December 2018 – Disney Over 50

My Top Pick for 2018

Posted December 31, 2018 Paula BrownPosted in Disney's Hollywood Studios, WDW Blog

When I look back on 2018, there is one thing that stands out clearly in my mind as the best of the best at Walt Disney World. Without a doubt, my favorite new thing at Walt Disney World this past year was Slinky Dog Dash. I love all of Toy Story Land, but it’s crowded […]

Ten Second Tip: New Year’s Eve

Posted December 31, 2018 Paula BrownPosted in Ten Second Tips

My tip on this last day of 2018 is this; have a safe and happy New Year’s Eve. If you’re staying home, don’t forget to watch the Magic Kingdom fireworks at midnight. My family and I plan to ring in 2019 at Busch Gardens Tampa. It’s less hectic than Walt Disney World, and we haven’t […]

My 2018 Sunday Savings Series Savings Pick

Posted December 30, 2018 Paula BrownPosted in Sunday Saving Series, WDW Blog

A couple of weeks ago, Disney announced a new ticket option that is actually a really good deal. With a 4-Park Magic Ticket, you can visit all four parks for as little as $85 a day! You can find all the details here. This incredible deal is the best savings announcement of 2018. What is […]

Ten Second Tip: New Year’s Eve Forecast

Posted December 30, 2018 Paula BrownPosted in Ten Second Tips

If you plan to ring in 2019 at Walt Disney World, December 31 will be a warm winter’s day. The high temperature is expected to be around 82 degrees. It will cool off some in the evening. Currently they say that the temperature will be 69 degrees at midnight. There’s a 15 percent chance of […]

My Biggest Surprise of 2018

Posted December 29, 2018 Paula BrownPosted in Disney's Animal Kingdom, Disney's Hollywood Studios, WDW Blog

Since 2018 is almost over, I thought it would be fun to look back a little on what an incredible year it has been. What better place to start than with my biggest surprise of the year? At least my biggest surprise as far as Walt Disney World is concerned. Without a doubt, I have […]

Ten Second Tip: Festival of the Holidays – Epcot

Posted December 29, 2018 Paula BrownPosted in Epcot, Ten Second Tips

It’s the final two days of the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays. If you want to attend the Candlelight Processional and don’t have a Dining Package, plan to get in line early. The celebrity narrator for the final weekend is Baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. It’s been a great festival this year.

Tackling a Theme Park on New Year’s Eve

Posted December 28, 2018December 28, 2018 Paula BrownPosted in WDW Blog

As you well know, 2018 is almost over. Walt Disney World is already packed with vacationers who are here because they have Christmas Week off. More people will arrive this weekend, wanting to ring in the New Year at the most magical place on Earth. If you’re planning on celebrating in one of the four […]

Ten Second Tip: Another Galaxy’s Edge Preview – Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Posted December 28, 2018 Paula BrownPosted in Disney's Hollywood Studios, Ten Second Tips

Disney released another Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge preview video on Christmas Day. My tip is this, watch it if you haven’t already. It offers a peak into the ride Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance that we haven’t had before. What’s funny to me is that I thought that Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run was going […]

The Perfect Way to Ring in 2019!

Posted December 27, 2018December 27, 2018 Paula BrownPosted in Magic Kingdom, WDW Blog

If you’re planning on spending New Year’s Eve at home, Disney has the perfect way for you to ring in the New Year. Disney Parks Blog will carry a live stream of the Magic Kingdom’s Fantasy in the Sky fireworks. These fireworks are so special that they take place only on December 30 and 31, […]

Ten Second Tip: Gingerbread House – Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Posted December 27, 2018 Paula BrownPosted in Disney Resort Hotels, Ten Second Tips

The Gingerbread House at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. If you haven’t stopped by yet, go! It will be on display only through January 1, 2019.