There has been a lot of talk going on lately as most everyone is awaiting the release of the “Celebrity Narrators” list for the 2013 Epcot Candlelight Processional. With that being said though, there are a lot of people that don’t even know what it is. With that, Doctor Disney Explains is here to tell […]
Doctor Disney Explains: The mysterious ‘rain’ during the Magic Kingdom fireworks
July 3, 2013 by
Have you ever been walking around the Magic Kingdom at night and realize that it is just about time for the “Wishes” fireworks show? Well, if you’ve been in the Fantasyland or Liberty Square areas at that time, you may have felt a little bit of “rain” even though the forecast was clear for days. […]
Doctor Disney Explains: Gratuities on the Disney Cruise Line
June 13, 2013 by
Having just recently come off of my seventh trip aboard the Disney Cruise Line, there have been a lot of questions coming my way. One of the biggest things that people want to know about is how they should go about “tipping” on Disney Cruise Line ships, and how it should be done. So, it […]
Doctor Disney Explains: What are Disney pin codes? How can you get one?
June 3, 2013 by
Recently, Doctor Disney let it be known that rumors are swirling about Free Disney Dining being extended into the fall and winter months of this year. Those rumors come from dates that some guests have been getting through their Disney pin codes, and that means…wait, pin codes? What’s a Disney pin code, you ask? Well, […]
Doctor Disney Explains: The Closing Phases For Walt Disney World
May 23, 2013 by
Before you jump all over Disney, they have to do these closings for legal reasons and according to safety procedures. But, there are some loopholes or “phases,” so to speak, that will allow you to get into the parks. Well, they’ll allow you to get into the parks depending on where you are staying or […]
Doctor Disney Explains: This Is Why Flash Photography Is Not Allowed On Rides And Attractions
March 20, 2013 by
In the eyes of Doctor Disney, one of the biggest rules of Walt Disney World etiquette that can be broken is…”Absolutely no flash photography allowed on the attraction.” Almost every single attraction (that includes rides and shows) in Walt Disney World and Disneyland does not allow flash photography or video lighting of any kind. This […]
Doctor Disney Explains: The blue Cast Member name tags
March 12, 2013 by
While walking around Walt Disney World, the name tags of Cast Members can sometimes range in their appearance. Virtually all of them are the double-bubble white name tag, but some have an extra pin on them. You may see some pins signifying one year of service or five years or ten or even twenty…but, have […]
Doctor Disney Explains: The Mysterious Birds In The Speakers At Epcot
March 11, 2013 by
Imagine yourself having a great day at Epcot and enjoying all that Future World has to offer. You’ve ridden on Spaceship Earth, Test Track, and even Listen to the Land. Now, you’ve realized that 11:00 a.m. has rolled around and you want to head back into World Showcase. It’s a commonly known fact that it […]
Doctor Disney Explains: The Hitchhiking Ghosts of The Haunted Mansion
July 12, 2012 by
The Haunted Mansion at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom is not only one of the original attractions in the park, but also happens to be the personal favorite of yours truly…Doctor Disney. This edition of “Doctor Disney Explains” is going to take a portion of the attraction that is one of the most popular, but […]
Doctor Disney Explains: The Country Bear Jamboree
May 8, 2012 by
Now clap your hands and stomp your feet and try to keep right with ’em. Do you know that song lyric or realize that it is from one of the oldest attractions at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World? The underrated and under appreciated Country Bear Jamboree sits quite quietly over in Frontierland in the middle […]
