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posted on December 27th, 2012
 Swim with the Whale Sharks at the Georgia Aquarium Guest Post by Liz Engle
One word to describe the swimming with the whale sharks as part of the Georgia Aquarium’s Journey with the Gentle Giants - Incredible!
Whether you’re an avid diver or– like me– a never-even-gone-snorkeling aquarium enthusiast, this experience is for you. The staff at the Aquarium are so well-trained in marine biology, ecology and the encounter experience that they really put you at ease (and get you excited) about getting into the water with some of the world’s largest animals. Once you’re swimming, you may never want to get out. It’s seriously that cool. Here’s what to expect. Continue reading Swim with Whale Sharks at the Georgia Aquarium
posted on December 25th, 2012
Hemlock Falls at Cloudland Canyon is a picturesque spot for a family portrait.
Merry Christmas from Field Trips with Sue! I wish everyone a happy, healthy and safe New Year. Thank you for your support throughout 2012 and I look forward to sharing more field trips with you in 2013. Let me know [...]
posted on December 20th, 2012
The Grand Opening Festivities for New Fantasyland at Walt Disney World
This morning was a Field Trips with Sue morning on CBS Better Mornings Atlanta and we talked about some of the major changes at Walt Disney World’s New Fantasyland. Here’s a recap.
The first Field Trips with Sue segment (click the link [...]
posted on December 14th, 2012
 The Beast invites you to his Castle for quick-service lunch or a seated dinner. This is where I truly felt like part of the story. (Matt Stroshane, photographer) What: Be Our Guest Restaurant
Where: The Beast’s Castle in New Fantasyland, Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World
When: Quick Serve Lunch from 10:30 am – 2:45 pm
Seated Dinner 4 pm – (Reservations Required)
Photos: Visit our New Fantasyland Virtual Tour or Field Trips with Sue on Facebook
Video: For video visit Be Our Guest Restaurant on Youtube
The additions to Fantasyland really make you feel as if you are falling into a storybook and the place I felt that most was in the Beast’s Castle. There are so many details that it’s hard to take it all in.
The Beast’s Castle is home to the Be Our Guest Restaurant. The restaurant offers quick-service from 10:30 am – 2:45 pm, then closes until 4 pm when it reopens for seated table service. This restaurant is as popular as Cinderella’s Castle, so expect a wait. A bit of a wait is worth it, especially for anyone that is a true fan of the Beauty and the Beast. Cross the bridge and enter through the iron gates into the story.
 Walk across the bridge into the story. Attention to detail and richness of storytelling are hallmarks of Be Our Guest Restaurant. I love the gargoyles throughout the castle. (David Roark, photographer) Continue reading Walt Disney World Fantasyland: Be Our Guest Restaurant
posted on December 14th, 2012
Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom is an interactive adventure game throughout the Magic Kingdom theme park at Walt Disney World. [...]
posted on December 13th, 2012
 Go from the beach in front of Prince Eric’s Castle through a sea cave and then, Under the Sea with Ariel and her friends in Journey of the Little Mermaid. (Photo by Hayley Nystrom) What: Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid
Where: New Fantasyland Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World
When: Now open
Cost: Included in park admission
Photos: Visit our New Fantasyland Virtual Tour or Field Trips with Sue on Facebook
Video: For video visit New Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom on Youtube
What I love most about the New Fantasyland at Walt Disney World is that it isn’t just about rides and seeing your favorite characters, but actually entering their world. From the moment you step off the pathway to the Journey of the Little Mermaid, you being your own journey under the sea.
Continue reading New Fantasyland at WDW Magic Kingdom: Journey of the Little Mermaid
posted on December 12th, 2012
 The sleek new “Chevrolet Design Center” at Epcot’s Test Track invites guests to create their own virtual custom-concept vehicle. Car designer wannabes get to shape their own virtual car, truck or crossover vehicle and learn how their design choices perform in changing terrain and extreme conditions against four attributes: capability, efficiency, responsiveness and power. (Ali Nasser, photographer) What: Re-Imagined Test Track by Cheverolt
Where: EPCOT Center Walt Disney World
When: Now Open
Cost: Included with Park Admission
Photos: For additional photos see our Test Track Virtual Tour
Video: For a video interview with one of the imagineers, go to Test Track Redesign
The best part of the Re-Imagined Test Track by Chevrolet at Walt Disney’s World’s EPCOT Center is waiting. Really. The latest updates to Walt Disney World in Orlando are designed to slow guests down and create a more in-depth experience, immersing you at every turn rather than a frantic dash from ride. Test Track makes you the automobile designer, were you create, test, and market your vehicle. Here’s what you need to know to get the most out of your visit.
Continue reading EPCOT at Walt Disney World: Re-Imagined Test Track
posted on December 11th, 2012
 The Grand Opening Festivities for New Fantasyland at Walt Disney World What: New Fantasyland
Where: Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World
When: Phase I is complete but more is slated for 2013 and 2014
Cost: Included in Park Admission
Photos: Visit our New Fantasyland Virtual Tour or visit Field Trips w/Sue on Facebook
Video: For video of New Fantasyland, visit Field Trips w/Sue on Youtube
Last week I was invited by Walt Disney World to experience the grand opening of New Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom, take the redesigned Test Track at EPCOT Center for a ride, get a preview of the new Splitsville Luxury Bowling Lanes at Downtown Disney (opening in December) and learn about all the other amazing things in the works throughout the Disney Empire. Here’s a quick overview of the fun at Fantasyland. Stay tuned this week as we showcase the main attractions including the re-imagined Test Track at Epcot.
Continue reading New Fantasyland at Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom
posted on December 5th, 2012
 Great American Days offers thrilling and unique experiences in a nice neat package. What: Ways to Wrap an Experiential Gift
Where: Most experiential gifts you can order online, as well as a wrappable gift
When: For the Holidays or any gift giving occasion
Cost: Varies based on experience and what you want to wrap
I love to give and receive experiential gifts. The experience is something to look forward to after all the toys have been played with and forgotten, and the experience itself lasts a lifetime. However, an IOU isn’t too exciting to open. If you’re planning to give an experiential gift this holiday season, here are some ideas on ways to wrap an experiential gift to make it more exciting. Continue reading Five Ways to Wrap an Experiential Gift
posted on December 5th, 2012
 What: African American Santa in Atlanta
Where: Atlanta Area Malls
When: Starting Friday, Nov. 17, 2012
Cost: Most visits with Santa are FREE, pictures are additional
Last year I did a post on where to find Santa in Atlanta. A Field Trips with Sue reader asked where to find an African American Santa in Atlanta. Since we didn’t know, we turned to the Field Trips with Sue community on Facebook and they did not disappoint. The community suggested several places to visit with an African American Santa in Atlanta. If you know other places, please tell us.
Continue reading Where to Find an African American Santa in Atlanta
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