August 2019 – Disney Over 50

Hurricanes and Walt Disney World

Posted August 31, 2019 Paula BrownPosted in WDW Blog

Many people scrimp, plan, and save for weeks, months, or even years for a Walt Disney World vacation. No one wants to then hear that a hurricane could be on the way! Hurricanes can be unpredictable. A storm that looks like it is headed straight for Central Florida could turn and not hit the area. […]

Ten Second Tip: Hurricane Information for Walt Disney World

Posted August 31, 2019 Paula BrownPosted in Ten Second Tips

One of the main concerns that people have when there is talk of a storm in the tropics is whether or not Walt Disney World will close. There is a simple place to find out, the Walt Disney World website! You can read the company’s latest statement here. The information will be updated as necessary.

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Is Open!

Posted August 30, 2019August 30, 2019 Paula BrownPosted in Disney's Hollywood Studios, WDW Blog

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge officially opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Thursday, August 29. You might have seen pictures of the crowd to get in and think that it was impossible to enjoy all that the new land has to offer. I was there with my daughter on opening day, and by the time we […]

Ten Second Tip: Joking About Hurricane Dorian

Posted August 30, 2019 Paula BrownPosted in Ten Second Tips, Walt Disney World

Hurricane Dorian is a serious storm, and it looks like it is headed to Central Florida. The next couple of days you might hear a lot of jokes and see plenty of Dorian related memes. It’s our way of blowing off steam. Believe me, people in Florida are taking this storm seriously! We just need […]

Getting Caught Up

Posted August 29, 2019 Paula BrownPosted in Disney's Hollywood Studios, Outside of Walt Disney World, Walt Disney World, WDW Blog

The last week has been a blur for me. A week ago my daughter and I were on a plane to California, to cover the D23 Expo for Disney Dining. We threw in an evening at Disneyland, because we were there, plus I wanted to see the Main Street Electrical Parade again. We arrived home […]

Ten Second Tip: Galaxy’s Edge Coke Bottles – Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Posted August 29, 2019August 30, 2019 Paula BrownPosted in Disney's Hollywood Studios, Ten Second Tips

Update: TSA has reviewed this, and overturned their initial decision. Remember, though, that you still can’t bring liquid in your carry on! The Coke, Diet Coke, and Sprite bottles from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge were designed to resemble thermal detonators from the Star Wars movies. That seems to be causing some problems for those who […]

Ten Second Tip: Eat to the Beat, Part Six – Epcot

Posted August 28, 2019 Paula BrownPosted in Epcot, Ten Second Tips

Remember that things happen, even to singers and band members. While it does not happen often, sometimes the concert lineup will change because someone needed to cancel. If that happens, still plan to attend the concert. Disney will replace the artist with someone else who is also amazing.

Ten Second Tip: Eat to the Beat, Part Five – Epcot

Posted August 27, 2019 Paula BrownPosted in Epcot, Ten Second Tips

The Eat to the Beat Concerts cover a variety of musical genres. That is why you might not recognize all of the names. Just because you don’t know who an artist is does not mean that the family sitting next to you is the same way. They might have planned their entire vacation around seeing […]

Ten Second Tip: Eat to the Beat, Part Four – Epcot

Posted August 26, 2019August 27, 2019 Paula BrownPosted in Epcot, Ten Second Tips

Don’t dismiss an Eat to the Beat Concert just because you are not sure who the artist is. These performers are all fantastic, and the shows are family friendly. Take a break, and enjoy the show. You just might end up discovering an artist who you really like. If you’re still not a fan, the […]

Ten Second Tip: Eat to the Beat, Part Three – Epcot

Posted August 25, 2019 Paula BrownPosted in Epcot, Ten Second Tips

There are three Eat to the Beat Concerts each evening (weather permitting). When there is someone who I really want to see, I’ll usually try to go to the first show. If I don’t get in, I’ll be in a good spot for the second one. I’ve ended up in the front row by waiting […]