EPCOT - Test Track
A Lifelong Disney Fan
From the time I was very small, I was acquainted with Mickey Mouse and Walt Disney. Each Sunday evening, Walt Disney would host of Disney's Wonderful World of Color and take me exploring, whether it be an animated film, True-Life Adventures, or sharing about cartoon animation, animatronics, or his dream of EPCOT. Before the days of Google searches, Walt shared information about the world and life.
My first trip to Disneyland was at age 8. The next trip wouldn't be until I graduated from college, but Disney theme parks have stayed on our yearly "to-do" list since then! In fact, for 2015-2016, I was an annual passholder at Walt Disney World.
My favorite character has to be Tigger, mainly because the most wonderful thing about Tiggers...
"They're bouncy, trouncy, flouncy, pouncy
Fun, fun, fun, fun, fun!
But, the most wonderful thing about Tiggers
Is I'm the only one. Im the only one!"
Winnie The Pooh - The Wonderful Thing About Tiggers Lyrics
Tigger helps us realize that it is okay to be unique!
After visiting EPCOT at Walt Disney World for the first time, I became a fan of the character, Figment, from The Journey Into Imagination, now titled Journey Into Imagination with Figment The "figment of your imagination" tie-in is clever, and who couldn't love a purple dragon! Unfortunately, Figment is no longer a character to meet and greet, but his image appears on major event posters and other accessories at EPCOT's International Food and Wine Festival, and the International Flower and Farden Festival!
These days, many young people have to be taught to imagine. Imagination is the key to invention and innovation; we can see this happening on a daily basis right now with 3D printing. People all over the world are finding ways to use 3D printing in practical ways, like creating customizable assistive technology tools for everyday use, inexpensively printing prosthetics for growing children, making cars and car parts, and even delving into creating replacement body structures, organs, and food replicators. Check out 3DPrint.com for current happenings in the world of 3D printing.
My first trip to Disneyland was at age 8. The next trip wouldn't be until I graduated from college, but Disney theme parks have stayed on our yearly "to-do" list since then! In fact, for 2015-2016, I was an annual passholder at Walt Disney World.
My favorite character has to be Tigger, mainly because the most wonderful thing about Tiggers...
"They're bouncy, trouncy, flouncy, pouncy
Fun, fun, fun, fun, fun!
But, the most wonderful thing about Tiggers
Is I'm the only one. Im the only one!"
Winnie The Pooh - The Wonderful Thing About Tiggers Lyrics
Tigger helps us realize that it is okay to be unique!
After visiting EPCOT at Walt Disney World for the first time, I became a fan of the character, Figment, from The Journey Into Imagination, now titled Journey Into Imagination with Figment The "figment of your imagination" tie-in is clever, and who couldn't love a purple dragon! Unfortunately, Figment is no longer a character to meet and greet, but his image appears on major event posters and other accessories at EPCOT's International Food and Wine Festival, and the International Flower and Farden Festival!
These days, many young people have to be taught to imagine. Imagination is the key to invention and innovation; we can see this happening on a daily basis right now with 3D printing. People all over the world are finding ways to use 3D printing in practical ways, like creating customizable assistive technology tools for everyday use, inexpensively printing prosthetics for growing children, making cars and car parts, and even delving into creating replacement body structures, organs, and food replicators. Check out 3DPrint.com for current happenings in the world of 3D printing.
Recent Disney Travels
Recently, I visited Walt Disney World and Disneyland Paris (Parc Disneyland) with family and friends. Below is a slideshow of some of our adventures.
Whenever traveling, I organize flights, lodging, and transportation. Sometimes, we have been able to use Disney packages, while other times, due to co-travelers' financial constraints, we make alternative plans that are in line with their budget. The travel plans I created over the years have included trips with small children, teenagers, adult children, senior citizens, those needing physical assistance, and this past spring, it was my privilege to accompany an 85-year-old retired schoolteacher taking her first trip ever to a Disney theme park!
Whenever traveling, I organize flights, lodging, and transportation. Sometimes, we have been able to use Disney packages, while other times, due to co-travelers' financial constraints, we make alternative plans that are in line with their budget. The travel plans I created over the years have included trips with small children, teenagers, adult children, senior citizens, those needing physical assistance, and this past spring, it was my privilege to accompany an 85-year-old retired schoolteacher taking her first trip ever to a Disney theme park!
Disney slideshow photos by Kris Mesler or purchased through Disney's Photo Pass
Clip art images retrieved from:
Tigger - https://abstract.desktopnexus.com/wallpaper/1634628
Figment - http://disney.wikia.com/wiki/Figment/Gallery
Clip art images retrieved from:
Tigger - https://abstract.desktopnexus.com/wallpaper/1634628
Figment - http://disney.wikia.com/wiki/Figment/Gallery