Amarillo, Texas - Tri-State Fair and Rodeo
Sept 13-21, 2019
Cost (Entrance): $10 (Ages 13+), $5 (Ages 6-12 and Senior Citizens), FREE (Ages 5 and under); Parking is FREE (Gate 1) or $5 (Gate 4);
Cost (Entertainment): Varies
Hours: Vary
Tri-State Fairgrounds, Amarillo, Texas
One of the largest fairs in the Texas Pandhandle (and one of the top five medium-sized rodeos in the PRCA), there is so much to do, to eat, to see, and to experience. There are livestock shows, rodeo events, a carnival with games and attractions, and lots of fried fair foods. Bring the whole family out for a fun day!
For more information
tristatefair.com
Travel Texas - Events - #Temple - Homespun History Day - September 7, 2019
Temple, Texas - Homespun History Day
September 7, 2019
Hours: 11am - 2pm
Cost: FREE
Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum, Temple, Texas
If you're in the area, stop by the Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum during their annual Homespun History Day to re-live the simpler days when everything was made by hand. Watch demonstrations and re-enactors craft artwork including metal working and weaving.
For more information templerrhm.org
September 7, 2019
Hours: 11am - 2pm
Cost: FREE
Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum, Temple, Texas
If you're in the area, stop by the Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum during their annual Homespun History Day to re-live the simpler days when everything was made by hand. Watch demonstrations and re-enactors craft artwork including metal working and weaving.
For more information templerrhm.org
Travel Texas - Events - #Fredericksburg - Pacific Combat Living History Re-enactment - Aug 31- Sept 1, 2019
Fredericksburg, Texas - Pacific Combat Living History Re-enactment
Aug 31- Sept 1, 2019
National Museum of the Pacific War Pacific Combat Zone, Fredericksburg, Texas
Re-live the Pacific Combat Zone of World War II with re-enactments set on a Pacific island with US Marine actors, weapons demonstrations and simulations, and tanks. Lots of photo-ops. Sounds cool if you enjoy being immersed in history.
For more information www.pacificwarmuseum.org/
Aug 31- Sept 1, 2019
National Museum of the Pacific War Pacific Combat Zone, Fredericksburg, Texas
Re-live the Pacific Combat Zone of World War II with re-enactments set on a Pacific island with US Marine actors, weapons demonstrations and simulations, and tanks. Lots of photo-ops. Sounds cool if you enjoy being immersed in history.
For more information www.pacificwarmuseum.org/
Travel Texas - Events - #FortDavis - Davis Mountains Hummingbird Celebration - Aug 22-25, 2019
Fort Davis, Texas - Davis Mountains Hummingbird Celebration
Aug 22-25, 2019
Costs: Vary (see website for schedule)
Various Locations (see website for schedule)
Travel on out to the highest town in Texas (at 5,050 feet) to see one or more hummingbird charms (groups of hummingbirds) that pass through the area. Perfect time for birders! Lots of things to do during this fun event including speakers/talks from hummingbird experts, silent auctions, field trips, etc.
For more information davismountainshummingbirdcelebration.com/
Aug 22-25, 2019
Costs: Vary (see website for schedule)
Various Locations (see website for schedule)
Travel on out to the highest town in Texas (at 5,050 feet) to see one or more hummingbird charms (groups of hummingbirds) that pass through the area. Perfect time for birders! Lots of things to do during this fun event including speakers/talks from hummingbird experts, silent auctions, field trips, etc.
For more information davismountainshummingbirdcelebration.com/
Travel Texas - Events - #Leming - Battle of Medina Commemorative Ceremony - August 17, 2019
Leming, Texas - Battle of Medina Commemorative Ceremony and History Symposium
August 17, 2019
Hours: 10am to 4pm
Cost: FREE
The Atascosa County Leming Annex (old Leming School), 25 E. 5th Street, Leming, TX 78050.
Come out and learn about the "bloodiest battle" for Texas Independence at the 17th annual Battle of Medina Commemorative Ceremony and History Symposium. The battle itself actually took place on August 18, 1813. There will be re-enactors and an authentic 1813 camp. Flags from different countries will be presented by a Color Guard and there will services including a Native American prayer and a wreath-laying ceremony.
In addition, there will be historians, professors, archaeologists and archivists presenting talks on various topics related to the battle and related topics.
For more information atascosa.agrilife.org/event/battle-of-medina-commemoration/
August 17, 2019
Hours: 10am to 4pm
Cost: FREE
The Atascosa County Leming Annex (old Leming School), 25 E. 5th Street, Leming, TX 78050.
Come out and learn about the "bloodiest battle" for Texas Independence at the 17th annual Battle of Medina Commemorative Ceremony and History Symposium. The battle itself actually took place on August 18, 1813. There will be re-enactors and an authentic 1813 camp. Flags from different countries will be presented by a Color Guard and there will services including a Native American prayer and a wreath-laying ceremony.
In addition, there will be historians, professors, archaeologists and archivists presenting talks on various topics related to the battle and related topics.
For more information atascosa.agrilife.org/event/battle-of-medina-commemoration/
Travel Texas - Events - Lake Jackson - Abner Jackson Plantation Site Tour - Aug 3, 2019
Lake Jackson, Texas - Abner Jackson Plantation Site Tour
August 3, 2019
Abner Jackson Plantation, Park and Ride at 1030 FM 2004, Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Hours: First Saturday of the Month - 10 am – 6 pm
Cost: FREE
Visit the historic archaeological site of former sugar plantation developed by Major Abner Jackson. This massive plantation was built in 1842 but was destroyed by the 1900 Galveston hurricane. At one time, over 80 slaves worked here but were eventually replaced in the 1870's by convice-laborers. During this limited open house, learn about the interesting process of making sugar.
Also, while you're here, enjoy a FREE visit to the 12,000 sq ft Lake Jackson Historical Museum located at 249 Circle Way, Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10am to 4 pm; Sunday & Monday – Closed
For more information ljhistory.org/
August 3, 2019
Abner Jackson Plantation, Park and Ride at 1030 FM 2004, Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Hours: First Saturday of the Month - 10 am – 6 pm
Cost: FREE
Visit the historic archaeological site of former sugar plantation developed by Major Abner Jackson. This massive plantation was built in 1842 but was destroyed by the 1900 Galveston hurricane. At one time, over 80 slaves worked here but were eventually replaced in the 1870's by convice-laborers. During this limited open house, learn about the interesting process of making sugar.
Also, while you're here, enjoy a FREE visit to the 12,000 sq ft Lake Jackson Historical Museum located at 249 Circle Way, Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10am to 4 pm; Sunday & Monday – Closed
For more information ljhistory.org/
Florida - Orlando - Walt Disney World - Animal Kingdom - Activities and Rides List
Howdy! Since I have visited WDW repeatedly over the last 11 years with kids that ranged in age from infant up to 14 year old, I get asked all the time "what are the best things for a child to do?" Of course, I can't give you a simple answer because a lot depends on the child in question. One of my children loves fast rides while another hates roller coasters and/or dark rides. Just because a child is TALL enough to ride something doesn't mean they will LIKE it. A bad ride experience can also set up a domino effort for all future rides. So I hope this checklist will be helpful as it takes those characteristics into account.
Animal Kingdom:
Name of Ride: Affection Section
Summary: Petting Zoo in the heart of Rafiki's Planet Watch
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: N/A
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Live animals
Photopass: No
Misc: This just opened up after a hiatus. Young kids will enjoy petting the goats.
Name of Ride: Animation Experience (new)
Summary: Take a step-by-step pen and paper animation character drawing class
FP Recommended: Yes
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: N/A
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: None
Photopass: No
Misc: This is a small class so it fills up quickly; the entry area is a little chaotic so keep an eye on young kids; some young kids won't be able to sit quietly through the entire class
Name of Ride: Avatar Flight of Passage
Summary: Take a virtual reality ride through Pandora on the back of a banshee
FP Recommended: YES
Height Requirement: 44"
Speed of Ride: Simulated fast
Contains Gravity Drop: Yes
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: A little bit
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: The amount of movement/motion may cause sickness
Photopass: No
Misc: The ride is very realistic (the banshee's sides heave as if breathing), the graphics are amazing, and the movements may cause dizziness/motion-sickness; also, this ride is very popular expect 2+ hour waits without FP (if you can even get one)
Name of Ride: The Boneyard
Summary: Nice playground with dinosaur/fossil theme plus a bridge (over the walkway) to a large dig site sandbox
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: N/A
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: None
Photopass: No
Misc: There is limited seating for adults; adults can use the equipment too
Name of Ride: Conservation Station
Summary: This is a newly re-opened learning center at Rafiki's Planet Watch gives guests up-close view into veterinarian work and some animal habitats
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: N/A
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Bugs/Animals
Photopass: No
Misc: Calm, air-conditioned building with lots to look at and you might find expert guides wandering round willing to answer questions
Name of Ride: Dinosaur
Summary: Rather intense motion-ride in a truck through the land of dinosaurs
FP Recommended: No
Height Requirement: 40"
Speed of Ride: Medium
Contains Gravity Drop: No but it's bumpy
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: Yes
Contains Flashing Lights: Camera flash
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: It's a very bumpy, motion-heavy ride
Photopass: Yes
Misc: This ride was too intense for my five-year-old who absolutely loves dinosaurs.
Name of Ride: Expedition Everest
Summary: Rollercoaster ride through Mount Everest
FP Recommended: Yes
Height Requirement: 44"
Speed of Ride: Fast
Contains Gravity Drop: Yes
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: Yes
Contains Flashing Lights: Yes, Camera Flash
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Backwards motion, drops
Photopass: Yes
Misc: Intense rollercoaster; there's always a long wait
Name of Ride: Gorilla Falls Expedition Trail
Summary: Walking trail through several animal habitats and a chance to see the baby Gorilla
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: N/A
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Animals
Photopass: No
Misc: Several Wilderness Explorer badge activities along trail
Name of Ride: It's Tough to be a Bug
Summary: Cute 4-D show where the audience are honorary bugs
FP Recommended: No
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: A little spray
Contains Dark Periods: Yes
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Bugs
Photopass: No
Misc: You need to wear one-size-fits-all 3-D glasses; some of the bug interactions might frighten younger children
Name of Ride: Kali River Rapids
Summary: Large circular tube ride through the river rapids
FP Recommended: Yes
Height Requirement: 38"
Speed of Ride: Medium
Contains Gravity Drop: Yes
Can Get You Wet: Yes
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Water-motion, some spinning, bouncing and one big drop
Photopass: No
Misc: Use the free lockers across from the ride to store your belongings because you will get wet and there's no storage space on the tube
Name of Ride: Kilimanjaro Safaris
Summary: Safari truck ride through an African safari
FP Recommended: Yes
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: The ride is a bit jerky and bumpy
Photopass: No
Misc: Each ride is slightly different depending on the animals; there are a few different animals on the nighttime safari
Name of Ride: Maharajah Jungle Trek
Summary: Walking trail through Asia including views of tigers
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Animals
Photopass: No
Misc: The tigers seem more active earlier in the day before it gets really hot
Name of Ride: Na'vi River Journey
Summary: Gentle boat ride through the glowing bioluminescent rainforest with views of interesting creatures
FP Recommended: Yes
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: Dimly lit
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Water-boat motion
Photopass: No
Misc: Lots of Pandora creatures to see
Name of Ride: Primeval Whirl
Summary: Spinning dino-themed rollercoaster
FP Recommended: On busy days
Height Requirement: 48"
Speed of Ride: Fast
Contains Gravity Drop: Yes
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Spinning; drops
Photopass: No
Misc: There's always a long line for this ride
Name of Ride: TriceraTop Spin
Summary: Circling Dumbo-like ride that you can control
FP Recommended: No
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: Up and down motion
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Height; up and down motion
Photopass: No
Misc: You can control the height from the back seat and the pitch from the front seat
Animal Kingdom:
Name of Ride: Affection Section
Summary: Petting Zoo in the heart of Rafiki's Planet Watch
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: N/A
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Live animals
Photopass: No
Misc: This just opened up after a hiatus. Young kids will enjoy petting the goats.
Name of Ride: Animation Experience (new)
Summary: Take a step-by-step pen and paper animation character drawing class
FP Recommended: Yes
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: N/A
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: None
Photopass: No
Misc: This is a small class so it fills up quickly; the entry area is a little chaotic so keep an eye on young kids; some young kids won't be able to sit quietly through the entire class
Name of Ride: Avatar Flight of Passage
Summary: Take a virtual reality ride through Pandora on the back of a banshee
FP Recommended: YES
Height Requirement: 44"
Speed of Ride: Simulated fast
Contains Gravity Drop: Yes
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: A little bit
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: The amount of movement/motion may cause sickness
Photopass: No
Misc: The ride is very realistic (the banshee's sides heave as if breathing), the graphics are amazing, and the movements may cause dizziness/motion-sickness; also, this ride is very popular expect 2+ hour waits without FP (if you can even get one)
Name of Ride: The Boneyard
Summary: Nice playground with dinosaur/fossil theme plus a bridge (over the walkway) to a large dig site sandbox
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: N/A
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: None
Photopass: No
Misc: There is limited seating for adults; adults can use the equipment too
Name of Ride: Conservation Station
Summary: This is a newly re-opened learning center at Rafiki's Planet Watch gives guests up-close view into veterinarian work and some animal habitats
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: N/A
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Bugs/Animals
Photopass: No
Misc: Calm, air-conditioned building with lots to look at and you might find expert guides wandering round willing to answer questions
Name of Ride: Dinosaur
Summary: Rather intense motion-ride in a truck through the land of dinosaurs
FP Recommended: No
Height Requirement: 40"
Speed of Ride: Medium
Contains Gravity Drop: No but it's bumpy
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: Yes
Contains Flashing Lights: Camera flash
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: It's a very bumpy, motion-heavy ride
Photopass: Yes
Misc: This ride was too intense for my five-year-old who absolutely loves dinosaurs.
Name of Ride: Expedition Everest
Summary: Rollercoaster ride through Mount Everest
FP Recommended: Yes
Height Requirement: 44"
Speed of Ride: Fast
Contains Gravity Drop: Yes
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: Yes
Contains Flashing Lights: Yes, Camera Flash
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Backwards motion, drops
Photopass: Yes
Misc: Intense rollercoaster; there's always a long wait
Name of Ride: Gorilla Falls Expedition Trail
Summary: Walking trail through several animal habitats and a chance to see the baby Gorilla
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: N/A
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Animals
Photopass: No
Misc: Several Wilderness Explorer badge activities along trail
Name of Ride: It's Tough to be a Bug
Summary: Cute 4-D show where the audience are honorary bugs
FP Recommended: No
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: A little spray
Contains Dark Periods: Yes
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Bugs
Photopass: No
Misc: You need to wear one-size-fits-all 3-D glasses; some of the bug interactions might frighten younger children
Name of Ride: Kali River Rapids
Summary: Large circular tube ride through the river rapids
FP Recommended: Yes
Height Requirement: 38"
Speed of Ride: Medium
Contains Gravity Drop: Yes
Can Get You Wet: Yes
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Water-motion, some spinning, bouncing and one big drop
Photopass: No
Misc: Use the free lockers across from the ride to store your belongings because you will get wet and there's no storage space on the tube
Name of Ride: Kilimanjaro Safaris
Summary: Safari truck ride through an African safari
FP Recommended: Yes
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: The ride is a bit jerky and bumpy
Photopass: No
Misc: Each ride is slightly different depending on the animals; there are a few different animals on the nighttime safari
Name of Ride: Maharajah Jungle Trek
Summary: Walking trail through Asia including views of tigers
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Animals
Photopass: No
Misc: The tigers seem more active earlier in the day before it gets really hot
Name of Ride: Na'vi River Journey
Summary: Gentle boat ride through the glowing bioluminescent rainforest with views of interesting creatures
FP Recommended: Yes
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: Dimly lit
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Water-boat motion
Photopass: No
Misc: Lots of Pandora creatures to see
Name of Ride: Primeval Whirl
Summary: Spinning dino-themed rollercoaster
FP Recommended: On busy days
Height Requirement: 48"
Speed of Ride: Fast
Contains Gravity Drop: Yes
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Spinning; drops
Photopass: No
Misc: There's always a long line for this ride
Name of Ride: TriceraTop Spin
Summary: Circling Dumbo-like ride that you can control
FP Recommended: No
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: Up and down motion
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Height; up and down motion
Photopass: No
Misc: You can control the height from the back seat and the pitch from the front seat
Florida - Orlando - Walt Disney World - Epcot - Activities and Rides List
Howdy! Since I have visited WDW repeatedly over the last 11 years with kids that ranged in age from infant up to 14 year old, I get asked all the time "what are the best things for a child to do?" Of course, I can't give you a simple answer because a lot depends on the child in question. One of my children loves fast rides while another hates roller coasters and/or dark rides. Just because a child is TALL enough to ride something doesn't mean they will LIKE it. A bad ride experience can also set up a domino effort for all future rides. So I hope this checklist will be helpful as it takes those characteristics into account.
Epcot:
Name of Ride: The American Adventure
Summary: Animatronic show inside a theatre
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: N/A
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: Yes
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Zero
Photopass: No
Misc: Long show about American history; very young kids might get antsy/bored
Name of Ride: Disney Phineas and Ferb: Agent P's World Showcase Adventure
Summary: Interactive app you download on your cellphone and search for clues around different countries
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: N/A
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: None
Photopass: No
Misc: Kids of all ages will enjoy searching for clues
Name of Ride: Frozen Ever After
Summary: A boat ride through the world of Frozen
FP Recommended: Yes
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: Yes (a big one)
Can Get You Wet: Possibly
Contains Dark Periods: Yes
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Boat-water motion; big drop
Photopass: Yes
Misc: Young children might not like the drop
Name of Ride: Gran Fiesta Tour
Summary: Boat ride through Mexico with the Three Caballeros
FP Recommended: Only on busy days
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: None
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Boat-water motion
Photopass: No
Misc: Great relaxing boat ride for hot or rainy days; views from restaurant
Name of Ride: Innoventions - Color Labs
Summary: Innoventions is pretty sparse except the Color Lab activity
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: None
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: The presentation contains flashing colored lights
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: None
Photopass: No
Misc: Ideal for younger kids
Name of Ride: Journey into Imagination with Figment
Summary: Slow-moving car ride through a lab then Figment's house followed by hands-on activities
FP Recommended: No
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: Yes
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: None
Photopass: No
Misc: The kids really enjoy the hands-on activites after the ride; you can also meet Wreck It Ralph characters in the gift shop for a limited time; you don't need to ride to play - come in through the gift shop
Name of Ride: Kidcot Fun Stops
Summary: Each country around the world contains a Kidcot table with a native-speaking host/hostess; right now they have colorable postcards and a ziploc luggage
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: None
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: None
Photopass: No
Misc: Younger kids will spend more time collecting; older kids can request the host/hostess to write words in their native languages
Name of Ride: Living with the Land
Summary: Slow-moving boat ride through different ecosystems and gardens
FP Recommended: Only on busy days
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: Minimal
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Boat-water movement
Photopass: No
Misc: The garden sections contain hidden mickeys
Name of Ride: Mission Space
Summary: Participate in a ride into space as part of a four-man astronaut crew; there are 2 levels - Orange (Intense) and Green (Easy)
FP Recommended: Yes
Height Requirement: 44" (orange)/40" (green)
Speed of Ride: Fast/Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: Maybe
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Orange is a bit intense
Photopass: No
Misc: For guests/kids with shorter arm spans, it might be challenging to reach the controls
Name of Ride: Sea Base
Summary: Aquarium, Bruce's Shark room, Manatee viewing, Turtle Talk with Crush, etc
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: None
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: None
Photopass: None
Misc: This building is 2 stories and there is an elevator; restrooms are on first floor; easy for young kids to get lost
Name of Ride: Soarin' Around the World
Summary: A seated, floorless virtual ride where you're "flying" over famous landmarks around the world
FP Recommended: Yes
Height Requirement: 40"
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: Minimal movement up when starting/down when ending
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: This ride simulates flying over mountaintops which might make those with height-fears queasy
Photopass: No
Misc: I have a fear of heights and when I felt queasy, I just looked at the feet hanging above my head.
Name of Ride: Spaceship Earth
Summary: Slow-moving ride through the history of communication and interactive area afterwards
FP Recommended: On busy days
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: Yes
Contains Flashing Lights: Camera flash
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: There is moving platform to get on your car; there is a part near the end where your car spins around and you go downhill backwards
Photopass: Yes
Misc: Kids will enjoy the interactive computer on the ride as well as the activites after you get off the ride
Name of Ride: The Seas with Nemo
Summary: Slow-moving ride "underwater" into Nemo's world
FP Recommended: No
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: None
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: Minimal
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Moving platform to enter ride car
Photopass: No
Misc: Cute ride with aquarium backdrops
Name of Ride: Test Track
Summary: Fast-moving car ride around a track; interactive custom car building; activites and photos after ride
FP Recommended: Yes
Height Requirement: 40"
Speed of Ride: Fast
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: Maybe
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: This ride simulates racing at almost 100 mph around a track
Photopass: Yes
Misc: The cars are three-seaters which might make for awkward arrangements; younger kids will enjoy playing in the actual cars after the ride (which you can visit through the gift shop if you prefer not to ride); lots of digital photo ops there too
Name of Ride: Turtle Talk with Crush
Summary: An interactive show with an animated Turtle named Crush and possible appearances by other Nemo characters
FP Recommended: No
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: None
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: None
Photopass: No
Misc: Try to get in early so you can get close seats; kids sit on the floor in front of the screen; not stadium-style seating so it's hard to see in the back; tell your kids to prepare a question to ask Crush before you get there
Epcot:
Name of Ride: The American Adventure
Summary: Animatronic show inside a theatre
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: N/A
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: Yes
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Zero
Photopass: No
Misc: Long show about American history; very young kids might get antsy/bored
Name of Ride: Disney Phineas and Ferb: Agent P's World Showcase Adventure
Summary: Interactive app you download on your cellphone and search for clues around different countries
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: N/A
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: None
Photopass: No
Misc: Kids of all ages will enjoy searching for clues
Name of Ride: Frozen Ever After
Summary: A boat ride through the world of Frozen
FP Recommended: Yes
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: Yes (a big one)
Can Get You Wet: Possibly
Contains Dark Periods: Yes
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Boat-water motion; big drop
Photopass: Yes
Misc: Young children might not like the drop
Name of Ride: Gran Fiesta Tour
Summary: Boat ride through Mexico with the Three Caballeros
FP Recommended: Only on busy days
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: None
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Boat-water motion
Photopass: No
Misc: Great relaxing boat ride for hot or rainy days; views from restaurant
Name of Ride: Innoventions - Color Labs
Summary: Innoventions is pretty sparse except the Color Lab activity
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: None
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: The presentation contains flashing colored lights
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: None
Photopass: No
Misc: Ideal for younger kids
Name of Ride: Journey into Imagination with Figment
Summary: Slow-moving car ride through a lab then Figment's house followed by hands-on activities
FP Recommended: No
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: Yes
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: None
Photopass: No
Misc: The kids really enjoy the hands-on activites after the ride; you can also meet Wreck It Ralph characters in the gift shop for a limited time; you don't need to ride to play - come in through the gift shop
Name of Ride: Kidcot Fun Stops
Summary: Each country around the world contains a Kidcot table with a native-speaking host/hostess; right now they have colorable postcards and a ziploc luggage
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: None
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: None
Photopass: No
Misc: Younger kids will spend more time collecting; older kids can request the host/hostess to write words in their native languages
Name of Ride: Living with the Land
Summary: Slow-moving boat ride through different ecosystems and gardens
FP Recommended: Only on busy days
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: Minimal
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Boat-water movement
Photopass: No
Misc: The garden sections contain hidden mickeys
Name of Ride: Mission Space
Summary: Participate in a ride into space as part of a four-man astronaut crew; there are 2 levels - Orange (Intense) and Green (Easy)
FP Recommended: Yes
Height Requirement: 44" (orange)/40" (green)
Speed of Ride: Fast/Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: Maybe
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Orange is a bit intense
Photopass: No
Misc: For guests/kids with shorter arm spans, it might be challenging to reach the controls
Name of Ride: Sea Base
Summary: Aquarium, Bruce's Shark room, Manatee viewing, Turtle Talk with Crush, etc
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: None
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: None
Photopass: None
Misc: This building is 2 stories and there is an elevator; restrooms are on first floor; easy for young kids to get lost
Name of Ride: Soarin' Around the World
Summary: A seated, floorless virtual ride where you're "flying" over famous landmarks around the world
FP Recommended: Yes
Height Requirement: 40"
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: Minimal movement up when starting/down when ending
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: This ride simulates flying over mountaintops which might make those with height-fears queasy
Photopass: No
Misc: I have a fear of heights and when I felt queasy, I just looked at the feet hanging above my head.
Name of Ride: Spaceship Earth
Summary: Slow-moving ride through the history of communication and interactive area afterwards
FP Recommended: On busy days
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: Yes
Contains Flashing Lights: Camera flash
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: There is moving platform to get on your car; there is a part near the end where your car spins around and you go downhill backwards
Photopass: Yes
Misc: Kids will enjoy the interactive computer on the ride as well as the activites after you get off the ride
Name of Ride: The Seas with Nemo
Summary: Slow-moving ride "underwater" into Nemo's world
FP Recommended: No
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: None
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: Minimal
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Moving platform to enter ride car
Photopass: No
Misc: Cute ride with aquarium backdrops
Name of Ride: Test Track
Summary: Fast-moving car ride around a track; interactive custom car building; activites and photos after ride
FP Recommended: Yes
Height Requirement: 40"
Speed of Ride: Fast
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: Maybe
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: This ride simulates racing at almost 100 mph around a track
Photopass: Yes
Misc: The cars are three-seaters which might make for awkward arrangements; younger kids will enjoy playing in the actual cars after the ride (which you can visit through the gift shop if you prefer not to ride); lots of digital photo ops there too
Name of Ride: Turtle Talk with Crush
Summary: An interactive show with an animated Turtle named Crush and possible appearances by other Nemo characters
FP Recommended: No
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: None
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: None
Photopass: No
Misc: Try to get in early so you can get close seats; kids sit on the floor in front of the screen; not stadium-style seating so it's hard to see in the back; tell your kids to prepare a question to ask Crush before you get there
Florida - Orlando - Walt Disney World - Magic Kingdom - Activities and Rides List
Howdy! Since I have visited WDW repeatedly over the last 11 years with kids that ranged in age from infant up to 14 year old, I get asked all the time "what are the best things for a child to do?" Of course, I can't give you a simple answer because a lot depends on the child in question. One of my children loves fast rides while another hates roller coasters and/or dark rides. Just because a child is TALL enough to ride something doesn't mean they will LIKE it. A bad ride experience can also set up a domino effort for all future rides. So I hope this checklist will be helpful as it takes those characteristics into account.
Magic Kingdom:
Name of Ride: Astro Orbitor
Summary: Circling up/down two-person rocket ride above Tomorrowland
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Medium
Contains Gravity Drop: End of ride cars slide down to platform
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Up/down motion, heights
Photopass: No
Misc: It's similar to Dumbo. It's neat riding at night during fireworks
Name of Ride: Barnstormer
Summary: Kid-friendly rollercoaster with Goofy theme
FP Recommended: On Busy Days
Height Requirement: 35" min
Speed of Ride: Medium
Contains Gravity Drop: Yes but small
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Low
Photopass: No
Misc: Feels like a "baby" roller coaster for those who don't like roller coasters
Name of Ride: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Summary: Big, fast rollercoaster through abandoned mine
FP Recommended: Yes
Height Requirement: 40" min
Speed of Ride: Fast
Contains Gravity Drop: Yes
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: Some
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: High, bumpy
Photopass: No
Misc:
Name of Ride: Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin
Summary: Fun laser-shooting game in spin-enabled cars that fit 2-3
FP Recommended: Yes
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: Tunnel at end is dimly lit
Contains Flashing Lights: Camera light flashes
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Spinning Car
Photopass: Yes
Misc: Photopass camera is on right; Check out Zurg statue in gift shop
Name of Ride: Carousel of Progress
Summary: Rotating theatre depicting different time periods
FP Recommended: No
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: Maybe at beginning before show starts
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Theatre moves slowly
Photopass: No
Misc: Cute show might not appear to everyone; good way to escape rain/heat/crowds
Name of Ride: Dumbo the Flying Elephant
Summary: Circling ride that goes up and down
FP Recommended: On Busy Days
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Medium
Contains Gravity Drop: End of ride cars slide down to platform
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Ride can move up/down; height
Photopass: No
Misc: Wait queue leads to a playground/circus where you receive a pager. When pager buzzes, it's time for you to ride.
Name of Ride: Enchanted Tales with Belle
Summary: Not a ride per se; Kids and adults can participate in retelling of Beauty and the Beast
FP Recommended: On busy days
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: N/A
Can Get You Wet: N/A
Contains Dark Periods: Dimly lit rooms
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: None
Photopass: Yes
Misc: They have plenty of props for everyone to participate so encourage shy children to join
Name of Ride: Enchanted Tiki Room
Summary: Animatronic bird show
FP Recommended: No
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: N/A
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: None
Photopass: No
Misc: Cute singing show with birds everywhere
Name of Ride: Haunted Mansion
Summary: Ride through a haunted mansion in a 2-3 person buggy car
FP Recommended: On busy days
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: Yes (before you get on ride); ride goes through dimly lit rooms
Contains Flashing Lights: Flashes of lightning
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: First room is crowded and dark then there's a mad rush to get to the car; ghosts
Photopass: Yes
Misc: Some scenes in the ride might scare young kids
Name of Ride: It's a Small World
Summary: Boat ride through different countries with animated dolls singing
FP Recommended: On Busy Days
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Low
Photopass: No
Misc: Look for hidden mickeys
Name of Ride: Jungle Cruise
Summary: Boat ride through a jungle while captain tells silly jokes
FP Recommended: On Busy Days
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Possible seasickness
Photopass: No
Misc: During the holidays they change it to Jingle Cruise
Name of Ride: Liberty Square Riverboat
Summary: Paddle-wheeler boat ride around Tom Sawyer Island
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Low
Photopass: No
Misc: Nice ride for a break from the hectic park
Name of Ride: Mad Tea Party
Summary: Spinning tea cups that circle around a platform
FP Recommended: On Busy Days
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Can get fast
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Fast spinning motion
Photopass: No
Misc: The steering column controls the speed and spin
Name of Ride: Magic Carpets of Aladdin
Summary: Circling up/down two-person carpet cars ride above Adventureland
FP Recommended: On Busy Days
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Medium
Contains Gravity Drop: End of ride cars slide down to platform
Can Get You Wet: Maybe
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Up/down motion, heights
Photopass: No
Misc: It's similar to Dumbo
Name of Ride: The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Summary: Ride through the Pooh story in a honey pot
FP Recommended: On Very Busy Days
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: One room is dark and simulates a rain storm
Contains Flashing Lights: Simulated lightning
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: The car bounces like Tigger in one area
Photopass: No
Misc: Kids love the play area (which you can use even if you have FP)
Name of Ride: Mickey's PhilharMagic
Summary: 3D Show requiring wearing 3D glasses
FP Recommended: No
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: Minimal
Contains Dark Periods: Yes
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Some kids don't like the 3D aspect
Photopass: No
Misc: 3D glasses are generic and don't fit all heads and break easily
Name of Ride: Monster's Inc Laugh Floor
Summary: Comedy show with audience interaction
FP Recommended: No
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: Yes
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: No
Photopass: No
Misc: You can submit a joke via text; some people might be chosen to participate in show
Name of Ride: Peter Pan's Flight
Summary: Climb into a flying ship through Peter Pan's story
FP Recommended: Yes
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: Some rooms are dimly lit
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Ships fly high over scenes
Photopass: No
Misc: Meet Peter Pan outside the ride around the corner
Name of Ride: Pirates Adventure
Summary: Treasure-seeking game completed by walking around Adventureland
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: N/A
Can Get You Wet: N/A
Contains Dark Periods: N/A
Contains Flashing Lights: N/A
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: N/A
Photopass: No
Misc: Keep an eye on young kids who might run off/get lost; get a completion card for finishing the adventure
Name of Ride: Pirates of the Caribbean
Summary: Boat ride through a world of pirates
FP Recommended: On Busy Days
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: Yes
Can Get You Wet: Maybe
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Possible seasickness; moving up-escalator after ride
Photopass: No
Misc: Kids have a lot of fun in the gift shop
Name of Ride: Prince Charming Carousel
Summary: Fantasy-themed carousel ride that moves in slow circles
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Animals move up and down; circling motion
Photopass: No
Misc: For those who prefer not to ride horseback-style, they do have a chariot you can sit on
Name of Ride: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
Summary: Fast-moving roller coaster through Snow White scenes
FP Recommended: Yes
Height Requirement: 38" min
Speed of Ride: Fast
Contains Gravity Drop: Yes
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: Dimly lit cave
Contains Flashing Lights: Camera flash
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Typical roller coaster but not too high
Photopass: Yes
Misc: There's a good warning before the big drop; camera is on right
Name of Ride: Space Mountain
Summary: Indoor roller coaster entirely in the dark
FP Recommended: Yes
Height Requirement: 44" min
Speed of Ride: Fast
Contains Gravity Drop: Yes
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: Yes
Contains Flashing Lights: Yes
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Typical roller coaster but in dark
Photopass: Yes
Misc: There are fun photo booths inside the gift shop
Name of Ride: Splash Mountain
Summary: Flume-ride through Song of the South themes
FP Recommended: On hot days
Height Requirement: 40" min
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: Yes (big one at end)
Can Get You Wet: Yes
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: Camera flash
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Big drop at end
Photopass: Yes
Misc: Pick up Ziploc bags before you ride to store your phone/camera
Name of Ride: Swiss Family Treehouse
Summary: Not a ride per se, more like a walking adventure through a giant treehouse
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Climbing spiral stairs up and down heights
Photopass: No
Misc: House contains rooms and signs and areas to pause
Name of Ride: Tomorrowland Speedway
Summary: Gas-powered cars you steer around a track
FP Recommended: On busy days
Height Requirement: 32" min
Speed of Ride: Medium
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Swerving/banging against track
Photopass: No
Misc: Ask for a driver's license; might be hard for short legs to reach gas pedal
Name of Ride: Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover
Summary: Relaxing train ride around the top of Tomorrowland
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: The track inside Space Mountain is dark
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Moving belt to get to/from ride; moving platform; some swervy motion along track
Photopass: No
Misc: Great way to escape a hectic day
Name of Ride: Tom Sawyer Island
Summary: Ride a raft over to an island right out of the Tom Sawyer story
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: Yes (the caves)
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Narrow stairs up/down caves; dark caves; walks across bridges
Photopass: No
Misc: Crowded standing-only raft ride to the island; lots to explore on the island; playground; difficult climbs through the caves
Name of Ride: Under the Sea
Summary: Take a ride into Ariel's world under the sea in a clam shell
FP Recommended: On busy days
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: Some parts of cave are dark
Contains Flashing Lights: Some
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Clam shell goes backward as you descend into "sea"; spooky eyes in dark cave
Photopass: No
Misc:
Magic Kingdom:
Name of Ride: Astro Orbitor
Summary: Circling up/down two-person rocket ride above Tomorrowland
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Medium
Contains Gravity Drop: End of ride cars slide down to platform
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Up/down motion, heights
Photopass: No
Misc: It's similar to Dumbo. It's neat riding at night during fireworks
Name of Ride: Barnstormer
Summary: Kid-friendly rollercoaster with Goofy theme
FP Recommended: On Busy Days
Height Requirement: 35" min
Speed of Ride: Medium
Contains Gravity Drop: Yes but small
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Low
Photopass: No
Misc: Feels like a "baby" roller coaster for those who don't like roller coasters
Name of Ride: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Summary: Big, fast rollercoaster through abandoned mine
FP Recommended: Yes
Height Requirement: 40" min
Speed of Ride: Fast
Contains Gravity Drop: Yes
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: Some
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: High, bumpy
Photopass: No
Misc:
Name of Ride: Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin
Summary: Fun laser-shooting game in spin-enabled cars that fit 2-3
FP Recommended: Yes
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: Tunnel at end is dimly lit
Contains Flashing Lights: Camera light flashes
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Spinning Car
Photopass: Yes
Misc: Photopass camera is on right; Check out Zurg statue in gift shop
Name of Ride: Carousel of Progress
Summary: Rotating theatre depicting different time periods
FP Recommended: No
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: Maybe at beginning before show starts
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Theatre moves slowly
Photopass: No
Misc: Cute show might not appear to everyone; good way to escape rain/heat/crowds
Name of Ride: Dumbo the Flying Elephant
Summary: Circling ride that goes up and down
FP Recommended: On Busy Days
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Medium
Contains Gravity Drop: End of ride cars slide down to platform
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Ride can move up/down; height
Photopass: No
Misc: Wait queue leads to a playground/circus where you receive a pager. When pager buzzes, it's time for you to ride.
Name of Ride: Enchanted Tales with Belle
Summary: Not a ride per se; Kids and adults can participate in retelling of Beauty and the Beast
FP Recommended: On busy days
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: N/A
Can Get You Wet: N/A
Contains Dark Periods: Dimly lit rooms
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: None
Photopass: Yes
Misc: They have plenty of props for everyone to participate so encourage shy children to join
Name of Ride: Enchanted Tiki Room
Summary: Animatronic bird show
FP Recommended: No
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: N/A
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: None
Photopass: No
Misc: Cute singing show with birds everywhere
Name of Ride: Haunted Mansion
Summary: Ride through a haunted mansion in a 2-3 person buggy car
FP Recommended: On busy days
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: Yes (before you get on ride); ride goes through dimly lit rooms
Contains Flashing Lights: Flashes of lightning
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: First room is crowded and dark then there's a mad rush to get to the car; ghosts
Photopass: Yes
Misc: Some scenes in the ride might scare young kids
Name of Ride: It's a Small World
Summary: Boat ride through different countries with animated dolls singing
FP Recommended: On Busy Days
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Low
Photopass: No
Misc: Look for hidden mickeys
Name of Ride: Jungle Cruise
Summary: Boat ride through a jungle while captain tells silly jokes
FP Recommended: On Busy Days
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Possible seasickness
Photopass: No
Misc: During the holidays they change it to Jingle Cruise
Name of Ride: Liberty Square Riverboat
Summary: Paddle-wheeler boat ride around Tom Sawyer Island
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Low
Photopass: No
Misc: Nice ride for a break from the hectic park
Name of Ride: Mad Tea Party
Summary: Spinning tea cups that circle around a platform
FP Recommended: On Busy Days
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Can get fast
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Fast spinning motion
Photopass: No
Misc: The steering column controls the speed and spin
Name of Ride: Magic Carpets of Aladdin
Summary: Circling up/down two-person carpet cars ride above Adventureland
FP Recommended: On Busy Days
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Medium
Contains Gravity Drop: End of ride cars slide down to platform
Can Get You Wet: Maybe
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Up/down motion, heights
Photopass: No
Misc: It's similar to Dumbo
Name of Ride: The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Summary: Ride through the Pooh story in a honey pot
FP Recommended: On Very Busy Days
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: One room is dark and simulates a rain storm
Contains Flashing Lights: Simulated lightning
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: The car bounces like Tigger in one area
Photopass: No
Misc: Kids love the play area (which you can use even if you have FP)
Name of Ride: Mickey's PhilharMagic
Summary: 3D Show requiring wearing 3D glasses
FP Recommended: No
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: Minimal
Contains Dark Periods: Yes
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Some kids don't like the 3D aspect
Photopass: No
Misc: 3D glasses are generic and don't fit all heads and break easily
Name of Ride: Monster's Inc Laugh Floor
Summary: Comedy show with audience interaction
FP Recommended: No
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: Yes
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: No
Photopass: No
Misc: You can submit a joke via text; some people might be chosen to participate in show
Name of Ride: Peter Pan's Flight
Summary: Climb into a flying ship through Peter Pan's story
FP Recommended: Yes
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: Some rooms are dimly lit
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Ships fly high over scenes
Photopass: No
Misc: Meet Peter Pan outside the ride around the corner
Name of Ride: Pirates Adventure
Summary: Treasure-seeking game completed by walking around Adventureland
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: N/A
Can Get You Wet: N/A
Contains Dark Periods: N/A
Contains Flashing Lights: N/A
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: N/A
Photopass: No
Misc: Keep an eye on young kids who might run off/get lost; get a completion card for finishing the adventure
Name of Ride: Pirates of the Caribbean
Summary: Boat ride through a world of pirates
FP Recommended: On Busy Days
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: Yes
Can Get You Wet: Maybe
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Possible seasickness; moving up-escalator after ride
Photopass: No
Misc: Kids have a lot of fun in the gift shop
Name of Ride: Prince Charming Carousel
Summary: Fantasy-themed carousel ride that moves in slow circles
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Animals move up and down; circling motion
Photopass: No
Misc: For those who prefer not to ride horseback-style, they do have a chariot you can sit on
Name of Ride: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
Summary: Fast-moving roller coaster through Snow White scenes
FP Recommended: Yes
Height Requirement: 38" min
Speed of Ride: Fast
Contains Gravity Drop: Yes
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: Dimly lit cave
Contains Flashing Lights: Camera flash
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Typical roller coaster but not too high
Photopass: Yes
Misc: There's a good warning before the big drop; camera is on right
Name of Ride: Space Mountain
Summary: Indoor roller coaster entirely in the dark
FP Recommended: Yes
Height Requirement: 44" min
Speed of Ride: Fast
Contains Gravity Drop: Yes
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: Yes
Contains Flashing Lights: Yes
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Typical roller coaster but in dark
Photopass: Yes
Misc: There are fun photo booths inside the gift shop
Name of Ride: Splash Mountain
Summary: Flume-ride through Song of the South themes
FP Recommended: On hot days
Height Requirement: 40" min
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: Yes (big one at end)
Can Get You Wet: Yes
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: Camera flash
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Big drop at end
Photopass: Yes
Misc: Pick up Ziploc bags before you ride to store your phone/camera
Name of Ride: Swiss Family Treehouse
Summary: Not a ride per se, more like a walking adventure through a giant treehouse
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Climbing spiral stairs up and down heights
Photopass: No
Misc: House contains rooms and signs and areas to pause
Name of Ride: Tomorrowland Speedway
Summary: Gas-powered cars you steer around a track
FP Recommended: On busy days
Height Requirement: 32" min
Speed of Ride: Medium
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Swerving/banging against track
Photopass: No
Misc: Ask for a driver's license; might be hard for short legs to reach gas pedal
Name of Ride: Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover
Summary: Relaxing train ride around the top of Tomorrowland
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: The track inside Space Mountain is dark
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Moving belt to get to/from ride; moving platform; some swervy motion along track
Photopass: No
Misc: Great way to escape a hectic day
Name of Ride: Tom Sawyer Island
Summary: Ride a raft over to an island right out of the Tom Sawyer story
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: Yes (the caves)
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Narrow stairs up/down caves; dark caves; walks across bridges
Photopass: No
Misc: Crowded standing-only raft ride to the island; lots to explore on the island; playground; difficult climbs through the caves
Name of Ride: Under the Sea
Summary: Take a ride into Ariel's world under the sea in a clam shell
FP Recommended: On busy days
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: Some parts of cave are dark
Contains Flashing Lights: Some
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Clam shell goes backward as you descend into "sea"; spooky eyes in dark cave
Photopass: No
Misc:
Review - Florida - Orlando - WDW - Epcot - Ride - Gran Fiesta Tour (Mexico Pavilion)
Review - Florida - Orlando - WDW - Epcot - Ride - Gran Fiesta Tour (Mexico Pavilion)
The Gran Fiesta Tour of the Three Caballeros (Donald, Panchito, the Mexican charro rooster, and José Carioca, the Brazilian parrot) is a lovely, slow-moving boat ride inside the pyramid of the Mexico pavilion. The ride immerses visitors in the movie-world of The Three Caballeros as Donald has disappeared somewhere in Mexico and his friends are trying to find him.
Fast Pass Info:
Does Ride take FP: Yes
Is FP Recommended: Only on Very Busy Days
Ride Characteristics:
Good for Toddlers: Yes
Good for Teens: Yes
Ride is Fast Moving: No
Can you get Wet: No
Ride contains Dark Periods: Dimly Lit
Ride contains Flashing Lights: No
Wheelchair Friendly: Yes
Check out Disney's office site for more info: disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/epcot/gran-fiesta-tour-starring-three-caballeros/
Review - Texas - Waxahachie - Scarborough Renassaince Fair - April 2019
Easter Sunday I had the privilege to journey all the way to Waxahachie to attend their annual spring Scarborough Renaissance Festival. The weather was perfect (sunny by with a good breeze). It is located in a giant field (165 total acres) so keep in mind the possibility of mud if you plan to go after or during rain.
As you approach the fair from the road, you will pass the castle-style signs as you wind your way into the grassy parking lot. Pay attention to the numbered signs so you can find your way back. Strollers and wagons are difficult to steer through the dirt/gravel so keep that in mind if you have smaller wheels or heavy loads. Outside food and drinks (except baby food) are not allowed.
The gist of the fair is to become immersed in the 16th century. People come dressed in costume or you can rent some costumes at the front. The more serious adventurers talk and act like they lived back then. Food, activities, shows are geared toward the medieval way of life. They do have modern restrooms and lots of water fountains (well-decorated) throughout.
The fair is open weekends (rain or shine) beginning the first week of April through the end of May. Each weekend has a different theme - such as Legends of the Sea (Pirates/Mermaids), Fantasy, Scottish/Celtic, etc. Throughout the day are different performances including 2 knightly jousts (the one at the end of the day tends to be more bloody). You can purchase a guide which lists the times and locations for the different talents/performances. Children can be knighted by royalty.
There are a lot of activities including archery, a maze, camel and elephant rides, a few carnival-style games and rides (one of which is a spinning barrel), a petting zoo, face painting, hair braiding, a masseuse, etc.
Almost all of the food that is sold at Scarborough can be eaten with the hands (as they would have done in the 16th century). Some of my favorite items include the Steak-on-a-Stick, Sausage-on-a-Stick, Fried Mac n Cheese, and Turkey Legs (not pictured). Some vendors do offer gluten-free options. There's also a few places that sell fresh fruit (fruit kabobs and packaged fruits). Another favorite are the wandering vendors - like this pretzel man. The only full-service restaurant/bar is the Rose & Crown Restaurant which gets pretty crowded.
Tip - Bring lots of cash (almost all the food/drink vendors are cash-based) and dollar bills to tip the performers; there is an ATM available.
Overall, this a great family-oriented festival and it's fun to dress in costume for the day. It is A LOT of walking so wear appropriate shoes!
The official website: www.srfestival.com
Physical Address: 2511 Fm 66, Waxahachie, TX 75167
Review - Florida - Orlando - WDW - Magic Kingdom - Plaza Ice Cream Parlor
This is one of my Must-Do's on every Disney trip - visit the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor.
After you pass under the Railroad entrance tunnel of Magic Kingdom, you will soon find yourself on Main Street USA (the very, very busy area that leads to Cinderella's Castle in the background). Along the street on both sides are shops and eateries. At the end of the street on the right is the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor. You will spot the long line before you can find the entrance. The line tends to wrap around along the side of the building in a roped-off queue. There's almost always a line - even on cold nights and rainy days.
My only complaint is the lack of seating. They have metal tables/chairs just outside but they are almost always taken and don't accommodate larger families. We usually end up eating further down the street.
The parlor has a menu that is pretty consistent (see photo). They also feature seasonal sundaes (like the Minnie Sundae) and Kitchen Sink Sundaes (a little plastic sink full of ice cream and toppings that you can clean out when you're done and take home). I find the mini sinks to be a great deal considering 2-3 people can eat from it and you get a souvenir to take home. Right now they have both Minnie and Mickey sink options. Not sure how long they will have the Minnie option.
You can customize your order - always ask.
They also have FREE cups of ice water.
Keep in mind on hot days the cones melt super-fast. So you might want to get your younger kids ice cream in a cup to avoid major messes.
The restrooms are located past the outdoor seating area next to Tomorrowland Terrace.
For more information, check out WDW's official web page: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/magic-kingdom/plaza-ice-cream-parlor/
Reservations Accepted: No
- Discounts:
- Annual Passholder: No
- DVC: No
- Tables in Wonderland: No
Review - Florida - Orlando - WDW - Epcot - Akershus Royal Banquet
One of my favorite character meals is Akershus Royal Banquet in Epcot nestled in the country for Norway.
Reservations are highly recommended and are booked months in advance. Try calling the Disney Dining reservation hotline ((407) WDW-DINE or (407) 939-3463). They do enforce the no-show policy so if you need to cancel last minute, call the hotline.
Akershus offers 3 meal options - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Lunch and Dinner are basically the same and cost the same. Children 10 and up are priced as adults.
Your meal starts off by visiting Belle in her pale yellow dress in a vestibule upfront. A photopass photographer takes your picture(s) (or you can have them use your camera). Belle also autographs.
Your waiter/waitress will escort you to your seat and take your drink order. All meals feature a "cold" buffet with some Scandinavian options as well as cold cuts, salads and fruits. "Hot" menu items are delivered to your table. Breakfast hot items include bacon, sausage and scrambled eggs which can be refilled as desired. Lunch and Dinner may feature salmon, chicken or a meatball dish followed up with a dessert sampler. Children's options are also available for Lunch and Dinner.
Now for the best part and why you're paying exorbitant amounts of money to eat here - throughout your meal four different princesses will visit your table for photographs and/or autographs -- Ariel (in a gown), Cinderella, Aurora and Snow White. Every half hour or so, the princesses will start up a procession and your children (and/or adults) can follow one of them around the restaurant to some lively music. Your child can request to hold hands with the princess (they especially seem inclined when the child is wearing matching clothes/costumes).
Check out Disney's official site for more info: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/epcot/akershus-royal-banquet-hall/
Reservations Accepted: Yes
- Discounts:
- Annual Passholder: Yes
- DVC: Yes
- Tables in Wonderland: Yes
Breakfast Options:
Princesses:
Travel Texas - Dallas - EarthX Conference and Expo - April 26-28, 2019
Dallas, Texas - EarthX Conference and Expo
April 26-28, 2019
Fair Park, 3921 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dallas, TX 75210
Massive Earth Day Celebration put on by environmental organization, EarthX . The Expo takes place April 26 through 28th with lots of vendors, food for purchase, and activities. The Conference features presenters and topics of environmental interest and some networking/collaborating opportunities. The Film Festival spans April 19th through 28th at various theatres.
The Expo is free if you register online ahead of time; otherwise $5.00 per person. Conference, Gala and Film prices vary - see website for more details.
For more information earthx.org/
April 26-28, 2019
Fair Park, 3921 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dallas, TX 75210
Massive Earth Day Celebration put on by environmental organization, EarthX . The Expo takes place April 26 through 28th with lots of vendors, food for purchase, and activities. The Conference features presenters and topics of environmental interest and some networking/collaborating opportunities. The Film Festival spans April 19th through 28th at various theatres.
The Expo is free if you register online ahead of time; otherwise $5.00 per person. Conference, Gala and Film prices vary - see website for more details.
For more information earthx.org/
Review - Florida - Orlando - Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum
On a recent trip to Orlando, my family finally stopped by Madame Tussauds Wax Museum off International Drive in ICON Park in the heart of Orlando.
There's a free parking garage beside the park which, in my opinion, was super-busy and chaotic on a Saturday afternoon. Cars zip through around tight corners. Spaces felt smallish. Keep an eye on young children because there is no formal walkway.
Entry prices vary depending whether you want to add-on other experiences (like the Aquarium). Prices start at $25 per adult or $20.50 per child. If you have a LEGOLAND Annual Pass (like I do), you can get in free! There are probably other discounts to be found on the Internet. I'd definitely check before I buy tickets at the door.
When you enter the museum, you will be directed to a green screen for a photo which you can purchase at the end of your visit.
So what is Madame Tussauds? It's basically a large museum that you wander room to room viewing handmade lifelike wax statues of actual famous people. The rooms are divided up by category - political (they had Obama, Trump, Lincoln, etc), Inventors (Einstein, Edison, etc), Athletes (Shaquille O'Neal, Peyton Manning, etc), Musicians/Singers (Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, etc), Television (Oprah Winfrey), Movies, and so on. Each statue/scene was accompanied by a plaque describing who the person was and why they were being featured.
The museum is also interactive. Some of the scenes had dress-up costumes or accessories (like a guitar or a cape) that you can try-on. There were also hands-on activities (being on TV with Oprah was a highlight). The DC Comics section offered a type of game that you can play if you want.
Toward the end of the tour, they have an exhibit and movie showing how the statues are made and the history behind Madame Tussaud. Fascinating for adults. Boring for kids.
Overall, it was a great place to visit and take lots of selfies.
Address: 8387 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
Hours: Sunday - Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., Friday & Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
For more information, check out their website, https://www.madametussauds.com/orlando/en/
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After years of posting trip reviews and advice on a variety of other platforms and reviewing restaurants and locations on apps, I decided to centralize all my travel and commentary to one place - this brand new blog! My goal is to post regular reviews and features on travel that I've enjoyed with a slant toward family-friendly or historially significant experiences (as I'm a huge history buff). This blog will also feature Texas events (or those that are within driving distance if I deem them worthy enough), weekend getaways, Disney-related travel and planning, family getaways and more!
I'm a huge Disney fan and am a card-carrying Annual Passholder (AP) and Vacation Owner (DVC) who visits the parks several times a year. So be sure to stop by for my latest trip reviews and advice. You can also find some of my photos on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/wendyquest/) or Pinterest (http://www.pinterest.com/wendyquestwrite/).
I also post avidly to TripAdvisor (https://www.tripadvisor.com/Profile/wendyquest) because I love that site!
Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you enjoy what I post. :-)
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