Welcome to Be Our Guest, in the Magic Kingdom! Be Our Guest Restaurant, in the Magic Kingdom, has quickly become a “must get” reservation for many Walt Disney World guests. At dinner, it’s a full service restaurant, and at breakfast and lunch, quick service. However, for all three meals, it is almost impossible to get…
Author: Kristina Valcarce
My first Walt Disney World vacation was in 1976, and my first Disneyland experience was in 1995, when I moved to Los Angeles. I am a bi-coastal Disney nerd and proud of it!
Restaurant Review: Tokyo Dining
Welcome to Tokyo Dining, in Epcot’s Japan pavilion! Tokyo Dining is one of the two table service restaurants in Epcot’s Japan pavilion. We recently had dinner here. It is run by the Mitsukoshi company, a Japanese company that has been in existence for over three hundred years! My traveling party consisted of nine people, and…
Restaurant Review – Sunshine Seasons
Welcome to Sunshine Seasons, in the Land pavilion! On a very cold, rainy day in January, my family and I were looking for a place to eat lunch in Epcot. We had just finished hanging out in the Disney Vacation Club lounge in the Imagination pavilion, and we had about an hour before our FastPass…
Restaurant Review – Tusker House
Welcome to Tusker House, in Animal Kingdom! Tusker House is a very popular restaurant in Animal Kingdom that hosts character meals along with an African influenced buffet. My family decided to try this restaurant for the first time on a trip that took place during one of the coldest weeks on record for Central Florida….
Restaurant Review – Pizzafari
Welcome to Pizzafari, in Animal Kingdom! My relationship with Pizzafari, a quick service location in Animal Kingdom, has always been one of convenience. The first time I ate here, I picked it because it was a blistering hot summer day and my only requirements for a quick service restaurant was that it be indoors and…
Restaurant Review – Captain Cook’s
The last time I stayed at the Polynesian Village Resort was in June 2014, during a massive renovation to the property. Captain Cook’s, the quick service location at this resort, was temporarily moved to the Cast Member cafeteria. So when I returned to the Poly this January, I was excited to try out Captain Cook’s…
DVC Studio at the Polynesian Village Resort
Our DVC Studio at the Polynesian Village Resort – Tokelau 2931 My parents recently became Disney Vacation Club members, and decided that they wanted to arrange a family reunion at Walt Disney World. They graciously offered to use their DVC points to get three studio units at the Polynesian Village Resort for six nights. Our sofa…
Should You Stay Onsite or Offsite? Walt Disney World Edition
The Polynesian Resort, an onsite option Planning for a Walt Disney World vacation involves many decisions. When do you want to go? For how long? What attractions are most important to your family? Where would you like to eat? But one of the first decisions you’ll make is where to stay. The two major categories…
Should you Stay Onsite or Offsite? Disneyland Edition
The Disneyland Hotel, an onsite option One of the biggest decisions you’ll make when planning your Disneyland vacation is where to stay. Disneyland has three onsite resort hotels that are owned and operated by Disney. There are also many offsite options, run by other companies, that are within the city of Anaheim. Because of the massive…
Why Cruise with Kids?
On a Disney Cruise, the fun begins at the terminal! When families with children think about vacations, they often consider Disneyland and Walt Disney World. These two destinations are known the world over for being tailor made for families with children of all ages. But many families dismiss the idea of a Disney Cruise because…
Black Widow Merchandise at Disney California Adventure
Detail of the Black Widow child’s costume sold in California Adventure I have become a huge fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in my middle age. My calendar is marked with the release dates of all the films, the premiere dates for the ABC shows, and I have blocked out times specifically for binge watching…
What to Wear at Disneyland in the Winter
My favorite outer layer for a winter day in Disneyland Congratulations! You’re escaping the cold, snowy winter of a Northern climate to go to Disneyland! Abundant sunshine, clear skies, dry desert heat – you’ve got it made! Now, if you’ve never been to Southern California, you might have an exaggerated picture in your mind of…