Emerald Island Resort Shuttle (click for more)
A shuttle is available from Emerald Island Resort to take you to the main theme parks and shopping. It is run by Maingate Transportation of Kissimmee and it can cater for all your taxi or shuttle needs.
Where do they go to?
Currently, Maingate Transportation operates the following shuttle stops:
Universal Studios
Islands of Adventure
Wet n’ Wild
Sea World
Orlando Premium Outlets
Disney’s Magic Kingdom
Disney’s EPCOT
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Disney’s A...
Disney’s Main Street Electrical Parade Returns to the Magic Kingdom (click for more)
Early June 2010 sees the return of Disney's Main Street Electrical Parade to the Magic Kingdom. Since 2001, this amazing parade has been seasonally wowing guests at Disneyland in Anaheim. Part of the 2010 'Summer Nightastic', Disney's Main Street Electrical Parade is sure to be a big hit. Tinkerbell will lead the parade in a magical balloon float. Pinocchio and Snow White also join the parade this year in new floats.
If you have not seen this parade before, make the time to do so. I...
Carnival of Venice (click for more)
Tutto Italia in EPCOT will be having a Carnival of Venice celebration beginning February 8th 2010 through to February 16th 2010. This special celebration includes an appetizer, entree and desert. Prices are $19 for lunch and $29 for dinner. Servers will be wearing amazing handmade Venetian masks and costumes. Dinner will also feature the strolling musical trio "Viva Venezia"
The chef inspired menu also features Fileto Di Pesce Al Melograno (Halibut with Pomegranate Sauce) at dinner.
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New Years at the Disney Parks (click for more)
Do you plan to welcome the New Year at one of the Disney Parks? If so there’s a lot to choose from this year — nine parade performances and five fireworks shows. If that lineup has your attention, here are the New Year’s Eve details broken down by park:
Magic Kingdom
“Move It! Shake It! Celebrate It!” parade and street party (11 a.m., 2 and 5:15 p.m.)
“Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade” (12 noon and 3:30 p.m.)
“SpectroMagic” parade of lights and music (7 an...
Dining Reservations at Walt Disney World (click for more)
As of the 27th October 2009, advance dining reservations (ADRs) for Walt Disney World restaurants can be now made 180 days in advance. Some popular dining options can sell out in minutes, Cinderella's Royal Table, located in Cinderella's Castle in The Magic Kingdom is one such option.
Dining reservations can now be made online here or by calling (407) WDW-DINE. Online reservations can be made as early as 6am Eastern time – earlier than the telephone reservation department opens, bear th...
Beating the attraction lines. (click for more)
In beta test is a new service to help you beat the lines at attractions. Well maybe not beat the lines, but help you find out which ones are shortest at that particular moment.
CoasterQ's service sends ride wait times to your internet enabled phones, thereby helping you minimize your time waiting in line. None of us like waiting in line, do we?
Currently the service is enabled at the following parks, but more are planned.
Disneyland Resort
California Adventure
Magic Kingdom
D...
Jedi Training Academy (click for more)
This is one of the neatest shows for kids, especially for boys who are not really into princesses! Its a chance for kids to learn to channel 'The 'Force'. You have a Jedi Master who will train the young recruits (padewans) who then have a chance to fight either Darth Vader or Darth Maul. It sounds so cool, that perhaps the big kids (e.g. the Star Wars loving adults) in your family may want to try out, but unfortunately it is limited to children.
In Walt Disney World, this attraction...
IllumiNation Cruises (click for more)
This is one of the specialty Disney cruises. No, its not a huge boat sailing the Caribbean (although they are fun to do as well), but this is a wonderful way to watch the Illumination show at EPCOT.
IllumiNations has to be one of our favorite pyrotechnic shows at Walt Disney World. Blending earth, fire and water to create a magical show, this is Disney at its best. Making things magical. Making things unusual. Making your vacation special.
Yes, the Magic Kingdom has its firework sh...
Planning Ahead (click for more)
Planning a vacation to Kissimmee, Orlando for a family reunion, extended family, multi family or a group benefits from a little extra planning. This will help make the trip more special for everyone in the group and give the organizer time to relax too.
Start Planning Early
Set the date early, between 12-18 months ahead of the trip is a good place to start. This gets the event on everyone’s calendar. If you are looking for popular high season and holiday dates you may want to start plannin...