How to Spend Your Time - The Easy Guide to Your First Walt Disney World Visit 2015 - page 132

WHERE TO SIT Pairs of riders sit next to each other and compete with the pair facing the op-
posite direction in the same vehicle.
Mickey Avenue
Mickey Avenue is the corridor that connects Pixar Place with the Animation Courtyard be-
hind Great Movie Ride, now home to just one attraction: Walt Disney: One Man's Dream.
Walt Disney: One Man's Dream
RANKING Minor attraction. EMH Morning, Evening. FP+ No. TYPE Walk-through exhibit
with an optional film. REQUIREMENTS None.
WHAT TO EXPECT A sincere, interesting look at the man behind the Walt Disney Company,
featuring memorabilia and artifacts from Walt Disney's life and models of Disney park at-
tractions from around the world. The optional 15-minute film at the end is highly recom-
mended. SCARY FACTOR None.
WHEN TO GO See it when waits are long at other rides, or you simply are nearby. EXPECT TO
WAIT No waits. LENGTH As long as you like—most guests spend about 30 minutes, includ-
ing the film.
Animation Courtyard
Here you'll find the large Animation Building, which houses The Magic of Disney Anim-
ation, the excellent Animation Academy, and several character meet and greets including
Sorcerer Mickey. Voyage of the Little Mermaid , an enchanting stage show featuring a live
Ariel, is arguably the land's best attraction. Disney Jr. Live on Stage , aimed specifically at
preschoolers, is a favorite of most of them. There are no dining options here, but two shops
are located on the Voyage of the Little Mermaid side, including one that's almost entirely
princess merchandise. The Art of Disney Store to the right of the Magic of Disney Anima-
tion entrance sells interesting paintings, Vinylmation, and limited-edition merchandise.
Disney Jr Live on Stage
RANKING Don't miss for young kids, skippable for everyone else. EMH No. FP+ Yes. Low
priority. TYPE Musical stage show. REQUIREMENTS None.
WHAT TO EXPECT Features characters from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse , Handy Manny , Little
Einsteins , and Jake and the Never Land Pirates in a fun musical stage show. There is
no conventional seating in the theater except for in the very back where there are several
benches. Parents and kids are expected to sit on the floor throughout the show—at least
until the singing, dancing, and clapping start. There is a lot of audience participation
throughout, and little ones really get into it. SCARY FACTOR None.
WHEN TO GO Try to see one of the first two or last two shows. EXPECT TO WAIT Arrive at
least 15 minutes early. LENGTH 22 minutes. WHERE TO SIT With seating on the floor, there
isn't an outstanding place to sit.