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A Beginner’s Guide to Adventureland

Adventureland is located in Magic Kingdom.

The Jungle Cruise in Adventureland is a lot of fun!

Rides: On the Jungle Cruise you ride on a boat on the Amazon River and see some awesome fake animals. If you have a tour guide that is friendly and fun you will have an amazing experience. I love this ride because it’s fun and relaxing. The Pirates of the Caribbean movies are based on the Pirates of Caribbean ride. Jack Sparrow makes a surprise appearance at least three times. During the beginning of the ride there is a drop. (It’s a small drop.) Basically, the Pirates of the Caribbean ride shows a pirates life style.

The backside of water! (once you go on the ride, you’ll get the joke)

The Enchanted Tiki Room is a show with audio-animation birds. It’s almost never crowded so if you want to escape from the crowd this is your place! In The Magic Carpets of Aladdin you get to fly on a magic carpet and chose if you want to get up or down. This ride may be for little kids but it’s really fun! Here’s a little tip while you’re on the ride: the camels that surround the ride actually squirt water! This overall is a very relaxing ride! I have never done the Swiss Family Treehouse but I do know that you have to walk the entire time. I do not have any interest in trying it because it’s just MORE WALKING and you will be doing enough walking at Disney World.

Entertainment: In Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Tutorial, Captain Jack Sparrow and Mack his shipmate will teach you how to become a pirate on his crew. Last time we went Disney World my brother Al did it and he loved it.

Food: The Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen has many different themed rooms. A hidden secret meeting room, a dining room, and a crew mess room. The food their is really good! Tortuga Tavern is a pirate themed restaurant and a counter service dining. Sunshine Tree Terrace has many snacks such as chocolate chip cookies, chocolate or vanilla ice cream, orange slush, juice, and raspberry lemonade slush. Aloha Isle has the one and only DOLE WHIP!! A dole whip is a pineapple soft-serve ice cream that you can get as ice cream or in a float.

Shopping: Agrabah Bazaar is great if you like the movie Aladdin. You will find Aladdin merchandise. Bwana Bob’s is located just when you enter adventureland. It has hats and Minnie ears. Island Supply by Sunglass Hut is just sunglasses. Pirate’s Bazaar has Pirates of the Caribbean merchandise and accessories. Zanzibar Trading Company has safari hats and plush animals.

Splash Mountain Review

Height Restriction: Must be 40 inches

What I Like About It

Splash Mountain is located in Frontierland in Magic Kingdom and is a water ride. Now you can follow Brer Rabbit’s adventures. If you sit in the front row you will get VERY wet! I remember one time when I got stuck sitting in the front row with my dad we both got completely soaked! Even if you sit in the back you will get wet so get your ponchos out!

What I Don’t Like About It

During the end of the ride there is a HUGE drop. The drop is actually 52 feet! Besides the drop it’s a peaceful ride. If you like thrill rides and you don’t mind getting wet, then you will definitely love this ride. The lines for this ride can get very long, so either do it first thing in the morning or make sure to get a Fastpass+.

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Opening Dates

Recently the Walt Disney Company announced the opening dates for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland and Hollywood Studios! Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will open in Disney World’s Hollywood Studios on August 29 and in Disneyland on May 21. I can’t wait for it to open!

Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run will be open on August 29 in Hollywood Studios but Rise of the Resistance will not and will open later this year. In Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run you will get to be the pilot of the Millennium Falcon! The height restriction for this ride is 38 inches. When Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance opens, the height restriction will be 40 inches.

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will also have Star Wars themed restaurants and shopping. There will be five restaurants or food stands, such as Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo, Kat Saka’s Kettle, Milk Stand (serving blue and green milk!), Oga’s Cantina and Ronto Roasters. There will be multiple shopping areas, such as Droid Depot(where you can build your own droid!), Savi’s Workshop (where you can build your own lightsaber!), Toydarian Toymaker, Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities, Creature Stall and Black Spire Outfitters.

So far Disney World has not given a lot of information yet. Stay tuned for more Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge information here at DisneywithIzzy!

Haunted Mansion Review

What I Like About It

Haunted Mansion is located in Magic Kingdom and is my mom’s favorite ride. There is a short pre-show before the ride which can be a bit scary for little kids (because the lights go out). After that, you get on a buggy. The ghosts on the ride are looking for another ghost to join them. You get to explore the mansion and hopefully get out alive (I am kidding!) The ride takes you everywhere from the attic to the basement. At the end of the ride a creepy girl says “Hurry back, hurry back.” My mom has a Haunted Mansion mug with the same words on the bottom.

There are a lot of funny things to look at outside.

What I Don’t Like About it

If you’re like me, you get scared on the ride. It’s okay and you are not alone. If you get scared, here is an idea that can make you feel better. There are tons of hidden Mickey’s on the ride. Finding hidden Mickey’s will remind you that the ride is not real.

A Beginner’s Guide to the World Showcase: Spotlight on Mexico

Mexico is a great pavilion to visit. It has great food, shopping, and entertainment. The first thing you see when you enter the Mexico Pavilion is a large pyramid! When you walk inside the pyramid it feels like it’s night time. Why? The ceiling is black, making it feel like it’s dark outside.

Food: The restaurant inside is called San Angel Inn Restaurante. THEY HAVE THE BEST CHEESE EVER! (Queso Fundido) Two trips ago we went to San Angel Inn Restaurante and I had Tacos de Carne from the adults menu – kids 10 and older have to order from the adults menu. When they gave me the steak tacos it was cool because they gave me all the food but I had to put it together as a taco. They also have another table service restaurant outside called La Hacienda de San Angel. You can sit outside by the water and at night you can see the fireworks from the restaurant.

Shopping: Next to the San Angel Inn Restaurante in the pyramid there is a shopping area. It has jewelry, small skeletons and much, much more. All the shopping items are FROM Mexico. Isn’t that so cool?

Entertainment: Mexico has a boat ride in the pyramid called Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros. Donald Duck is missing and his friends Jose`, Carioca, and Panchito are searching for him. Outside of the pyramid, a Mariachi band performs during the day and you can take pictures with Donald dressed in Mexican clothes.

The Mexico Pavilion is a great place for food, shopping, and entertainment.

Don’t forget to get your passport stamped!

An Interview with a Five Year Old

Hello everyone! Today I thought it would be a great idea to interview my little five year old brother Al. Here is how it went:

Izzy: Hi Al, I hope it’s okay if I interview you for my blog?

Al: Okay.

Izzy: Which is your favorite park?

Al: You know it. Epcot because it has my two favorite rides, Test Track and Spaceship Earth.

Izzy: Why are Test Track and Spaceship Earth your favorite rides?

Al: Test Track because you get to design your own car and the ride goes really fast. Spaceship Earth because at the end you see the moon, you ride backwards and I like the music. That’s all.

Izzy: Do you have a favorite pavilion in Epcot?

Al: I like Canada because there is a show called “O Canada!” and at the end he says, “I have a fastpass for Soarin’. Hate to miss it.”

Izzy: Do you have a favorite snack at Disney World?

Al: The ice cream sandwich!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Macarons might be second.

Izzy: In Disney World the macarons are available in the France Pavilion. Do you have a favorite restaurant at Epcot?

Al: Garden Grill! I love that one!

Izzy: Who is your favorite Disney character?

Al: I don’t know.

Izzy: That is okay. Do you like when we stayed at Epcot until nine pm to watch Illuminations? (this is the light show)

Al: Yes I did.

Izzy: Al, do you know how many times you have gone to Disney World?

Al: Six times.

Izzy: Correct! Alright everyone, I think that’s all the questions I had for Al today. Thank you Al for letting me interview you.

Al: Okay, bye!

Izzy: If you wanted to know more on Test Track or Garden Grill, just click the search button on my blog and type the name in and an article about Test Track or Garden Grill will appear. Thanks for reading this article and bye!

Kilimanjaro Safari Review

What I Like About It

The Kilimanjaro Safari is a ride located in Animal Kingdom. On the Safari you ride in a big truck and get to see amazing animals. The Safari is a fun ride for kids because you get to see animals you would normally not see in every day life. The truck bumps around a lot which is also fun. Sometimes the driver can make some jokes as well.

Every time you go on the Safari it’s always different. Why? Because the animals sometimes become the center of attention. On my last Disney World trip in August, we saw an ostridge open its feathers and pee right before our eyes!

Another time a couple of years ago, a rhino was walking right next to our truck! The Safari might sound boring but it’s actually an amazing ride for animal lovers!

What I Don’t Like About It

Pretty much nothing, I love this ride! The only thing I don’t like is that the line can get really long so you really need a Fastpass+.

Test Track Review

Height Restriction: Must be 40 inches

What I Like About It

Test Track by Chevrolet (real people, not actors) is located in Epcot and it is my little brother’s favorite ride. At Test Track you get to create your own car and take it for a spin! First, you enter a room where you get to choose the color for your car, the height of your car, and the speed and design of the car. Next, it’s time to get in your car! Scan your magic band or card when you are about to get on the ride and a picture of your car will appear! While in your car, you will be testing your car. The last test is the speed test. It’s a fun race against the other people on the ride who have also made cars! The ride goes outside, has lots of curves and goes really fast. The speed test is my favorite part of the ride.

This is my little brother’s favorite ride!

What I Don’t Like About It

When it rains, they close the ride. This is a pain but it happens to many rides in Disney World that are outside. If it rains and they close the ride, just come back later in the day. Hopefully, it will be open again. Also, there are long lines because the ride is popular, so it is helpful to get a Fastpass+.

FAST! My hair always gets in my face on this ride!

Toy Story Mania! Review

Mr. Potato Head greets you on the way in!

What I Like About It

Toy Story Mania! is in Toy Story Land, located in Hollywood Studios. It is a ride where you wear 3D glasses and shoot arrows, rings and other objects at lots of different targets. You sit two people side by side. The one who gets the most points wins. I usually don’t get the most points, but my accuracy is usually better.

What I Don’t Like About It

When the ride is changing from one screen to another, it whips you around. Besides that, this ride is great!

Slinky Dog Dash Ride Review

Height Restriction: Must Be 38 Inches

What I Like About It

Slinky Dog Dash is located in Hollywood Studios in the new Toy Story Land. When you walk into Toy Story Land you feel like a small toy in Andy’s backyard!

Giant Woody at the entrance to Toy Story Land

Slinky Dog Dash is new and opened in June 2018. It is a roller coaster that is located outside. The ride seems like a small kiddie ride but DON’T be fooled. This ride is FAST! Towards the middle of the ride it speeds up. My favorite parts of the ride are when the ride goes up and when there are about five bumps that make the roller coaster bounce up and down.

What I Don’t Like About It

The ride is outside. Roller coasters that are outside scare me. Seeing all the people below me just freaks me out. This is probably why I enjoy Space Mountain so much.