Sunday Sweets Disney Style

When we head to Disney World we always make it a point to head to Downtown Disney Marketplace! As much as we love the atmosphere of a shopping center dedicated practically JUST to Disney merchandise, there's the matter of Goofy's Candy Co. We just can't visit WDW without stopping here for a treat!

Really... where else can you get a treat coated in ANYTHING you want like this?!?!?!

And really... can you find cuter candy apples ANYWHERE?!?!?! 

~~Chrissie

Streetmosphere

In New York City we have subway singers and Naked Cowboys... in Disney we have STREETMOSPHERE!! :) They're street performers that enhance the atmosphere in the parks. This would be how the term streetmosphere was born :) 

 These performers are sometimes very funny, sometimes very groan-worthy and sometimes so entertaining you find yourself really stopping for a while just to watch! Check out some examples of the streetmosphere found in various parks... there's even a performer from the Boardwalk in the pics too! :)  

Wordless Wednesday ~ C isn't just for cookie in Disney.. :)

Today's Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop's theme is

The Letter C

C isn't just for cookie in the Disney World... :) 

C is for... 

Captain Hook

The 3 CABALLEROS

China Pavillion

Funnel CAKE

CHIP!! :) 

Coronado Springs Resort

Clock

 Coca Cola

Cupcakes!! :)

Christmas... Disney style!! My favorite Downtown Disney shopping location!

Chicken Wings from 'Ohana

Carousel Rides

 Charming... in a Coach!!

 Chipmunks :) Chip & Dale

 Christmas stockings in Mickey's House... I miss ToonTown!

Cinderella's Castle... at Christmastime

 A Cruise ship! Well, kind of... 

 Cupcake creations :) 

Cinderella... can't have a Disney letter C theme without her!! 

Thank you to Focused on the Magic for hosting this Blog Hop!! :) 

Have a MAGICAL day!! 

~~Chrissie~~

PS... don't forget about our Pirates and Pixie Dust Vacations summer Birthday Wish... For every Disney vacation booked during Summer 2012 a percentage of my commission will be donated to St. Baldrick's Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research!!

Tuesday Trivia!

Today's Tuesday Trivia Topic is:

The Walt Disney World Monorail System!

Did you know:

~~The Disney World Monorail System is the most heavily used monorail system in the world.

~~The Walt Disney World Monorail operates over a span of 14.7 miles (23.7 km), with around 50 million Disney guests traveling on the monorail each year

~~The monorail system is one of the most expensive rides at Disney

World. The double monorail tracks cost 1 million dollars a mile! When Disney bought the monorail trains years ago,

they cost 11 million each, and there are 7 of these original monorails. That's one expensive ride!

~~There are 12 monorail trains at Walt Disney World which start

circulating around at 5 am. 

~~These 12 trains are identified by their colors. The colors currently in use are: Red, Coral, Orange, Gold, Yellow, Teal, Lime, Green, Blue, Silver, Black and Peach

~~Purple and Pink monorails are currently retired!!

~~The track that spans from the TTC to Epcot Center is

at an average altitude of 21 feet.

~~The monorail's top speed is 55 mph, however they cruise at 40 mph.

~~Did you know that Space and Big Thunder Mountain only move at 26 mph?? I know, I know... that's really slow for a roller coaster. Do you know what this means for the Disney World Monorail?? This means that it was the fastest ride in Disney World until Test Track was installed in Epcot!! 

~~Prior to departure when the pilot closes the doors, an announcement asks guests to "Please stand clear of the doors. Por favor manténganse alejado de las puertas." This is one of the most known phrases around the Disney World Resort!!

Next time you're going to Magic Kingdom or Epcot or you're checking out the Deluxe Resorts on the Monorail line... remember to REALLY enjoy the ride!! :) 

Until you can get back to WDW and ride the ride... check out these monorail pictures!! 

Have a MAGICAL Day!! 

~Chrissie

Sunday Sweet and Disney Treats

When you go on your favorite Disney vacation do you have a 'must have' sweet or treat? 

I've always wanted to try the Mickey apples but no one in my family will share one with me and there's no way I can have one alone! Maybe on our next trip I can persuade someone to share with me!! 

What's your favorite Disney snack? Is there a Disney snack that you want to try but haven't yet?

Around the world in... ONE afternoon?!?!?!

I LOVE Magic Kingdom but almost as much as I LOVE Magic Kingdom, I love Epcot!! Where else can you travel around the world in one afternoon?!?!?! Walking the World Showcase is NOT something that should be skipped. I know, I know... but the kids will be bored. That's really not the case. Aside from the streetmosphere performers in every country there's the Epcot Kidcot stations in every country! Kids can stop and make crafts and get their Kidcot Passport stamped. Nope, there's no charge for the Kidcot stations. Can you say AWESOME FREE souven-ear for each child? :) Don't forget to see Mary Poppins in UK, Belle & The Beast in France, Mulan in China, Donald Duck in Mexico and more characters!! 

Did you know that there's also rides and shows in the countries? Yep, there are! The most popular rides are The Three Caballeros in Mexico & The Maelstrom in Norway. Stopping to see the Beatles Tribute Band in the UK section and the performers in Italy are good times! 

You can take the friendship boats across World Showcase Lagoon and get to either side of the American Pavillion which is right in the center of World Showcase or you can start at Mexico or Canada and work your way around!! Check out my pictures of my trip around the world that I took in one afternoon... 

I didn't take the Friendship Boats but this is what they look like. They're really convenient for strollers, wheelchairs and ECVs because you can just ride right on!! :) 

I started in Mexico! Yes, I went on The Three Caballeros ride!! :) And yes, I did have a Margarita! :) 

Ahhhh Norway, home of the Vikings... and The Maelstrom... and Akershus Princess Storybook Restaurant... and school bread... oh Norway, I love visiting you!

Ahhh China! Beautiful China! The Dragons, lanterns, performers and beautiful scenery are amazing!

Germany!! :) Home of Oktoberfest, Karamel Kuche, beer, and more!! 

Italia!! Wine, pasta, music, Murano... amazing!

The greatest nation in the world! America!! :) Right in the center of World Showcase!

Japan... sushi, beautiful flowers, bonsai trees, amazing architecture, Sake and Origami!

Morocco!! Belly dancing, couscous, beautiful tilework, amazing arches, henna and more!

France!! Escargot, Eiffel Tower, Ratatouille, Grey Goose Grand Marnier Slushies, beautiful music...

Ahhhh... the UK... Off Kilter... GO SEE THEM!! :) Beers, Rose & Crown, soccer and mor

Oh Canada! Canada 360, Le Cellier, beautiful buildings and more.. :) 

I hope you enjoyed just a few of my photos from My Afternoon Around the World and that you spend some time visiting these amazing 'countries' next time you're in Epcot!! :) 

Have a MAGICAL day!! 

With Happiness & Pixie Dust,

Chrissie