The family is planning to head to Disney World on Friday, the day after Thanksgiving. Normally, there would be large crowds there, but we are hoping that because of the economy, lots of folks will be at the stores getting deals on their Christmas gifts, rather than spending money somewhere else!
The evening Extra Magic Hours on that day will be at EPCOT. That's good, because EPCOT is really nice at night, and all the shops will be open. Our favorite place to hang out is in the Japan courtyard when the fireworks start. The fireworks have not changed in years! The amount of (jet fuel?) they use to bring up the flames in the water is amazing! Go in the Japan store (under the castle is the food section), grab some soda and rice crackers (osembe), find a spot in the center of the courtyard, and enjoy! The extra hours will let you enjoy walking around until midnight or so. Don't forget the wristband if you are a hotel guest!
Last month we enjoyed the Food and Wine Festival. Gotta watch that, though. It's really crowded, and people get drunk! Mom doesn't like that some people REALLY get a bit crazy, especially since Disney is supposed to be a family place. There are booths all over the place, and every country has a special menu that they serve for under $10. Last year, the food at Japanese was really good, but this year they just served different types of sushi.
The holiday decoration should be going up now, but they won't turn the lights on until after Thanksgiving. We'll post some pictures as soon as possible!
TIP OF THE DAY:
Hummingbirds have been seen on the flowers in the front section of EPCOT. They look like large gray moths darting around the red flowers. If you see these, don't go after them, for they will get angry. Also, please don't let little children try and pet the squirrels. Why do parents think this is cute thing to do? As the sun goes down, take a look at all the bunnies that come out in the grassy areas in the front section of EPCOT. Maybe we'll get a picture of them!
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Welcome to Teens view of Disney World!
Hi!
Disney World is a place of excitement, wonder, and relaxation. In this blog, we hope to give a different view on what to do at this park, and maybe you'll see things a little bit differently next time you're there!
We are teenagers, and we've had seasonal passes for over 10 years. With over 200 visits between us, that means that we hit the parks at least ten times a year, and sometimes more! We have visited the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios. We've even taken the Disney Magic Cruise a couple times! In addition, we definitely plan to visit the Disney's Vero Beach Resort in the near future.
TIP OF THE DAY:
Believe it or not, the parks are NOT as crowded as in years gone by. Disney is offering later hours, and you definitely need to plan to stay till the very end. If the park is offering "extra magic hours" in the evening, you can stay a couple of hours later than the posted close time. We stayed in the Magic Kingdom until 2:00 a.m. once, and it was wonderful! Non-hotel guests cannot ride the rides, but the restaurants and shops are still open. Hotel guests can "walk on" all rides - including Space Mountain, Thunder Mountain Railroad and Splash Mountain due to the park being almost empty! Don't forget to get your wristband if you are a Disney hotel guest!
Today's weather: Cool, low 70's. Cold front moving in, so temps should be in the 40's early morning, and low 60's. Definitely bring a jacket or sweater, and a pair of jeans!
Disney World is a place of excitement, wonder, and relaxation. In this blog, we hope to give a different view on what to do at this park, and maybe you'll see things a little bit differently next time you're there!
We are teenagers, and we've had seasonal passes for over 10 years. With over 200 visits between us, that means that we hit the parks at least ten times a year, and sometimes more! We have visited the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios. We've even taken the Disney Magic Cruise a couple times! In addition, we definitely plan to visit the Disney's Vero Beach Resort in the near future.
TIP OF THE DAY:
Believe it or not, the parks are NOT as crowded as in years gone by. Disney is offering later hours, and you definitely need to plan to stay till the very end. If the park is offering "extra magic hours" in the evening, you can stay a couple of hours later than the posted close time. We stayed in the Magic Kingdom until 2:00 a.m. once, and it was wonderful! Non-hotel guests cannot ride the rides, but the restaurants and shops are still open. Hotel guests can "walk on" all rides - including Space Mountain, Thunder Mountain Railroad and Splash Mountain due to the park being almost empty! Don't forget to get your wristband if you are a Disney hotel guest!
Today's weather: Cool, low 70's. Cold front moving in, so temps should be in the 40's early morning, and low 60's. Definitely bring a jacket or sweater, and a pair of jeans!
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