by Sean | Aug 21, 2013 | Walt Disney World
Thirsty? It’s going to cost you a bit more starting today at Walt Disney World.
- Regular Soda $2.99 (up 40 cents)
- Large Soda $3.19 (up 50 cents)
- Coffee/Tea $2.29 (up 10 cents)
- Selected Juices $3.79 (up 20 cents)
As we always recommend, carry a backpack and bring your own non-alcoholic drinks into the parks as long as they are not in a glass bottle. We usually carry a water bottle for each person along with some squirt flavoring. If you refill your bottle with drinking fountain water you will see why you need the flavoring, the water has a unique taste.
by Sean | Aug 20, 2013 | Fantasyland, Magic Kingdom, Tips and Tricks
Did You Know Today’s Tiggerific Tuesday Trivia About The First Interactive Rides
Many queues and rides today are being built with guest interactivity. This not only makes the ride and queues more enjoyable for the guest, but also ensures a repeat visit as the ride is different each time. Though new rides such as Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin and Toy Story Mania have improved the interactivity with technology, there are two attractions that have been around from the early days of Disney that were the first to offer an interactive ride. Which two would they be…… take a look at the pictures below for a big hint.
The Mad Tea Party is technically first as it opened day 1, July 17th 1955 with Dumbo opening on August 16, 1955 due to some fiberglass issues. Both of these rides still operate today and have lines that continue to show their popularity. On Dumbo the guest is able to use the lever to fly Dumbo higher or lower. On the Mad Tea Party, guests are able to spin their tea cup faster, slower, or in the opposite direction.
by Sean | Aug 19, 2013 | Epcot, Hidden Mickey, World Showcase
Our Hidden Mickey this week was found in Epcot’s World Showcase at the Maelstrom attraction. As you are waiting in line to board the viking boats, take a look at the mural on the wall. We had heard there were a few in this mural and with the help of our friend Steve the Hidden Mickey Guy, we were able to finally find them and grab a shot to share. This one is our favorite, pay close attention to the hats. A close up is available as well to help you spot it, we will be featuring more in upcoming posts.
In case you don’t see it, here is a closer view 
If you love hunting for Hidden Mickey’s be sure to check out the Hidden Mickey Guy’s website and books available. Inside or Outside the park, let us know where you have spotted a Hidden Mickey.
Want more Hidden Mickeys? Be sure to head over to our friends Frontierland Station.
by Sean | Aug 15, 2013 | Favorite Food Friday, Frontierland, Magic Kingdom, slider
Our Favorite Food This Week: Taco Salad
Location: Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe (Magic Kingdom)
Price: $8.59
It’s great that Disney has more than just your standard theme park burger at their quick service locations. Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe has a great taco salad. When you purchase the taco salad you will receive a shell filled with seasoned beef. You take this over to the fixins bar and fix it up. Cheese, Lettuce, Salsa, etc is all available on the bar and you are able to fix it and fill it up with everything you want and enjoy.
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by Sean | Aug 15, 2013 | Adventureland, History, Magic Kingdom
How many of you were the captain of your own Jungle Boat? How many of you had kids kicking and screaming wanting to drive the boats after riding the Jungle Cruise? OK, maybe it was just us, but who here remembers Shrunken Ned’s Junior Jungle Boats, this often overlooked attraction was located just to the right after you exited your Jungle Cruise Boat on the Paradox (Pair of Docks).
Shrunken Ned’s was open from January 1997 till August of 2012. 15 years in business is a good run, but many asked about Shrunken Ned’s either didn’t know it existed or knew about the remote control boats but didn’t know the name. To drive the boats you needed 2 tokens that could be purchased for $1 each with each trip lasting a few minutes.
The pond in which the boats moved had intriguing obstacles like tikis and elephants, and each ship was commanded via an authentic-looking ship’s wheel and throttle The steering was not at all precise so even a skilled driver had a tough time. Getting out of a corner was next to impossible. The last few years in business we found many of the boats out of order and had to round up cast members to get our money back to find a new boat.
If you enjoyed this blog then my name is Sean and this is the DisneyDayByDay blog. If not, then my name is Bill and this was Pirates of the Caribbean. Enjoy the rest of your day here at DisneyDayByDay!
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by Sean | Aug 13, 2013 | Magic Kingdom, Tips and Tricks
Over the weekend I was walking up to our local grocery store and I noticed ceramic pumpkins greeting me at the door. Where has the summer gone? Thinking they were a bit early in celebration, I saw just yesterday The Disney Parks Blog discussing the addition of Jack Skellington to the lineup for this year’s Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. For those of you who have not made it to this party you, you have to get it on your bucket list. We have pictures and a snippet of our favorite parade on our Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Page to wet your appetite.
Ok, where is the trivia? I figured you would ask, well if you looked at our page or the page over at The Disney Parks Blog you will know the answer to the following trivia.
How many tons of candy does Disney World expect to give out this year for the Not So Scary Halloween Parties?
A. 15 tons
B. 95 tons
C. 175 tons
D. 220 tons
Well, I’m wondering whose job it was to weigh all the candy and how much they weighed after doing so, but the answer is D. 220 tons. Now that’s a whole lot of candy. Our family was discussing our Halloween costumes for this year, looks like I might be Wreck It Ralph, our son will be Fix It Felix and my wife Vanellope. What are you planning to dress up as this year?
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