Disney World Training

Hollywood Studios, known previous as MGM studios, is a fun park that gets a bad rap for not being much fun for young kids. However, my kids have a blast at Hollywood Studios! There is the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse show, Toy Story Mania, The Honey I Shrunk the Kids playground and more. And everywhere you look there are characters!

So let me share all the Hollywood Studios tips I have with you:

• Security guards and counter service restaurant cashiers take orders from both the left and right side. Pay attention and go through the shortest line. Sometimes this will actually put you in the front of about 5 people. Remember most people go with the crowds.
• Always scan all the turnstyles at the park before going through one. A lot of times the ones on the far left and right sides will be empty!
• Most guests leave Hollywood Studios after the parade. However, the lines will remain long for the popular attractions like Toy Story Mania and Rock N’ Roller-coaster. Everything else will have shorter lines.

The Welcome Show

Also referred to as the rope drop show, this show begins about 10 minutes before the park opens and includes the Hollywood characters that roam the streets during the day. It also includes classic cars and a director! It’s a really fun show. But remember your goal is to get as close to the front as possible so you can make a mad dash to Toy Story Mania (if that is your target.)

You can see a You Tube video of the show here.

The Sorcerer’s Hat

Located directly in front of you when you enter the park is the Sorcerer’s Hat. The hat is 100 feet tall and Mickey would have to be 350 feet tall to wear this hat! This is a great meeting place if you need to meet up with your party later or if you get separated.

Characters meet in sets around the Sorcerer’s hat at the following times:

9:00, 9:25, 10:25 & 11:25am

I have seen these characters by the hat:

• Minnie Mouse
• Donald Duck
• Daisy Duck
• Goofy
• Pluto
• Chip
• Dale
• Stitch
• Pooh
• Tiger
• Piglet

High School Musical 3: Senior Year, Right Here! Right Now Show

The characters of High School Musical 3 take to the streets throughout the day in a high-energy performance of some of the hits from the movie. The show takes place in front of the Sorcerer’s Hat. The first and last shows will have the smallest crowds.

Hollywood Boulevard

Hollywood Boulevard is the main street that runs to the Sorcerer’s Hat from the entrance. It has shops up both the left and right side selling exclusive Hollywood Studios merchandise, Mickey hats and more!

Throughout the day, you might encounter a variety of characters known as the “Citizens of Hollywood“. There are cabbies, policemen, reporters, gossip columnists, starlets and more! You can engage these characters in conversations, but don’t expect them to break character. I had one of the starlets chase me around a store telling me I had lost one of my kids. (I had a double stroller and my son was the only one with me.)

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Here is part 3 in the continuing series of Chip’s Touring Plans for Walt Disney World. In case you missed Magic Kingdom or Epcot be sure to check them out and let us know what you think.

Hollywood Studios is one of the harder parks to visit. When you are looking at the Disney Park on the map it is pretty scattered. I am unsure the layout structure here as both the Magic Kingdom and Epcot are circular and more fluid, Hollywood Studios on the other hand is more jumbled and not the greatest park to navigate.

Also this park is much harder to plan a Touring Plan as a lot of the park is made up of shows and depending on how long it takes you to view them and when the next available showtime is it makes this park very tricky. Hopefully this touring plan will help you minimize your wait times and make for an enjoyable day.

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I know like most people you have an idea what you like to do when you head to the Disney Parks. Most people try to squeeze out a couple rides on the the Big Name Attractions before the park really gets busy. Some people just go with the flow of people around the park. Other people buy guide books that teach them how to avoid the lines, I am going to show you mine for FREE!

Recently someone asked me if I had an Touring Plan for the Disney Parks. Do I have certain rides I go on first, or do I have any tools I use in assisting in my park planning. Being the Disney Nerd I am I do have a Attack Plan for all 4 Disney Parks that I am going to write about over the next few weeks.

This week I am going to talk about Epcot and over the past 50+ visits to the park I have a set way of going around the park. I am not a big fan of crowds, nor am I a fan of lines. Most times when I goto Disney it is during the slow season. I have gone at Spring Break, July 4th and the other holidays when it has been super busy. The only time I have never gone was during Christmas. It doesn’t really matter when you go there are going to be people there and I think I have only experienced an empty park back in the early 90′s, most other times it is moderately busy.

Sleep In

I stated off the last article about the Magic Kingdom by saying “Get there early.” Epcot unfortunately is not a park you can get there early, unless they have Extra Magic Hours. Most days Epcot is going to open at 9am and World Showcase around 11am. Our last trip we made breakfast reservations at Akershus Princess Storybook Dining around 8am, which I think is the perfect time to eat and hit the rides just when the park opens.

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I know like most people you have an idea what you like to do when you head to the Disney Parks. Most people try to squeeze out a couple rides on the the Big Name Attractions before the park really gets busy. Some people just go with the flow of people around the park. Other people buy guide books that teach them how to avoid the lines, I am going to show you mine for FREE!

Recently someone asked me if I had an Touring Plan for the Disney Parks. Do I have certain rides I go on first, or do I have any tools I use in assisting in my park planning. Being the Disney Nerd I am I do have a Attack Plan for all 4 Disney Parks that I am going to write about over the next few weeks.

This week I am going to talk about the Magic Kingdom and over the past 50+ visits to the park I have a set way of going around the park. I am not a big fan of crowds, nor am I a fan of lines. Most times when I goto Disney it is during the slow season. I have gone at Spring Break, July 4th and the other holidays when it has been super busy. The only time I have never gone was during Christmas. It doesn’t really matter when you go there are going to be people there and I think I have only experienced an empty park back in the early 90′s, most other times it is moderately busy.

Get there Early

I like to get to the park at rope drop or plan an early breakfast at Crystal Palace to grab some photos of the park before all the people come in.

Be sure to make your Disney Advanced Dining Reservation far enough in advanced for the Crystal Palace, ask for seating before the park opens for some spectacular photos of yourself and your family on Main Street USA.

And were off

Once Disney drops the rope I have noticed most people are making a mad dash towards 3 rides.

• Space Mountain
• Pirates of the Caribbean
• Thunder Mountain

I myself am guilty of being one of those people way back when. I would hurry off and try to ride Space Mountain atleast 3 times before I did anything else.

First Stop Fantasyland

Over the years I have learned when you get into the park the first place you want to go is Fantasyland, especially with kids. You walk into Fantasyland on any day around noon and it will be PACKED! So we have always made it a point to hit up the rides in Fantasyland first.

Start on the Peterpan side and work your way clockwise towards Tomorrowland. We usually just go from ride to ride with no wait time.

Wait on Mickey Phillharmagic till later in the day when you need a break and want to sit down for awhile. There is plenty of room so there is no need to rush it.

Onward to Tomorrow

By the time you are done in Fantasyland most the people who ran to Tomorrowland are done and moving onto new locations. So there is usually a decline in people for a short period. This is your chance to check out Space Mountain, Buzz Lightyear, Astro Orbiter, Speedway, etc.

Hold off on the Tomorrowland Transit Authority. I find this ride is the best later in the afternoon or around dusk with all the neon in Tomorrowland lit up.

Journey to Adventure

At this point most of the people who slept in late are arriving to the park and they are going towards Fantasyland or Tomorrowland which means this is the best time to attack Adventureland.

Ride the Jungle Boats, Carpets, Pirates, etc. The lines should be short but the day is starting to heat up. This would be a great time for a Dole Whip!

Wait on the Swiss Family Treehouse as we will get to this ride later in the day since it is just a walk through anyway.

Give us Liberty

Most people think at this point I would head up to Frontierland and hit up Thunder & Splash Mountain since we are so close, but they would be wrong. We take a short detour through Liberty Square and hit the Haunted Mansion and the Hall of Presidents. This is also a good time to have lunch at a few of my favorites Liberty Tree Tavern, Peco Bill’s or Sleepy Hollow.

Or if your not eating lunch and want a Disney Snack that is more like a meal you can get a Turkey Leg right on the edge of Frontierland.

The Final Frontier

Now is the time to head over to Frontierland and visit the Mountains – Thunder and Splash. Head out to Tom Sawyer Island to work off that lunch. If you have a little one there is a play area right underneath the Walt Disney World Railroad. Hang out here after you are done with the rides in the area till the train comes.

There are bathrooms here as well so if you need to go this is a great pit stop location.

Riding the Rail

Take the train over to Mickey’s Toontown.

Ride the Barnstormer a few times, and check out Mickey & Minnie’s House while you can. If you are into autographs Tinkerbell and her friends are here in the air conditioning under the Big Top. Play on Donalds boat or in the play area if you have little ones.

Time to Relax & Take in a Show

After you are done in Toontown head back to Fantasyland and check out Mickey’s Phillharmagic. Usually from there we Ride the Tomorrowland Transit and Carousel of Progress stuff where we can sit down and relax. Most times my feet are tired at this point so taking in the shows seems to help restore my used up energy.

Walk to Adventureland and do the Tree House and Tiki Room. Along with any other shows you want to do.

This is also a good time to check out a parade or any other shows you might have missed. I like using this website from WDW Info during my planning to give me an idea, or you could always check out our In the Spotlight section.

Ride Rinse Repeat

You have done just about everything in the park by now. This is when you whip out your smart phone and bring up my favorite tool – Lines from Touring Plans.com. Check wait times on rides you may want to ride again.

Time to Eat

So we like to take a early dinner. Most times we are going to leave the park and visit one of the Resorts. This would be a good time to do that. You could always leave and hit another park, go back to the room to freshen up, or if you are really hardcore go back through my Plan of Attack all over again.

Parades & Fireworks

Usually by the time we leave for dinner and come back it is starting to get dark, there is where you will try to find a good seat for one of the nighttime parades and shows. If you are a little early you can always window shop on Main Street till it gets closer to the time.

Check out my past article Best Fireworks Viewing Locations at Walt Disney World for an idea on where you want to sit.

Extra Evening Magic Hour

I love Extra Magic Hours especially in the evening. Most times the park starts out crowded then they seem to dwindle down to nothing. I can remember being at WDW at 3am one time..It was fabulous!

As far as an attack plan goes during EMH I usually go clockwise around the Park. We usually walk a little slower and take in being in the Magic Kingdom at Night. I love all the lights and sounds of being there after dark!

There you have it

Well there is my Magic Kindgom Attack Plan. There are tons of books out there that charge big bucks for what I just gave you for free. If you have any suggestions of want to share with us your Attack Plan let us know in the comment section below.

Stay tuned next time as I share with you my Touring Plan of Epcot and the World Showcase.

When Chip isn’t having a great time at Walt Disney World he is busy blogging about it over at Chip and Company – Your Source for Disney News, Food, and Views.

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The World Showcase is probably my favorite place in all of Disney. I absolutely love the culture and experiences that you can have. I believe that this area of Disney is fun for all ages. My kids have a blast exploring and meeting the characters and my husband and I enjoy taking in all the scenes.

United Kingdom

Character: Mary Poppins, Winnie the Pooh, Eeyore, Piglet and Tigger and Alice. Be sure to visit The Toy Shop for more characters!

Attractions: Be sure to check out the hedgerow maze.

Kidcot Station: Located inside the Toy Soldier store

Snacks: Don’t miss the Fish and Chips!

Canada

Character: none

Attractions: Be sure to check out the waterfall located in the back of Canada

Kidcot Station: Located in the Northwest Mercantile store

Snacks: Be sure to pick up some Maple Candy!

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Did you know that it doesn’t cost any extra to use a Disney travel agent? That’s surprising isn’t it? You hear ‘travel agent’ and you automatically think ‘fees’ but that isn’t the case with authorized Disney vacation planners!

One Authorized Disney Vacation Planner is Destinations in Florida. Not only do they guarantee the lowest prices on Disney World and Universal Studio packages, they also offer additional perks and services for their guests! Check out this review of their services:

Just this weekend, I purchased a $15 personal organizer from Magic Kingdom called Mickey’s Personal Disney Assistant. This fun little gadget helps with FastPasses, Character Autograph locations, scavenger hunt, and more. As I was looking over this item, I realized that is exactly what the agents do at Destinations in Florida Travel. They are personal Disney World Assistants. Instead of $15, they are FREE!

Unlike typical travel agents, they help you book your trip and then that is where their services start. They watch for future discounts (that may pop up after you have booked), help with restaurant suggestions, book dining reservations, schedule spa treatments, make fun suggestions for your days at the Parks, and so much more.

Just recently, one my friends visited Disney World. It was a last minute trip for her family and they really wanted a dinner at Chef Mickey’s at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Unfortunately, at the time of booking her package, this restaurant was booked up. Her agent (from Destinations in Florida Travel) told her that she would watch for any cancellations, while they were at Disney World. The 2nd night of her vacation a cancellation came available for Chef Mickeys. My friend received a text message with the confirmation details. Her family was thrilled that they got to eat at this special restaurant with Mickey Mouse.

For myself personally, I booked a package for September. My package was completely paid in full. My agent at Destinations in Florida Travel called me a few weeks ago to let me know that a new discount came available and I was going to save $580 on my package with this new discount. A refund for the difference was on the way to my credit card account. I was shocked! They already sold me the package and I was paid in full. However, they still help me save more money. I have never received service like this anywhere.

These are the little extra services that agents and more specifically agents at Destinations in Florida Travel can do for you. It can be something as small as texting a dining reservation to a guest at Disney World to helping a guest coordinate the perfect location to propose. These agents get excited to help with all of the extra details for a Disney World vacation. When you really think about all of the help you get to save you money and time on your trip to Disney, it is amazing that the services all of their agents provide are actually FREE. Get your free personal Disney World Assistant TODAY!

If you are considering booking a Disney trip with a travel agent, you might want to contact them and get a risk free quote. They won’t hound you or pressure you into booking your trip with them! Plus they live in Florida and can give you first hand opinions on the weather, climate and more!

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This article is written by my friend Cindy who is a mother to 4 boys, one is autistic. This is her story on taking an autistic child to Disney World:

First I would like to give you a little bit of background about me and my family. I am a mom of 4 boys who love to travel and do tons of fun stuff with my boys. We frequent amusement parks, zoos, water parks, just about everywhere. When my second youngest (he was the youngest at the time) was 5 he was diagnosed as on the autism spectrum. This for a brief moment sent my world into a tailspin. How can we live with this? And I finally decided that you just do. You live with it, trying to make your child’s life and yours the best possible. No different from what or how I treat my other children. The year that Noah got diagnosed we had been planning our very first trip to California. How on earth were we going to do this I wondered? A four and a half hour flight? Hours in the parks? So that is when I decided to become a pro at planning vacations for my son. Hide him, and never do anything with him? NO way!! If you have a problem with his condition or his jumping up and down flapping his arms bothers you get over it. I have to live with it everyday and if I can do it everyday, you can handle it for a couple of uncomfortable moments. If you can’t you can walk away, we have every right to be here. Now a little disclaimer, I am no expert, every person with autism is different. I am just giving some ideas on things I have picked up in our travels to Disney and other places. Hoping that maybe it will give some ideas to help you on your trip.

First of all, as with any vacation PLAN, PLAN, PLAN!!! Many children with autism like to have a schedule and do not adjust well to change. This is true with my son. Soon as we start even thinking about going anywhere, I write and ask for any info they have to give me. I order the free Disney DVDs, this past visit I ordered the personalized maps of WDW. I got a couple of books about Disney with pictures and descriptions. Now this last trip was his 2nd trip to WDW (he has also been to Disneyland) so the experience was not really new to him. But if going for the first time, it can be overwhelming, for just about anyone, but especially for those on the autism spectrum. Introducing our trips to our son is the best way to prepare him. We look at the books and he picks out rides and places he would like to eat. When we went to California on that first trip after he was diagnosed, I wrote to Sea World and they sent a whole packet about the park. Posters and cards about the animals, just tons of information. It was really cool. I bet if you look online you can find a social story about going on vacation. These seem to help our son be introduced to different situations. They have them for everything, from going to the Dentist to going to a funeral.

OK so you are planning, where should you stay? I would definitely say on property if you can. Best place for us has been the fort wilderness cabins. They sleep 6 and they are single units so if your child has a meltdown you don’t have to worry about them bothering the rooms around you. If they jump on the bed, there is no one under you to complain. Many children are on a special diet. These have full kitchens for you to prepare meals. They get all the benefits of on property hotels like early entry and the stay late nights. I would steer away from the value resorts if your child has problems with noise and crowds. We stayed in one this past visit and it was OK, not too loud and I am sure that there are places where you can stay there that are quieter than others, ask when booking. Also if you are going in early December I would avoid these hotels at all costs, they have the Pop Warner cheerleading competition those weeks(not sure which week but I know it is early Dec) and there are tons of kids and it gets loud, Or so I have heard from parents that have gone on this trip. That leads into when to go. Best times if you can do it would be to go Late September, early October, early November, almost anytime between 2nd week in January to before spring break, then middle of april to late may. Ok so I think i just mentioned value season. Crowds are less, temps are better, and the combo of those two makes for a much more enjoyable vacation. I got an OK from the boys school for the vacation because I explained to the the difficulties of traveling during other times with him. The other boys all get straight A’s and made up their work almost before we left. Also if you have one that is really sensitive to textures and scents consider binging your own sheets, pillow and blanket for them. Some kids do not like the feel of other blankets. If you have the room I say bring it.

How are you going to get there? Flying may be a good choice. Again prepare your child about what is going to be going on when you are on the plane. Buy a book, or get one of those toddler movies about planes. If you do not have assigned seating I would make sure one person in your party gets on first and save your seats, I would get on as late as possible so that they are not sitting there for so long. Bring a DVD player (and earphones) with your child’s favorite movies. Tell your attendant about your child. I try to sit in the front row so there are no seats to be kicked in front of him, or I try to make sure someone from our family is in front of us. I think the same rules apply here as to with any child, bring snacks, things to occupy, their favorite blanket or toy. Whatever you can to make them comfortable. Also a change of clothes for both of you!

OK so you’ve made your reservations to go now what? More planning. If your child is able ask them what kind of rides they want to ride. There are many dark rides, and my son is not a big fan of those. To make him less scared we got him a small flashlight to turn on and flash on his feet if he became scared. Or we also had glow stick necklaces at the dollar store that he wore if he got scared. These worked well with him, but he would not ride Pirates of Caribbean, and did not like haunted mansion. Another thing that my son didn’t like at the time was any movies (we hadn’t seen a movie in the theater in about 4 years) so other children may have problems with the movie type attractions, like Philharmagic, Muppetvision, Honey I Shrunk the Audience and Tough to be a Bug. There are lots of stimulation in these movies which may prove to be too much. If you try these movies I would see about sitting near the exit(talk to a attendant beforehand) so if they become frightened you can leave without much of a disturbance. Also one that I can say that after talking to others with children who have gone to WDW Stitches great escape is not a good one for them. If you have an adventurous child try the barnstormer and work from there. My son just started riding roller-coaster’s(which is great for us because everyone rides in our family :) )There are lots of mild rides in the Magic kingdom for them and it is my sons favorite park. Epcot is nice and you can have your kids make masks (for free) and take them all around the park and collect little “charms” for their mask. Sometimes this a good time to break from the hustle of the park because I rarely saw these tables busy. They are also a good place to rest since most are in air conditioned buildings and have tables and chairs. Hollywood studios has a lot of shows that may prove to be too much for your child, unless, like mine, they like loud noises. A couple of stunt shows and although Fantasmmic is a wonderful show, it can be kinda loud and scary for some kids. The playhouse disney show was one of my sons favorite. Simple and musical, he really enjoyed it and we enjoyed the break from the heat. Animal Kingdom is great if they like zoos and animals. My son LOVES the Lion King show and even got up there and danced with them. (lots of tears there).

Best advice ever…get a disability pass. You can get it at guest services, just tell them that you have a child with autism or whatever disability they have. They will give you a pass for that child and 6 members of their family to go through the fast pass entrance or another special entrance, for the attraction. You may have to wait a little but you avoid most of the line with all those people and that is where my son has had meltdowns before because too many people in too small of place.

More good advice, this goes for everyone, take a break, come back to the room, swim, decompress, do some therapy if needed, nap, whatever you need to do. This helps everyone. We return to the park refreshed and ready to go.

Another bit of advice, take your own car (or rent one) Lots of people on a bus could lead to a melt down, one day we did want to take the bus back from Hollywood studios and it took us 45 minutes to get on a bus. And that was during a slow season. Strollers on the buses are not a fun thing either.

Couple things we got for our son when we go on vacation is they have these temporary tattoos that say I have autism, if I’m lost please help me be found. and you can write your cell number on them. Very helpful for little ones who either do not talk or do not know phone numbers(i can’t even remember my husbands number…lol) When he was little(4/5) we got one of those backpack leashes, for when he wanted to walk, or we were in line. Little sweaty hands can slip out very easily combo that with a horde of people leaving a show it could end in separation. Some people bring headsets for their kids to block out sounds of fireworks. Not sure where they get these but I did see them in a gift shop when we went to the time trials for the Indy 500. So maybe check a racing website.a When he was younger we got him one of those backpack leashes, now I know some people have problems with having a child on a “leash” but my son HATED holding hands and made it really difficult to hold onto his hand. Most of the time he was in a stroller but there were times when he had to walk. This “backpack” was winderful for those times. He could walk freely more or less and I still had a hold of him. I think it also helped give him a little squeeze, he likes pressure so I think this helped relieve stress sometimes. THey are pretty strong and never came apart from him pulling on it.

Characters~ My son seemed to like the human characters, like Cinderella, Sleeping Beuty,ect. Sometimes the big huge stuffed animals can be frighting to any kid but sometimes for these kids as well. If you tell the character handler your situation they will be accommodating and tell the character about your child so as not to approach it or try to touch it if the child is not ready or want to. Some of my best photos are just of my son staring at Mickey. My sons favorite character is Cinderella, he even danced with her when we ate at 1900 park faire.(more tears!) So if your child has never experienced characters before maybe start off with the human characters.

Food~Many children are on restricted diets. So eating is sometimes difficult when on the go. When making advance dining reservations, tell the agent about your restrictions. I believe they will note it on your reservation. Also when you get into the restaurant, tell your server about your restrictions, sometimes they will go get a chef who, if you are at a buffet, will tell you what you can and cannot eat. My son is not on any restrictions, but my niece has Celiacs and when they went they found lots to eat and the chefs were very good at getting her food that she could eat. Also helps if you stay in a place with a kitchen. Like in the cabins at fort wilderness. Also I believe that they allow you to take small snacks into the park. So if you can, pack a couple in your bad so that you have something on hand. You may be able to request info about ingredients and food offerings at certain restaurants if you ask. You can also check out All Ears for the menus ahead of time.

OK well I think I have touched on all the important stuff, if you have any questions please fell free to contact Kristin to get my email address. I’d love to be able to make your vacation more enjoyable. Also if you have any tips to share please do. Life is all about learning from others.

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The coasters at Walt Disney World are great. From scary pitch black coaster rides like on Space Mountain to the gut wrenching ride on Rock N Roller Coaster there is something for all thrill seeking levels.

At Chip and Company we do a lot of talking about Disney World Travel and plenty of Disney Food articles I want to try something a little different today and talk about the Biggest and Best Coaster at Walt Disney World.

Well start of by running down the complete list of coasters at the Walt Disney World Resort. Then I will fill you in on my all time favorite coaster and have you share with us yours in the comment/poll below!

So here we go….

Magic Kingdom

Space Mountain – Rising 183 feet above the futuristic Tomorrowland scenery, Space Mountain has taken millions of Magic Kingdom guests on a thrilling roller coaster ride through the cosmos since it opened at Walt Disney World Resort in 1975

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad – Big Thunder Mountain Railroad takes guests on a wild ride on a runaway mine train in Frontierland at the Magic Kingdom.

The Barnstormer – Classic red barns and farm buildings are the setting for The Barnstormer, Mickey’s Toontown Fair’s kid-sized roller coaster ride. Manning a 1920s crop-dusting bi-plane, young thrill-seekers zip up and around the high-flying trackway, before “crashing” through Goofy’s barn at the climax of the topsy-turvy trip.

Hollywood Studios

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster starring Aerosmith – twists and turns guests at high speeds. The coaster is the first at Disney to feature a high-speed launch and multiple complete inversions. Guests board the thrill ride inside a set built to look like a parking garage and ride in coaster trains that resemble limousines.

Animal Kingdom

Expedition Everest – Aboard Expedition Everest, a runaway train adventure at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Walt Disney World Resort guests are treated to coaster thrills coupled with an unforgettable encounter with the fearsome yeti, guardian of the mountain. Expedition Everest sends white-knuckle riders racing forward and backwards, swooping and swirling inside and outside a mighty mountain.

Like all of us I wish there were more..I am thinking if there were 2 per park I would be set. But you never know what the future holds. Now onto my favorite coaster…

For me Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster is my all time favorite. I love the rush you get on take off and the kickn tunes as your trying to make it to the venue! Disney did a great job with this coaster and it is in my top 5 all time favorite Disney Rides.

So now is the fun part let us know your favorite coaster and why in the comment section below.

When Chip isn’t having a great time at Walt Disney World he is busy blogging about it over at Chip and Company – Your Source for Disney News, Food, and Views.

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The World Showcase is probably my favorite place in all of Disney. I absolutely love the culture and experiences that you can have. I believe that this area of Disney is fun for all ages. My kids have a blast exploring and meeting the characters and my husband and I enjoy taking in all the scenes.

Italy

Character: None

Attractions: None

Kidcot Station: Between La Cucina Italiana shop and the angel

Snacks: Don’t miss the Canoli!

Morocco

Characters: Aladdin and Jasmine

Attractions: None

Kidcot Station: In the Brass Bazaar store

Snacks: Don’t miss Baklava!

Misc: Get a Henna tattoo. They are really neat!

France

Characters: Princess Aurora, Belle (and the Beast sometimes), and even Esmerelda and Marie

Attractions: Be sure to check out Beast’s Library behind the perfume shop!

Kidcot Station: In Galerie Des Halles

Snacks: chocolate mousse at the Cafe in France

Be sure to catch up on the previous training posts here.

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