Tag Archives: Kids

Mar 2 2016

TouringPlans – The Best Of Walt Disney World For Babies

Welcome to Part 1 of my new blog series on TouringPlans – The Best of Walt Disney World! Over the next several weeks, I’ll be sharing with you the top picks in attractions, entertainment, and experiences for various groups of travelers visiting the Walt Disney World theme parks.

Let’s begin Part 1 of The Best of Walt Disney World with the tiniest of travelers – babies!

So if this is your first time taking a baby with you to Walt Disney World, you may have heard people say there is no reason to bring them. They won’t be able to ride anything! Let me reassure you that is simply not the case. There are plenty of things for baby to experience at Walt Disney World. In fact, as long as there isn’t a height restriction, your little one is permitted to ride. Please click to read my latest TouringPlans article for a full list of The Best of Walt Disney World for babies!

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Feb 29 2016

Epcot Egg-stravaganza Returns For Easter 2016

Disney Easter Egg Hunt

Egg MapReturning this year just in time for Easter is Disney’s popular Egg-stravaganza at Epcot. Beginning March 2 through March 27, 2016, you can search for special Disney character eggs hidden throughout Epcot. As you find each egg, you can record your discovery by placing the corresponding sticker on your Egg-stravaganza map. The special map and stickers are available for purchase for $5.95 plus tax at Heritage Manor Gifts (American Adventure Pavilion), Pin Central, Port of Entry, and World Traveler (International Gateway). Whether you are able to locate all of the eggs or not, you can return your map to Port of Entry in Epcot by April 2, 2016 for a prize. Please remember – supplies are limited, no discounts apply, and separate admission to Epcot is required.

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Feb 3 2016

New Programming At Select Walt Disney World Resort Children’s Activity Center Locations

Kids Activity Centers 1

At two Walt Disney World Resort Children’s Activity Center locations, the Sandcastle Club at Disney’s Beach Club Resort and Lilo’s Playhouse at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, children ages 3 to 12 years old can enjoy exciting new activities.

Similar to the award-winning programming onboard Disney Cruise Line, these supervised centers now offer adventures in science, cooking activities, and enchanting character interactions, as well as toys and games, dress up, crafts, storytelling, and dancing.

Kids Activity Centers 2Nightly programming may include:

  • Lava Flow
    Learn all about physics! Build paper mountain volcanoes then watch them explode—just like the real thing.
  • Ratatouille Cooking School
    Join a specially trained cookie chef and learn how to make chocolate chip goodies fit for the toughest food critic—even Remy would agree.
  • So You Want To Be a Pirate?
    Leave your landlubber ways behind—train like a buccaneer and come face to face with Captain Hook.

Price is $55 per child from 4:30pm to midnight and includes dinner. Please call 407-WDW-DINE for reservations or for more information.

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Jan 4 2016

Minnie’s Silver Screen Dine At Hollywood & Vine

Hollywood & Vine

Hooray for Hollywood!

Are you a fan of the Academy Awards? For the last few years, several of my friends and I have made a point to watch all of the films nominated for Best Picture, have lengthy discussions and debates about what we liked and what we didn’t, and of course, make our predictions of which one will win the coveted title. It’s our version of a Book Club except it is for movie lovers that don’t have time for reading much anymore. My Best Picture prediction has been spot on the last two years, and I’m hoping for the trifecta in 2016. Keeping my fingers crossed anyway!

If you happen to be visiting Disney World this Academy Award season like myself, not only can you catch one of the nominated films at the AMC theatre in Disney Springs, but Disney is offering a fun-for-the-whole-family character dining experience to help you enjoy the glamour of Hollywood – Minnie’s Silver Screen Dine at Hollywood & Vine in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Here’s everything you need to know courtesy of Disney:

Minnie Mouse and her friends celebrate the magic of the movies and glamour of Hollywood with an epic feast at the new Minnie’s Silver Screen Dine at Hollywood & Vine at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The all new character dining experience is hosted by Minnie and her pals and begins just in time for Academy Awards season.

Minnie's Holiday Dine 2Dinner guests will walk the red carpet and get ready for their close-up with some of the biggest stars of the silver screen. Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy and Goofy will all be there and dressed in their designer best. Mickey will greet guests and pose with them for photographs in the midst of the glitz and glamour before escorting them into the dinner party, where guests get the chance to meet Minnie, Donald, Daisy and Goofy as they enjoy classic cuisine, themed to old Hollywood. This new party at Walt Disney World Resort is filled with dazzling décor, a sweeping musical score, award-winning food, activities and more.

Minnie’s Silver Screen Dine runs from January 4 through March 20, 2016. The cost is $46.99 per adult and $27.99 per child (ages 3 – 9), or one dining table service credit on the Disney Dining Plan. There is also a Fantasmic! Dining Package available that includes the character meal plus special VIP seating for Fantasmic! Prices for this package are $53.99 for adults and $42.99 for children. All prices exclude tax and gratuity. Reservations are available by clicking here or by calling 407-WDW-DINE. Make reservations now, remember seating is limited!

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Dec 9 2015

TouringPlans – 10 Ways To Have Free Family Fun At Disney World

Walt Disney World can be expensive. You know that, I know that. But what if I were to tell you that there are lots of ways to add some magic to your Disney World vacation for absolutely free? That’s right folks, click to read my latest TouringPlans article – 10 Ways To Have Free Family Fun At Disney World where I share with you 10 of my favorite ways to enjoy family fun around the resort without spending an extra penny.

What are your favorite ways to enjoy free family fun at Walt Disney World?
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