Pete’s Silly Sideshow soft opening and Magic Kingdom character changes.
Pete’s Silly Sideshow soft opening and Magic Kingdom character changes
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Look what I got in the mail today!
Today in the mail I get a very large colorful envelope that stands out among all the white 
bills. What could it be? Mickey’s on the front, but I am not expecting anything from WDW. Inside is a very vivid and fun thank you note. Here is what it says:
From all of your Disney pals, we hope you created magical memories during your visit to Walt Disney World Resort in 2012.
It is also signed by Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, Pluto & Tinker Bell. My kids both think that these characters sent us a card to say hi. 
This is one of the reasons I think The Walt Disney Company is genius! Exactly a month after we have come home from our trip, I am reminded of the wonderful times we had. They have now put into my head these thoughts: “I wonder when we can go back?” “What time of year will we go next time?” “Will we go with friends or just us again?”. See, geniuses! I wasn’t thinking about a trip at all and now I am starting to plan again. What is wrong with me?!
Updated September 30, 2012 with the current brochure from Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique!
Are you girls obsessed with princesses? Most are…including mine.
A special experience your kids (yes, the boys too) can have while you are visiting Walt Disney World is an appointment at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. There are 2 locations, inside Cinderella’s Castle in Magic Kingdom & in The World of Disney store at Downtown Disney.
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Brave and Merida
We got in line at 8:30 in the morning on an extra magic hour day. Why would we waste precious ride time at Magic Kingdom to stand in line?! 8-9 on EMH is the best time to ride everything in Fantasyland!!! It was worth it to see our newest favorite princess (and her mischievous brothers), Merida from Brave. We were in the first group to be allowed into the interactive meet and greet. Unlike the other characters, they only allow a finite number of people to enter the pavilion and then close the curtains. A giant table in the middle of the area for the kids to color a Brave themed picture. Continue reading
Finally…I have experienced the Ice Cream Sandwich
I have finally experienced the famous Ice Cream Sandwich at the Main Street Bakery. The cost was $4.19, but it is still considered a snack credit. We had a choice of cookie: chocolate chip, sugar or oatmeal raisin. I went with the traditional chocolate chip. They put 3 scoops of vanilla ice cream on one giant cookie and then topped the ice cream with another. It was so huge that we cut it 
into 4 portions and everyone had plenty! This is now my favorite snack at Disney and had surplanted the following list!
Here is a short list of my other favorite desserty snacks:
- Dole Whip @ Aloha Isle (MK)
- Orange Swirl @ Sunshine Tree Terrace (MK)
- Churros in Frontierland (MK)
- Carrot Cake Cookie @ Writers Stop (HS)
- Strawberry Shortcake @ Sunshine Seasons (EP)
I’m Back…
Sorry, I haven’t blogged in quite a while. We just got back from the most magical place on Earth and then school started 2 days later. Talk about cutting it close! On top of all of that is the fact that this was our longest Disney vacation yet (7 nights/8 days) and we were all exhausted. I had planned on writing while there but let’s face it, spending time with the family was more important.
It was such a magical trip! We did almost everything on our Disney bucket list and still had time for swimming and some great meals. Here are the highlights and I will post more details on everything later: Continue reading
Mousekeeping & Tipping
I have written a previous article about the cast members at Disney. Now it is time to focus on the people who make your hotel room your home.
Mousekeeping is the term WDW uses for its housekeeping staff. These people work very hard every day to make sure you come back from the park to a clean room full of surprises. They are happy to leave extra towels, coffee, or shampoo if you ask. They set up the kids toys in a fun way to make coming back to the room magical. 
The mousekeeping staff deserves a tip and is allowed to take it. One way to make your mornings go more smoothly is to put your tips for each day into an envelope before you leave for your trip. Make enough envelopes for each day of your trip and write your little housekeeping thank you note on them. Continue reading
Military Discounts have been announced for 2012-2013
Military Room Rates and Ticket Discount Released:
- Active and Retired US military personnel
- Room discount for stays August 17, 2012-September 25, 2013 Continue reading
Opening Date Set for New Fantasyland!
The main section of the new Fantasyland expansion will open on December 6. This will include Under the Sea – Voyage of the Little Mermaid Ride, Be Our Guest Restaurant, Enchanted Tales with Belle, Ariel’s Grotto, Gaston’s Tavern adn Bonjour Village Gifts. Previews and soft opening are set to begin November 19. Will you be lucky enough to be there to ride? If you are, make sure you make your reservations for Be Our Guest in late August!
Storybook Circus already opened in July and contains the new double Dumbos, Casey Jr. Splash and Soak Station & Barnstormer – Starring the Great Goofini.
Let it begin…
To quote Rhino the Hamster from Bolt: “Let it begin, Let it begin!” I have started my packing. Yes, we don’t leave for a few weeks, but it takes me that long to get ready for a trip to the Happiest Place on Earth. Plus, I love to pack for Disney. I don’t even make a list anymore. I will remember everything (eventually) as I pick at a few things each day.
Maybe I am crazy…I was chomping at the bit to start packing. Continue reading
Mouse Ear Momma 