Holly Wiencek

Holly Wiencek is the author of Capturing the Magic: A Photographic Journey Through the Walt Disney World Parks. A Florida native and lifelong Disney enthusiast, Holly has been visiting Disney Parks since she was a toddler. With countless visits to both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, she has spent a lifetime exploring and learning about the history and legacy Walt Disney left behind and the details created by Disney Imagineering. She spends her spare time making Disney magic in her everyday life and enjoys sharing that magic with her husband and her daughter, Abby. Visit www.capturing-the-magic.com for a preview of the stunning coffee table book, Capturing the Magic and purchase your copy today.

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May 19

The Barnstormer

Take flight with The Great Goofini as you board one of his stunt planes in the Barnstormer, the only roller coaster at the Walt Disney World Resort geared specifically for kids. Located in the Storybook Circus area of the New Fantasyland, guest enter through a circus-like ticket booth and queue through the open-air barn full …

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May 18

Expedition Everest

Looking for thrills?  Head over to Disney’s Animal Kingdom to explore Expedition Everest, the tallest artificial mountain in Florida and the most expensive roller coaster in the world.  Estimated to cost $100 million to construct, this 2 minute 50 second thrill ride is 199 feet tall and offers 4,424 feet of track with big drops, …

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May 17

Hidden Mickeys

Hidden Mickeys are the formation of the three circles that may be perceived as the silhouette of the head and ears of Mickey Mouse.  Hidden Mickeys have been inserted subtly into the design of an attraction, decor of a ride, part of artwork or the design of others location throughout the Disney theme parks.  The …

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May 16

Disney Partners Statue

Let me be honest, everything in the Magic Kingdom makes me smile, and I mean everything.  From the moment I step off the monorail or the ferry and walk through the gates, I am a deliriously happy girl and my inner child becomes very present. One of the things that is sure to evoke a …

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May 14

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique

Little princesses can enjoy the royal treatment at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, a magical salon experience with the Fairy Godmother’s apprentices. Little girls transform into Disney Princesses with the wave of a wand and and a little magic in this dream come true salon. You get to choose a hairstyle and then add make-up, nail …

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