Category: Rides

A Beginner’s Guide To Fantasyland

Fantasyland is in Magic Kingdom and is home to one of my favorite restaurants in Disney World! Fantasyland also has two different areas located inside, one is called Storybook Circus and the other one is called the Enchanted Forest.

Rides: The rides located in Storybook Circus are The Barnstormer and Dumbo The Flying Elephant.

The Barnstormer is a roller coaster made for kids because the drop isn’t that high. I really like this ride though my only complaint is that this ride is really short. (Less than a minute!) Dumbo The Flying Elephant is a fun ride where you get to ride Dumbo high in the sky and you get a great view of Magic Kingdom!

The ride in the Enchanted Forest is Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid. This ride tells you the story of the Little Mermaid.

The other rides in Fantasyland are It’s A Small World, Mad Tea Party, Peter Pan’s Flight, Prince Charming Regal Carousel, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, and Winnie the Pooh.

On “It’s A Small World” you ride in a boat and dolls all around you sing “It’s A Small World”. The coolest part is that all the dolls are from around the world and sing in their language. Warning: This song WILL get stuck in your head!

Mad Tea Party is a ride where you sit in a large teacup and spin around and around. I have never done this ride because I don’t want to get sick.

On Peter Pan’s Flight you get to fly in the sky and fly past mermaids, London, and an epic battle between Peter Pan and Captain Hook.

Prince Charming Regal Carousel is a Cinderella themed carousel. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is a roller coaster and it is really fun!

The Many Adventures Of Winnie The Pooh is a ride where you meet everyone from the Hundred Acre Woods and learn the wonderful thing about Tigger.

Entertainment: Enchanted Tales With Belle is in the Enchanted Forest and you can take part in the show! You can play the characters from the movie Beauty and the Beast. Mickey’s PhilharMagic is a show where Donald Duck steals Mickey Mouse’s hat and winds up in other Disney movies!

Food: Cinderella’s Royal Table is a restaurant located inside Cinderella’s castle. While you eat, you meet Disney princesses.

Be Our Guest is one of my favorite restaurants in Disney World! Located in the Enchanted Forest, you get to eat inside Beauty and the Beast’s castle and the food is really good! (You can read my review of Be Our Guest here!)

The ballroom in Beauty and the Beast’s castle.

Gaston’s Tavern in the Enchanted Forest serves Warm Cinnamon Rolls, Roasted Pork Shank, Chocolate Croissants, and many other snacks! The inside of Gaston’s Tavern is created to look just like the tavern in the movie.

Pinocchio Village Haus has seating with a view of “It’s A Small World” and through out the restaurant there are murals from Pinocchio.

Inside of Pinocchio Village Haus.

Storybook Treats serves ice cream, milkshakes, and sundaes. Cheshire Cafe also serves snacks like the Cheshire Cat Tail. The Friar’s Nook serves macaroni and cheese and hot dogs.

Shopping: Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is a shop where if you are a girl between the ages of 3 and 12 you can dress up as your favorite princess. Boys can be dressed up as knights. Big Top Souvenirs is where you will find Storybook Circus merchandise. I have been inside this store and it is huge!

Bonjour! Village Gifts in the Enchanted Forest sells Beauty and the Beast merchandise. Fantasy Faire is located next to Mickeys PhilharMagic and they have a big selection of Minnie Ears. Hundred Acre Woods sells Winnie The Pooh merchandise. Sir Mickey’s sells hats and snow globes. Tinker Bell’s Treasures sells princess merchandise.

Now you know about what rides, entertainment, food, and shopping are in Fantasyland!

Reopening Rides And Entertainment in Hollywood Studios

It’s finally time to tell you about the rides and entertainment that will be reopening in Hollywood Studios!

  • Alien Swirling Saucers
  • Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
  • MuppetVision 3D
  • Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
  • The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
  • Vacation Fun (at Mickey Shorts Theater)
  • Walt Disney Presents

This is the entertainment that will be reopening:

Character Cavalcades throughout the day, with favorite Disney friends on Hollywood Boulevard:

  • Disney Junior Stars Motorcade
  • Mickey & Friends Motorcade
  • Pixar Motorcade

Hollywood Studios reopens on July 15!

Reopening Rides And Entertainment In Animal Kingdom

Animal Kingdom will reopen on July 11 and this is all the rides and entertainment that will be open.

  • Affection Section
  • Avatar Flight of Passage
  • Dinosaur
  • Discovery Island Trails
  • Expedition Everest
  • Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail
  • It’s Tough to be a Bug!
  • Kali River Rapids
  • Maharajah Jungle Trek
  • Na’vi River Journey
  • The Animation Experience at Conservation Station
  • The Oasis Exhibits
  • TriceraTop Spin
  • Wilderness Explorers
  • Wildlife Express

This is the entertainment that will be open:

  • Character Cruises with Disney friends appearing in boats around Discovery River:
  • Discovery River Character Cruise
  • Discovery Island Drummers
  • Donald’s Dino Boat Bash!
  • Mickey & Friends Flotilla

Remember to stay safe and keep a distance from others!

Reopening Rides And Entertainment In Epcot

Today I will be sharing with you what rides and entertainment will be reopening in Epcot.

These are all the rides that will be reopening:

  • Awesome Planet
  • Canada Far and Wide
  • Disney & Pixar Short Film Festival
  • Friendship Lagoon Boats
  • Frozen Ever After
  • Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros
  • Impressions de France
  • Journey Into Imagination with Figment
  • Kidcot (modified)
  • Living with the Land
  • Mission: SPACE
  • Reflections of China
  • Soarin’ Around the World

Spaceship Earth

Test Track

The American Adventure

The Seas with Nemo & Friends

Turtle Talk with Crush

Walt Disney Imagineering presents the Epcot Experience

This is a list of all the entertainment that will be reopening:

  • America Gardens Theatre
  • JAMMitors
  • Mariachi Cobre
  • Character Cavalcades throughout the day, featuring Disney friends traveling around World Showcase promenade:
  • Frozen Promenade
  • Mickey & Friends World Tour
  • Princess Promenade

Don’t forget to check DisneywithIzzy to see when I post articles about the rides and entertainment reopening in Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom!

Reopening Rides And Entertainment In Magic Kingdom

Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom will be opening on July 11 while Hollywood Studios and Epcot will open on July 15. Below I will be telling you about the rides and shows that will be reopening at Magic Kingdom. I will do separate articles on the other three parks.

These are all the attractions that will be open:

  • It’s A Small World
  • Astro Orbiter
Astro Orbiter
  • Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
  • Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
  • Carousel Of Progress
  • Country Bear Jamboree
  • Dumbo The Flying Elephant
Dumbo The Flying Elephant
  • Jungle Cruise
  • Liberty Square Riverboat
  • Mad Tea Party
  • Mickey’s PhillarMagic
  • Peter Pan’s Flight
  • Pirates of the Caribbean
  • Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
  • Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
  • Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom
  • Swiss Family Treehouse
  • The Barnstormer
  • The Hall of Presidents
The Hall Of Presidents
  • The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
  • The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
  • Tom Sawyer Island
  • Tomorrowland Speedway
  • Tomorrowland Transit Authority Peoplemover
  • Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid

This is all the entertainment that will be open:

  • Main Street Philharmonic
  • Character Cavalcades along the parade route:
  • The Royal Princess Processional
  • Mickey & Friends Cavalcade
  • Fantasyland Friends Cavalcade
  • A Goofy Cavalcade
  • Tinker Bell & the Lost Treasure

If you are going to Disney World soon stay safe and remember to social distance from others!

Splash Mountain Is Going To Be Re-Themed To Princess And The Frog

Disney recently announced that Splash Mountain is going to be re-themed to the movie Princess And The Frog. Update: the ride will be called Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.

Photo belongs to the Walt Disney World Company.

You will be able to join Princess Tiana and Louis as they prepare for their first Mardi Gras performance.

Photo belongs to the Walt Disney World Company.

The Disney Imagineers have said that the ride will have amazing music and will be set in New Orleans and the Louisiana bayou. Tiana is a modern, courageous, and empowered woman who doesn’t lose sight of what is important. Update: Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is expected to open in late 2024.

I am looking forward to this attraction because I like the Princess And The Frog movie and I know the Disney Imagineers are going to do a great job on this ride!

My Top Five Favorite Things To Do In Adventureland

Today I will be telling you my favorite things to do in Adventureland in Magic Kingdom.

5. My fifth favorite thing to do in Adventureland is The Magic Carpets of Aladdin. On this ride you get to fly on a magic carpet and choose if you want to go up or down. My favorite thing about this ride is if you fly your magic carpet really high you have a great view of all of Adventureland! Another thing that I really like about this ride is how the camels that surrond the ride squirt water at you!

4. My fourth favorite thing to do in Adventureland is The Enchanted Tiki Room. If you are tired of being around a lot of people or just need to get away from the sun then I really recommend to try out this show. The Enchanted Tiki Room is a show with singing auto-animation birds. I really like this show because I like how unique and different it is. (If you would like to see my full review of this show click here!)

3. My third favorite thing to do is go on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride. This boat ride shows you what it’s like to be a pirate. My favorite part about this ride is how Jack Sparrow makes an appearance three times and there is a tiny drop at the beginning of the ride.

2. My second favorite thing to do is go on the Jungle Cruise. On this ride you get to see fake animals. I like this ride because every time it is different because of your tour guide. The tour guide tells jokes.

1.My favorite thing to do in Adventureland is to go to Aloha Isle Refreshments and get the Dole Whip! (If you would like to see my full Dole Whip review click here!) This treat is delicious! A Dole Whip is a pineapple soft serve ice cream that you can get as an ice cream or a float. The best thing about this treat is how cold it is. (If you would like to learn how to make the Dole Whip while you are at home click here!)

Next time you are in Adventureland you should try these rides, show, and treat!

My Top Five Places To Cool Off In Animal Kingdom

5. My fifth favorite place to cool off is The Lion King Show. This show is in Animal Kingdom and celebrates a Lion King celebration. It is indoors and air conditioning too!

4. My fourth favorite place to cool off is It’s Tough To Be A Bug. This is an indoor 4D show where the bugs from the movie Bug’s Life tell you what it is like to be a bug.

3. My third favorite is Caring For Giants. This is a Disney tour which means you have to reserve it and pay extra. You get to see the elephants up close (don’t worry it’s completely safe.) This tour is great if you want to cool off because you get to get away from the crowd. You also get to see where the Cast Members go behind the scenes. If you would like to see my full review click here!

2. My second favorite place to cool off is Kali River Rapids. This ride literally cools you off! You sit in a round boat with other families and you WILL get splashed with water.

  1. My favorite place to cool off is Kilimanjaro Safari. On this ride you get to see animals you would only see on a safari. This ride is great if you need to cool off because the van you are riding in is covered and while you drive in it you can feel a cool breeze. Every time you go on the ride is different because sometimes the animals do weird things and that is why I like this ride. If you would like my full review and want to hear what the animals did the times I have went click  here!

If you need to cool off in Animal Kingdom than you should definitely try these rides and shows.

My Top Five Favorite Places To Cool Off In Hollywood Studios

This blog article is a part of the My Top Five Favorite Things series. I have not been to Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge so that is why I didn’t include anywhere in Galaxy’s Edge. Be sure to read all the way to the end because my second and first favorites may surprise you.

5. My fifth favorite place is Frozen Sing Along. Frozen Sing Along is an indoor show in Hollywood Studios. The storytellers of Arendelle tell the Frozen story and they are really funny! If you would like to see my Frozen Sing Along review click here!

4. My fourth favorite place is MuppetVison 3D. This show is indoors, in 3D, and is really fun!

3. My third favorite place to cool off is Toy Story Mania in Toy Story Land. It is an indoor 3D ride. If you would like to see my full Toy Story Mania review click here!

2. My second favorite place is Beauty and the Beast Live On Stage. This show is outside but you can still cool off here because the show has a lot of fans. Beauty and the Beast Live On Stage tells the story of Beauty and the Beast. If you would like to see my full review click here!

  1. My favorite place to cool off in Hollywood Studios is Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy. This indoor show teaches you how to be a race car driver like Lightning McQueen. If you would like to see my full review of Lighting McQueen’s Racing Academy click here!

I really recommend to try these shows and rides when you are hot at Hollywood Studios.

My Top Five Favorite Places To Cool Off In Epcot

I go to Disney World in August and it is always SUPER HOT. Here is a list of my favorite places to cool off in Disney World.

5. My fifth favorite place to cool off in Epcot is Reflections of China in the  China pavilion. This show is a 360 Circle vision show that talks about China and it is indoors! Update: the show Reflections of China was updated and is now renamed Wondrous China.

4. My fourth favorite place to cool off is Mission Space in Epcot. Mission Space is a simulator ride were you get to be like an astronaut and fly in the sky.

The entrance to Mission Space.

3. My third favorite place to cool off is O’ Canada! in the  Canada pavilion. This show is similar to the show Reflections of China because it is a 360 Circle vision show. Update: the show O’ Canada! was updated and is now renamed Canada Far and Wide.

2. My second favorite place to cool off is Spaceship Earth. This ride is very relaxing and if you want you can fall asleep. Spaceship Earth takes you on a ride to see how are technology has developed from the nomads to present day.

  1. Now my absolute favorite place to cool off is the Land pavilion in Epcot. The Land pavilion is all indoors and Soarin’, Garden Grill, Sunshine Seasons, and Living With The Land are all located in it. If it is really hot while you are at Disney World I would really recommend to go to the Land pavilion because there are so many things to do.

I hope this list helps you cool off while you are at Disney World!