HIDDEN MICKEY ALERT: The big clock that hangs from the center of the station, it's hands form elongated Mickeys.
Park at DD Marketplace. Walk through DD toward Westside. Eat lunch at one of the restaurants there then take the boat back to the Marketplace side.
Love this show. Don't forget to turn your head to the back of the theater when it ends
To avoid long waits, don't make Spaceship Earth your first stop in the morning because it is the most popular in the morning. The wait will be shorter at any other part of the day.
Make sure you smile during the 1st part of the ride as you’re going through the tunnel. You’ll use the picture taken here when you design your own future on the touch-screen at the end of the ride.
Go at night for a completely different experience. (Keep in mind, going at night can be a little scary for the kiddos.)
One of the great classic attractions! Reopened after being down for refurbishment.
"It's a singing show. With birds". As quoted by Disney Cast member.
You need fast pass - slowest line in the park and fast past gets priority - worth it if you don't want to wait for 90 minutes.
Move It! Shake It! Celebrate It! comes to a complete stop around The Hub in front of Cinderella Castle. Save your spot here so you & your kids can dance with the Cast Members.
Tell the clerk "Danger is my cup of tea" and they will give you a tea bag sampler. (Kim Possible mission)
Worth the wait, but save for evening. That's when the sun is behind you instead of in your eyes! Stunts are amazing, cast is insanely talented!!!
Sit next to the fan. They're on the poles in the middle of the theater.
Little kids - and bigger kids if there's no line - should definitely have a go at the archery station!
Ryan is great. If asked by the animator, say you've drawn there before and that you've drawn Mickey. It gets the class to do something a little more interesting.
The Storybook Circus gift shop has gifts for sale not found anywhere else in Disney parks! Like Dumbo shirts & plush, & very artistic Minnie ears!
If you're on the Disney Dining Plan, "snack" choices here include dipped pretzel rods, cupcakes, s'mores and a bunch of other stuff. Look for the dining plan icon on the item signs.
It is a ride similar to the Pooh one (the chairs move just like the hunted mansion), but much nicer and newer! The lines are INSANE, Fastpass worthy.
Often skipped due to it's museum-like traits, Innoventions has an incredible gallery into innovative inventions and technologies. Make sure to not skip this attraction!
Food & wine fest is sponsored by Chase. Show Ur Chase card for preferred viewing of Illuminations. Special area is by the Terra stand
Downtown Disney no longer has Fireworks. There are no longer a Fireworks display for New Years Eve. The fireworks display is now in Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park. You must have a ticket!
Pick up your free deck of cards from Liberty Square. The line is much shorter than Main Street USA. You can easily spend a day playing only this game. (Technology/card based interactive game.)
This is the bet location to begin the game. There is a very short wait to get your free set of cards.
This particular Disney park tends to feel hotter than the others. Like Hollywood, this park has a lot of asphalt that attracts a lot of heat. Visit the park before the hottest time of day or at night.
The five busts at the beginning of the new cemetery area compose a riddle. Use the clues in the poems and hidden on the busts to figure out who killed whom.
A great place to satisfy your sweet tooth after dinner. Be sure to snag some free chocolate samples as well.
Great spot to view Wishes but reservation is required!
My favorite Quick Service in all of Walt Disney World! Grab a sandwich and listen to the people trying to get their Soarin' Fastpasses! Then stop by Living with the Land, a wonderful overlooked ride!
One of the ONLY attractions at DisneyWorld Walt Disney actually put HIS hands on. Although slightly outdated, it's amazing to see how Disney really pioneered technology. LOTS of air-conditioning!
If MSEP is running twice, watch the 2nd one and take advantage of short attraction lines during the 1st one.
While you're waiting for the parade, head to the Tomorrowland side of the Hub and you're likely to see Push, the talking robotic trash can. He's one of the most fun characters Disney has ever created.
Best place to watch is town square, most people don't bother to look for spots that far down!
If you choose to skip Mission:SPACE while the rest of your group goes on the attraction, wait in the air-conditioned interactive play space, Mission: SPACE Advanced Training Lab.
Prone to motion sickness? Get on the non-spinning Green ride, and avoid a longer wait for the spinning Orange side.
The last best part of the Original 1980s EPCOT. Disney history junkies should savor it, it won't be around forever.
Voices of Liberty perform at select times. Check your times guide and don't miss!
Dont pass up the sake tasting at the back of the store! Cheap dranks!
The best place to do Pick A Pearl. Large tanks and they make it very entertaining.
Give the red telephone booth a call! The left one: (407)-827-9862 or the right one: (407)-827-9863
The front seat controls the height, the back seat controls the tilt. For 2 parent/2 child families, decide on positions ahead of time to prevent arguments.
One of the best underrated rides in MK. There is never a line, it's a longer ride (so you can rest your feet), you can see Tomorrowland (and the inside of Space Mtn) and get great views of the Castle.
Rank Up to Galactic Hero! Shoot the Zurg target on the palm of the left hand of the Giant Orange Robot in the first target room. Every landed shot is worth 100,000 points! Star Command will be proud! Read more.
Ride more than once and compare the ride experiences; there are more than 50 ride combinations.
Want a custom-made light saber? They have a Build Your Own Light Saber station in the store!
Your party is "expedition of..." which is cute. So loud though. Metor shower every 20min. A bit chilly so bring a sweater. Take advantage of all the photo-ops!
Everyone flocks to Main Street for the Spectomagic parade in the evening, but Frontierland is empty! Even at parade start time, front row seats are readily available.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is a good starter coaster. Sit in the front of the train for a tamer ride. If you're looking for a wilder ride, sit in the back!
This here is the wildest ride in the wilderness! Check out the hidden Pooh bear on your right hand side upon returning back to the station!
The West Wing is beautiful. Its dark and gloomy, however if you are not seated there, make sure to go in to see the Enchanted Rose, the Ripped photos and listen to the Thunder and lightning.
The Brownie Paw is big enough to share and quite tasty! Read more.
If you have a single sake (as oppose to the sake flight) it's served in a little sake cup that they'll personalize for you and you can keep!
So many delicious options here, but a Disney Classic is the School Bread! Read more.
Look for the Italian Ice Stands which also serve Churros, such as this Bavarian Cream version. Read more.
Our recent meal was fantastic and the entertainment was a lot of fun. Complimentary Beverages include: Budweiser or Bud Light Draft Beer and Concha Y Toro Frontera Chardonnay, Merlot or Rosé. Read more.
Usually Pooh and Tigger, but sometimes Piglet, Rabbit, or Eeyore might make a rare appearance!
Get here for breakfast. $20 buffet and no wait. But more importantly the sweet potato pancakes are perhaps the best thing I've ever ate anywhere in Disney!
They now serve Starbucks! Cinnamon rolls are now at Gaston's Tavern.
Accepts Starbucks gift cards and the Starbucks app for payments. You'll earn your Starbucks rewards stars too. Unfortunately, they don't accept rewards.
Home of the ORIGINAL Animation Academy drawing class!! Floor 5 is ALWAYS quiet! Check out Invasion & Ride the Comix!
Arrive about five minutes before the posted class time. Once the class begins, the empty computers are disabled. Late students must wait until the next show time.
Beware tables 10a and 25a. Category 1 full price but with a nasty large pole directly in line of sight. Apparently all ground floor are cat1 hmmm but some are clearly more cat1 than others
They perform several times per day on the Streets of America and in front of the Sorcerors Hat at night.
NEW! Look for the Magic Mirror in the princess room to see your little one as a Disney princess. (Available for a limited time only.)
Start the day out right by getting the Belgian Waffles with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream.
Need a pick-me-up? Try the Frozen Szarlotka! Made with vanilla and almond flavored vodka, this cocktail is combined with apple cider to make a delicious apple pie cocktail!
Mmmm! The griddled cheese with pistachios and honey is sweet and savory - perfect for an afternoon treat!
Hands full? No problem - use a wristlet gift card to easily pay for meals with just a swipe. Find them at the Festival Welcome Center!
Want to have a perfect view of IllumiNations? Try going on the bridge between the UK and France Pavillions!
Settle into decadence with the Apple Strudel with Werther’s Original® Karamel and Vanilla Sauce.
Across from the bathrooms, between Haunted Mansion and It's a Small World, is a little courtyard where you can recharge your phone in one if about 4 or 5 fake tree stumps with outlets. Wow.
Probably the best store in the Magic Kingdom. A good time to shop is during the fireworks; I had the entire store to myself.
