Blog Posts Tagged summer

Top 10 Cool Treats to Enjoy at Walt Disney World

2/2/2021 • Tips, Walt Disney World • As the summer fun continues to rise at Walt Disney World, your family will enjoy the opportunity to cool down and enjoy some delicious tasty treats while visiting the parks.  We're sharing our list of Cool Treats to enjoy at Walt Disney World in 2021!!! Enjoy!! 1. Night Blossom:  This fun drink can only be found at Pongu Pongu inside Pandora - The World of Avatar at Animal Kingdom Park.  The Night Blossom is a non-alcoholic limeade slushy with apple and pear flavors topped with passion fruit boba balls.  {1 snack credit on the Disney Dining plan} 2. Dole Whip Float:  Identified as my FAVORITE snack on the property, the Dole Whip Float should NOT be missed on a trip to the Magic Kingdom. You will find this amazing treat made up of pineapple soft serve surrounded by freshly squeezed pineapple juice only at the Aloha Isle in Adventureland at […]

The Jurassic World VelociCoaster Coming to Islands of Adventure in Summer 2021!

12/29/2020 • Blog, Universal Studios • Something BIG is coming to Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure in Summer 2021. The all-new Jurassic World VelociCoaster will take you back some 65+ million years to the age of the dinosaurs. You’ll come face to face with terrifying raptors while traveling past a velociraptor paddock and twisting and turning over the water and through the jungle while on a high-speed chase. The VelociCoaster is slated to be Florida’s tallest and fastest launch ride, and if you have been inside the park over the past few months, you’ll know why; this coaster is massive! Traveling up to 70 miles per hour and soaring through four complete loops might seem like child’s play after climbing almost 155 feet straight up because remember, what goes up, must come down! Once completed, this new species of roller coaster will be one of three major rides in the Jurassic Park area as well as […]

9 Tips for Keeping Cool in the Disney Summer Heat

7/16/2019 • Tips, Walt Disney World • With summer upon us, the heat and humidity in Florida can send even the most southern of families screaming for some cooling relief. We know you’ve been eagerly anticipating your Disney World vacation for months and we don’t want you to miss out on any of the fun that Disney has to offer because of the heat. Here are some tips to help you survive the hottest and most humid of Disney days: 1. Take advantage of Disney’s Extra Magic Hours. By staying on property at Disney, you qualify to go early or stay late at Disney’s parks. The extra magic hours are the coolest of times to visit the parks not to mention the least busy times. Not a morning or a late person? Go back to your hotel during the hottest part of the day to rest so that you’ll have the energy for the extra magic hours. […]

An “Incredible Summer” at Walt Disney World

3/30/2018 • Walt Disney World • A visit to Disney World this coming summer has all the makings to be a “Incredible” vacation!  Disney has recently announced several new amazing attractions and entertainment that will be opening this summer for your enjoyment.  Many will be for a limited time engagement!  The “Incredible” summer debut is Memorial Day weekend! Each of Disney World’s 4 theme parks, water parks, and Disney Springs will be ready to amaze you with their “super” summer entertainment. Tomorrowland in the Magic Kingdom will be playing host to the characters from “The Incredibles” and soon-to-be released “Incredibles 2”.  Your family will get to join Frozone, Mr. Incredible, and for the first time ever Edna Mode as they celebrate summer with a “Super” style dance party on the Rocket Tower stage.  All around you, you will be immersed with the sights and sounds from the The Incredibles movies.    Animal Kingdom park will be […]

Toy Story Land to Open Summer 2018

7/31/2017 • Walt Disney World • To Infinity and Beyond! Howdy, Howdy, Howdy!!!  Toy Story is one of my favorite Disney movies, and I am super excited to announce that coming summer 2018 Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be home to a new Toy Story Land!  The idea of this new land is similar to that of Cars Land at Disneyland, it is an all immersive land where you actually feel like you are walking around Radiator Springs {such a fun land to visit}!  The new Toy Story Land will shrink down guests and become Andy’s new toys!   The new 11 acres of Andy’s backyard play area you will be full of Toy Story fun! You will find 2 new amazing attractions 1. The Slinky Dog Dash Family Friendly Rollercoaster and 2. Alien Swirling Saucers. Toy Story Mania will continue in operation and has actually extend its track for a longer and even more entertaining ride. The Slinky […]

Beat the HEAT Dance Party!

7/21/2017 • Reviews, Walt Disney World • As many of you know, Florida is quite HOT in the summer. When visiting the area, many families are trying to figure out the best way to CHILL out! On our last day trip to Disney Springs, we stumbled upon one the coolest new FREE things to do for the kids {and adults}! It was the Beat the Heat Dance Party!!! This fun dance party is located at a water fountain area. It's nestled near Once Upon a Toy, the Carousel and Earl of Sandwich! The Beat the Heat Dance party has a live DJ, umbrellas for the parents that need a little shade, hula hoops and water toys and of course WATER!!  Spinning the latest hits, the DJ’s keep the party going from 1pm – 5pm {and again in the evening from 6pm – 10pm} all summer long!  It reminded me of the Resorts’ pool interactive recreation activities they have […]

FROZEN Summer Games

4/26/2017 • Holidays & Events, Walt Disney World • Coming to Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park The Frozen Summer Games return to Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park at Walt Disney World Resort starting May 26th, 2017! You won't want to miss out on this snowy, Frozen, summery fun! When you get to Blizzard Beach you can join either Team Kristoff or Team Olaf, and you can participate in a wide variety of fun {& refreshing} activities. Choose to join in on the Ice Pail Relays, Snowball Toss, Ski Pole Limbo, and Slide Races!   The fun really starts when you get to meet Kristoff! For the "first time in forever", you can meet and take photos with both Kristoff and Olaf at their special character greeting location inside Disney's Blizzard Beach. Blizzard Beach will be full of extra fun, laughter, and memories! There will be crafts, games, and a DJ spinning fun, uptempo tunes throughout the day! The Frozen […]

Top 5 Things To Do at Disney World this Summer

4/14/2017 • Tips, Walt Disney World • Maybe you have been to Walt Disney World numerous times and feel you want something new to do this summer since you’ve already done everything at the parks. Well stop right there! Disney has added some new attractions in 2017 that you will not want to miss.   Pandora The World of Avatar at Animal Kingdom- Opening in May 27, 2017, this new land will transport you to the world of Pandora, home of the Na’vi. Inspired by James Cameron’s movie in 2009. The land is full of plants and centered with floating mountains that is sure to impress anyone. There are two main attractions to see. The Na’vi River journey where you will travel down a river hidden in the rainforest and have an encounter with a Na’vi Shaman and the other attraction is the Avatar Flight of Passage which will have you flying over Pandora. {Read more about […]

New Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!

2/20/2017 • Disneyland • Disney California Adventure® Park at Disneyland® Resort is adding a new and adventurous attraction to the line up! You will soon be able to join in the fun of the trilling, rocking attraction of Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: BREAKOUT! This new and exciting mission will kick-off May 27th! You will be immersed in to the Guardians of the Galaxy universe alongside characters from the famous films and comics. You will help Rocket bust his pals out of the Collector’s Fortress! You will experience randomized ride experiences complete with all-new visual and audio effects and music inspired by the popular film soundtracks. The fun doesn't stop there! There will be even more ways to step into Super Hero stories with Summer of Heroes, May 27 through Sept.10, 2017. You can answer the call for this limited-time celebration as you join the Avengers and the Guardians of the Galaxy for all-new epic experiences. Summer of Heroes will launch these new, […]

8 Ways to Keep Cool In The Disney Heat

7/10/2013 • Tips, Walt Disney World • With summer upon us, the heat and humidity of Florida can send even the most southern of families screaming for a cool relief. We know you’ve been eagerly anticipating your Disney World vacation for months and we don’t want you to miss out on any of the fun that Disney has to offer because of the heat. Here are some tips to help you survive the hottest and most humid of Disney days: Magic Hours  Take advantage of Disney’s Extra Magic Hours. By staying on property at Disney, you qualify to go early or stay late at Disney’s parks. The extra magic hours are the coolest of times to visit the parks not to mention the least busy times. Not a morning or a late person? Go back to your hotel during the hottest part of the day to take a nap so that you’ll have the energy to use […]