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Friday, December 3, 2010

If I could turn back time...

Have you wanted to share with your children what it was like in the past or things you enjoyed in your childhood?  And I mean more than just reading a book or watching a movie?

Well, you can step back in time with various attractions in the Orlando theme parks (some are also found in the Anaheim theme parks).

Here are a few to get you thinking:

Magic Kingdom
  • Hall of Presidents - learn about the US Presidents and some of the history of our great nation
  • Carousel of Progress - follow the American family through time and watch as "progress" happens
Epcot
  •  American Adventure Show -  learn about the beginnings of the US
  • Spaceship Earth - follow the history of communication
Disney's Hollywood Studios
  • Step back in time with the Citizens of Hollywood (street performers)
  • The Great Movie Ride takes you through some history's great movies
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Universal Studios
  • Lucy - A Tribute - learn about one of our favorite funny ladies
Universal Islands of Adventure
  • Jurassic Park - dive into the world of dinosaurs
  • Poseidon's Fury - venture through the ancient ruins of the Temple of Poseidon

What can you add to the list?



Here is one of my favorite pieces of history.  The delorean from Back to the Future!!  I had to share this with my kids!  LOL!


It's all in the numbers... fun holiday facts

Passing along a few fun holiday facts from the AllEars newsletter:



Holidays WDW Style --
  • 1,300 decorated trees throughout property
  • 10 miles of twinkling rope lights in the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney's Hollywood Studios
  • 150 tractor-trailer truckloads of decorations for 24 resorts, four theme parks, Downtown Disney and other locations
  • 15 miles of garland strung and 1,314 wreaths hung throughout the Vacation Kingdom
  • 300,000 yards of ribbon and bows draping over Christmas trees across property
  • 8.5 million lights strung throughout Walt Disney World Resort
  • A Christmas tree in Magic Kingdom with a base 25 feet wide