I've made it a point to share my experiences and thoughts with you guys over the last few years, and will continue to do so. But I want you to know that YOUR stories and thoughts are welcomed as well! Here's how it will work:
Yesterday I set out to do a 1st day test for the new adaptations that allow for a 4th Fastpass using your mobile device. Here's what I found.
Here is the 2015 Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party Map for Walt Disney World along with a great deal of info. I've replaced the images on click with higher quality ones.
How much is an exclusive pre-park opening breakfast worth to you? Would you pay $50? $100? How about $300?
KennthePirate's Complete Guide to Epcot's Flower and Garden Festival 2015 Epcot's Flower and Garden Festival is an opportunity to see some beautiful flowers, check out some great Disney themed topiaries, grab a few sampler bites, listen to some classic music and receive advice on gardening from professionals. The event takes place from March 4 through...
This is a classic spinner attraction much like Dumbo, but you will be soaring over Adventure Land. Be careful of the spitting camels, unless you want to get wet. The front of the carpet controls the height, while the back of the carpet controls the tilt. The spitting camels were originally designed for Aladdin's Royal...
This is a large scale replica of the Treehouse home that was in the movie Swiss Family Robinson. There are LOTS of stairs and lots of stopping when there are guests in front of you. Walk through the Treehouse anytime you wish, there is rarely a line. It allows a beautiful view of Cinderella Castle...
Would you expect a pirate not to recommend this attraction? It is one of my favorite rides in all the parks. You will load a boat with a dozen or more other scallywags in search of pirate treasure. You will come in contact with mermaids, pirates and a famous movie pirate. The attraction only has...
My son and I dropped into the Magic Kingdom on a busy Saturday holiday weekend afternoon to do some favorite rides and take a look at recent developments with the hub construction and the new Island Supply store. The crane that removed the Cinderella Castle lighting is still in place and they are using it...
I just completed posting the following updates to the March Crowd Calendar. March 1 Hollywood Studios closing 8pm Fantasmic! added 8:30pm March 6 Added Epcot Flower Power Concert Gin Blossoms March 7 Added Epcot Flower Power Concert Gin Blossoms March 8 Added Epcot Flower Power Concert Gin Blossoms March 13 Added Epcot Flower Power Concert...
After entering a scary stretching room, you will board your haunted buggy to learn how the 999 Haunts live inside this mansion. Young children may find this attraction freighting. The scares are done with a wink and a nod and some fun songs. This is a WDW classic and shouldn't be missed. Ride in the...
Relax in an air-conditioned theater while the animatronic bears perform some Country-Western hoedown jamoreee music for you. The classic attraction lasts about 10 minutes and has some comedic moments. The sign out front informs you how many more minutes until the next show. There's rarely any type of considerable line. I prefer afternoons for the...
My girls wanted to drop into Hollywood Studios to check out the Comedy Warehouse Christmas Special, meet Hiro and Baymax, dance with some characters and ride a couple of favorites. We then decided to hop to the Magic Kingdom to see the Jingle Cruise one last time. I thought I'd share a few observations from...
KennythePirate's Fastpass+ enabled Magic Kingdom TWO Day Touring Strategy for Characters and Rides Attractions Characters Entertainment Hours Menus Touring Plans Updated: 3/17/2015 A great touring plan is important at the Magic Kingdom because the Magic Kingdom is HUGE and has a lot of attractions to do. I recommend that you plan to schedule your...
As I reported briefly on my Twitter feed, Hollywood Studios and Epcot will be the last Walt Disney World parks to eliminate Legacy or paper Fastpasses. Paper FP to be eliminated at Hollywood Studios on January 21 — Kenny the Pirate (@thepiratekenny) January 17, 2014 Paper FP to be eliminated at Epcot on January 23...
UPDATE: December 13, 2013 I've been told by a number of people that Disney has patched this issue, bu the patch just created a new issue where the app is MUCH less responsive and often locks up when someone is trying to make a change to their choices. UPDATE: December 9, 2013 Two different iPhone...
We began our day about 9:11 am on a Satruday morning. We had Fastpass+ reservations for the Mickey and Minnie meet, Expedition Everest and Finding Nemo the Musical. We started out day with some photos of the Animal Kingdom Christmas tree.
RUMOR: I've heard that Mary Poppins, Bert and the Penguins may be moving into Fantasyland near the Carousel for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Parties this year. I also heard that the Tremaine Family will not be returning for 2013. Cinderella and her Prince will meet in Princess Fairytale Hall along with Aurora & Phillip. On...
Since Fastpass+ was introduced, it's been possible to "Double Dip" as some call using Fastpass+ for 3 electronic Fastpasses AND using your hotel key to gather paper Fastpasses from the machines old school style or "Triple Dip" as I refer to using Magic Band FP+ for 3 FP, hotel key for paper Fastpass and Annual...
My son was supposed to have basketball conditioning, but the coach canceled the conditioning for the day, so we chose to visit his favorite park - Hollywood Studios. We arrived at 8:15 am and we were 3rd in line at the Mickey Ticket Touchpoints. We always check the lines to make sure that both sides...
When Disney first announced that Avatar would be coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom over 2 years ago, it was met with a lot of vehement rejection. Many people didn't understand how an R rated movie that is filled with foul language and violence and is not much more than a remake of Pocahontas meets Fern...
Kenny the Pirate's Guide to Magic Kingdom Rides
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Guide links: General Info Dates & Cost Characters Shows Rides Dining Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Rides Updated 11/4/2015 I normally do the rides and attractions during the day and save the party time for characters, Celebrate the Season Show, A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas Show, Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade...
From May 24 to May 25, 6am to 6am Entertainment Captain Jack's Pirate Tutorial Friday at 2:20, 3:25, 4:30, 6:20, 7:25 & 8:30pm Celebrate the Magic 9:45pm, 12:00am Celebrate a Dream Come True Parade 12:30pm, 3pm Disney's Up All Night Dance Party at the hub 2am to 5:45am Dream Along with Mickey 10:35 & 11:35am, 1:10, 3:40,...
Don't worry, my actual house is in its usual messy state. Well, except for the areas my wife cleaned today. That reminds me that I need to tell my oldest daughter to clean her room. I wonder if she'll read this on Twitter :) I've been working on adding a great deal of addition information...
Often, when browsing various web forums for character information requests I come across threads that discuss the schedule disappearance of many great classic characters over the last year or so like: Beast from Epcot, Flik, Flynn Rider, Jiminy Cricket, Lilo, Meeko, Miss Bunny, Mrs. Incredible, Hundred Acre Wood leaving Hollywood Studios, Pinocchio, Price Eric, Rosetta,...
Animal Kingdom Plans Epcot Plans Hollywood Studios Plans Magic Kingdom Plans Extreme Character Touring Ultimate Tours My kids, DS 13 & DD 14, and I decided to take on the Ultimate Ultimate Challenge. Our goal for the day was simple: Experience every operating ride, show, parade, fireworks and character meet possible according to www.touringplans.com/ultimate rules....