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Pirates and Pals Fireworks Voyage

Pirates and Palsby Magic Maker® Megan Fago

For our family, the fireworks shows at Walt Disney World® Resort  in Florida are always one of the highlights of our trip.  On our most recent trip, we experienced Magic Kingdom® Park’s Wishes fireworks show in a truly unique way.  We booked a Pirates and Pals Fireworks Voyage to celebrate grandma’s retirement.  It was a magical evening filled with surprises that topped everyone’s list of favorites for this trip!

Your Pirates and Pals Fireworks Voyage adventure begins when you check in at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.  We were greeted by our fellow pirates and given a Pirates and Pals Fireworks Voyage kerchief and assigned a boat.  After fashioning ourselves to look like pirates and posing with the pirate statue in the hall, we headed in to a feast of pirate treats.  There were all sorts of “booty” to snack on, including brownies, popcorn, gold coins, pirate cake, non-alcoholic drinks, and much to my children’s delight, we even found a freezer full of Mickey Bars!  During this reception, we also took time to pose for a picture with two very special guests, Captain Hook and Mr. Smee!

Before we knew it, our host for the evening, Patch, was ready to lead us out to our boat and we were off to see the fireworks.  As we slowly cruised out into the Seven Seas Lagoon,  Patch entertained us with jokes, sing-a-longs, and by getting to know each of the dozen or so families on board.  As the sky darkened, we cruised by Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and finally came to rest right in front Magic Kingdom® Park.  The boat lights were dimmed, Wishes fireworks show music was piped in, and the entire boat was in awe as we enjoyed Wishes fireworks show like never before!

After a truly spectacular show, our boat started back towards Disney’s Contemporary Resort.  As we sailed, Patch led us in a rousing game of trivia, complete with Pirate prizes such as hooks, swords, and flags.  Finally, he told us the story of Peter Pan.  Just as we pulled up to the dock, guess who was there to surprise us all!  After we chatted and took our picture with the one and only Peter Pan, we walked back towards Magic Kingdom® Park to catch a bus back to our resort.  Everyone agreed, The Pirates and Pals Fireworks Voyage was the highlight of our trip!

If you are a fan of pirates or Peter Pan, or even if you’re not, Pirates and Pals Fireworks Voyage is a great way to celebrate in a special way at Walt Disney World® Resort!   Be sure to ask your Off to Neverland® Magic Maker® about booking this special trip for your family!

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Magic Kingdom Park Adds New Kids’ Menu Items

Today, the Magic Kingdom® Park added some new options to their kids’ menus at four of their table-service restaurants. These new tastes will give children ages 3-9 some added variety over the much-loved mac ‘n cheese, chicken tenders, and french fries.

  Tony’s Town Square will now offer grilled cheese sandwich “dippers” on multigrain bread with tomato sauce on the side. Also at Tony’s, a steak skewer “spiedini” (cubes of meat cooked on a skewer) with roasted sweet potato fries and fresh fruit.
Tony's Town Square Grilled Cheese
Flatbread Pizza at Liberty Tree Tavern Liberty Tree Tavern will feature a new barbecued chicken and pineapple flatbread pizza served with a side of crisp veggies and apples or oven-roasted turkey with mashed potatoes, fruit and veggies.
The Plaza Restaurant will add a kids’ plate with grilled chicken slices, cous cous and a fresh fruit skewer. Plaza Restaurant Grilled Chicken
Chicken Pot Pie at Cinderella's Royal Table Last but not least, Cinderella’s Royal Table will add three new items to their menu. A chicken drumette with rice and broccolini, grilled beef skewers with mashed potatoes and corn, or a chicken pot pie topped with a biscuit crust.

If your kid is not one of the picky eaters, hopefully this is just be the beginning of new items added for them to choose from!

By |2017-06-27T10:23:27-05:00February 15th, 2012|Categories: Disney News|0 Comments

Magic Kingdom Park Adds New Kids’ Menu Items

Today, the Magic Kingdom® Park added some new options to their kids’ menus at four of their table-service restaurants. These new tastes will give children ages 3-9 some added variety over the much-loved mac ‘n cheese, chicken tenders, and french fries.

  Tony’s Town Square will now offer grilled cheese sandwich “dippers” on multigrain bread with tomato sauce on the side. Also at Tony’s, a steak skewer “spiedini” (cubes of meat cooked on a skewer) with roasted sweet potato fries and fresh fruit.
Tony's Town Square Grilled Cheese
Flatbread Pizza at Liberty Tree Tavern Liberty Tree Tavern will feature a new barbecued chicken and pineapple flatbread pizza served with a side of crisp veggies and apples or oven-roasted turkey with mashed potatoes, fruit and veggies.
The Plaza Restaurant will add a kids’ plate with grilled chicken slices, cous cous and a fresh fruit skewer. Plaza Restaurant Grilled Chicken
Chicken Pot Pie at Cinderella's Royal Table Last but not least, Cinderella’s Royal Table will add three new items to their menu. A chicken drumette with rice and broccolini, grilled beef skewers with mashed potatoes and corn, or a chicken pot pie topped with a biscuit crust.

If your kid is not one of the picky eaters, hopefully this is just be the beginning of new items added for them to choose from!

Happy Valentine’s Day

Happy Valentine’s Day
Disney Valentines

For Valentine’s Day, we thought we would share the romantic side of Disney Parks. Regardless of the day of the year, keep these suggestions in mind to surprise your sweetie!

Walt Disney World® Resort

  • Stroll hand-in-hand down Disney’s Boardwalk and dance the night away in the Atlantic Dance Hall.
  • Cuddle under the moonlight in a horse-drawn carriage at Disney’s Port Orleans – Riverside.
  • Parasail together over Bay Lake for a perfect view of the world.
  • Watch the Magic Kingdom® fireworks from the beach at Disney’s Polynesian Resort or while dining at California Grill from the top of Disney’s Contemporary Resort.
  • Snuggle together as the haunts fly around you on Haunted Mansion.
  • Enjoy a quiet dinner in the wine cellar at Le Cellier or under the stars at San Angel Inn and then catch Illuminations: Reflections of Earth on the World Showcase Lagoon.
  • Schedule a couples massage at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.
  • Recreate the spaghetti scene of Lady & the Tramp at Tony’s Town Square in the Magic Kingdom.

Disneyland® Resort

  • Listen to live jazz music at the House of Blues in Downtown Disney®.
  • Enjoy a meal on the bayou at Blue Bayou in New Orleans Square.
  • Experience the magic of Fantasmic!.
  • Enjoy a romantic meal for two at the elegant, and award-winning Napa Rose.
  • Take a spin on Mickey’s Fun Wheel in Paradise Pier at night.
  • Watch the sunset from the back of the Mark Twain as it sails around the island.
  • Sneak down the path of the waterfalls of the Disneyland Hotel to steal a kiss.
  • Wait til the park is nearly empty at the end of the night and stroll hand in hand down Main Street U.S.A. taking in the atmosphere.
  • Fly to Neverland on Peter Pan’s Flight in Fantasyland.

Disney Cruise Line®

  • Enjoy a romantic dinner for two with sweeping ocean views in the adult-only restaurants, Palo and Remy.
  • Enjoy coffee together at the Cove Café.
  • Watch one of the Broadway-style productions in the Walt Disney Theater.
  • Book excursions to explore exotic locations.
  • Soak in the adult-only pool.
  • Dance the night away in one of the many night clubs or up on deck under the stars.
  • Reserve a Spa Villa and relax in the personal jacuzzi after your couples massage or schedule a massage in the private beach cabanas on Disney’s Castaway Cay.
  • Bask in the sun on Serenity Bay, the adult only beach of Disney’s Castaway Cay.

Have a romantic suggestion that we missed?
Let us know on our Facebook page!

By |2017-06-27T10:23:27-05:00February 14th, 2012|Categories: Disney News|0 Comments

Happy Valentine’s Day

Happy Valentine’s Day
Disney Valentines

For Valentine’s Day, we thought we would share the romantic side of Disney Parks. Regardless of the day of the year, keep these suggestions in mind to surprise your sweetie!

Walt Disney World® Resort

  • Stroll hand-in-hand down Disney’s Boardwalk and dance the night away in the Atlantic Dance Hall.
  • Cuddle under the moonlight in a horse-drawn carriage at Disney’s Port Orleans – Riverside.
  • Parasail together over Bay Lake for a perfect view of the world.
  • Watch the Magic Kingdom® fireworks from the beach at Disney’s Polynesian Resort or while dining at California Grill from the top of Disney’s Contemporary Resort.
  • Snuggle together as the haunts fly around you on Haunted Mansion.
  • Enjoy a quiet dinner in the wine cellar at Le Cellier or under the stars at San Angel Inn and then catch Illuminations: Reflections of Earth on the World Showcase Lagoon.
  • Schedule a couples massage at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.
  • Recreate the spaghetti scene of Lady & the Tramp at Tony’s Town Square in the Magic Kingdom.

Disneyland® Resort

  • Listen to live jazz music at the House of Blues in Downtown Disney®.
  • Enjoy a meal on the bayou at Blue Bayou in New Orleans Square.
  • Experience the magic of Fantasmic!.
  • Enjoy a romantic meal for two at the elegant, and award-winning Napa Rose.
  • Take a spin on Mickey’s Fun Wheel in Paradise Pier at night.
  • Watch the sunset from the back of the Mark Twain as it sails around the island.
  • Sneak down the path of the waterfalls of the Disneyland Hotel to steal a kiss.
  • Wait til the park is nearly empty at the end of the night and stroll hand in hand down Main Street U.S.A. taking in the atmosphere.
  • Fly to Neverland on Peter Pan’s Flight in Fantasyland.

Disney Cruise Line®

  • Enjoy a romantic dinner for two with sweeping ocean views in the adult-only restaurants, Palo and Remy.
  • Enjoy coffee together at the Cove Café.
  • Watch one of the Broadway-style productions in the Walt Disney Theater.
  • Book excursions to explore exotic locations.
  • Soak in the adult-only pool.
  • Dance the night away in one of the many night clubs or up on deck under the stars.
  • Reserve a Spa Villa and relax in the personal jacuzzi after your couples massage or schedule a massage in the private beach cabanas on Disney’s Castaway Cay.
  • Bask in the sun on Serenity Bay, the adult only beach of Disney’s Castaway Cay.

Have a romantic suggestion that we missed?
Let us know on our Facebook page!

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