The Journey Begins

Let's face it. Every guidebook about the Walt Disney World Resort tells you that there's so much to do, you can't possibly do everything during one vacation, and they're right! Four theme parks consisting of over 120 attractions, more than 80 restaurants and dozens of impromtu "streetmosphere" performances combine to provide the experience of the vacation (or for many of us, vacations) of a lifetime.

So I'm going out there to do it all. Every theme park, every ride, every restaurant, every show, every mile, and all in one year.

After moving to Celebration in January, my family and I have gone to the parks, riding the same rides and seeing the same shows over and over. My husband suggested after riding the Liberty Belle in Magic Kingdom (for the first time ever!) that we shake things up a bit, that we list it all and then cross them off, one by one.

The Cast:

My husband (DH), our kids (DD & DS) and me! A minimum of two of us have to participate so that there are multiple points of view. Occasionally, a guest author may make an appearance, maybe a "Ghost Writer" of sorts (think 999 Happy Haunts). After all, different family members, different opinions. What are the chances we'll all see eye-to-eye? Unless, of course, we're at the Laugh Floor.

The Stage:

The four main theme parks at the Walt Disney World Resort. For now, I'm sticking with those, although from time to time you may see a special "on location" review of a non-park area.

Act I: Attractions

Two per blog entry. Mostly we're sticking to anything with an official que, but parades, fireworks shows & occasionally uniquely-Disney modes of transportation may make guest appearances.

Act II: Food

One per blog entry. We count all food served in or from a permanent building. Table service is a given, but for example, a Dole Whip from Aloha Isle counts, but a Mickey Bar from a cart does not - not that they won't be consumed, they're just not part of the challenge!

Act III: Streetmosphere

About one per week, but mostly when they fit. We'll do our best to find all the talking trash cans, kilted guitar players and leaf-attired stilt walkers, but leaving those experiences to Disney magic often makes the best memories.

The Cast Parties

A big part of the fun is sharing these adventures with you. Throughout the year, we'll celebrate four birthdays, a wedding anniversary, holidays and (hopefully) visits from family & friends. Two blog entries per week will cover all the experiences from the parks and more! So as our dear friend says, "See ya real soon!"