Showing posts with label disney characters. Show all posts
Showing posts with label disney characters. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 4, 2017

Meet & Greets at the Magic Kingdom

by Gaylin

There are lots of ways to meet characters at Walt Disney World. You can Fastpass a meet and greet, you can have a meal at a character dining restaurant or you can randomly come upon a character. While I was at the Magic Kingdom, one day of my vacation (I visited the Magic Kingdom 4 times on my recent trip), I met a few lovely characters!

I stopped at Pete's Silly Sideshow and the line-ups were quite short so I went in and met with both these lovely ladies.

The lovely Daisy, in all her mind-reading finery.


 Minnie is pretty in pink and oh, so polite!


Then I was over at Fairytale Hall and there was no wait! I went in and talked recipes with Tiana, wearing her gorgeous ball gown.


And Rapunzel, wow - that braid must get heavy after a full day of photos!


I did have a Fast Pass to meet Ariel but wouldn't have needed it, the line was only 10 minutes. I don't know why but any photo I take with Ariel - I always look so awkward. I must be in awe of her beautiful tail.


One short day at the Magic Kingdom and 5 characters meet ups! If you have never done a meet-up and are worried about feeling uncomfortable or silly, don't - the wonderful characters know exactly how to treat a guest!

Sunday, September 27, 2015

The Disney Exchange Podcast, Episode 41 ; Aulani with Special Guest Dave Tupper

By: Nick 
Photos: Dave Tupper

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The Disney Exchange is David Hodges, Lisa Green, and me, Nicholas Maglio.
This week we are joined by special guest Dave Tupper to discuss Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa!


If you are not familiar, Aulani is a DVC (Disney Vacation Club) resort located in Ko Olina, Hawaii on the island of Oahu.


Dave tells us about Disney and Menehune magic which can be found all over the resort, and that you should not miss the Starlit Hui, which is like a luau, with hula dancing and Hawaiian music.

Parking and Disney's way of limiting locals access to amenities which would lead to overcrowding is discussed.


We talk about the check in process and how smooth it is and the Disney magic to be found in the lobby.

We break into our favorite topic, eating, and Dave tells us about the dining options found in Aulani, including the character breakfast.


Dave goes on to tell us about Aunty's Beach House, the kids club.

Aulani gets top notch Hawaiian musicians in to entertain guests.

Are you like me, and don't want to go in the ocean because that's where the sharks live? 
There are plenty of fantastic swimming / hot tub options at the resort that don't bring you in contact with aquatic critters.




The Wheel of Distiny: Favorite Disney attraction music.

Thank you for listening to The Disney Exchange Podcast, and thank you very much for joining us Dave Tupper!

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