Keeping the Magic alive- long after your trip to Walt Disney World
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Keeping the Magic of Walt Disney World Alive
If you're reading this lens, chances are that you've been to Walt Disney World and want to go back. Maybe you're planning your next trip, or are unable to return soon enough and are looking for a "Chicken Soup for the Disney Soul" kind of experience.
Well, you could fill multiple websites with that kind of information and experiences, and this is a single lens. But I hope to give you enough of a springboard to find the special combination that works for you.
Contents at a Glance
- View of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad from the Liberty Bell Riverboat
- Great Walt Disney World Websites
- Great Disney DVDs
View of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad from the Liberty Bell Riverboat
Walt Disney World Refillable Resort Mugs
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Great Walt Disney World Websites
- All Ears
- One of the most comprehensive sites on Walt Disney World, All Ears offers planning information, a question/answer column, a constantly growing photo section, ride information, hotel info and pictures, and now up-to-the-minute blogs by some of the staff as they travel.
- ScreamScape
- Not a strictly Disney site, but they have more updates on the goings on at the parks than almost any other site. They include concrete info, rumors, and even news items.
- Official Walt Disney World Site
- Oddly- this has the least information. However, you can actually book your trips here, and the intro music... well, it'll make you want to go more. However, you could get lucky and find a special offer. We've gotten some great deals just by checking this site often.
- WDW Magic
- I've just found this website via an article on Screamscape. They've got tons of information, pictures, and more. It's designed by WDW fans, for WDW fans.
- Walt Disney World News Today
- This is a bit of a new site for me. I heard about it through Mickey's Magic on Live365- they keep fairly updated on Disney news, but I wouldn't recommend it as an exclusive source of info.
Great Disney DVDs
Watch Them and Re-live the Magic
When hubby and I are missing Disney, watching DVDs and TV shows that focus on Walt Disney World can help us get through one more day.
Walt Disney World Resort: Disney Studios
For you die-hard MGM/Disney Studio fans, this is a more...0 points
Walt Disney World Resort: Animal Kingdom
This is my favorite park, and watching this video more...0 points
Walt Disney World Resort: Epcot
For you die-hard Epcot fans, this is a must have. more...0 points
Walt Disney World Resort: Magic Kingdom
For you die-hard Magic Kingdom fans, this is a mus more...0 points
Modern Marvels - Walt Disney World (History Channel)
This is my all-time favorite Disney DVD with the p more...0 points
Always be camera ready- you never know who might pop up!
Tips to Maximize Your Out-of-Park Experience
Things to Bring Back
2. Buy CDs and DVDs while you're still on property if you have even a little interest. It can be much more expensive trying to order them from home unless you order directly through Walt Disney World- and their shipping is astronomical!
3. If there is an attraction you love, get the merchandise you want while you can. Disney gives very little warning before shutting down even very popular attractions.
4. If you're going to spend $100 on souvenirs (yes, I know, more like $1000), concentrate on things that will still mean something to you in 10 years time. Stuffed animals are cute for a month or two, but down the road that t-shirt or model of Cinderella's Castle will still be something you look forward to displaying.
5. Take just enough pictures to jumpstart your memories. Concentrating too much on recording will prevent you from experiencing the present.
When popular rides are closed for rehab, it's a great photo opp!
CDs to Keep the Magic Alive
It's also a good way to get a loved one to start craving the magic.
Wishes - A Magical Gathering Of Disney Dreams
My favorite memory from Walt Disney World, was watching my mother in law cry in the middle of Wishes, and then tell us how happy she was that she came.
Amazon Price: (as of 12/09/2009) 
The Official Album: Disneyland/Walt Disney World
Amazon Price: (as of 12/09/2009)
The Music of Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and Epcot Center
Amazon Price: (as of 12/09/2009)
Disney SpectroMagic Music CD
I can't believe it's not showing a picture. Anyway, Spectromagic is the most incredible parade at Walt Disney World. The fact that all floats and characters are covered in lights is only part of it. It's the music that really sets the tone. I heard the music from the parade months before I ever saw it- and it elicited such a strong reaction in me that I actually had tears rolling down my face.
These days, I usually don't cry when listening to Spectro, but it sure does put me back in that place.
Amazon Price: (as of 12/09/2009)
Disney's Happiest Celebration on Earth
Amazon Price: $14.99 (as of 12/09/2009)
Trying new angles can give your photos life
Listen to the Rides at Walt Disney World
Mickey's Magic
E Ticket Radio
D-Magic Radio 2.0
Park Hopper Radio
Radio Buena Vista
The Haunted Mansion!
Great Books for Keeping the Magic Alive!
Imagineering Field Guide to Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, The
Amazon Price: (as of 12/09/2009)
Imagineering Field Guide to Epcot at Walt Disney World, The
Amazon Price: $9.95 (as of 12/09/2009)
Walt Disney Imagineering: A Behind the Dreams Look at Making the Magic Real
Amazon Price: $19.77 (as of 12/09/2009)
Imagineering Field Guide to Disney's Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World, The
Amazon Price: $9.95 (as of 12/09/2009)
Birnbaum's Walt Disney World 2008
Amazon Price: $14.49 (as of 12/09/2009)
Disney Fan Poll
Sometimes you can have the most fun while just "hangin' around".
Watch The Parks Live
- Spaceship Earth
- Weatherchannel.com has a camera on top of The Swan (or was it the Dolphin?) hotel that aims directly at Spaceship Earth. You can watch it live, or watch the footage from the past hour, past day, or past month.
- HoJo Mattercam
- Disneyland- the Howard Johnson has a camera on top of their hotel that shows the Matterhorn (I got to see people on the coaster!), and can be turned to see the rollercoaster with the mickey on the side, and part of Space Mountain. Supposedly you can control it yourself, but I couldn't work the controls.
Games
Scene It? Disney Edition DVD Game
One of my all-time favorite games. Maybe because I usually win.
Amazon Price: (as of 12/09/2009)
Disney Magic Kingdom Game
This game is based on a relatively accurate map of the Magic Kingdom parks. Yes, parks. They've combined Disneyland's and Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdoms. Suitable for children, but fun for those of us who are obsessed.
Amazon Price: $16.75 (as of 12/09/2009)
Pirate of the Caribbean DVD Treasure Hunt
Fun, even if you've never been to a Disney park. Our best friend and my mother in law love to play it with us.
Amazon Price: $8.00 (as of 12/09/2009)
Scene It? Deluxe Disney 2nd Edition
Amazon Price: $25.48 (as of 12/09/2009)
Mattel High School Musical DVD Board Game 2
Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 12/09/2009)
My Disney Lenses
I'm a bit obsessed with Disney, and it sort of spilled over into my obsession with Squidoo. So, I had to actually build an index of all of my Disney lenses.-
My Disney Lenses
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I have a million and one interests, but I tend to focus on one or two at a time, almost to the point of obsession. Well, during one of my Disney obsession moments (I always love Disney, just at times more than others), I built a whole slew of Disney...
Get Walt Disney World Souvenirs From Home
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- Walt Disney World Coupon
- Find Walt Disney World coupons, deals, and special offers here.
- Disney Pins
- Over 450 pages of categorized Disney pins for trading or collecting.
How do you keep the magic alive?
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- WordVixen WordVixen Nov 1, 2007 @ 5:16 pm
- Thanks for the kind words everyone! If you have any suggestions, please let me know- I'm always trying to improve my lenses.
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- ebizsalez ebizsalez Nov 1, 2007 @ 10:17 am
- another awesome lens in disney world.
Thanks for sharing
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- Oct 30, 2007 @ 11:57 pm
- excellent lens, nice video footage you got there, veru informative, I hope to take a trip there sometime before I die :) Cheap Disney Cruises
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- EverythingMouse EverythingMouse Jul 12, 2007 @ 5:44 pm
- Nice lens. I like your comments about the Disney website. I have to turn down the volume on my computer when it comes on or my kids get so distracted ( or is it me who gets distracted)?
See ya real soon!
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