High above Magic Kingdom’s entrance is the Walt Disney World Railroad station. This turn of the century building is the first thing you’ll see when you pass the front gates. It’s beautifully detailed, photogenic from every angle and inside,…
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A few of my favourite Fantasyland details from Rapunzel’s corner at Magic Kingdom park.…
Tucked to the side of Cinderella Castle is a lovely bronze statue with a secret detail found in the mural behind. From just the right angle the royal crown appears to rest gracefully on Cinderella’s head. On busy park…
If Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is the wildest ride in the wilderness than the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is definitely the smoothest. “But was it too smooth?” my husband asked after our first ride. He’s a fan of Big…
On the corner that bridges old Fantasyland and new, is Pinocchio Village Haus. This quick-service restaurant has outdoor seating with colourful table umbrellas that peek above the walls and hedges. It creates a pretty sightline that impresses me every…
My favourite times to visit Walt Disney World are mid May or late July – I actually enjoy the humidity. But there are definitely perks to visiting off season, like attending Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. This event requires a…
The first time I returned to Magic Kingdom as an adult I was overwhelmed by nostalgia and absolutely had to have a balloon. I chose the classic foil Mickey – with Minnie on the other side – and carried…
Arriving at the gates of Magic Kingdom after dark is a whole new experience. Against a night sky the soft daytime colours of the train station disappear under a warm glow. The park is transformed by lighting at every…
My first visit to Magic Kingdom was during the park’s golden age. I still have memories of the gleaming white spires of Tomorrowland, the lagoon in Fantasyland, the submarines of 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea and the colourful Skyway…