Walt Disney World is always in a state of flux. You never know when a cutting-edge attraction, show, or store will make its appearance. That‘s what makes the World such a magical place; guests are continually experiencing unique and exciting things. Case in point? A tasty new shop called “The Spice & Tea Exchange” which…
As a Neurotic Disney Canadian Mom, I constantly strive to find Disneyesque experiences for me and my family. Whenever we go to a city with a Disney store I always insist we visit. Before entering, I close my eyes and let the Disney music from inside the store fill my mind. When I open my…
Contributed by: Amy Falk Petermann (NDM #365) Amy is the DDL Hidden Mickey and Organization Blogger. She is also the creator of The Relocated Tourist. Visit Steve Barrett’s Hidden Mickeys to learn more about these secret Mickey tributes throughout Disney Parks. Amy P. (NDM#365)Amy Falk Petermann was born in Menominee, WI and now lives in…
I just got back from Walt Disney World about 2 weeks ago. This trip was a little bit different from my usual ventures, as I went down looking for specific things: blog ideas, photo opportunities, and merchandise to write about. During my journey, I spent two separate nights shopping and dining at Downtown Disney. The…
Do you ever wonder what you can do to recreate a bit of that magic in your every day life when you aren’t at one of the Disney Parks? I admit, I go to the parks more often than your average NDP. However, this does not mean that I don’t miss the magic of Disney…
With the celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Walt Disney World starting up around the World, two very nice collector pin sets have debuted at Epcot over the last couple of weeks. The “Epcot Passport Collectors Set” is the newest of the bunch and will set you back $60 dollars. As I understand it, it…
So you haven’t made your ADRs for New Year’s Eve and you’ll be in Walt Disney World. What to do? Well, here are some place to avoid and some place that are your best bet. Contributed by: Kristen H (NDI#59). Kristen is one of our resident Disney foodies and creator of Cooking With Mickey Kristen…
The big talk in the last week has been the major Downtown Disney announcement made last week by Disney Parks Blog. After letting the property sit empty for the last couple years, Disney has finally announced their plans to bring Pleasure Island back to life, though not in the same way it once was. As…
Close your eyes and remember when you were a little kid. Was there a special outfit you always grabbed? Mine was a purple Ariel t-shirt, a flowy blue skirt, and my favorite pair of shoes: little red cowgirl boots. My mom always giggled at the sight of me in my mismatched outfit. I proudly wore…
This past Saturday, a new, interactive area opened up in Downtown Disney’s store, Once Upon A Toy. This area, called The Wonderful World of Gaming, was opened up by Disney Interactive Studios and allows customers to play some of the latest Disney video games before they purchase them. There are three stations where you can…
I love to shop at Downtown Disney when I go to the World, and I get a real kick out of the display of giant Lego sculptures. The cast of characters that has changed from time to time, but it seems as though the dragon has been there forever. Oh, and remember the snoring Lego…
In the last few years, several Golden Arches – the international symbol for McDonald’s restaurants – have slowly disappeared from the Walt Disney World Resort. There are two remaining on property, the stand alone one near the Animal Kingdom that has just been renovated and the one in the Marketplace in Downtown Disney. And now,…
Contributed by: Eric H. (NDI#2). Eric is our resident Disney restaurants, recess and relaxation expert. Eric H. (NDI#2)
THE ZENITH OF OLD KEY WEST “Disney’s Best Kept Secret” reached my ear back in 1997. I was on my Walt Disney World honeymoon, strolling hand-in-hand with DH through the landscape of Downtown Disney, when an attractive kiosk caught my attention. The sign attached to the kiosk promised to reveal a carefully protected Disney confidence…
