Kingdom Konsultant Travel Blog

Both photos and video have been released shedding some light on the new interactive queue for Dumbo in the Fantasyland expansion. Guests entering the queue will receive a pager similar to the ones used in restaurants. Kids and adults alike will be free to play in the indoor playground while they wait. When the pager goes off it is your turn to ride.   Here’s a video . Star Wars Weekends Conclude this Weekend The “Sundowner Celebration” at Animal Kingdom began on the 3 rd and all the details are now available. In Asia you can find specialty food and beverages, tea brewing and cooking demonstrations, as well as an Indian dance and street party.” The Island Groove" steel drum group and "Viva Gala Street Band” will be playing on Discovery Island and there will be a Flamingo game for the kids. Africa offers specialized art, food demonstrations, a Wine Walk and Juice tasting, and a street party with the Tam Tam Drummers and Burudika Band.  Pricing for the Wine walk is

 You can find more pictures of this resort on our blog , and our Facebook page . Disney Parks are known for their attention to detail and ability to bring guests into their stories. For years, guests have played the part of a rowdy pirate sailing among the seas while riding on Pirates of the Caribbean, or perhaps hang gliding over California on Soarin’. Whatever the attraction, whatever the show, Disney has set themselves high above the rest when it comes to immersing their guests into a storyline. This not only takes place in their theme parks, but in their resort hotels, as well. The latest and greatest example of this is the newest hotel to open at the Walt Disney World Resort – Disney’s Art of Animation, which brings guests into the worlds of Finding Nemo, Cars, The Lion King and The Little Mermaid. Upon arriving at Art of Animation, guests will enter Animation Hall. Here is where you can check-in and get assistance from the concierge services.  Guests are welcomed by vibrant c

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