Where in the World… Are the Disney Princesses?

So, you know where all the Princesses are meeting, right?  Well guess again.

Disney is about to move them around to accommodate the HUGE popularity of the new comers, Princess Anna and Elsa.  Currently, you can find them meeting together in the Fairytale Hall, completed this year just for our Royalty.  You can also find Cinderella, Rapunzel, and Aurora (Sleeping Beauty for those who might not know) ((Yes, these people do exist!)) at Fairytale Hall.

However, starting on June 15, 2014, Aurora is going to be moving to the Town Square Courtyard.  She will be taking the place of Snow White.  Snow White will then move to Center Street, Main Street U.S.A.  (To be completely honest, I was not aware of a “Center Street” until now.)  Cinderella and Rapunzel will remain in their current locations.

As for Anna and Elsa, they will also remain at Fairytale Hall.  The change though, comes when you arrive to meet them.  They will no longer be meeting together.  They will be separate just like Cinderella and Rapunzel.

Disney is hoping that this will cut down on the outrageously long wait times to meet the Frozen Royalty, visiting all the way from Arendelle.  Wait times have been exceeding at least 200 minutes each day and by separating them into two meet and greets, hopefully this will be cut down.  Also, Disney being Disney, they are hoping that this will provide the opportunity for more people to actually come meet Anna and Elsa during their visit to Magic Kingdom.

You can meet the Princesses of Fairytale Hall from the time the park opens until 30 minutes before the park closes.

As for some of our other Princess favorites, you can swim under the sea to Ariel’s Grotto in Magic Kingdom to meet the mermaid herself.

Tiana is over in Liberty Square with her Prince Naveen.

Merida can be found in the Fairytale Garden giving friends some tips on her archery skills.

Jasmine meets with Aladdin at the Agrabah Bazaar, but sometimes they’ll fly over to Morocco on a magic carpet.

If Snow White doesn’t seem to be out and about in Magic Kingdom, she’s probably visiting friends in the Germany Pavilion in EPCOT.

As for Aurora, she sometimes likes to wander back into the woods to visit Fauna, Flora, and Merriweather but seems to end up in France.

Belle always has her nose stuck in a book, enjoying the fresh air in France as well.

Mulan is helping the Emperor in China, but she loves meeting new warriors who want to defeat the Huns.

And you can find Pocahontas over in Animal Kingdom with all of her animal friends.

 

So, what are your thoughts on the new changes?  Do you think Disney will save guests time by having Anna and Elsa meet individually?  °o°

Your Chariot Awaits: Prince Charming Regal Carousel

In January of 2013 I learned that I would be operating one of the few original attractions that remain at the Walt Disney World Resort, Prince Charming Regal Carousel.

This particular carousel is one of the oldest, and largest, operating ‘merry-go-rounds’ in the country.  Built in 1917, by the Philadelphia Toboggan Family, this attraction is 97 years old.  Now, I know what you’re probably thinking and, yes, this means that this attraction is older than Walt Disney World.  Disney found the carousel in New Jersey.  The decision was made to bring the carousel to the upcoming Florida Project.  Once it arrived, 87 horses and one chariot were refurbished and now you won’t find two horses that look the same.

Originally named Cinderella’s Golden Carousel until 2010, the mosaics on the exterior of the motor room (a.k.a the circle thing in the middle) go through the story of Cinderella, depicting key scenes from the film.  There is also a special horse that many a guest search for when riding the carousel.  Cinderella’s horse, known to be her own personal horse, resides on the carousel with a yellow ribbon tied on the horse’s tail.  So next time you visit the Magic Kingdom and take a ride (all of 90 seconds of your time) on this classic attraction, make sure you search for the Princess’ horse!

“Even miracles take a little time.” -Fairy Godmother

-Buzz & Woody

Disney’s Marathon Weekend 2014

Today is officially the start of the annual Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend.  For the next few days, runners from all corners of the world and their families will prepare to run one or more Disney races.  From a Family 5k to the after party, Disney has a fun-filled, busy weekend for all participants.

This year’s Marathon Weekend has something new and exciting as well.  New Balance teamed up with Disney again to create another line of limited edition running footwear to debut at this weekends Marathon events.  There is a variety of designs to choose from, inspired by Cinderella, Minnie Mouse, Sorcerer Mickey, and Goofy.

Check them out!

What are your thoughts on these designs?  I like the Cinderella one the best.

-Buzz

On the 12th Day of Christmas Walt Disney Gave to Me…

12 Singing Princesses and 1 Snow Queen!

Snow White (1937)

Cinderella (1950)

Aurora (1959)

Ariel (1989)

Belle (1991)

Jasmine (1992)

Pocahontas (1995)

Mulan (1998)

Tiana (2009)

Rapunzel (2010)

Merida (2012)

Anna (2013)

Elsa (2013)

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