http://wdisneysecrets.com/forums/ Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, Typhoon Lagoon, Blizzard Beach and Downtown Disney en Fri, 24 May 2013 17:23:42 GMT vBulletin 60 http://wdisneysecrets.com/forums/images/misc/rss.png http://wdisneysecrets.com/forums/ http://wdisneysecrets.com/forums/showthread.php?25649-Live-webcam-feed-Main-Street-USA&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 14:52:50 GMT It's already busy there. :wiggle:

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blo...er-livestream/ ]]> Walt Disney World MystikPiglit http://wdisneysecrets.com/forums/showthread.php?25649-Live-webcam-feed-Main-Street-USA http://wdisneysecrets.com/forums/showthread.php?25642-Disney-s-Hollywood-Studios-Star-Wars-Weekends-2-Schedule-24th-26th-May-2013&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 13:36:30 GMT Disney have announced the line up and schedule for Weekend 2 of Star Wars Weekends at Disney's Hollywood Studios:

Park Hours:

8am to 10pm

Celebrity Schedule:

• Ray Park – (Darth Maul – Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace)
• Warwick Davis – (Wicket the Ewok – Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi)
• Jim Cummings – (Voice of Hondo Ohnaka – Star Wars: The Clone Wars)

Jedi Training Academy (Star Tours Stage):

Signs ups located near Indy Epic Theater
8:45am, 9:20am, 10:05am, 10:35am, 12pm, 1pm, 1:30pm, 2pm, 2:30pm, 3pm, 3:30pm, 4pm, 4:30pm, 5pm, 5:30pm, 6:30pm, 7pm, 7:30pm.

Rebel Star Wars Character Encounters: 8am to 7:30pm

• Luke and Leia – Inside Darth’s Mall
• Jedi Council – San Fransisco Street
• Chewbacca, Ewoks, Ewok Chip and Dale – Star Tours area
• Queen Amidala – ABC Sound Studio area
• Clone Troppers – Premiere Theater area
• Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald – Near ABC Commissary area

Imperial Star Wars Character Encounters: 8am to 7:30pm

• Bounty Hunters – Opposite Soundstage 1
• Darth Maul – Near Studio Backlot Tour entrance
• Darth Vader: Exit of AFI Theater

Celebrity Motorcade:

11am

Celebrity Welcome at Sorcerer Hat Stage:

11:15am

Padawan Mind Challenge:

1:30pm and 4:30pm at the Sorcerer Hat Stage

Behind the Force: Star Wars Voices:

12pm at the Premiere Theater

An Ewok’s Tale: My Short Story:

1:45pm at the Premiere Theater

Stars of the Saga:

3:15pm at the Premiere Theater

Visit to the Maul:

5pm at the Premiere Theater

Obi-Wan and Beyond:

6:30pm at the Premiere Theater

Hyperspace Hoopla! (Sorcerer Hat Stage):

8pm ]]> Walt Disney World Wendy http://wdisneysecrets.com/forums/showthread.php?25642-Disney-s-Hollywood-Studios-Star-Wars-Weekends-2-Schedule-24th-26th-May-2013 http://wdisneysecrets.com/forums/showthread.php?25635-Annual-Pass-Holders-being-asked-for-their-ID-for-Free-Parking&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 15:55:14 GMT I've been reading that some Annual Pass holders have been asked to provide ID when they are at the booths to enter the parking lot at the parks. I don't think all the CMs seem to know about it as it seems to be hit or miss whether you get asked or not.

I can see the reason for this, but surely if Disney is going to implement this then they should make some announcement :shrug: I can see it will be fun if someones ID is in their bag and its in the trunk of their car, the lines will soon back up.

Has anyone that has been recently been asked for ID? ]]> Walt Disney World Wendy http://wdisneysecrets.com/forums/showthread.php?25635-Annual-Pass-Holders-being-asked-for-their-ID-for-Free-Parking http://wdisneysecrets.com/forums/showthread.php?25633-Key-s-to-the-Kingdom-tour-A-brief-explanation&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 11:24:19 GMT ...]]> When we booked the keys to the kingdom tour we spent hours researching reviews as we were worried that it would ‘spoil’ the magic.

So I thought I’d write a little piece about 'what happens' so that if anyone else has the same concerns hopefully this will help.

I won’t spoil what is said etc. I will just give a bit of outline information about the tour.

We arrived at Magic Kingdom at the allotted time; we had booked our tour for the first one of the day. We had done this because we had plans for the afternoon and I well… wanted a picture of me on Main Street on my own before rope drop. Sadly there was a street cleaner in the background so I am yet to achieve that goal lol.

Upon check in we were given a small bag which contains an ear piece and a radio receiver. The park does get loud later on and this piece of equipment is essential for you to hear everything your guide has to say.
Once you are greeted by your guide and all the equipment is checked you can begin your tour.

You are encouraged to ask questions but you are asked that any ‘back stage’ related questions are asked ‘back stage’ so that it doesn’t ruin the magic for any of the other guests.

We found that there were various tour routes around the park and this is done so that no more than one group is in the same place.

We were first taken to Main Street where we were told about Main Street, Walt Disney and the windows etc.

We moved onto various locations around the park, we called at Jungle Cruise (including a ride with alternative spiel), Splash mountain and the back stage areas surrounding it and also the Haunted Mansion.

We were provided with lunch which you are asked to choose upon check in. At lunch you are give a 'gift' as a thank you for attending the tour.

Now, there are many myths and stories surrounding the ‘underground city’ in Magic Kingdom. If you go in with that frame of mind you will be very disappointed.

There are corridors or utilidors as they like to call them, which you do get to go into. There are some really cool bits of memorabilia down there and to be honest I was geeking out at the fact that I was under the magic kingdom!

You won’t see any Characters down there as they do not take you down near the Character break room so please don’t think you will see Mickey Mouse without his make up on! lol

Hopefully I have given some insight onto what goes on as part of the tour without spoiling it for you.

If you have any questions please feel free to ask ]]> Walt Disney World Oreo http://wdisneysecrets.com/forums/showthread.php?25633-Key-s-to-the-Kingdom-tour-A-brief-explanation http://wdisneysecrets.com/forums/showthread.php?25614-The-Official-Countdown-Has-Begun!!&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 19:02:50 GMT As some of you know, my husband and I have been loosely planning a Disney/Universal trip for later this year, but we didn't really have exact dates etc. planned out. I am positively GIDDY to announce that now we do! Although we will not be there during the exact time frame we originally planned, or be staying in the Art of Animation Resort as we originally planned, I am just ecstatic to know that plans are in motion and it's really happening. Looks like we will be there for September 22-29 and will most likely be staying in the Pop Century Resort. We will be celebrating our 2nd wedding anniversary (which is August 6) and my birthday (September 4) as well as my husband's birthday (September 28)! Plus, my mom is coming with us, which is going to be wonderful because she hasn't been to WDW in years (since I was in high school) and she's never been to Universal, so we are going to have a blast showing her all the new things!

Also, because we were so wishy-washy with our plans, we weren't able to secure a dinner reservation for Be Our Guest so it looks like we'll be trying our luck with the lunch menu. I'm nervous we will have trouble getting a table even at lunch; I know they don't do reservations at lunch. Has anyone had any experience with this so far?

Anyway, I'm just super super excited now & I know you all would be excited with me. :) ]]> Walt Disney World Faythstar http://wdisneysecrets.com/forums/showthread.php?25614-The-Official-Countdown-Has-Begun!! http://wdisneysecrets.com/forums/showthread.php?25568-Lockers&goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 17:58:18 GMT Am I right in saying the parks all have lockers? Does anyone know the rates for them? Ava is toilet training so having a spare bag of clothes kept in... Am I right in saying the parks all have lockers? Does anyone know the rates for them? Ava is toilet training so having a spare bag of clothes kept in a locker might be useful ;) ]]> Walt Disney World Vikki http://wdisneysecrets.com/forums/showthread.php?25568-Lockers http://wdisneysecrets.com/forums/showthread.php?25530-24-hours-disney-world&goto=newpost Fri, 10 May 2013 17:29:37 GMT Who is going & try to last the day ]]> Walt Disney World canesandphins1 http://wdisneysecrets.com/forums/showthread.php?25530-24-hours-disney-world http://wdisneysecrets.com/forums/showthread.php?25517-Christmas-Day-where-to-go&goto=newpost Tue, 07 May 2013 17:30:06 GMT We have spent the past 8 out of 10 Christmas Days at MK. the other 2 at Epcot. So, you can gather we are used to the crowds and parks reaching... We have spent the past 8 out of 10 Christmas Days at MK. the other 2 at Epcot. So, you can gather we are used to the crowds and parks reaching capacity.
However, last Christmas Day we left MK early as the crowds just 'got to me'
Don't know if I'm getting old (or older) or what but I fancy a non park Christmas Day this year.

Any suggestions? It's just myself and hubby.
I don't want the day to be boring and too quiet - we do like to keep busy. Where would be open for dinner?

Discovery Cove is out because I would feel cheated as we already have AP's for SW and the price includes park days. Plus, the weather may not be warm enough. ]]> Walt Disney World Isafari http://wdisneysecrets.com/forums/showthread.php?25517-Christmas-Day-where-to-go http://wdisneysecrets.com/forums/showthread.php?25500-Animal-Kingdom-in-the-Evening&goto=newpost Sun, 05 May 2013 11:09:01 GMT Have you ever been to Animal Kingdom in the evening when it is getting dark? I know it closes a lot earlier than other parks, with the latest being... Have you ever been to Animal Kingdom in the evening when it is getting dark? I know it closes a lot earlier than other parks, with the latest being 8pm in the summer.

We have often driven home and seen the cars in the car park, but it is one place we have never been later on in the day. Is it worth visiting or are most the attractions, entertainment and meet and greets closed? ]]> Walt Disney World Wendy http://wdisneysecrets.com/forums/showthread.php?25500-Animal-Kingdom-in-the-Evening http://wdisneysecrets.com/forums/showthread.php?25497-Rumor-Free-Dining-to-be-Announced-on-the-9-May-2013&goto=newpost Sat, 04 May 2013 21:17:24 GMT There are lots of rumors going round the internet at the moment with regard to free dining. What seems to be consistent is that there might be... There are lots of rumors going round the internet at the moment with regard to free dining.

What seems to be consistent is that there might be an announcement on the 9th May. The downside is that the rumor says Free Dining will only be available for arrival dates of 2nd September through to the 25th September 2013. ]]> Walt Disney World Wendy http://wdisneysecrets.com/forums/showthread.php?25497-Rumor-Free-Dining-to-be-Announced-on-the-9-May-2013 http://wdisneysecrets.com/forums/showthread.php?25490-Disney-s-Hollywood-Studio-s-quot-Must-Dos-quot&goto=newpost Sat, 04 May 2013 11:35:04 GMT We don't do very much at Hollywood Studios, just wander round and people watch :)

What are the things you msy to at Hollywood Studios? ]]> Walt Disney World Wendy http://wdisneysecrets.com/forums/showthread.php?25490-Disney-s-Hollywood-Studio-s-quot-Must-Dos-quot http://wdisneysecrets.com/forums/showthread.php?25476-Stroller-questions&goto=newpost Wed, 01 May 2013 14:29:39 GMT Yup - here come the questions :lol:

I am in need of some stroller help. Last trip we brought 2 "higher end" umbrella strollers. They have shocks and the ability to recline, but other than that they are small umbrella strollers. That was with an almost 5 year old and a 2 1/2 year old.

So this trip we will have a turning 7 year old (who never uses a stroller, but I don't know if she might have moments?), a 4 year old (who will need breaks), and a 1 year 7 month old (who will be in a stroller a lot). We do have a double stroller that is front and back, but it is a MONSTER and I think I would rather carry all 3 kids on my back than fold it up and take it on a bus. I have looked into other doubles, but they seems so huge and expensive to boot!

So does anyone have any advice on this subject? Thanks!! ]]> Walt Disney World Shellyamc http://wdisneysecrets.com/forums/showthread.php?25476-Stroller-questions http://wdisneysecrets.com/forums/showthread.php?25474-disney-and-little-mermaid-music&goto=newpost Wed, 01 May 2013 08:57:58 GMT do you know best music of disney or mermaid? do you know best music of disney or mermaid? ]]> Walt Disney World arialsquidoo http://wdisneysecrets.com/forums/showthread.php?25474-disney-and-little-mermaid-music http://wdisneysecrets.com/forums/showthread.php?25469-Touring-Plans&goto=newpost Wed, 01 May 2013 03:28:44 GMT I subscribed to the Touring Plans website and thought it was going to be great and save me a ton of waiting in line. Instead it's driving me nuts! They keep changing their crowd calendar, not by a small amount but by major amounts that change which park you should be in on what days. There are some restaurants I must dine in so I need to decide what days in what parks soon. Do any of you actually use them with good results or should I forget about it? ]]> Walt Disney World Piglette http://wdisneysecrets.com/forums/showthread.php?25469-Touring-Plans http://wdisneysecrets.com/forums/showthread.php?25462-Very-Merry-Christmas-Party-2013&goto=newpost Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:19:33 GMT Does anyone know when the dates for the party have been released in years past? Is it consistant? We are going to be there the week before... Does anyone know when the dates for the party have been released in years past? Is it consistant?

We are going to be there the week before Thanksgiving and I have to make my ADR in 19 days. Knowing when the party will definately be is a sticking point in my planning. I know it's likely to be on a day that the MK closes at 7, but I don't like 'likely'! I know, I'm difficult. :decision: ]]> Walt Disney World Piglette http://wdisneysecrets.com/forums/showthread.php?25462-Very-Merry-Christmas-Party-2013