by Sean | Aug 1, 2013 | Favorite Food Friday, Hollywood Studios
Our Favorite Food This Week: Dad’s Brownie Sundae
Location: 50’s Prime Time (Hollywood Studios)
Price: $6.49
If you don’t know by now, I’m an Ice Creamaholic. The first step is admitting, right? Well imagine the joy in my eyes when we found Dad’s Brownie Sundae at the 50’s Prime Time at Hollywood Studios. Being that I am a Dad it was a requirement that I try the mouth watering treat. Dad’s Brownie Sundae is made up of a Brownie covered with Vanilla Ice Cream, Hot Fudge, Caramel sauce, whipped cream and other magical toppings. Feast your eyes, yes that is Cracker Jacks and M&M’s.
Please note that just because it’s called Dad’s doesn’t mean you have to be a Dad to try it. If you are eating at 50’s Prime Time, be sure to save room for Dad’s Brownie Sundae. I can hear it calling my name….. My name is Sean and I’m an Ice Creamaholic.
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by Sean | Aug 1, 2013 | History, Magic Kingdom
Last week I mentioned Discovery Island which was open to the public from 1974 to 1999, but how did you get to the island? Well, you sailed the Southern Seas (II). The Southern Seas (II) was built at the Disney Central Shops and Drydock and put into service in 1977. A picture of the ship is below (from a postcard purchased when I was a young lad), notice the side paddlewheels which were the propulsion for the ship.
The Southern Seas (II) made hourly trips taking guests to Discovery Island and also over to Bay Lake. After park close she was used heavily by Conventions. After EPCOT Center opened in 1982 usage dropped as guests traveled to EPCOT rather than to Discovery Island. Even with the day time guest drop off the Southern Seas (II) still maintained good convention traffic until 1996. In 1996 the ship was in much need of a rehab and the costs could not be justified. It was removed from the water and remained in Drydock for about a year before the decision was made to scrap it.
I have some fun memories on the Southern Seas (II), did you ever get a chance to sail with the Southern Seas (II)? Thanks to Frontierland Station for hosting our history lessons, be sure to check out the others on the blog hop.
by Sean | Jul 30, 2013 | Africa, Animal Kingdom, Camp Minnie-Mickey, Tips and Tricks
Did You Know Today’s TIGGERIFIC TUESDAY TRIVIA on the Festival of the Lion King?
The Festival of the Lion King is moving! We have a few construction pictures here. With the news we thought we would give you some trivia on the attraction.
The Festival of the Lion King opened with the park on day 1 which makes it the longest running show at the parks. For years it was an open air theater with no AC. That’s right, no AC, it wasn’t enclosed until 2003. The initial plan was for the show along with Camp Minnie Mickey to be temporary attractions until they understood the crowds that Animal Kingdom would attract and had the budget to finish off Beastly Kingdom.
The Animal Kingdom encourages recycling and this show is a great example. The floats and puppets used in the show come from a parade at Disneyland. As The Festival of the Lion King finds a new home, we await more information on the Avatar area that will take its place. We hope to hear more in the upcoming D23 Expo.
And here is a trivia question: How many people perform in this show on a daily basis?
A. 20
B. 30
C. 40
D. 50
With 7 shows a day there are around 50 people that perform in the show on a daily basis. Which makes D the correct answer 🙂 Be sure to take a look at all the great trivia on the Hop today.
by Sean | Jul 29, 2013 | Africa, Animal Kingdom, Camp Minnie-Mickey
Today our friends at Disney Parks Blog announced that the Festival of the Lion King at Disney’s Animal Kingdom would be moving to a new location. Not mentioned in the announcement but we can take from this that Avatar Land continues to move forward. The new home for Festival of the Lion King will be behind Tusker House Restaurant, below are a few shots we took over the weekend of this construction area. Leave us a comment and let us know how excited you are about Avatar Land…..
Rough yes, but it gives you an idea.
by Sean | Jul 29, 2013 | Epcot, Future World, Hidden Mickey
Today’s Hidden Mickey Monday is from one of my favorite rides – Living with the Land. As you pass through the greenhouses, pay special attention for some Mickey shapes. Yes you can find them in the pumpkins and other fruits and veggies, but also pay attention to how the colored plants are arranged. Take a look at this not so hidden extra large Mickey.
Leave us a comment and let us know your favorite hidden Mickey on the Living with the Land attraction.
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by Sean | Jul 23, 2013 | Fantasyland, Magic Kingdom, Wordless Wednesday
Theme: Disney In The Details
