Tips for planning a magical vacation at Walt Disney World
Hidden Mickey Forest! Attractions Magazine recaps the efforts of Cast Members in 1992, as they planted 50,000 pine trees in a very familiar shape. The original reforestation project was planned in an area devastated by drought years before. One team member added, “Besides making the land more …
Meet the Characters with your Walt Disney World Official Autograph Book! Meeting Mickey Mouse for the first time is a MAGICAL experience! If character meet and greets are going to be a big part of your family vacation, you will want to be prepared. Here are …
**Disclaimer: This attraction has been retired/discontinued.**
About INNOVENTIONS at Epcot®Located in the heart of Epcot®, Innoventions is a unique attraction filled with hands-on, interactive exhibits. Guests discover how science and technology can simplify and enhance their lives today and tomorrow. This interactive playground allows guests to experience new products and services, and understand how technological breakthroughs will change the way we live.
Environmentality Corner
Discover how you can protect and preserve our environment with a “green” mentality. Learn about papermaking and even make a sample to take home.
Where’s the Fire
According to the online site Fire Chief: “Where’s the Fire?” is a 4,000-plus square foot exhibit designed by Walt Disney Imagineering in cooperation with Liberty Mutual’s fire safety specialists and the U.S. Fire Administration.
The exhibit includes:
“Where’s the Fire?” Game House – Two teams of up to 15 guests each search six rooms (kitchen, family room, child bedroom, bathroom, home office and garage) of a house to find and eliminate fire hazards using a specially designed, technologically unique, hand-held “safety light.” Team members, divided into groups of up to three per room, aim their “safety light” onto a wall-sized projected image in each room to find and extinguish hazards. Deciding if the hazard could cause a fire requires discussion: all members of the group must collectively aim their lights at the hazard to fix it. Correct decisions earn points, incorrect or slow decisions mean a point deduction, or worse – a fire!
“Play It Safe” house for younger children – Children five and under are twice as likely to die in a fire than the rest of the population. So younger guests will learn a very important message in this four-room miniature house: don’t hide during a fire. Special lighting will simulate the direction fire travels – telling children the best way to exit a home. The “Play It Safe” house also teaches parents that they should develop and practice an escape plan with their family at home.
“Burning Questions” fire safety quiz kiosks – Three touch-screen kiosks present a timed safety quiz, testing guests’ knowledge of fire facts. Thinking fast is key – when the screen bursts into flames, time is up.
30-foot fire truck – A technologically advanced interactive pumper truck greets all guests at “Where’s the Fire?” Designed and built by W.S. Darley & Co. of Melrose Park, Ill., the truck lets guests see how a pumper operates and learn about the equipment worn, carried and used by firefighters. One side of the truck has a “Badges of Honor” display – Liberty Mutual’s tribute to the important role of paid and volunteer fire fighters in this country. This interactive display allows guests to see information about their local fire department, including an image of their fire department’s patch.
See Scout Related Requirements or Electives:
During your Walt Disney World vacation, your scout will have the opportunity to practice his home & family skills as you plan for your vacation, while traveling to WDW, dining at the restaurants, and visiting the parks. Throughout the Cub Scout ranks, there are many Home & Family goals built …
it’s a small world is a popular, musical boat ride located in the Fantasyland area Magic Kingdom Park. The ride features over 300 brightly costumed audio-animatronic dolls dressed in the style of the children of the world, frolicking in a spirit of international unity, and singing the attraction’s title song, which …
Celebrating a special event at Walt Disney World? Stop by the Guest Services, just inside each park, or at your Disney resort, and ask for a complimentary button to wear during your visit.
Celebration buttons are available for 1st Visits, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Family Reunions, and more.
Visiting Walt Disney World is the perfect way to celebrate family milestones and traditions. These special occasion buttons always generate special attention from the Cast Members as well as other guests.
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The American Adventure Pavilion and feature attraction takes guests on a trip through America’s history. The 30 minute show chronicles Americas illustrious past and promising future through audio-animatronics, film and music. Beginning with the landing of the Mayflower, watch and see how the American ideals …
Scouts who need to complete a family tree for an adventure elective requirement or a Merit Badge requirement should start with their name and include at least two additional generations. While completing a family tree, parents and scouts can discuss the history, traditions, and culture of their …
Would your family like to incorporate family worship and church services into your vacation planning?
While Disney does not regularly offer on-property church services, there are a variety of ways your scouting family may worship while on vacation.
A list of area churches and denominations is available here.
While on vacation, consider having private family worship time. A simple private service may include reading from the Bible, singing a favorite family hymn and prayer.
In your Disney resort room, you will find a Bible placed by Gideons International, each member of the family could take turns sharing their favorite Bible verses.
If your vacation time happens while your scout is completing their faith core adventure, consider using this workbook to plan a simple service with a scouting twist. Please note the size of the workbook and only print pages as needed.
Faith Core Adventure requirements:
Disney traditionally offers church services in the Fantasia Ballroom at Disney’s Contemporary Resort for Easter and Christmas.
There are usually three services, a Catholic Mass at 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. and a Protestant service at 9:00 a.m. Please check with your resort concierge to verify times and locations.
What to do if you get separated at a theme park Even if your child misplaces you for just a few minutes, it can be a frightening experience – so it is a good idea to have a few simple steps to follow. Teach your …