Just 43 days until our journey to Walt Disney World, today’s blog post is about a ride that I’ve never taken before, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. I’ve harbored a small resentment to this ride, because it replaced Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride, which was a family favorite. But, I guess that’s not Pooh’s fault. Here’s what Disney has to say:
Travel through Hundred Acre Wood in an oversized Hunny Pot and immerse yourself in the stories of Winnie the Pooh.
A Storybook Come to Life
Glide and bounce and swirl through some of the most popular scenes and settings of Winnie the Pooh. Board a giant Hunny Pot and get lost in the pages of A.A. Milne’s classic tales, as you journey to Hundred Acre Wood.
Magically make your way through a colorful, song-filled storybook illustration and experience a menagerie of kooky adventures, including:
- A Blustery Day in Hundred Acre Wood
Get swept up in a gust of wind with Gopher, Piglet, Eeyore, Kanga and Roo before sliding inside Owl’s House.
- Bounce with Tigger
Bob up and down with Tigger during a delightful hide-and-seek adventure at night.
- Heffalumps and Woozles
Enter a dream world where singing Heffalumps and Woozles spring up and down, giggle and wiggle, and try to steal honey.
- A Rainy Place
Awaken from a dream amid a torrential downpour as Eeyore, Roo, Kanga, Rabbit, Owl and Tigger band together to stay afloat.
- A Party for Pooh
Celebrate sunny days and togetherness before leaving the pages of Hundred Acre Wood as Pooh finally gets his paws on some yummy honey.
Pooh’s Interactive Queue
Explore Rabbit’s Garden, paint with honey and visit Eeyore’s home at this play space found just past the main entrance. Designed for both the young and young-at-heart, this Hundred Acre Wood-themed spot includes 4 areas of fun and games:
- Rabbit’s Garden
A hide-and-seek game with gophers, vegetables that play music and a crawl-through tunnel formed by stacked crates offer fun for little ones.
- Hunny Wall
Draw shapes with overflowing honey by running your hand against a wall.
- Piglet’s House
Knock on the front door to hear Piglet inside.
- Eeyore’s Gloomy Place
Crawl through Eeyore’s leaning home.
Inspired by the Disney Movie
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh is based on the Disney film of the same name. Comprised of 3 previous Winnie the Pooh featurettes inspired by A.A. Milne’s stories, the movie was released in 1977 and includes songs from Disney Legends the Sherman Brothers, known for such Disney classics as “it’s a small world” and “The Tiki, Tiki, Tiki Room.”
Since we have Fastpass+ for this ride, we will pass up Pooh’s Interactive Queue. If Ida wants to play for a bit, then we’ll ask a Disney Cast Member if we can enter after we ride for a little interactive fun.
I must admit, I absolutely love the stories of Winnie the Pooh. He is just such a sweet soul, and somehow represents all that is good in people.
Meet me at the Kingdom.
Donna
Day 118 in my current love affair with Walt Disney World and Mickey
Things I adore about a Walt Disney World Vacation:
- Family together time away from the stresses and pressures of daily life and work.
- Old Key West-I literally exhale and all my stress drifts away when I get there. Whether it’s hanging out in our room or relaxing by the pool or sharing a meal at Olivia’s, this place is just my happy place.
- The Magic Kingdom–this is the place that I become that little girl again, the one who always wanted to go to “Disneyland” but never got to go, because it was too far and too expensive. Disneyland and I are both 59 years old this year, and for me it’s been a 56 year love affair with all things Disney. (That’s about when I have my first memories of Disney.)
- EPCOT, Disney Hollywood Studios, The Animal Kingdom–Each park is so unique and so interesting. I love to see the changes every time we go, even though I sometimes miss the attractions that have gone away. (I still miss the original “Journey Into the Imagination” ride, and don’t even get me started on “Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride”!) But this time we will see the New Fantasyland and the first stage of the changes at Disney’s Marketplace.
- I love the fact that you walk about 5 miles a day, and it doesn’t feel like torture.
- I love some serious pool time. I expect to do miles of pool walking in October just because I can. 🙂
- Amazing gourmet meals. We make it a point to schedule one sit-down meal together for each day that we are there. Favorites include Olivia’s, The San Angel Inn Restaurante and Tony’s Town Square. And this year we will be there for the Food and Wine Festival at EPCOT for the first time. Looking forward to that!
My plan for today is to think on these wonderful “loves”, so that my zeal will be renewed, and I will put some extra active-ities into my day. I finished setting up for the Womens’ Cookie Exchange this morning. I will grocery shop on the way home from work today. And tonight I will take a more active role in decorating the tree and the house for Christmas. The kids will come over (Yay!) and we will have “The Dip” while we decorate and watch “It’s a Wonderful Life.” And you know what? It is a wonderful life! Meet you at the Kingdom!
BTW: The Dip is not a diet friendly dish. We have it twice a year, (1) when we put up the Christmas Tree and (2) on Oscars night. (A) In a pie pan you spread 8 oz. of cream cheese. (B) Top with 6 chopped green onions. (C) Top with a can of No Bean Chili. (We do one pan with no beans and one pan with beans) (D) Top with 8 oz. of sharp cheddar cheese. You can either microwave for 5 minutes, or you can heat it at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes. We prefer the oven, as it stays hot longer. Serve with your favorite chips. Mike and I prefer Ruffles; Jake and Eliza (aka The Kids) like blue corn chips. Tonight we’ll also have veggies on the side. For me: more veggies, less chips. 🙂
Pilgrimage to better health to meet Mickey. A 14 month Quest.
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