tickets, Disney, disney world
The Disney PhotoPass - Great Photos, Endless Options
 Making sure you get the best photos out of your Orlando theme parks vacations is an essential element of making a good trip great. Thanks to the PhotoPass system, getting the best pictures from your trip is a breeze! Participating in the PhotoPass system at the Walt Disney World Resort is as easy as tracking down any Disney cast member with a camera around their neck. Usually located around the best spots for a snapshot in the parks, this cast member will offer to take a free photo of you and your group. Instead of handing you a slip and directing you to a certain shop to go pick up your family picture, you are given a credit card-sized PhotoPass. This handy item is your ticket to an array of photo options later on in the day. Thinking of riding Test Track at Epcot or Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom? Most of the larger rides in the parks now contain kiosks that allow you to swipe your PhotoPass and save your souvenir photo directly onto the card. With one quick swipe you are ready to go off to the next ride, so the PhotoPass saves you a lot of time since you no longer have to wait in line. So what happens once you’ve taken a few photos and want to take a look at them? Located at the center of every Walt Disney World park is a photo center headquarters, so make sure you check your maps or ask a cast member for the photo center closest to you. Your pictures are good for 30 days after they are taken, so these photo centers allow you a number of options for printing and saving your pictures from the card. Along with prints, you can make and order a variety of lovely souvenir items with your photos. The Disney PhotoPass system is constantly updating their custom souvenir website with new and unique options. Make a puzzle out of your Cinderella Castle snapshot, or a calendar out of your meetings with Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck. Of course, regular prints of various sizes are available to order as well. If you want more traditional options, Kodak Picture Maker Kiosks are also located in the parks, usually within the photo centers themselves. You can burn up to 120 photos from your PhotoPass or even your camera’s memory card onto a CD, or directly print out 4X6 prints on the spot. Whichever option you choose, the Disney PhotoPass is a great addition to Walt Disney World Resort. Thanks to the PhotoPass, making unique souvenirs out of your gorgeous photos is as easy as swiping a credit card! Labels: cheap disney tickets, Discount Disney Tickets, Disney, Magic Kingdom
Be Ready for Rainy Days at Walt Disney World
 Do not panic - but hurricane season is upon us Floridians, bringing with it the potential of rainy and windy days in Orlando. The hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30 with the rainy season generally lasting all summer and bringing a daily afternoon shower. It’s not a reason to forgo your summer vacation or trade in your Disney tickets, but it’s always a good idea to be prepared for ugly weather when you’re traveling to the Sunshine State, which, rain or shine, is always fun. First, it’s not rare for showers to last all day in Central Florida during the summer, but as long as you’ve got the right equipment, it doesn’t mean you can’t have fun at Walt Disney World. When visiting the parks, it’s a very good idea to have a backpack where you can store umbrellas, ponchos, and an extra set of dry clothes and shoes. However, if you’ve forgotten to bring these, don’t fret; the park has ponchos a plenty, and we especially recommend them as the best armor against the rain. Ponchos are available in child and adult sizes and even come in fun Disney character designs. Once you’ve bought one, slide it on and go on about your fun as if it wasn’t raining at all! When it rains, there are certain attractions that close down, such as Expedition Everest at Animal Kingdom, Test Track at Epcot, and most outdoor shows, among others. However, there are plenty of indoor shows, rides, and exhibits to keep you busy when this happens, such as Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom, The Art of Disney Animation at Epcot, and Muppet Vision 3D at Hollywood Studios. Plus, you can always enjoy a sit down meal at a Disney restaurant while you wait out the rain, or go shopping for souvenirs. Now, there’s one time when we don’t recommend running around in the rain at Walt Disney World, and that’s when there’s a hurricane warning. If - knock on wood - Florida does happen to be affected by a hurricane, Disney resort guests can take some comfort in the fact that they can call in advance to reschedule or cancel their reservations within 7 days of their arrival, should the National Hurricane Center issue a hurricane warning for the Orlando area. If you’re already in town when a hurricane is about to hit, rest assured that Disney is #1 when it comes to hurricane preparedness. It was even the first theme park to be recognized by the National Weather Service as a StormReady Community in 2006. When a hurricane approaches, the parks and hotels put their emergency plans into place, closing down the parks and tying everything down. Hotel guests are asked to stay in their rooms, or they are evacuated to a more secure location, as is the case with the Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. Then it’s just a matter of hunkering down and enjoying some complimentary Disney movies on TV while the storm blows over. The most important thing with inclement weather in Orlando, however, is never to let it ruin your vacation. After all, rain isn’t all bad – just recently, for example, storm clouds provided the cover for a rare daytime hatching of loggerhead sea turtles near Disney’s Vero Beach Resort. So if you plan on coming to Orlando this summer, pack an umbrella or poncho, but get ready to have just as much fun as you would any other time of the year. Even wet days at the Disney parks are great – so get your Walt Disney World tickets from OrlandoFunTickets.com today! Labels: cheap disney tickets, Disney, weather
Water Park Fun & More: Disney's Wide World of Sports
 As summertime brings warm, sunny days and beautiful, breezy nights to Orlando, there is no better time to explore some of the different offerings of Walt Disney World. And the best way to take advantage of said offerings is through Disney's Water Park Fun and More ticket option, which is an all-in-one access pass to Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon, Disney's Wide World of Sports, Disney's Oak Trail Golf Course, and DisneyQuest at Downtown Disney. Over the past few weeks, we've been highlighting some of these great Disney spots and why the Water Park Fun & More ticket option is such a steal. And in our final installment this week, we're checking out the games at Disney's Wide World of Sports. The Wide World of Sports (WWoS) Complex at Walt Disney World is a mysterious entity. Many visitors to Walt Disney World are unsure of what exactly the complex is. After all, it's big enough to be a Disney theme park itself, but the WWoS doesn't pull in nearly as many admissions as the other parks do. Still, for the players participating in an ever-important championship game, and for the spectators who get to be witness to that game, the Wide World of Sports is just as magical as Magic Kingdom. To put in simpler terms, the WWoS is a 200 acre athletic complex located inside Walt Disney World. Made up of nine different venues, the comples hosts over 170 amateur and professional sporting events throughout the year. Its clients represent some of the best names in sports - the AAU, Pop Warner, the Atlanta Braves, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the USSSA, and more. The WWos complex consists of Champion Stadium, an impressive 9,500-seat baseball stadium that's hosted two regular season Major League Baseball series; the Milk House, a 5,000-seat multi-purpose arena; the Jostens Center, a similar but smaller arena; the Hess Sports Fields, eight multi-purpose fields equipped to host multiple sports; the Baseball Quadraplex consisting of four professional baseball fields and practice facilities; the Diamondplex, consisting of six fields used for softball and youth baseball; the Centre Court Stadium, a ten-court tennis complex; and the Track and Field Complex, a 500-seat competition facility for track and field events. Though WWoS is different from the other Walt Disney World attractions in the sense that you can't randomly drop by and explore it (the complex is closed if there are no events going on), it often offers a variety of unique and unusual sporting events sports lovers can really get into. For example, every year the PGA Tour tees off at the complex with the Children's Miracle Network Classic. The Braves hold spring training there every year, and the Disney's Soccer Showcase features 600 of the best soccer teams in the country battling it out. The famed Walt Disney World Marathon, which runs through the various parks, is also hosted there every year. So next time you take a trip to Walkt Disney World, we suggest checking out the events scheduled that week at Disney's Wide World of Sports for some fun at an lesser-known Disney attraction. Parking at the complex is free, though there is an admission fee for spectators. However, if you have the Water Park Fun & More ticket, you'll get in free! When you consider all the events hosted at the Wide World of Sports, along with all the other admissions that come with the Water Park Fun & More option, adding it onto your Walt Disney World tickets just makes sense. Check out OrlandoFunTickets.com now for Water Park Fun & More, and have fun at the water parks, the golf course, the sports complex - or wherever you decide to go. Labels: cheap disney tickets, Discount Disney Tickets, Disney Tickets, sports in orlando, wide world of sports
Disney's Animal Kingdom is Home for Endangered Animals
 Earlier this January, Disney Animal Kingdom Lodge welcomed the birth of two Ruppells Griffon Vultures. They’re the first hatchings of this threatened species at Walt Disney World. Each chick weighed less than six ounces and was about eight inches long, a far cry from what they’ll grow up to be – up to three feet in height and 15-20 pounds, with a wingspan of nearly eight feet. Over the past twenty years, the population of Ruppell’s Griffon Vultures has been declining, leading the International Union for Conservation of Nature to raise the species’ status to threatened. Members of Disney’s Animal Programs Team hope to increase the species population and generate more awareness of the challenges these birds face. However, the Ruppell’s Griffon Vultures wouldn’t be the first threatened or endangered animal to be born thanks to the efforts of Disney. Though Animal Kingdom is obviously themed around animals, many may not realize that the park is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, meaning that it has met and exceeded the standards in education, animal conservation, and research. In addition to Ruppell’s Griffon Vulture, Disney welcomed a newborn calf to a herd of African elephants at Animal Kingdom last summer. Twenty-six-year-old Moyo gave birth to a 327-pound male, a significant birth since African elephants are endangered and challenging to breed. And last December, Animal Kingdom saw the birth of its 28th Gerenuk calf, born under the Association of Zoos and Aquarium’s Gerenuk Population Management Plan. To learn more about animal conservation and see what Disney is doing, the best thing you can do is take a train ride over to Rafiki’s Planet Watch at Animal Kingdom. There, guests can see endangered cottontop tamarin primates up close at the Habitat Habit!, a fun and educational wildlife trail dedicated to the preservation of animals. You’ll learn about different conservation efforts as you get an up-close look at the inner workings of Animal Kingdom. Also, don’t miss a chance to visit the Conservation Station, the center of Disney efforts to promote wildlife conservation awareness. A behind-the-scenes look at the animals of Animal Kingdom, Conservation Station allows guests to meet with animal handlers, learn about veterinary care, and other day-to-day activities at Animal Kingdom. You’ll also take part in a variety of wild animal experiences, interactive shows, and games. There’s even a veterinary hospital viewing window that allows guests to watch medical procedures conducted by the veterinary staff. Similar to Animal Kingdom, the Animal Kingdom Lodge is dedicating to giving people a greater appreciation for wildlife. Home to a wide variety of animals that either originated from Animal Kingdom or other zoos, the lodge is a working wildlife reserve with a 33-acre savannah. Its species include Grant’s zebra, Thomson’s gazelle, sacred ibis, Ankole-Watusi Cattle, white-bearded wildebeest, and more. All the animals inhabiting the lodge savannah return periodically to an on-site animal care facility for feeding and routine care. There’s no doubt that when it comes to the conservation and care of animals, whether stable in the wild, threatened, or endangered, Animal Kingdom is the cat’s pajamas – and the cat’s shelter, too. Take a trip into the wild and see what you can do to help; check out Walt Disney World tickets today at OrlandoFunTickets.com. Labels: cheap disney tickets, Disney Animal Kingdom Attractions, Disney's Animal Kingdom, Walt Disney World News
Indy Racing Experience Comes to Walt Disney World
 Joining the Richard Petty Driving Experience on the one mile paved Walt Disney World Speedway track is the Indy Racing Experience, having opened on November 17th. Now race fans and thrill seekers will have the chance to drive and ride in actual Indianapolis 500 race cars for an experience like no other. After suiting up in authentic driver fire suits and being strapped in by the Indy Racing Experience pit crew, guests will have the opportunity to drive a two-seat Indy Racing car especially customized for the experience. Stretched out in the two-seat car, guests can also experience the g-forces of racecar driving as the car is driven by a professional racer. The four Dallara cars at the Indy Racing Experience have been fitted with 1.8 liter six-cylinder Honda engines, which are less powerful than the racing league cars, but otherwise, exactly the same. Drivers can even hit speeds close to 100 mph, since the open-cockpit cars weight half as much as a 2009 Toyota Corolla. And with the unique design of the Walt Disney World Speedway track, a tri-oval with three uniquely banked corners and elevation changes, both drivers and riders are sure to find the Indy Racing Experience a thrill. Though this tourist attraction is pricey, fans say it’s worth every penny. For $109 plus tax, passengers can go along for a ride, and for $399, customers can get behind the wheel and feel the excitement of driving an IndyCar Series car. The ride-along experience lasts three laps, while the driving experience consists of 1 warm-up lap, 6 laps at speed, and 1 cool-down lap. Normally, the Experience travels with the Indy Racing Leagues. And though the company will continue to do that, there’s a good chance Orlando will become its permanent home. “Since we first began the Indy Racing Experience [in 2001], fans have traveled the globe to feel firsthand what it is like to race around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway - the Racing Capital of the World. Millions of people also descend on the Orlando area annually for its renowned attractions, including Walt Disney World, so we feel our Indy Racing Experience is both a unique and fitting addition to this exciting landscape,” said Scott Jasek, co-owner of the Indy Racing Experience. The Indy Racing Experience will be sharing the track with the Richard Petty Driving Experience, which offers rides in stock cars ( discount Richard Petty Driving Experience tickets are still available at OrlandoFunTickets.com). Both attractions are open to guests on a first-come, first-serve basis, and drivers are required to be at least 18 years old. Don’t miss a chance to enjoy the rush and adrenaline of the Indy Racing Experience near Magic Kingdom! Labels: cheap disney tickets, Disney Attractions, Disney World Tickets, richard petty driving experience
Happy Birthday to Disney's Mickey Mouse!
 Many may not know it, but today is the 8th birthday of Disneys Mickey Mouse. So in honor of our favorite black and white mouse in red shorts (which he’s been wearing for a really long time), we’ve compiled a short Mickey biography, so that everyone can remember how it all started with a mouse. Mickey has come a long way since he was born in Walt Disney’s imagination. First appearing in Steamboat Willie, a short black-and-white animated musical on November 18th, 1928, Mickey’s debut was the first cartoon to feature synchronized music and sound effects. The lovable mouse was an instant hit, and Steamboat Willie was soon followed by two other cartoons. By the end of the year, Mickey was a national fad, and it wasn’t long before Walt Disney started up a line of Mickey merchandise and a fan club for children, the Mickey Mouse Club. By 1937, Disney Studios was in full swing, producing about 12 shorts a year in which Mickey got into all kinds of mischief and fun. Walt Disney did Mickey’s voice himself and oversaw the production of 87 shorts starring the mouse by the end of the decade. As Mickey continued his rise to fame, the Mickey Mouse Club eventually got its own TV show, and soon enough, Disneyland was born. Mickey moved to the theme park as its main host, greeting visitors and shaking hands, and the success of the park led to the opening of Walt Disney World in 1971. Mickey also appeared in a kimono and beret, respectively, for the openings of Tokyo Disneyland in 1983 and Disneyland Resort Paris in 1992. And as they say, the rest is history. Now, Mickey continues to be Disney’s most popular symbol and beloved symbol. Appearing everywhere from celebrity T-shirts to Playstation video games, Mickey Mouse doesn’t ever seem to go out of style. And although Walt Disney World isn’t holding any extravagant birthday parties for Mickey this year, there’s no better way to celebrate his birthday than by enjoying all the Mickey fun at Walt Disney World theme parks. For one amusing activity, try to hunt down all the Hidden Mickeys. What’s a “Hidden Mickey,” you ask? It started out as an inside joke among the Walt Disney Imagineers – they concealed images of Mickey (typically the silhouette of his head and ears) in the design of Disney attractions such as rides and resorts. There’s one hidden in the alien symbols on The ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter at Magic Kingdom, and there are Mickeys hidden on the manhole covers at Epcot. Though Disney has no official list of confirmed Hidden Mickeys, it’s exciting to visit the park and see how many you can spot. A literal and figurative symbol of his mark on Walt Disney World, Mickey is hidden everywhere! As a nod to Disney’s house mouse, you can also visit Mickey’s Toontown Fair in Magic Kingdom. Originally opened on Mickey’s 60th birthday as a temporary attraction called Mickey’s Birthdayland, the area was so popular with park guests that it was made a permanent attraction. Over the years, it has evolved into the Toontown Fair we know and love today, and it’s a place where you’re guaranteed to see Mickey and all his friends. Be sure to get your discount Magic Kingdom tickets here at OrlandoFunTickets.com, so you can rush out to the parks and start having fun with Mickey. And to the most influential mouse in the world, the one and only Mickey Mouse, we wish you Happy Birthday! May you continue to warm our hearts for 80 more years. Labels: cheap disney tickets, Disney, Disney World Tickets, mickey mouse
Epcot Food and Wine Fest Features Great Foodie Cities of the World
In less than a month, the 15th Annual Epcot International Food and Wine Festival will start its six-week extravaganza. The theme of this year’s gala is “Cities in Wonderland,” and it will delight Epcot guests with a taste of dishes from more than 25 countries and 6 different continents. The Epcot Food & Wine Festival runs Sept. 26 – Nov. 9.
Epcot guests will be able to munch their way around the world at over 25 international marketplaces spread out around Epcot’s World Showcase. Each kiosk represents a different city and country, from Cork, Ireland to Cape Town, South Africa, and other yummy spots on the globe.
New cities making a culinary impression at this year’s Epcot Food & Wine Festival are: - Lyon, France
- Marrakech, Morocco
- Shanghai, China
- Bologna, Italy
- Tokyo, Japan
- Mexico City, Mexico
These cities and more will offer up delectable delicacies so that you can get a taste of the real world just by visiting Disney World. Every tapas-style bite at each country kiosk is paired with the perfect beer and wine, and each portion costs only $2 to $5 each.
If you have never treated yourself to a trip to Epcot’s International Food & Wine Festival, it is an out-of-this-world dining experience you will treasure. In fact, people from all over the world – and locals too – make the Epcot Food & Wine Fest an annual event. The good news is all you need for this trip around the world is an Epcot ticket!
Obviously eating and drinking is the highlight of every Epcot Food & Wine Festival, but that’s not all you get for your Epcot ticket. Along with the most delicious delicacies from exotic locales all over the world, Epcot guests are treated to entertainment from each of the countries as well as traditional arts and crafts.
Since this is a wine festival, it features some of the best wines from a variety of regions throughout the world, including France, South Africa and California. Beer tasting is also a big part of the Epcot Food & Wine Festival. There are complimentary beer and wine tastings daily to go along with culinary demonstrations and food samplings.
Last year over 1 million Epcot guests came to Walt Disney World to enjoy the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, and the celebration grows each year. Get ready to celebrate your favorite foodie cities this year, and get your Epcot tickets today. The delights of the Epcot Food & Wine Festival are only an Epcot ticket away! Labels: cheap disney tickets, epcot food and wine festival, Orlando Events, seasonal events
Five Reasons to Take an Orlando Vacation Now
 Times are tough all over, but that does not mean your family can not enjoy an Orlando vacation this summer. In fact, now is a great time to take an Orlando vacation, because of delicious discounts and crazy cheap deals on Orlando vacation tickets. Orlando Vacation Reason #1 – Cheap Orlando Theme Park Tickets
Today is the time for an Orlando vacation because you can get all of the cheap Orlando theme park tickets you need at OrlandoFunTickets.com. We are the number one source on the Web, with the best deals on Orlando theme park tickets every day of the year. Beat the heat and the slow economy by getting your discount Orlando theme park tickets today. Orlando Vacation Reason #2 – Discount Disney Tickets
When you get your Disney vacation tickets at OrlandoFunTickets.com, you will always get the discount Disney tickets you need to visit all of the Disney theme parks. Summer time is the most popular time of year for a Disney vacation, and the Disney theme parks are open late so you get even more time to enjoy all of your favorite Disney attractions. Orlando Vacation Reason #3 – Orlando Water ParksOrlando water parks are some of the best water parks in the entire world, and if you take your Orlando vacation now, you can be one of the premier visitors to the newest Orlando water park, Aquatica by SeaWorld. SeaWorld’s newest addition has only been open for a few months, so be one of the first to splash through a summer day at Aquatic by SeaWorld. Orlando Vacation Reason #4 – Hot Orlando Hotel RatesThe heat is on in Orlando, and so are the hottest hotel deals in Florida. All over Florida, tourist destinations are offering great discounts in order to gain your business. You can even find great rates at a Disney Resort Hotel or one of the on-property Loews Hotels at the Universal Orlando Resort. Orlando Vacation Reason #5 – Deals on Orlando Attraction TicketsOrlando is not just about Disney theme parks, splashing at SeaWorld and exciting adventure at the Universal Orlando Resort. There are tons of amazing Orlando attractions, including the Blue Man Group, Cirque du Soleil La Nouba, the Richard Petty Driving Experience, Kennedy Space Center and many, many more. And you can get the best Orlando attractions ticket deals today at OrlandoFunTickets.com. Labels: Aquatica at Sea World, cheap disney tickets, discount cirque du soleil tickets, Discount Universal Tickets, orlando vacations, typhoon lagoon
How to Beat the Disney Ticket Increase
 The best way to overcome the latest hike in Disney ticket prices Walt Disney World announced recently that they are raising Disney ticket prices, and the Universal Orlando Resort did the same just one week later. In this sluggish economy, higher Disney ticket prices could mean bad news for your Disney vacation. Luckily we know how you can get your Disney tickets at the lowest prices in town. OrlandoFunTickets.com has the best Disney ticket prices on the Web, and because we are the only authorized Disney ticket seller online, you are always certain to get the very best Disney ticket deals when you buy your Disney tickets at OrlandoFunTickets.com! The latest Disney ticket boost is just a few dollars, so it really isn’t even a big deal. In fact, when you compare it to how much everything else has gone up (think gas and groceries), this slight up in Disney tickets is hardly worth a mention. What is much more worthy of mentioning is all of the great new adventures that await you on your Disney vacation, and make the cost of your Disney tickets worth every penny. If your Disney vacation is coming soon, then you will want to head to Epcot for the 13th Annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. This year’s International Food & Wine Festival begins on Sept. 26, and runs through Nov. 9. All of the sites and sounds of Epcot’s annual food fiesta are included with your Disney ticket. While you’re at Epcot, don’t forget to check out the newly renovated Spaceship Earth! Over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, they are celebrating their new name with reels of exciting attractions and entertainment. The newest Disney attraction, Toy Story Mania! opened earlier this summer, and the 3-D combination video game-Disney attraction is more than worth the added Disney ticket dollars. And that’s just the beginning. Disney’s Hollywood Studios introduced their most interactive parade ever, Block Party Bash, in March. You can also check out all of these entertaining adventures added at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in the past year: - Journey Into Narnia: Prince Caspian (opened in June)
- American Film Institute (opened in May)
- Playhouse Disney-Live on Stage (opened in February)
- Jedi Training Academy (opened in October)
- Handy Manny Meet and Greet (opened in October)
- High School Musical 2: School’s Out! show (opened in September).
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Where to Find Three Free Disney Vacation Destinations
Many people are suffering with gas prices in the stratosphere and other costs going up every day, but your family still deserves a Disney vacation this summer. And we are here to help you get it. Obviously, you can’t take a Disney vacation without visiting Walt Disney World, and we all know that’s not free. It is more reasonable, however, if you get your cheap Disney tickets at OrlandFunTickets.com. We are the best source for cheap Disney tickets on the Web, and you can shop with us anytime because our online Disney ticket store is always open! Now that you know where to find your great deal on cheap Disney tickets, we’re going to let you in on a little secret: Where to find three free Disney vacation destinations. Yes, you read that right. We have the inside scoop on three free Disney destinations. Are you ready? Here we go: Free Disney Destination #1 – Downtown DisneyDowntown Disney is a free Disney entertainment complex, located on the Walt Disney World property. Here you will find restaurants, shops and unique Disney entertainment outlets like DisneyQuest and Cirque de Soleil La Nouba. While some of the attractions found at Downtown Disney do require admission, there is no reason why you can’t shop ‘till you drop without spending a dime. Downtown Disney is also a great place to relax and do some people watching, which is a pretty entertaining way to spend a bit of time on your Disney vacation. For even more relaxation, hop on a boat or bus and take an exploratory tour of the Walt Disney World Resort hotels. Free Disney Destination #2 – Disney’s BoardwalkThere is even more free Disney fun and games at Disney’s Boardwalk. Here you will find an altogether different atmosphere, but still a generous portion of dining, shopping and entertainment options. Disney’s Boardwalk features carnival games and unique surroundings that anyone can enjoy for zero dollars. Free Disney Destination #3 - Disney’s Wide World of Sports ComplexAdmission to Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex is absolutely free, and no Disney ticket is required. The schedule changes all the time, so you never know what sporting event or competition is going on during your Disney vacation. What you do know for sure is that you can enjoy any of these free Disney destinations without emptying your wallet. Labels: BoardWalk Resort, cheap disney tickets, Downtown Disney, free acitivites at disney, free disney, wide world of sports
Where to Find Five Free Disney Attractions
In these tight financial times, it is great to find something fun to do that is free. We have put together a list of five things you can do at Disney for zero dollars. Yes, you read that right. We are going to tell you about five free Disney attractions!
Free Disney Attractions #1 – Downtown Disney
Downtown Disney is a dining, entertainment and shopping Mecca that costs nothing. In fact, Downtown Disney is one of the few places on your Orlando vacation that you can actually find free parking! Another treat is World of Disney, a gigantic and interactive Disney store – the largest in the whole world! And it’s almost as interactive and fun as the Disney theme parks. No Disney ticket required, and you don’t have to buy anything either to get in on the interactive fun.
Free Disney Attraction #2 – Disney Monorail Resort Tour
There are three hotels to see and explore along the Walt Disney World Monorail track that whisks guests to Disney’s Magic Kingdom Theme Park. After leaving the Disney Ticket and Transportation Center, the Monorail glides down its track making stops at Disney’s Polynesian Resort, Disney’s Grand Floridian Hotel & Spa, the Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Contemporary Resort. You can disembark and discover these amazing Disney resorts, or just enjoy the cool and smooth Monorail ride.
Free Disney Destination #3 – Disney Boat Rides
A few Walt Disney World Resort hotels are nestled along a waterway, and these hotels offer free boat rides to some of the Disney theme parks and Disney entertainment areas. These waterfront Walt Disney World Resorts include: - Disney’s Beach Club Resort
- Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
- Disney’s Boardwalk Inn
- Disney’s Port Orleans Resort
- Disney’s Contemporary Resort
- Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & spa
- Disney’s Polynesian Resort
- Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
- Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
Free Disney Attraction #4 – Shopping
Ok, you say, shopping is not free. Technically, though, shopping is free. It’s the buying that costs money. The Walt Disney World Resort is a shopper’s heaven. No matter where you go, there is someplace to shop, and you rarely need a Disney ticket to do it. All of the Walt Disney World Resorts have gift shops, some more than one, and there’s a windfall of shops at Downtown Disney.
Free Disney Attractions #5 – Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex
Disney’s world-class athletic facility frequently hosts events are free to the public. That means no Disney ticket needed. Now that’s something we can cheer about! Labels: cheap disney tickets, Disney Attractions, Downtown Disney, free acitivites at disney, shopping at disney, walt disney world monorail
Latest News From Your Favorite Orlando Vacation Destinations
Even in this lagging economy, Orlando vacations are still super popular. And if saving money is on your mind, no worries. You can always get the best discounts on Orlando theme park tickets at OrlandoFunTickets.com, the Web’s best Orlando ticket site. No matter where you plan on going during your Orlando vacation, here’s the latest news from around O-Town. Medieval Times Tickets Free For KidsYes, your royal highness, you read that right. At least through the end of May, kids under 12 don’t need a Medieval Times ticket for admission as long as they are with a paying adult. That’s a savings of over $30 per child. Adult Medieval Times tickets are just $39.21, and you can get them right here today! Wheel of Fortune Is Spinning Into SeaWorld OrlandoPat Sajak and Vanna White will be heading south this winter to tape Wheel of Fortune at our very own marine mammal paradise, SeaWorld Orlando. The actual show tapings are scheduled for December 12, 13, 15 and 16, with a rain date on December 17, and they are expected to air sometime in 2009. Wheel will tape 5 episodes per day at Bayside Stadium inside the SeaWorld Orlando theme park. A SeaWorld ticket should be required to be a part of the audience at the tapings in December, since they take place within Sea World. More information will be posted as it is announced. Jungala at Busch Gardens Tampa Partially Closed After Orang EscapeThe newest attraction at Busch Gardens Tampa – Jungala – had to be temporarily shut down after a 10-year-old Bornean orangutan escaped from its habitat by climbing up the windows of the new exhibit. Only the western side of the Jungala area of the park is closed while the folks at Busch Gardens make adjustments to prevent any future orangutan outings. If you want to check out the monkey business for yourself, grab some Busch Gardens tickets, head over to Busch Garden Tampa and get a glimpse of their impish orangs. Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders Meet the Stars Of Discovery Cove
Discovery Cove added some new Dolphin performers to its dolphin collection for awhile last week when the Miami Dolphins cheerleaders showed up for a photo shoot. The pics will be used for next year’s calendar, so check it out if you get the chance. And should you desire a trip to Discovery Cove to click some pics of your own, you can get the best deals on Discovery Cove tickets at OrlandoFunTickets.com right now! Labels: Aquatica at Sea World, cheap disney tickets, Cheap Universal Tickets, Discount Discovery Cove, Orlando Attractions, Sea World, summer in orlando
Ways to Beat High Prices on Your Summer Vacation in Orlando
High gas prices have finally come full circle and we are now seeing the resulting price increases all over in the grocery store at the mall and they threaten to ruin many a summer vacation. If you plan on making Orlando your summer vacation destination, there are many ways to ease the financial burdens higher prices mean to an Orlando vacation. Orlando Vacation Cost Cutter #1The first thing to do if you want to save money on your Orlando vacation is get all of your Orlando theme park tickets at the best one-stop Orlando ticket shop on the Web, OrlandoFunTickets.com. Whether you want Disney tickets, Universal tickets, SeaWorld tickets or tickets to your favorite Orlando dinner theater, OrlandoFunTickets.com has all of the Orlando attraction tickets you need for a cost conscious Orlando vacation.
Orlando Vacation Cost Cutter #2To save money on transportation costs during your Orlando vacation research the options available to get from the airport to your hotel. Many Orlando hotels offer free shuttle service to and from the airport, and there are also transportation companies that will drive you to your hotel for a fee. Choosing either one of these options can save you the cost of a rental car and gas. If you decide to stay at the Walt Disney World Resort in a Disney-owned hotel, you can catch a ride on Disney’s Magical Express. Disney’s complimentary shuttle service picks you up at the Orlando International Airport and drops you in front of your Disney hotel. They also take care of your luggage and return you to the airport at the end of your trip.
Orlando Vacation Cost Cutter #3It’s no secret that the cost to fly anywhere has soared in recent months. No matter where you are coming from, flying into Orlando for your summer vacation has gotten pretty pricey. Before gas prices spiked, driving to Orlando was a valid option, but no longer. Have you considered traveling by train? Amtrak has routes that bring you into Orlando or Kissimmee, and you can easily grab a taxi or shuttle to your hotel from either station. Train travel can be much cheaper than flying or driving– not to mention a lot more comfortable. The important thing to remember when planning your Orlando vacation is to do some research and make sure you get all of your Orlando theme park tickets at the Web’s best Orlando attraction ticket shop, OrlandoFunTickets.com! Labels: cheap disney tickets, cheap seaworld tickets, Cheap Universal Tickets, cost cutting in orlando, Orlando Attractions, orlando dinner shows, vacation tips
Save the Planet During Your Orlando Vacation
 Earth Day brings to mind the many ways we can all contribute to saving the planet. Enough information is out there by now so that no one has an excuse for not conserving, even on vacation. Even though you are taking time off from work, that doesn’t mean you can take time off from saving the world. One of the best ways to conserve both time and money is to get all of the theme park tickets you need for your Orlando vacation in one place. OrlandoFunTickets.com is the best one-stop-shop on the Web for Disney tickets, SeaWorld tickets, Universal tickets, Busch Gardens tickets, Discovery Cove tickets, and tickets to all of your favorite Orlando attractions. We can even get you tickets to your favorite Orlando dinner shows! Great Ways to Conserve on Your Orlando VacationAfter you save time and money by getting all of your Orlando attraction tickets right here, keep these suggestions in mind to stay green during your Orlando vacation: - Recycle! The fact that you’re staying in a hotel doesn’t mean you can throw away those bottles and cans. Check with your hotel’s front desk and make sure they provide a way for you to recycle during your vacation, especially since we all tend to use more disposable items when we are away from home.
- Use those buses, trams, boats and monorails. If your hotel offers transportation, take advantage of it. First of all, this gives the driver a vacation from driving (and you are on vacation after all, right?). Second, it saves energy by transporting a few larger groups of people (15 families sharing one shuttle bus) instead of many smaller groups (15 families in 15 cars) cough-cough.
- Turn off the lights and TV. We know you’re not paying the electric bill during your Orlando hotel stay. But that doesn’t give you license to be wasteful. If you’re not using it, turn it off. Even if the money to pay the bill isn’t coming out of your wallet, in the long run everyone on the planet will pay for wastefulness.
Following these few suggestions will help you to stay green during your Orlando vacation. But remember the best savings of all is to get your cheap Orlando theme park tickets at OrlandoFunTickets.com! Labels: Aquatica at Sea World, cheap disney tickets, Cheap Universal Tickets, discount aquatica, discount busch gardens, Discount SeaWorld Tickets, Discovery Cove, earth day
Disneys Magic Kingdom Named Best Theme Park in the World
 The Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort is the busiest theme park in the entire world according to a recently released study by the independent entertainment research group TEA/IRA. As the top Disney ticket source in town, we are not surprised that the Magic Kingdom came in first. With the Magic Kingdom’s status as the big cheese of theme parks, Disney tickets are in high demand, and there’s no better place to find cheap Disney tickets than right here at OrlandoFunTickets.com. We rank number 1 in online sources for discount Disney tickets and you can get those Disney tickets right here and now.
Why the Magic Kingdom is the Most Popular Theme Park in the World
With a reported 17 million visitors last year, you may wonder why the Magic Kingdom is so popular. Well, get your Disney tickets today and you will see what has made the Magic Kingdom so popular with theme park visitors the world over. Disney’s Magic Kingdom Has Something for Everyone
Disney’s Magic Kingdom has 7 totally different themed lands that are basically mini-theme parks within the Magic Kingdom theme park. Within these diverse little lands are some of the best attractions Disney has to offer. The Magic Kingdom’s Multiple Mountains Will Move YouThe Magic Kingdom offers mountainous thrills, spills, splashes and chills: - Space Mountain® in Tomorrowland
- Splash Mountain® and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Frontierland
Magic Kingdom Attractions Make Everyone Feel Like a Kid
Disney’s Magic Kingdom also has a host of classic Disney attractions that have even the oldest kids feeling young again: - Jungle Cruise and Pirate’s of the Caribbean in Adventureland
- The Haunted Mansion and The Hall of Presidents in Liberty Square
- “It’s a small world” and Peter Pan’s Flight in Fantasyland
- Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress in Tomorrowland
Disney’s Magic Kingdom Offers Innovative Adventures Too
The Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World has some new additions that make it the world’s best theme park too: - “Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor” in Tomorrowland
- Mickey’s PhilharMagic 3-D show in Fantasyland
- Wishes™ Nighttime Spectacular nightly fireworks show
It’s obvious why the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World has more visitors than any other theme park on the planet. Join the crowds from around the world. Get your Disney tickets today! Labels: Big Thundar Mountain, cheap disney tickets, Magic Kingdom, mickey's philharmagic, monsters inc, orlando vacations, Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, wishes firework show
Epcot Flower Fest is Fun for Kids Too
 You may think Epcot doesn’t have much for the little ones in your family, especially during the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. Well, you would be wrong. This is Walt Disney World after all, and every Disney theme park is a world of fun for you and your kids. The 15th Annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival opened in March with special weekends, events and once-in-a-lifetime experiences that your children will never forget. The only thing you need to do is pick a date and get those Disney tickets. Then come down, stroll through these glorious gardens and let your kids have a field day Epcot Flower Fest style. Peter Pan’s Never Land Garden will thrill kids of all ages with its pirate ship theme and character topiaries the bring to life Peter Pan, Captain Hook, Tinker Bell and Tic Toc Croc. Located along Imagination Walkway. Pluto’s Play Zone is a climb-zone and playground done Disney style on the Test Track Walkway. Minnie’s Magnificent Butterfly Garden is just down the path from Pluto. Both you and your kids will enjoy this close-up look at hundreds of different butterflies. Growing Future Gardeners in the Germany Pavilion gives kids the chance to get down and dirty in a hands-on gardening exhibit. Ladybug Releases take place every day at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. at Growing Future Gardeners in Germany. Little ones can join in the releases, and it makes for some wonderful and unique vacation photos! Garden Railway is also in the Germany Pavilion, and kids of all ages will delight in this intricately detailed mini German village with its authentic landscape and bridge walkway. Kidcot Fun Stops Entertain Around the World Showcase At every country around Epcot’s World Showcase, you will find special areas set up just for the kids. Each country has different creative activities that young ones will enjoy, and many have a gardening theme especially for the Epcot Flower & Garden Festival. Garden Town Kid Fun Fair is the place for children young and old to learn about gardening and test their own skills in interactive play areas set up just for the Epcot Flower & Garden Festival. Garden Town is in the Flower Festival hub at Future World East next to Universe of Energy. Labels: cheap disney tickets, epcot flower and garden festival, growing future gardeners, kidcot, pluto play zone
April Events at Walt Disney World
 Get your Disney tickets today for these special happenings at Disney World There’s always something wonderful going on at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando. Besides some of the most amazing Orlando attractions, the Disney parks offer annual festivals, concerts, and special events. The only thing you need to get in on the fun is a Disney ticket, and you can find all of the cheap Disney tickets you need right here! Once you have your Disney tickets, here are the great events you can choose from this April at Walt Disney World: Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival in Bloom Through June 1
Your Epcot ticket includes a bouquet full of special events this spring as the 15th Annual Epcot Flower & Garden Festival unfolds. All of Epcot is dressed up for this garden gala Every weekend has a unique garden theme Flower Power Concerts feature great performers from the 50s, 60s and 70s live each night, and your Epcot tickets include these shows! Disney character topiaries greet guests all over Epcot. Catch Some Major League Baseball Action April 22-24Take yourself out to the ball game and see the Tampa Bay Rays take on the Toronto Blue Jays at Champion Stadium in Disney’s Wild World of Sports Complex. You won’t need a Disney ticket to watch the major leagues at Disney, but you can get the tickets you need at Disney’s Wild World of Sports box office or from the Tampa Bay Rays Web site.  Pirate & Princess Party Returns to Magic KingdomDisney’s Magic Kingdom makes your fairy tale dreams come true with this royal celebration of swashbuckling pirates and perfectly prim princesses. This is a special night-time event at the Magic Kingdom and it’s not included with your regular Disney ticket. Disney party tickets are still available for April 1, 4, 6, 11, 16, 23. April Ride Closures at Walt Disney WorldOnce you have your Disney tickets and head out to the parks, here are the attractions that are closed for refurbishment during the month of April: Magic KingdomMinnie’s Country House is closed April 1-23 Disney’s Hollywood Studios
The American Film Institute Showcase is closed April 1-30 Spring time is a great time to visit the Walt Disney World theme parks and there’s tons going on so get your Disney tickets today! Labels: cheap disney tickets, Disney Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom, Pirate and Princess Party, ride closures
Special Events Blossom at Epcots Garden Extravaganza
 The 15th annual Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival started in March and this years garden gala has something for everyone in the family to enjoy. The only thing you have to do is get your Disney tickets. Then head over to Epcot and be a part of the beauty. Garden Town Festival Center Opens in Future World East
Information central for Epcot’s Flower & Garden Fest this year is at the Garden Town located near the Universe of Energy in Future World East. Once you have your Disney tickets and get into Epcot, head over to Garden Town where you will find: - Demonstrations by famous garden gurus
- Q and A sessions with gardening experts
- Epcot Flower & Garden Festival merchandise
- Garden Town Kid Fun Fair
Themed Weekends Brighten Up Epcot’s Flower & Garden Festival
Every weekend brings a new themed celebration to this year’s Epcot Flower & Garden Festival. A quick trip to Walt Disney World is a super treat this time of year, so pick a weekend and get your Disney tickets today. Then head out to enjoy these special times: - Characters In Bloom – March 28-30
- Art in the Garden – April 4-6
- Wellness weekend – April 11-13
- Green weekend – April 18-20
- I Dig Bugs – April 25-27
- Florida Farmer’s Market – May 2-4
- Coming Up Roses – May 9-11
- Garden Party – May 16-18
- Outdoor Living – May 23-25
- Festival Farewell – May 31 – June 1
Minnie’s Invites Butterflies to Her Garden Party
More than 10 species of butterflies are represented in Minnie’s Magnificent Butterfly Garden at Epcot’s Flower & Garden Festival. Get your Disney ticket and let over 500 native butterflies lure you into their screened enclosure for a relaxing stroll among nectar blooms like passion flower, blazing star and butterfly bush.
Unique Topiaries Showcased All Over Epcot
Butterflies will also make an appearance as topiaries joining the Seven Dwarfs who will dazzle in an intricate display in Germany. In France’s Fragrance Garden, topiaries will be turned into perfume bottles representing Guerlain perfumes.
It doesn’t matter when you decide to visit Epcot for the Flower & Garden Festival. Just get your Disney tickets and plant yourself in the fun! Labels: butterfly garden, cheap disney tickets, concert series, EPCOT events, epcot flower and garden festival, orlando concerts, topiaries showcase
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.)
Before any of that, though, you need Disney tickets to get into all of these Disney parks. Find the Disney ticket that best suits your needs right here and get it today. Then get ready to test the best and see how they rank with your family. Labels: cheap disney tickets, Christmas in Disney Hollywood Studios Attractions, Disney Animal Kingdom Attractions, EPCOT attractions, Magic Kingdom Attractions, mission space, test track
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 Tomorrowland
 We have been guiding you on a revealing tour of the Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort, and at last we arrive on the far side of this enchanted realm in Tomorrowland. Before we started, though, we made sure to tell you about all of the discount Disney tickets you will find at OrlandoFunTickets.com, the best stop around for cheap Disney tickets. Tomorrowland has a universe of spacey Disney attractions, and you will want to ride as many as you can. The most popular rides in Tomorrowland usually have long waits, so get your FastPasses as soon as you arrive in this futuristic world. Then enjoy the rides with shorter lines while you wait for your FastPass time to come. First, Tomorrowland’s FastPass attractions: - Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
An interactive (and really, really fun) space journey into the toy-filled world of Buzz and his friends. Fire your laser gun at the lightning bolts throughout the ride and be the best shooter in your group! - Stitch’s Great Escape!™
Join the security team of the Galactic Federation Prisoner Teleport Center and catch that stinky Snitch. - Space Mountain®
Rocket through the cosmos on this indoor coaster that will blast you into a thrill-filled tomorrow.
While you wait for your FastPass turn to soar on Space Mountain, check out these surrounding attractions with shorter lines: - Tomorrowland® Indy Speedway
Go zoom, zoom, zoom on these mini-racers. - Tomorrowland® Transit Authority
Glide through the area attractions on this futuristic smooth-sailing train. Get a glimpse inside Space Mountain too!
Kill some time on these rides while you wait for your chance to ride either Stitch’s Great Escape!™ or Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin. - Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor
Grab a giggle with Mike Wazowski and his friends in this interactive comedy show. Text your favorite funnies and you might become part of the show. - Astro Orbiter
It’s like Dumbo, only in a rocket and way, way higher. - Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress
A Magic Kingdom original and a great cool-off spot on those hot Disney days.
Now you’re prepared for an amazing Magic Kingdom vacation. Before you can get in, though, you need your Disney tickets, and the best place for discount Disney tickets is right here at OrlandoFunTickets.com! Labels: astro orbiter, buzz lightyear, carousel of progress, cheap disney tickets, Magic Kingdom, monsters inc, people movier, Space Mountain, stitch, tomorrow land
Celebrate St Patricks Day at Your Favorite Orlando Theme Park
 Saint Patricks Day is a colossal celebration and the Orlando theme parks are joining in the festivities with parties at CityWalk and Pleasure Island. Get your Disney tickets or Universal tickets today, and wear your green for a festive frolic at any Walt Disney World or Universal Orlando theme park. After a gleefully green day, step out in your Irish colors for a real St. Pat’s party at CityWalk or Pleasure Island. Both nightlife niches are offering fine Irish celebrations that are sure to be fun for all. CityWalk is celebrating “St. Patty’s Day…With Attitude” at Pat O’Brien’s from 2 p.m. – 2 a.m. where you will find: - Traditional Irish fare
- Live Irish music and dueling pianos
- Hurricanes (Pat O’Brien’s specialty drink) just $7.95 all night
- Bud drafts only $2 all night
- Admission $12; Must be 21 years old to get in
- Leprechauns, bagpipers, and beads for all!
If you really want to honor St. Patrick in style, go for the VIP package ($20 per person). This special pass includes: - Line jumping (and on St. Patrick’s Day, this is really a time saver!)
- Access to exclusive balcony with private upstairs bar
- Delicious hors d’oeuvre buffet
- And…even more beads!!
Over at Pleasure Island, there is no admission charge and the party goes on all weekend with: - Live music featuring the band “Seven Nations”
- Irish music videos for your viewing pleasure
- Leprechaun appearances and stilt walkers to enhance the evening
- 3-Days of partying: March 14, 15, and 17 from 7 p.m.-2 a.m.
This is the biggest day of the year at the Raglan Road Irish Pub in Pleasure Island, where traditional Ireland is always in abundance. For this year’s party they invite you to enjoy: - U2 Elevation. (The U2 cover band is back by popular demand!)
- Tuskar Rock, the house band straight from the heart of Ireland.
- Top notch Irish dance performances by Danielle Fitzpatrick.
- Kilts and competitions and mayhem for all!
- Party starts at 11 a.m. on Sunday, March 16. (Cover charge on March 17.)
Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, so get your Orlando theme park tickets now and join in the wearin’ o’ the green. Eringobragh! Labels: cheap disney tickets, Cheap Universal Tickets, City Walk Clubs, Downtown Disney, Green Beer, Pat O'Briens, Pleasure Island clubs, Raglan Road, Saint Patricks day
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.
We want to make your exploration as carefree as possible. Walt imagined it, and we make it easy with all of the cheap Disney tickets you need for your Walt Disney World journey. Labels: Adventureland, cheap disney tickets, Jungle Cruise, Magic Kingdom Attractions, Pirates of the Caribbean, Swiss Family Treehouse, The Enchanted Tiki Room
Exploring the Lands of Disneys Magic Kingdom Frontierland
The Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World is an enchanted place whats not so enchanting is finding your way around so we are giving you an insider’s eye into what to expect on your Disney vacation. The most important thing you will need for your Disney vacation is Disney tickets, and OrlandoFunTickets.com has all of the cheap Disney tickets you desire to make your Walt Disney World dream vacation come true. Thus far in our journey, we strolled down Main Street and traveled to Adventureland. Venturing further into the Magic Kingdom you will find a frontier full of cowboys, mines and much excitement. “Here we experience the story of our country’s past…the colorful drama of frontier America in the exciting days of the covered wagon and the stage coach, the advent of the railroad and the romantic riverboat. Frontierland is a tribute to the faith, courage and ingenuity of the pioneers who blazed the trails across America.” - Walt Disney Frontierland is a land of daring fer sure. Here’s what ya gotta to do while yer here: Splash Mountain® brings you on a what seems like a leisurely log tour through the Briar Patch until it plunges you five-stories straight down Chick-a-pin Hill to a soaking finish. (And when we say soaking, we mean soaking. This is one wet ride.) Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is a thrill-a-minute mining maelstrom with twists, turns, tunnels and tumbles. Heed the warning: “Hang on to your hats and glasses, ‘cause this here’s the wildest ride in the wilderness.” Get a FastPass for both of these Frontierland attractions, and while yer waitin’ fer yer riding time slot, check these out: Country Bear Jamboree is a Walt Disney World classic and a Magic Kingdom original. A trip to the Magic Kingdom is not complete without a visit to Grizzly Hall for a “pickin’, grinnin’, foot-stompin’ hoedown” that’ll have you clappin’ and singin’ along. Tom Sawyer’s Island is a mischievous adventure across the Rivers of America, where you encounter mysterious caves and warily walk across scary suspension bridges. While yer here, relax for a moment and enjoy an ice cream or cold drink at Aunt Polly’s. Frontierland takes you to another age in American history, but this trip through time is full of fun and packed with adventure. Before you set out, though, be sure to get your cheap Disney tickets at OrlandoFunTickets.com! Labels: Big Thundar Mountain, cheap disney tickets, Country Bear Jamboree, Disney Attractions, Disney Mountains, Disney World Guide, Frontier Land, Song of the South, Splash Mountain, Tom Sawyers Island
Grown Ups Need Fun Too Pleasure Island is Disneys Late Night Kingdom
Daytime in Orlando means theme parks at Walt Disney World, and whether you’re heading to Epcot, Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios (or all four Disney theme parks) you will find the best deals on discount Disney tickets at OrlandoFunTickets.com. When the sun goes down at Walt Disney World, the air starts to sizzle at Disney’s Pleasure Island. An oasis of nightclubbing, this party paradise has something for every taste, and one admission ticket gets you unlimited access to all six clubs, all night long! 8 Trax is bringing the 70s and 80s back. If you like discoing the night away to Donna Summer and getting down with the Village People, get your boogie butt down to this groovy grotto. Catch the act at The Comedy Warehouse and you will be laughing the night away. This live improv show is a crowd favorite so make sure you check show times early in the night. Motion is tricked out with “trendy Top 40 tunes.” So if you want to wiggle it to your current iPod favorites, find a spot in front of their colossal video screen and start moving to the groovin’. The Adventurers Club is probably the most uniquely interesting club at Disney’s Pleasure Island. Audience members help comic explorers recount their hysterical experiences and reveal some of the most unique characters at Walt Disney World. For the hip hop crew, the two-story BET Soundstage™ Club is your hang. Nightly DJs spin the latest rap and throw down some old school R&B along the way. And keep your eyes open. You may be the star up on that video screen thanks to the club’s closed circuit TV cameras. Undoubtedly, the cornerstone club at Disney’s Pleasure Island is Mannequins Dance Palace. The stage here is an enormous, circular dance floor that rotates to the throbbing dance beat coursing through your body. Unique and spectacular, this palace of pure pleasure has to find a place on your Orlando attraction “must see” list. Pleasure Island is a part of Downtown Disney at the Walt Disney World Resort, and it is an adult adventure. You must be 21 or over to get in the BET Soundstage Club, 8TRAX, Mannequins and Motion, so bring a picture ID, have an awesome time, and as always get all of your cheap Disney tickets at OrlandoFunTickets.com! Labels: BET Soundstage, cheap disney tickets, Discount Disney Tickets, Disney at night, Mannequins Dance Palace, orlando for adults, orlando night clubs, Pleasure Island clubs
Romance Reigns at Disneys Grand Floridian
 Just outside of the Magic Kingdom on the shores of the Seven Seas Lagoon Disney pulled out all the stops when they built the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, you will be delighted with the Victorian romance at this luxury resort hotel. So, for your romantic Walt Disney World vacation, consider a visit to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. We won’t lie to you. It’s not cheap, but when you buy your discount Disney tickets at OrlandoFunTickets.com, you will have enough money left over to splurge on your hotel. Stepping onto the grounds of this “crown jewel” of the Walt Disney World Resort is like going back in time to a forgone era. The ambience oozes old south grandeur, while the five-star service lets you know you are a VIP. This atmosphere is the perfect setting for a Valentine’s soiree. For something extra special, however, nothing in The World outshines the silver and crystal at Victoria & Albert’s.  Intimacy is guaranteed, as the main dining room has just 15 tables. If you want even more privacy, reserve one of the five tables in the intimate Fireplace Room. At Victoria & Albert’s “food is an art form,” and all guests receive a seven-course seasonal menu describing the magnificent creations of Chef Scott Hunnel and his amazing culinary team. The award-winning cuisine is described as “modern American,” and each course can be paired with a choice wine. Victoria & Albert’s is the only restaurant in Central Florida to receive the coveted AAA Five-Diamond recognition. It has also been named one of the “Top 25 Most Romantic Restaurants” by “Epicurean Rendezvous.” There are two seatings nightly for this exquisite dining experience, and it will set you back $125 per person for just dinner or $185 per person with wine pairings. Men must wear a jacket, and “dinner attire” is required for women. Reservations are highly recommended, especially at this most romantic time of year.  If this year you want the most amazing Valentine’s celebration imaginable, the Walt Disney World Resort has just what you’re looking for. A romantic day at a Disney theme park and a dinner of decadence at Victoria & Albert’s, the best-of-the-best in dining at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. And for all of your ticket needs, OrlandoFunTickets.com has all of the discount theme park tickets you desire. Labels: cheap disney tickets, elegent disney dinning, five star dinning, flagship resort, grand floridian, Victoria and Alberts, VIP treatment
Decadent Disney Dining for Valentines Day
 The Walt Disney World Resort stands out as one of the romance capitals of the vacation world and the options for delicious dining for two abound across the Disney Resort. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, there is no better place to celebrate your love than at one of Disney’s romantic dinner hideaways. And for all of your Orlando Valentine Vacation amusement, OrlandoFunTickets.com has the discount Disney tickets you need to make it memorable. Your love will soar sky high as you perch atop Disney’s Contemporary Resort at the California Grill, one of Disney’s “Signature Dining” experiences. Inspired by the romance of the country’s Pacific Coast, this eatery offers dozens of delectable delights like sushi, brick-oven flat breads, oak-fired pork tenderloin and butterscotch crème brûlée, just to name a few. An award-winning selection of California wines enhances the delicious dinner choices. You will already be delirious from the fine food and drink, but that’s not all the California Grill has to offer. You and your special someone will fall in love all over again as you soak in the birds-eye view of the Magic Kingdom Park. (And if you time it right, Magic Kingdom fireworks viewed from this vantage point are simply the best.) A short boat ride from the Contemporary brings you to Disney’s Wilderness Lodge for another Disney Signature Dining opportunity. Artist Point will be especially apropos for anyone desiring a bit of rustic romance. Enjoy specialties from the Pacific Northwest like Cedar Plank Salmon and Grilled Buffalo (just go ahead and try it), all while discovering the “spirit and romance of the American Frontier.”  If you prefer a New England-style dinner romance, then ship out to Disney’s Yacht Club Resort and dine at the Yachtsman Steakhouse. Here you will set sail on a dining adventure featuring “grain-fed beef prepared on an oak-fired grill in an open kitchen.” The nautical atmosphere of wood, brass and leather will leave you relaxed…and full. The Walt Disney World Resort is not just for kids, and it has so much more to offer than the dynamic theme parks. For an Orlando vacation that includes some romance, dining at Disney will really light your fire. So when you are looking for cheap Disney tickets, look no further than OrlandoFunTickets.com. Then treat the love of your life to a romantic Valentine’s dinner at one of these superb Walt Disney World Resort restaurants. Labels: california grill, cheap disney tickets, Discount Disney Tickets, Disney Dinning, disney resort dinning, romance at disney, romantic dinning, valentines at disney
Planning Your Trip to Walt Disney World February 2008 Edition
 The Florida weather is perfect. The whole family is together…and smiling. Your Orlando vacation is underway! The best trips to Orlando are informed holidays, with no unpleasant surprises, just great times and unbelievable memories. OrlandoFunTickets.com wants your Walt Disney World vacation to be all that it can be. So we offer discount Disney tickets along with the information you need to have the time of your life while you are here! The Walt Disney World Resort is always updating and making changes to provide the most enjoyable visit for all of their theme park guests, so from time to time attractions throughout the Disney Resort are closed for refurbishment. Here is the up-to-date list for February so you can plan your Disney Days accordingly: Magic Kingdom Park· Snow White’s Scary Adventure closed Feb. 4-15 · Splash Mountain closed Feb. 4-17 · Liberty Square Riverboat closed Feb. 24-29 · Peter Pan’s Flight closed Feb. 28-29 Epcot· ImageWorks-The Kodak “What If” Labs closed Feb. 4-24 · Journey Into Imagination With Figment closed Feb. 4-24 · Spaceship Earth closed Feb. 9-14 Disney’s Blizzard Beach is closed for its annual refurbishment Feb. 4-29. This exhilarating Disney water park will reopen just in time for the fabulous spring weather in Central Florida. If you want to visit a water park now – because the weather is spring-like and kind of hot for this time of year – Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and ready to give you the splashing fun time of your life! No matter what you are looking for in a water park, Typhoon Lagoon has the wet escapade for you. The Surf Pool is the best place for anyone who loves to play in the waves but doesn’t want to deal with the beach’s ocean creatures. This watery adventure surfs up waves big and small that everyone can enjoy! If you like the ocean creatures, then don a snorkel and take a cruise through Shark Reef. Slide lovers rejoice, and take your pick of the Gang Plank Falls, Humunga Kowabunga, Mayday Falls or the Crush ‘n’ Gusher. Or ride them all for the ultimate Disney Water Park experience! Whenever you decide to take your Walt Disney World vacation, OrlandoFunTickets.com has the cheap Disney tickets you need and the latest scoop on what to expect while you’re here! Labels: cheap disney tickets, Disney World refurbs, ride closures, vacation planning guide
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