Kingdom Konsultant Travel Blog

My nieces with Tinker Bell There is a wonderful service that Disney offers to its guests called Photopass.   At each park, and even in some resorts, you will find Photopass photographers ready and willing to snap shots of your family in front of iconic locations or meeting characters.   You can pre-order a CD and load your images to it after your trip, you can order individual prints, or you can make an array of items from your Photopass photographs.   This is a great convenience and makes for some really great memories.   I love some of the candids where my nieces are interacting with characters for the first time.   I understand that some people prefer to use their own camera and take their own pictures.   This is fine, and, to be honest, I do it many times too.   But only by using Disney’s Photopass photographers can you make some magic happen.   I’m talking about those cute photos commonly referred to as Magic Shots. In Magic Shots the photographers will add an animated c

Is anybody else dreaming of a Monte Cristo from Cafe Orleans in Disneyland?  Or maybe another delicious Disney treat?

Quite a few attractions will be closing for refurbishment in the coming months: The American Idol Experience is scheduled to close for refurbishment on 6/14/2012. It will reopen again on 6/16/2012. The Country Bear Jamboree is scheduled to close for an extended refurbishment from 8/22/2012-10/17/2012. The Liberty Square Riverboat is scheduled to close for a quick spit and polish starting 8/4/2012 to 8/10/2012. Picture Courtesy of the Disney Parks Blog The Hoop Dee Do Musical review will also be shutting the doors from 10/1/2012 to 12/31/2012 Epcot will be hosting "Brave - The Highland Games Tournament".  Located along the Rose Garden walkway from Future World to World Showcase It will feature a sand sculpture, a playground, and a sampling of Scottish culture. The area will be open from 6/1/2012 to 7/8/2012. Disney's Animal Kingdom will be offering an enhanced line-up of entertainment and food for the early part of summer. From 6/3/2012 to 6/30

Does anyone else miss the Flying Dutchman at Castaway Cay?    The Flying Dutchman wasn't a real ship, just a stunning movie prop that didn't stand the test of time and elements.  It was disassembled and removed in late 2010.

Grab your boards and swim trunks because we’re about to surf on over to Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel located at Disneyland in Anaheim California!   As one of the three Disneyland Hotels, this 15 story resort is themed to the seaside retreats of the famous California piers.   Upon entering the lobby, you are welcomed by a statue of Goofy with his surfboard in tow, ready to hit the waves while the surrounding walls are dressed with paintings and murals of the California boardwalks of days past.   Queen Bed in a Standard Guest Room Paradise Pier Hotel is the least expensive of the three Disneyland Hotels and can be a great choice for guests looking to stay in the magic.  Whimsical swirls and bubbles in the carpet direct guests to their rooms, which are decorated with a fun beach theme.   Beach ball pillows make themselves at home on the beds, while pier-style lighting hangs above.   Celestial suns are found on the entertainment center while my personal favorite touch, a lifeguard Mic

Castaway Cay - aka Paradise There are a lot of reasons people THINK they won’t like Disney cruises .   Even people who love Disney and know the quality of the product they offer!   If you are one of those people, you’ve probably heard some things about cruises that aren’t really accurate.   Cruising brings up a lot of questions and there are a lot of misconceptions out there.   Even for seasoned Disney vets, a Disney cruise can be intimidating for a first timer, and some people don’t even want to try it.   I don’t want you to make that mistake! So let’s debunk some cruising myths!   Here are 5 of them.   The Disney Fantasy 1. I’ll Get Bored - Fear of boredom seems to be a big one for people who have never cruised before.   Some people seem to think that all there is to do is play shuffleboard and eat.   And while I have done both of those on cruises, one a great deal more than the other, there are so many other things to do!   It’s far more likely that you’ll get off t

Kingdom Konsultants would like to join with our nation in remembering those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country.