Wicked?

Yea, just so we're all clear about it, I know Wicked is not Disney, but Lily is driving me Wicked-crazy! Hopefully this will help until we can take to girls to see it in May!

For Lexi and Lily

This obviously has no Disney connection, but Lexi and Lily LOVE Wicked. Hopefully this will

help keep them entertained until we can go to see it in May!

Restaurant of the Week: Sci Fi Dine-In Theater at Disney's Hollywood Studios

This restaurant has one of the more unique themes found in Disney World. Modeled after Drive In Theatres, you sit "under the stars" in 50's era cars and watch old clips from science fiction movies while you dine. The movies clips are really cheesy "B Movie" classics. The majority of cars hold 6 people sitting in three rows of two seats. There are a few tables in the back of the restaurant. One of the items that the Sci Fi is best known for is the milkshakes. The rest of the menu ranges from burgers, to pasta to sandwiches, ribs and salads. This dining experience is all about the atmosphere, and sitting in the "cars" was a lot of fun. We kept talking about how much fun Lexi and Lily would have had there. We found this spot to be an unexpected treat. I had heard the food wasn't great so I didn't put it on our list, but it was similar to the other more casual sit-down restaurants we went to. We enjoyed our meal and left feeling nostalgic and happy!

Attraction of the Week: Rock-n-Roller Coaster starring Aerosmith at Disney's Hollywood Studios

As far as "rides" go, this is my favorite. You can't go wrong when with an indoor roller coaster featuring a high-speed launch of 0-60 mph in 2.8 seconds, three inversions, rock-concert lighting and a specially created Aerosmith soundtrack blasting from 120 onboard speakers in each coaster train. The initial take-off takes you to a force of 5 G's (Note that lift-off for the space shuttle only reaches 3 G's)! My favorite elements, in order, are (1) the Aerosmith soundtrack, (2) the take-off, (3) THE SPEED, (4) the inversions, (5) that it's all indoors. My only complaint is that the ride doesn't last long enough!


Let me know what your favorites are! What are you looking forward to the most? It would be fun, since we have some less-experienced Disney vacationers going with us, to share our favorites and perhaps plan to do some of those things together!

Let the Countdown Begin....

Can you believe there are only 373 days until our Disney World vacation? Amanda asked me to come up with something to keep you all updated on plans, ideas and things we can do to get ready for our big trip! I have added links to a few of my favorite sites - I love the Passporter! I had a great time using it last time. The 2010 edition will be out soon.

The video below is a short clip from one of our very favorite things to do at Disney - The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights. Going to Disney World at Christmas time is a lot of fun, but this attraction at Disney Hollywood Studios makes a trip to Disney worthwhile!!

Enjoy the video and then get busy!