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Walt Disney World: The Disney Castle
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  • gcmm
  • By gcmm on April 16, 2004
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  • The Disney Castle - Orlando
    The Disney Castle
    by gcmm
    Although magic Kingdom is more for the littles ones, It still is a nice Park to see..
    It brings back memories of when i was younger watching Walt Disney World on T.V...

    The rides are more for younger kids and you can get to see many charecters around which is always fun for the young/and old...
    I wanted my picture with Cinderella....

    The Hall of presidents is interesting and a place i would go to if your in this park...

    And well you just must get your picture taken with the castle, once in a life time....

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  • Directions: Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida
  • Website: www.disney.com
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    Walt Disney World: Lights, Action, Camera!!~ Animal Kingdom
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  • Updated By starship on September 9, 2006
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  • Tarzan Rocks!! - Orlando
    Tarzan Rocks!!
    by starship
    UPDATE (Summer, 2006): Some information I have read indicates that this show is being replaced by another attraction. If true, what a shame! The show was very entertaining for the whole family!

    I could never begin to take pictures of all my favorite rides in the four Disney parks so it won't be my main objective here. If you've been to Disney World before, you know the scale of it all is enormous and I'm not sure I could do it justice anyway. But when you need a break from the rides, try seeing one of the several shows in each park. During our last visit to Disney (October, 2003), we were able to see "Tarzan Rocks" and boy, does it! My family really had no intention of seeing it, but they had to admit it really was a good show and worth the time.

    Needless to say it involves loud music, but also roller blading in the style of "Starlight Express" and even some aerial work. The sets and costumes are great, so give it a go the next time you're at the Animal Kingdom Park--you just may enjoy it as much as I did!

    Check signs daily for show times.

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  • Address: DinoLand U.S.A. section of Animal Kingdom Park
  • Directions: Animal Kingdom (Nah-ta-zu) Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida
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    Walt Disney World: Touring the Wilderness Lodge
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  • Updated By starship on November 3, 2007
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  • Wilderness Lodge - Orlando
    Wilderness Lodge
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    If you're a guest at one of the hotels in the park and want to take a break from the parks for a while and you're interested in seeing one of the best resort lodges in the park, scoot on over to the Wilderness Lodge. You can take a tour or pick up one of the fact sheets about the lodge. You will definitely be amazed to learn that the lodge which was completed in May, 1994, is constructed of 85 loads of lodge pole pine from Oregon and Montana. The soaring 7-story atrium features two 55-ft. totem poles--the Raven and the Eagle pole--carved by the noted artist, Duane H. Pasco. You'll also find fossil rock, Native Indian artifacts, a rock geyser and more detail than I can mention here. There are also two very good restaurants here. Artist's Point" is one of the Disney Signature restaurants which means that the restaurant and the food served is on a level with any of the best restaurants in the country. It also means that the menu prices will reflect that. The Wispering Canyon Cafe is alot of fun and serves some very good food too! I like their all-you-can-eat skillets which can serve the whole family and you will walk away wondering "Why did I eat the whole thing!" Waiters & Waitresses are dressed in Wild West costume more or less and make you laugh but worse, make others laugh at you! They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner in a western lodge type atmosphere and setting.

    The geyser behind the pool area erupts every half hour -- you might think you were at Yellowstone Park. The Lodge has a nice gift shop too with items that relate to the Lodge itself, and also carries a pretty range of grocery store items as well.

    You'll love the piped music which will put you right in the mood for where you feel you are -- the western Rockies!

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    Walt Disney World: Meet A Very Goofy Guy!
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  • Updated By VeronicaG on November 17, 2005
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  • Loveable Goofy! - Orlando
    Loveable Goofy!
    by VeronicaG
    Goofy is just one of those silly characters you love to meet! He's loveable, friendly and a big....goof!

    Goofy first appeared in the cartoon called "Mickey's Revue" from 1936. He was featured as part of the crowd but his distinctive laugh caught the attention of the audience. There on, his laugh brought him the recognition he deserved...

  • Phone: 1-800- W Disney or 407-824-2222
  • Directions: Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida
  • Website: www.waltdisneyworld.com
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    Walt Disney World: EPCOT--Visiting countries around the world
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  • By VeronicaG on November 10, 2005
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  • Epcot Village - Orlando
    Epcot Village
    by VeronicaG
    We loved visiting the country of France. Unfortunately, my pictures were terrible so I can't show this exhibit. The French display featured lovely shops and delicious bakery--the buildings and gardens were the essence of what it's really like.

    We also liked England--we bought rock candy at one of the gift shops. Be sure to see "O Canada!" when you visit that country.

  • Phone: 1-800-W Disney or 407-824-2222
  • Directions: Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida
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    Walt Disney World: Magic kingdom
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  • By heitzenrater on January 10, 2005
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    Description:
    Flagship park for all of Walt Disney World, The Magic Kingdom has a wonderful mix of timeless classics and new thrills. A favorite amongst the youngsters, this park is obligatory for any Disney World neophyte, and is full of traditional Disney rides and landscapes. This home of Cinderella's Castle is picturesque, yet can be placed as second or third to visit for those that are looking for rides with greater thrills.

    Attractions;

    FantasyLand

    Cinderella's Castle
    It's A Small World
    Peter Pan's Flight
    Cinderella's Carousel
    Legend of the Lion King
    Dumbo Flying Elephants
    Snow White's Adventures

    TomorrowLand

    Time Keeper
    Space Mountain
    Alien Encounter
    TomorrowLand Speedway
    Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger
    Astro Orbiter
    Carousel of Progress

    Mainstreet USA

    Electrical Parade
    FrontierLand
    Splash Mountain
    Big Thunder Railroad
    Tom Sawyer Island
    Country Bear Jamboree
    Diamond Horseshoe
    AdventureLand
    Swiss Family TreeHouse
    Jungle Cruise
    Pirates of the Caribbean
    Tikki Birds

    Liberty Square

    Hall of Presidents
    Liberty Belle River Boat
    Haunted Mansion

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  • Directions: Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida
  • Website: http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/index
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    Walt Disney World: Disney's Animal Kingdom Park
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  • Updated By jholley534 on December 16, 2004
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  • The Tree of Life - Orlando
    The Tree of Life
    by jholley534, 4 more photos
    The thrilling attractions, lush nature and fascinating animal encounters encompassed one of the most amazing adventures I undertook in Orlando. The Kilimanjaro Safari attraction was well worth the ticket by itself. I'm a real animal person, so this may be the biggest reason I hold this park so dear to my heart.

    The photo is "The Tree of Life", a 14-story, 50-foot wide masterpiece sculpted by more than a dozen artisans. The tree including 325 animal carvings, creates a truly amazing centerpiece of the park.

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  • Directions: Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida
  • Website: http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/parks/parkLanding?id=AKLandingPage
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    Walt Disney World: Meet Miss Popularity!
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  • VeronicaG
  • Updated By VeronicaG on November 17, 2005
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  • Walt Disney World - Orlando
    by VeronicaG
    Minnie Mouse is a popular character at the kingdom, so don't miss meeting her! Minnie made her first appearance with Mickey Mouse in a cartoon entitled "Steamboat Willie". Although she never had a series of her own, she appeared in 73 cartoons with Mickey Mouse and Pluto, his faithful dog.

  • Phone: 1-800- W Disney or 407-824-2282
  • Directions: Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida
  • Website: www.waltdisneyworld.com
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    Walt Disney World: INDIANA JONES STUNT SHOW
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  • By moiraistyx on September 19, 2008
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    by moiraistyx, 3 more photos
    This is a really fun show at Disney's Hollywood Studios. I really liked that they pulled folks from the audience and had them play extras in the show. Being a long time Indiana Jones fan, it was cool to get a behind the scenes look at how the movie was made. I have to admit that some of the bangs actually made me and Patrick jump. I laughed when I looked over and saw Sebastian and Hammy holding their ears. I could feel the heat of the flames and explosions from where we were sitting. I'm not sure if I can pick a favorite scene or actor, it was all really cool. I don't recommend this show for the easily frightened or very young children. Be sure to arrive about a half hour early if you want to get a decent seat. Its also easiest to get out if you simply wait for everyone else to leave. There's a video posted of part of the show.

  • Address: Disney-Hollywood Studios
  • Directions: Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida
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    Walt Disney World: EPCOT--A great place to visit
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  • By VeronicaG on November 10, 2005
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  • Canada! - Orlando
    Canada!
    by VeronicaG
    At Epcot a representative welcomed the children with a small paper "charm" from each country we visited. This made it fun for the kids--and we could explore the more cultural aspects of each country because they wanted to add another charm to their collection.

  • Phone: 1-800-W Disney or 407-824-2222
  • Directions: Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida
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