Space Mountain
June 25, 2009 by Disney Insider Secrets
Filed under Featured, Magic Kingdom Chronicles
Blast off on a journey into outer space on this classic attraction. Board a sleek, rocket-shaped vehicle in the glow-in-the-dark Space Port and begin a steady climb up the 180-foot high mountain, passing the Mission Control booth and myriad pulsating lights along the way.
Once at the top, feel the wind race across your face as you are propelled through the remote blackness of the dark universe-illuminated only by shooting stars, celestial satellites, spinning black holes and shimmering costellations-during a rip-roaring rocket ride through the farthest reaches of time and space.
And because the majority of the attraction takes place in the dark, you just never know which way you are going to turn or drop!
Space Mountain includes a pumping musical score and synthezised electronic sounds of space that are sure to immerse you in your otherworldy flight.
Space Mountain Rockets
Space Mountain at Magic Kingdom theme park features 2 rocket-shaped vehicles consisting of 3 seats per vehicle that blast off from 2 separate tracks. It is the only version of the attraction that contains 2 separate Provigil online No prescription tracks.
The left side track is called the Alpha; the right side track is called the Omega. Both tracks are nearly identical and mirror each other in twists and drops.
The rockets that race through space achieve a maximum speed of 28 miles per hour-but feel much faster in the dark.
Space Mountain Post-Show
After exiting your rocket-vehicle, you will board a moving runway to the Tomorrowland area, passing scenes of futuristic homes and businesses, as well as television monitors that broadcast your image live along the way.
Expedition Everest
June 25, 2009 by Disney Insider Secrets
Filed under Animal Kingdom Corner, Disney Theme Park Gazette, Featured
Expedition Everest in the Asia area of Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park is a high-altitude, high-speed, roller coaster train ride for big kids, teens and adults to the “Roof of the World,” home of the inhospitable snarling beast, the Yeti, at the mountain’s peak.
Climb aboard a railway car for a full-steam-ahead adventure bound for Mount Everest. Your trek across the treacherous terrain of the towering Forbidden Mountain begins with a few scenic twists and turns, then sets out on an ascent towards the summit.
From this panoramic point with amazing views across Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park, you plunge into darkness. Returning to the light, you see that the tracks have been twisted into a dead end. As the wind howls, you realize there’s no place to go on this expedition-or is there?
Careening into the darkness, you might get a glimpse of the denizen of this icy domain. Nail-biting hairpin turns hurl you forward and down sudden drops on the mountain slopes in a race Provigil pharmacy to escape.
But beware. There, up ahead… waiting for you… lurks the Yeti.
Liberty Square
June 25, 2009 by Disney Insider Secrets
Filed under Liberty Square, Magic Kingdom Chronicles
Liberty Square is Disney’s version of colonial America.
This old fashion square is a distinct replica of the colonial era.
Replicas of both the Liberty Bell and Liberty Tree can be
seen here.
One of the most popular attractions in the Magic Kingdom, the Haunted Mansion, is located in this land.
Presiding over the square is the Hall of Presidents, an American History show featuring an audio-animatronic figure of every President of the United States.
Liberty Square has a long waterfront on the Rivers of America and the Liberty Belle steam paddleboat departs from a landing here. The land affords excellent views of the river and Tom Sawyer Island in adjacent Frontierland.
Not only is this landmark historical, it’s functional. There are many shops and stores to meander about. Many people love it so much they must come back for more every year!
Liberty square houses many different attractions such as, Rivers of America, Haunted Mansion, and the Hall of the Presidents.
As you walk through the streets and admire the brick covered buildings you begin to realize how authentic this place really is. Walt Disney was a true American man and his dream to recreate history is evident thru-out this historic land. Liberty Square is the best and only place in Disney to absorb true American history.
The days of Paul revere may be long gone but you can still witness what it was like when the past was the present.
Liberty Square bridges to the park’s central hub, as well as Adventureland. Forming its western border is the Rivers of America, on which the Liberty Belle River Boat travels.
In 2007, the land went under a major refurbishment enhancing and updating all the attractions. Liberty Square is extremely accurate and authentic to to the time period, from major architectural and engineering homages to the small antiques and artifacts peppered throughout the many attractions and dining locations.
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- The Hall of Presidents - a show on American history featuring Audio-Animatronic figures of every past and present U.S. Presidents.
- The Haunted Mansion - an omnimover ride through a spooky house with 999 ghosts.
- Liberty Square Riverboat - a leisurely sail around the Rivers of America on the Liberty Belle Riverboat.
Entertainment
- The Golden Horseshoe Saloon - Originally host to a western-style revue show, now a “meet-and-greet” location for characters from the Disney-Pixar Toy Story movies.
- Liberty Square Portrait Gallery - Disney artists will draw your caricature or capture your silhouette.
Dining
- Columbia Harbour House - offering chowder and fish-and-chips, home to a multitude of historical artifacts.
- Liberty Square Market - offers fresh fruit and beverages.
- Liberty Tree Tavern - offering American cuisine.
- Sleepy Hollow - offers funnel cakes and ice cream.
Shopping
- Heritage House - offering American themed gifts, also has genealogical resources available for guests to use.
- Madam Leota’s Gypsy Wagon - offering Haunted Mansion and Nightmare Before Christmas souvenirs.
- The Yankee Traders - offers dry foods and housewares and (seasonally) Halloween merchandise.
- Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe - offering a wide selection of Disney-themed Christmas gifts and decorations.
Disney’s Boardwalk Review
June 25, 2009 by Disney Insider Secrets
Filed under Disney's Boardwalk Review, Featured, Fun Beyond The Parks
Disney’s BoardWalk contains more than 9,000 square feet of shops, restaurants and nightclubs. It encompasses Crescent Lake and is “a village on the water” near many Disney Resort hotels in Walt Disney World Resort. This quarter-mile entertainment, dining and shopping area is also conveniently close to 2 Disney Theme Parks.
With sherbet-colored building facades, striped awnings, rising columns and archways, Disney’s BoardWalk is designed after the boardwalks that were famous during the turn of the 20th century along such New England coastal cities as Coney Island, New York and Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Stroll along Disney’s BoardWalk during the day to explore the unusual shops and restaurants. When the sun cools down, the nightlife heats up with street performers, food vendors, midway games and lots of live entertainment.
Entertainment
Entertainment at Disney’s Boardwalk ranges from a dance hall to piano bar to sports-themed club Specialty Cruises. There is no admission to Disney’s BoardWalk area-where live evening entertainment can usually be found- but Buy Cialis some venues may have a cover charge.
Dining
Dining at Disney’s Boardwalk covers a wide spectrum: bakeries, a sports bar, an upscale restaurant. Disney’s BoardWalk also has coffee carts, funnel cake kiosks and hot dog stands. Dinner ranges from $15 to $60 per person; breakfast, lunch and snacks can be from $15 and less per person. Ranges based on average Guest check, not including alcohol, tax and tip.
Shopping
Shopping at Disney’s Boardwalk includes stores that specialize in Disney character merchandise, ESPN and sport-themed apparel, souvenirs, swim wear and Wyland art.
Christmas Holiday’s at The Disneyland Resort
June 25, 2009 by Disney Insider Secrets
Filed under Disneyland Resort News, Disneyland's Memento, Special Events
‘Tis the season for loved ones to gather and celebrate a tradition of The Christmas Celebration of Jesus’ Birth at the Disneyland® Resort!
From November 21, 2009 through January 4, 2010, the Disneyland resort in Southern California transforms into a Christmas Wonderland with special Parades, Shows and Entertainment that are sure to make this a memorable Christmas season for your entire family.
Awe-inspiring decor and atmosphere, appearances from special visitors like Santa Claus and yummy holiday treats are only part of the festivities!
You and your family will also:
* Be dazzled by the fantastical Believe in Holiday Magic Fireworks spectacular, set against the snowy majesty of Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle.
* Experience “A Christmas Fantasy” Parade, a charming procession of Yuletide vignettes starring beloved Disney Characters.
* Meet real reindeer and participate in countrified holiday fun at Order Generic Cialis Online without Prescription Santa’s Reindeer Roundup in Frontierland.
* Take a whirlwind tour of the world’s holiday traditions as children celebrate with song on “it’s a small world” holiday.
* Witness the snow-covered Haunted Mansion Holiday, featuring Sandy Claws’ coffin sleigh atop the roof - and see what Jack Skellington and pals from “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas” have done inside!
Check back in fall 2009 for details!
Dates: Winter 2009
