Tag: Disney
Disney FACT!
Walt Disney debuted the first Audio-Animatronics at the 1964 World’s Fair The 1964 World’s Fair, introduced many types of pre-Space Age technology, including such things as IBM computers. But few of these things received as much attention as Disney’s Audio-Animatronics, moving robots that had words– coming out of their mouths. Two exhibits at the World’s…
Just a few activities you can enjoy onboard a Disney Cruise Ship
Disney Cruise Line has different spaces for all age groups. I’ll start out with Disney-themed activity centers where kids of all ages can participate in activities that capture their interests, Such as: It’s a Small World Nursery- Ages 3 month – 3 years can enjoy a world inspired by the classic Disney theme park attraction…
Disney “Quote of the Day!”
“The life and ventures of Mickey Mouse have been closely bound up with my own personal and professional life, “It is understandable that I should have sentimental attachment for the little personage who played so big a part in the course of Disney Productions and has been so happily accepted as an amusing friend wherever…
Hubby’s Disney Tip of day!
Play golf after 3pm on weekdays at WDW. Great way to save money & not too many people on the course….
Disney FACT!
Next time you’re at the Magic Kingdom and walking down main street, turn right just before the candy store and walk under the awning towards Tony’s Town Square. There you’ll find a really strong smell of peppermint just near the door. All of these aromas are artificially generated using a special machine called a Smellitzer, which releases the scent into…
Disney’s Quote of the Day
“All cartoon characters and fables must be exaggeration, caricatures. It is the very nature of fantasy and fable.” Walt Disney
Disney Fact!
Neither Mickey Mouse nor the famed “Walt Disney” signature were actually ever drawn by Walt Disney himself. Walt did sketch the original plans for the Mickey Mouse’s character, the final design for Mickey was actually drawn by the famed Disney animator Ub Iwerks. Also, the famed signature that is known as a “stylized version” of Disney’s. As…
My “Disney Deal”
*Two weeks only* “Disney Deal” If you transfer your Room-only or Package to me, Happy you will be. If booked less than 30 days ago You’ll be thrilled to know That Disney gift cards are a go Gift card values vary, depending on the package amount you carry Don’t be afraid, Destinations pay us, my…
Around & About at Aulani
Around & About at Aulani Aloha! I know visiting Hawaii is on your families bucket list and visiting Aulani Resort & Spa is no exception. My ohana was fortunate enough to visit Spring 2012. Aulani offers magical activities & entertainment to delight the entire family, but I want to switch it up a bit. I want to…
Disney FACT or MYTH?
What happens if you yell ‘Andy’s coming’ at Disney World?” Nothing according to a Disney Spokeswoman. Yelling “Andy’s coming” won’t make the “Toy Story” characters go limp in the park, she said. DEBUNKED!
Is this WEIRD?
I still use my “FAVE” Mickey Mouse coffee cup– even though the dishwasher broke the handle off of it*O* Shhh, its our secret!
Disney Fact!
Walt Disney was a founding member of the “Motion Picture Alliance for the Preservation of American Ideals,” created to defend the film industry against communist infiltration. In 1944, the MPA was formed to protect Hollywood from “communist” influences. Besides Disney, John Wayne, Cecil B. DeMille, Ginger Rogers, Gary Cooper, and Ronald Reagan were involved in…
Disney “Quote of the Day!”
Laughter is America’s most important export. WALT DISNEY
Disney FACT!
Contrary to popular myth, Walt Disney WAS NOT cryogenically frozen when he died. An urban legend states that upon his passing, Walt Disney’s frozen corpse was stashed underneath the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disneyland. This is simply not true. Walt Disney passed away on December 15th, 1966. Two days later, and consistent with his wishes,…
Disney Facts & Tips!
Top TEN Disney Facts Well #1 not really a secret, but I would definitely suggest when entering all the Theme Parks except Animal kingdom, go Left instead of right –being that most peeps are right-handed & tend to go that direction. Also another fave of my family’s is to jump on the Walt Disney…
Out with the old & in with the new, Downtown Disney will soon change to Disney Springs. It will feature a new gateway with a signature water tower and grand entry.
Disney FACT!
Walt Disney’s choice meal was chili with beans, tomato juice and soda crackers. Related articles Sad, Walt Disney Fact! (dawnsdorkydiary.wordpress.com)
Disney “Tip of the day!”
Arrive at Magic Kingdom at least 20 minutes before it officially opens & you’ll enjoy the Train Station Welcome Show. Great way to begin your day*O*.
Disney FACT!
It’s the late voice actor Jack Wagner you hear telling you to stand clear of the doors on the Disney World monorail. You can also hear his recording aboard the tram at the Orlando International Airport.
Disney FACT!
If you look closely at the mosaic mural on the fourth-floor lobby of Disney’s Contemporary Resort, you can see a five-legged goat facing the monorail track. Related articles WDW Deluxe Resorts – Why They’re Worth The Cost (chipandco.com)
Sad, Walt Disney Fact!
Probably the most painful time of Walt’s private life, was the accidental death of his mother in 1938. After the great success of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Walt and Roy bought their parents, Elias and Flora Disney, a home close to the studios. Less than a month later Flora died of asphyxiation caused by a…
My family was BUSTED on way to DISNEY! by accident
Disney dorks know, when you’re trying to get to the happiest place on earth, you bypass a few things like; *Adequate sleep *Potty breaks–even though your kids have been screaming for hours *Meals–you keep telling them the next town, then the next *You might accidentally overlook a Sun-Pass tollway, LIKE US–probably because we just paid 15…
Child Safety at Disney
Preparation is the key Make a Plan. Before heading to Walt Disney World, make sure that you talk to your child about what to do if they do get lost. For a toddler or young child this may involve learning Mom’s cell phone number, or for an older child picking a designated spot to…
Disney FACT!
Wondering about the weirdest things ever found on Disney property? How about a glass eye, a prosthetic leg and a potty trainer — all of which were claimed. Related articles Disney FACT! (dawnsdorkydiary.wordpress.com)
Disney’s “Quote of the Day!”
“What ever you do, do it well. Do it so well that when people see you do it they will want to come back and see you do it again and they will want to bring others and show them how well you do what you do.” Walt Disney
My Top 5 “Large Group” Table Service Restaurants at WDW:
I will start out by listing the top 5 restaurants then a brief synopsis of each= Ohana – Polynesian Resort Crystal Palace – Magic Kingdom Hoop De Do Revue – Fort Wilderness Campground Chef Mickey’s – Contemporary Resort Boma – Animal Kingdom Lodge Ohana —ʻOhana’s Best Friends Breakfast with Lilo & Stitch. Lilo, Stitch and…
Restaurants & Entertainment at Aulani Resort
If interested, please check out our family’s trip report to Aulani: https://dawnsdorkydiary.wordpress.com/2012/08/14/aloha-gosdin-ohana-aulani-trip-review/ One Paddle, Two Paddle Dine on freshly made sandwiches, tasty wraps and house-made desserts. A keiki (children’s) menu is also available. The Lava Shack Get a quick snack or try one of our grab and go wraps or take-away salads. The Lava…
Least Crowded times to visit Walt Disney World & Disneyland
Least Crowded times to visit WDW Selecting WHEN to visit WDW, it’s one of the most important decision you’ll make when planning a Disney vacation. Lowest Attendance, Least Crowded: January and Early February- after New Year’s Day, until just before President’s Week, Disney World is relatively less crowded. Fall—— If the kids are in school, a more…
I LOVE it when #23!
1. Bees are buzzing outside, Springtime —my fave season:) 2. My sewing machine bobbin has thread on it…(Sewing peeps, you know) 3. I wallpaper & it matches up right away! 4. I paint my nails & it actually goes on my nails the first time, rather than all over my fingers & the nail polish jar….
Disney FACT!
The Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World is “The Most Magical Place on Earth.” Disneyland is the “Happiest Place on Earth.” Related articles Disney “Tip of the day!” (dawnsdorkydiary.wordpress.com)
Disney “Tip of the day!”
Disney World use to avoid discounting, but these days it’s aggressive about marketing packages that give you freebies, such as free park tickets or free food during your stay. Look at disneyworld.disney.go.com/special-offers and at sites such as MouseSavers.com, which share the latest coupon codes. Related articles Disney Fact (dawnsdorkydiary.wordpress.com)
Disney FACT!
By the 2008 Academy Awards, Walt Disney’s company had been nominated for more than 200 Oscars with more than 50 wins just in films under the Disney logo. Of those films, there are 51 nominations for animated features with 14 wins. With Pixar under the Ears, that amount close to doubles with 13 Oscar wins…
One of my MOST embarrassing moments ever (oldie but goodie)
On our recent visit to Disney World a few weeks ago, I experienced one of my most embarrassing moments EVER . The Beach Club Resort was our home away from home on this trip & Concierge Level to boot, ooh la la, or better yet HA HA HA (you’ll see why). 9:45 in the morning…
Is this WEIRD?
Years & years ago–I checked out a Disney Guide book (what else) over & over at my neighborhood library. One day — I took it to the park & while my kids played, I accidentally dropped it in the mud, I cleaned it up & returned it to the library when it was due. Weeks later, I tried to check it out again & the…
Disney Fact 5
Walt’s Apartment Because Walt wanted to ensure that everything would be as magical as possible when Disneyland was being built in the early 50s, he had an apartment built in the theme park, which was an hour from where he lived in California. Employees would know when he was in the apartment, above the fire station on Main Street …
Disney Fact 3
Every day, the guests of the resorts use an amount of linens that would take a normal person 40 years to clean. Supposedly the landscaping crew puts over a half a million miles on the mowers covering the 47 miles of WDW throughout the year. In the last seven years, a water saving effort has…
Disney Fact 2
In the 60s, long hair and facial hair was considered to be a sign of hippies, the empire could not afford to be associated with this. Hence a policy was born requiring all male employees to have short hair and no facial hair at the theme parks. It took until 2000 for the theme parks to renege on…
Disney TIP of the day!
Do not visit the Magic Kingdom on the Weekend ( all the locals are there) or a Monday, it’s packed!, – people tend to start their trip with Magic Kingdom, save it for later in the week & you’ll have more to look forward to it. Related articles ‘Tangled’ Up in Construction at Magic Kingdom (disneyways.com)…
Disney Princess Half Marathon
Excuse the lumpiness stuffed in my sports bra, I had no where else for my sunglasses…. Oh & I’m a wee bit vain, so excuse the NO makeup, its NOT a cute look–seems when you run 13.1 miles, you sweat–therefore any makeup that was on, is no longer, but I’ll take this accomplishment any day:)))
I HATE it when! #34
1. I have to leave Walt Disney World! 2. I step on my puppy’s dog bone & cut my toe, now cooties are in my foot. 3. I finish my Princess Half Marathon & looked like crap, also because I had sunglasses stuffed in my sports bra which left a funny lumpy shape in all my photo’s….
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