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This Month at Disney World – November 2018

This Month at Disney World – November 2018

Things have been a bit hectic here at casa de Disney Nerd. We apologize for the lack of activity recently. We appreciate your patience and look forward to getting back to sharing our tips and tricks.

There are always new and exciting things happening at Disney World. Here are some things we are looking forward to this month.

Flurry of Fun (all month)

Hollywood Studios is putting its holiday spirit on full display with Flurry of Fun – featuring Jingle Bell Jingle Bam and Sunset Seasons Greetings, and of course decorations and special snacks throughout the park.

Hollywood Studios Echo Lake Christmas

Hollywood Studios Echo Lake Christmas

New this year, Toy Story Land will be get in on the fun with decorations, character costumes, and special snacks. Even Slinky Dog Dash and Alien Swirling Saucers have new, holiday themed overlays. And, of course, there is an adorable Santa alien popcorn bucket. Continue reading

This Month at Disney World May 2018

This Month at Disney World – May 2018

There are always new and exciting things happening at Disney World. Here are some things we are looking forward to this month.

Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival (all month)

Beauty and the Beast Topiary

This is the last month of the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival. If you haven’t gotten chance to check out it out this year, you still have all month. It ends May 28thContinue reading

Goodbye Great Movie Ride – Hello Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway

Goodbye Great Movie Ride – Hello Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway

On August 13, 2017, the Great Movie Ride ended its run at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Mickey and I were fortunate enough to get to take a last minute Disney trip to get in one last ride before it’s doors closed forever. Into its place we will get Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway. Personally I’m sad a a bit disappointed the Great Movie Ride was closed, but I am excited for this new Mickey Mouse ride.

Out With the Old…

Goodbye Great Movie Ride – Hello Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway

TCM presents The Great Movie Ride

I can fully admit I will miss the Great Movie Ride. I’m a sucker for sentimentality and old movies are chock full of it. But even Mickey was a fan (and he’s not really into sentimentality or slow moving rides). He was even willing wait in a 60 minute line, when 40 minutes is almost always his limit. I am sure the adult beverages I plied him with helped, but I didn’t get any complaints even in the August heat. The Great Movie Ride had something for everyone. Continue reading