Don't Try This At Home

This beautiful display of fire dancing can be seen during the Festival of the Lion King show. But to me, the most emotionally moving fire dancing scene on Disney property is at the Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show (a.k.a Polynesian Luau). I don't know what it was about it, but I could've sat there for HOURS just taking it in.

 I was actually at the Luau about a week before taking this. So I was able to easily compare the two. Sorry for the cheese fest. ;)

Fire Dancer
Festival of the Lion King
Disney's Animal Kingdom
Walt Disney World, FL

Celebrate With Minnie Mouse

What better way to celebrate your birthday, than a trip to Disney World!?!?! huh? Huh?! HUH?!?!?!?

For those that don't know; you can get a free "Happy Birthday" button, where Cast Members (some) will write your name on it. And throughout the day, other Cast Members (and friendly strangers) will wish you Happy Birthday!!!!

Magic Kingdom
Walt Disney World, FL

The Kir Royal Earnings

At the end of the night, a manager goes through the daily take from this French dining establishment.

....... I guess. ;)

Les Chefs de France
France Pavilion
EPCOT World Showcase
Walt Disney World, FL

Welcome to Utopia

These 2 youngsters escape the boredom of lobby sitting, by finding their own little bit of Utopia.

Disney's Winderness Lodge
Walt Disney World, FL

End of the Shift

When most people end their shift, 'Destination: Home' is the only thing on their mind. But when you work at one of Disney's premiere restaurants, a little sticking around is in order.

In actuality, she's probably in good company. I have a another shot through this window (yes, I was being a little creepy this night) where she was congregating with fellow workers for a little while. And I'm sure the late night snacking isn't too shabby. ;)

Via Napoli
Italy Pavilion
EPCOT World Showcase
Walt Disney World, FL

DisBoards Trip Report

"Get Down On It!!!"

Beat the boredom of parade waiting, by dancing to the beat!!!!!

So far, I've heard them play "Get Down On It", by Kool & the Gang, and "Canned Heat", by Jamiroquai. I must admit, I kinda waiting to join in when Jamiroquai was playing. ;)

And that girl behind the dance leader actually treated everyone to some encore dancing by doing the worm in the street!!!! Gotta love the spontaneity of kids.

Disney's Hollywood Studios
Walt Disney World, FL

Strolling Along the Sassagoula

One of the great aspects of Port Orleans French Quarter, is the peaceful and serene atmosphere. And sometimes it's nice to just take some time out, and go for a stroll.

Disney's Port Orleans French Quarter
Walt Disney World, FL

Disney's Human Element - Brazilian Tour Groups.... "Here We Come...."

"... Walkin' down the street
We get the funniest looks from
Everyone we meet..."

Unfortunately, I think that Monkees Theme Song speaks to what a lot of people think about the Brazilian tour groups. Some people think "Oh, well, that type of behavior is probably tolerated in their country. But it's totally not appropriate here in America." But recently, I've seen a couple of posts on forums, from a couple of Brazilians; one of which has been a part of a Disney Tour Group. Well... any rude or line cutting behavior you may see, is definitely not acceptable in Brasil. And since these are teenagers, with chaperones they might not know all that well; they may tend to act-up once in a while. So in the end, it's just kids being kids. And not all of them display bad behavior. But since there seem to be many groups at Disney during the same timeframe, a lot of visitors probably just get overwhelmed with all of them. And it's just too bad that they all get grouped together in the realm of public opinion.

Main Street Bras....err, U.S.A.
Magic Kingdom
Walt Disney World, FL

Holdin' Down The Fort

"Well I'll be!!! These yayhoos done nabbed them a train. And now they fixin' to ram that sucka into this here Fort. Well I reckon they's about to be on the wrong side of Betsey Lou."

Definitely the least amount of "human" in a Human Element shot. But there was some kid holding the gun.

Fort Langhorn
Tom Sawyer's Island
Frontierland
Magic Kingdom
Walt Disney World, FL

Backstage Entrance

Wanna get the goodies, without riding the ride?!?! (Why you'd want souvenirs from a ride you don't wanna go on... I don't know.) The post-show is better than ride itself?!?! (Are you listening, Journey Into Imagination???). Or the Florida rains have you running for cover?!?!

Not to worry; a lot of attractions feature a 'Backstage Entrance'.

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster
Disney's Hollywood Studios
Walt Disney World, FL