Special Symphony in the Stars Fireworks at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (Disney World Tips – 88 of 365)

Normally, if you want to see a Fireworks show at Walt Disney World, you have to go to the Magic Kingdom. Well during Star Wars Weekends, you can see the Symphony in the Stars Fireworks display at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! You used to watch them “behind the Sorcerer’s hat”, but since the hat is no […]

When to Visit the Magic Kingdom (Disney World Tips – 87 of 365)

If you have a choice on what day to visit the Magic Kingdom, don’t go on a Monday. That’s usually the most crowded day of the week. Saturday and Sunday follows. Why? Because weekends are when most visitors arrive at Disney World, and most people are there with kids and will end up going to […]

Can’t Get Into 50’s Prime Time Cafe? No Problem… (Disney World Tips – 86 of 365)

Have you ever wished you could go to the 50’s Prime Time Cafe without a reservation? Sometimes it can be difficult to eat at any table service restaurant without a reservation. But if you want to eat at the 50’s Prime Time Cafe, you now have a second option. Right in-between the 50’s Prime Time […]

Like “Singing in the Rain”? Get the Chance to Do it Yourself! (Disney World Tips – 85 of 365)

If “Singing in the Rain” is one of your favorite movies, you may want to be just like Gene Kelly, and do your own version of Singing in the Rain. You can pose just like Gene Kelly, and if you’re standing in the right spot, it will start to rain! Either way, you have the […]

Best Time to go on the Kilimanjaro Safari at Animal Kingdom (Disney World Tips – 84 of 365)

If you’ve ever gone on Disney’s Kilimanjaro Safari in the middle of a hot afternoon, you’ll probably notice that any animals you see are laying down, sleeping. And that’s if you see them at all. Much of the time, they’re hiding out in the shade to get away from the hot sun. So when is […]

Character Palooza – A “Secret” Character Meeting Spot! (Disney World Tips – 83 of 365)

Want to meet a random bunch of characters? Will you be at Disney’s Hollywood Studios? Every day that there is a Fantasmic, there is also a CharacterPalooza. It will usually happen between 4pm and 7pm, but exactly when, and where it will be is a surprise. What will happen is 5-10 random characters will come […]

Love Animals? Dine with an Animal Specialist (Disney World Tips – 82 of 365)

If you (or someone in your party) loves the animals at Animal Kingdom, I’d strongly suggest the “Dine with an Animal Specialist” lunch that you can have at Sanaa. At most, there will be 12 of you, plus the animal specialist who actually works with the animals at Animal Kingdom. So it’s a nice, intimate […]

Going to Downtown Disney? Let the Kids have Fun with the Interactive Fountains (Disney World Tips – 81 of 365)

If the last thing that your kids want to do on vacation is shop, then going to Downtown Disney might not be at the top of their list. But there is still a lot of fun stuff for them to do. And here is one that will get them excited about going. There are interactive […]

Where to Find Your Favorite Disney Characters in the Parks (Disney World Tips – 80 of 365)

If someone in your group has a favorite character, you might want to know if you can meet them. But the last thing you want to do is search all 4 parks just to hope to get a glimpse of your favorite character, and hope that you’ll be able to get a picture and autograph. […]

When to See Special Fireworks at the Magic Kingdom (Disney World Tips – 79 of 365)

Almost every night, you can watch “Wishes” at the Magic Kingdom. It’s an incredible fireworks display, coordinated with Disney music, and brings a tear to the eyes of many people who watch it. It’s amazing, and I make sure I see it at least twice (if not more) each time I’m on vacation at Disney […]