Countdown to the Dark Side: 0 Days to Go!

Safe travels everyone! See ya real soon!

Disney Trivia!
Last Question: What Disney attraction was the first to use audio animatronics?
A: Enchanted Tiki Room

Countdown to the Dark Side: 2 Days to Go!

We all know the main reason we are going down to Disney is because we are running in the Dark Side of the Star Wars Half Marathon! So let's remind ourselves what the Light Side was like!

Heads Up! Last time for this!

Disney Trivia!
Last Question: What was the first Disney ride to end with an exit directly into a gift shop?
A: Pirates of the Caribbean

Today's Question: What Disney attraction was the first to use audio animatronics?

Countdown to the Dark Side: 4 Days to Go!

It's almost that time! Be sure you have everything you need as you start packing. And just to help you out, I made a video for the blog!

Heads Up! More hilariousness coming your way!

Disney Trivia!
Last Question: How many wheels are on a test Track Vehicle?
A: Although there are only four wheels visible to the eye, there are actually 22 wheels that move the vehicle along the track.

Today's Question: What was the first Disney ride to end with an exit directly into a gift shop?

Countdown to the Dark Side: 6 Days to Go!

Something new we are going to get to try is golf at Walt Disney World! We will be going to the Palms and enjoying 9 holes with some breakfast!

Let's see what we are getting into shall we?

Four! (golf speak for Heads Up!)

Disney Trivia!
Last Question: In the Tower of Terror, when you arrive at the scene in the hotel hallway...when you see the ghosts of the vanished guests, what floor of the hotel are you supposedly on?
A: 4 .. Its hard to see because of the dim lighting, but there is a sign on the wall that says the room numbers of the hallway are 414 to 426, indicating you are on the fourth floor of the hotel.

Today's Question: How many wheels are on a test Track Vehicle?

Countdown to the Dark Side: 8 Days to Go!

The perks of Flower and Garden Festival aren't just that EPCOT looks gorgeous, but that they have booths set up with food just like Food and Wine Festival from all around the world! The food has a fresh theme to it, sticking with the farm to table vibes. So, what shall we eat?

If I wasn't hungry before, I am now!

Disney Trivia!
Last Question: In which closed Walt Disney World Attraction would you of heard this phrase .. "As long as you are tossing all that food around, why dont you toss some down here?"
A: Cranium Command

Today's Question: In the Tower of Terror, when you arrive at the scene in the hotel hallway...when you see the ghosts of the vanished guests, what floor of the hotel are you supposedly on?

Countdown to the Dark Side: 10 Days to Go!

Flower and Garden Festival is going to be happening at EPCOT while we are visiting! It's going to be gorgeous! Let's get a taste of all the fun stuff we get to see while we are there!

OOOOOHHHHHHH. Can't wait.

Disney Trivia:
Last Question: After examining people in other parks and events, how many steps did Walt Disney come to the conclusion that people held on to trash before dropping it on the ground which led to his spacing of trash cans for his parks?
A: 30

Today's Question: In which closed Walt Disney World Attraction would you of heard this phrase .. "As long as you are tossing all that food around, why dont you toss some down here?"

Countdown to the Dark Side: 12 Days to Go!

One of the perks of staying at the Polynesian is that we are going to have access to the Kona Cafe. I don't remember ever eating here, but the reviews have been non-stop positive! Let's take a quick look!

Mmmmm makes me hungry!!

Let's play a little heads up while we count down!

Disney Trivia!
Last Question: What attraction at Disneys Hollywood Studios was originally slated to be built in EPCOT before the studio theme park was even built?
A: The Great Movie Ride

Today's Question: After examining people in other parks and events, how many steps did Walt Disney come to the conclusion that people held on to trash before dropping it on the ground which led to his spacing of trash cans for his parks?

Countdown to the Dark Side: 14 Days to Go!

On our way home, we are going to have our last meal with Mickey, Minnie, Lilo and Stitch at Ohana breakfast! It's going to be a great time at the Poly!

Heads Up!

Disney Trivia!
Last Question: In what year did Journey Into Imagination open in EPCOT?
A: 1983

Today's Question: What attraction at Disneys Hollywood Studios was originally slated to be built in EPCOT before the studio theme park was even built?

Countdown to the Dark Side: 16 Days to Go!

As mentioned last post, the dining package we have with Tiffins gives us preferred seating to the new Rivers of Light show at the Animal Kingdom. Let's get a little preview of what we are going to see!

How about some Heads Up?

Disney Trivia!
Last Question: What is the diamond rating of the Hollywood Tower of Terror Hotel?
A: 13 Diamonds

Today's Question: In what year did Journey Into Imagination open in EPCOT?

Countdown to the Dark Side: 18 Days to Go!

In the evening, we will be heading over to the Animal Kingdom to visit Tiffins and the incredible upscale exotic food that is a part of our dining package. With this dinner we get preferred seating to the Rivers of Light show.

Uggg.....this trip is taking so long to get here! Here's a Heads Up game to pass the time...

Disney Trivia!
Last Question: What was Splash Mountain originally going to be called?
A: Zip A Dee River Run

Today's Question: What is the diamond rating of the Hollywood Tower of Terror Hotel?