Disney World Enthusiast Weekly Round Up July 11, 2021

Here’s the Disney World Enthusiast Weekly Round Up for July 11, 2021!

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Reimagined Entrance Fountain at EPCOTDisney Did You Know

Spaceship Earth, the visual and thematic centerpiece of EPCOT, weighs 16 million pounds — more than three times that of a space shuttle fully fueled and ready for launch. The outer “skin” of Spaceship Earth is made up of 11,324 aluminum and plastic-alloy triangles. Also, did you know that rainwater never falls off the sphere? It’s channeled into the ball and funneled away.

Bing BongTip Of The Week

If your children like to sleep with stuffed animals, be sure to remember to take them out of the bed each morning so that they don’t accidentally get carried away with the sheets and blankets when housekeeping makes up your room.

Walt DisneyWalt’s Words

“Whether you say you can’t or you can, you’re right.” 

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Next week I’ll have more details about the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, plus all of the latest Walt Disney World news!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Independence Day

Disney World Enthusiast Weekly Round Up July 4, 2021

Here’s the Disney World Enthusiast Weekly Round Up for July 4, 2021!

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cinderella-castle-2Disney Did You Know

Here’s one to stump your friends. How many stones are there in Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom? NONE. The whole shell of the building is fiberglass.

Magic Kingdom Welcome ShowTip Of The Week

Arrive at the park for rope drop. This means be lined up and ready to enter as soon as the gates are open. If you can be among the first guests to enter the park, you’ll be at a huge advantage. Often you can experience three or more attractions before most visitors begin to trickle in an hour or so after the park opens.

Walt DisneyWalt’s Words

“When you’re curious, you find lots of interesting things to do.” 

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Next week I’ll have more details about many things that are reopening around the resort, plus all of the latest Walt Disney World news!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Disney World Enthusiast Weekly Round Up June 27, 2021

Here’s the Disney World Enthusiast Weekly Round Up for June 27, 2021!

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Disney World Epcot Living With The LandDisney Did You Know

More than 30 tons of fruits and vegetables grown at The Land pavilion at Epcot are served in Walt Disney World restaurants.

Animal Kingdom Lodge SavannahTip Of The Week

If you would like the chance to view some exotic animals without the cost or lines of Animal Kingdom, visit the Animal Kingdom Lodge. You can stroll around the resort while enjoying spectacular up-close views of the savannahs that are home to over 30 different animal species, including giraffes, zebras, and flamingos. Pick up a Wildlife Field Guide from the lobby concierge to help you identify the beautiful creatures.

Walt DisneyWalt’s Words

“The past can hurt. But the way I see it, you can either run from it, or learn from it.” 

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Next week I’ll have some details about “The World’s Most Magical Celebration,” plus all of the latest Walt Disney World news!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Disney World Enthusiast Weekly Round Up June 20, 2021

Here’s the Disney World Enthusiast Weekly Round Up for June 20, 2021!

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disney-busDisney Did You Know

Nearly 300 Walt Disney World buses transport guests around the Vacation Kingdom, making the Walt Disney World fleet the third largest in Florida behind Miami and Jacksonville.

ESPN Club 1Tip Of The Week

If you have an important game that you would like watch while you are in Disney World, head over to the Boardwalk Inn and check out the ESPN Club. This family friendly restaurant offers over 100 video monitors with global satellite feeds showing every sporting event imaginable, plus a 108 square foot video wall. This place is a sport lover’s dream!

Walt DisneyWalt’s Words

“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing. ”

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Next week I’ll have some planning information, plus all of the latest Walt Disney World news!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Disney World Enthusiast Weekly Round Up June 13, 2021

Here’s the Disney World Enthusiast Weekly Round Up for June 13, 2021!

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Lost and FoundDisney Did You Know

Walt Disney World Lost and Found is one busy place. Every day an average of 210 pairs of sunglasses are turned in and, since 1971, an estimated 1.65 million pairs of glasses have found their way into the “lost” bin. On an annual basis, Lost and Found cast members collect more than 6,000 cell phones, 3,500 digital cameras, 18,000 hats and 7,500 autograph books.

Animal Kingdom Lodge SavannahTip Of The Week

If you would like the chance to view some exotic animals without the cost or lines of Animal Kingdom, visit the Animal Kingdom Lodge. You can stroll around the resort while enjoying spectacular up-close views of the savannahs that are home to over 30 different animal species, including giraffes, zebras, and flamingos. Pick up a Wildlife Field Guide from the lobby concierge to help you identify the beautiful creatures.

Walt DisneyWalt’s Words

“The past can hurt. But the way I see it, you can either run from it, or learn from it.”  

dwe logo small size white bkgdComing Up Next Week

Next week I’ll have some dining and planning information, plus all of the latest Walt Disney World news!

Have a wonderful weekend!