Think planning a three person trip to Walt Disney World is complicated? Try NINE. If you’ve been reading my posts, you’ll know that my family is planning a nine person, seven day family reunion at Walt Disney World. Although my family has been going to this Most Magical Place on Earth since 1976, things have changed a…
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!
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house My family was dreaming of trips with the Mouse Of birthdays we spent amid Disneyland’s cheer Of the trip to Walt Disney World coming next year Of days spent in sunshine on Castaway Cay And nights on the Dream as she sailed on the sea…
Best Quick Service Locations – Disneyland Resort Edition
The Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe in Disneyland Park I could write a volume the size of War and Peace about food at Disneyland. Dole Whips, churros, corn dogs, candy apples….I’m getting hungry just thinking about it! And don’t even get me started on the fabulous table service restaurants where you can eat delicious food and…
Top Quick Service Restaurants in Each Park – Walt Disney World
Satu’li Canteen in Animal Kingdom Sometimes, when you’re in a Walt Disney World park, the last thing you want to do is spend an hour or so enjoying a leisurely meal. You’ve got rides to get on, attractions to visit, shows to see! On days like these, all you want to do is grab some…
Review of Mendocino Terrace at Disney California Adventure
Welcome to the Mendocino Terrace! I recently spent a day at California Adventure with my family. My parents were able to join us, and my Dad and I have something in common: a love of red wine. So when it was dinner time, rather than enjoying our dinner in the designated seating area for the…
Top Ten Things to Love about Visiting Disneyland During the Winter Holidays
it’s a small world holiday Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, it’s time to start looking forward to the winter holidays! For some luckily families, that will mean a trip to Disneyland, the Happiest Place on Earth. Disneyland is tons of fun no matter what time of the year it is, but there are…
Things I’m Thankful for – Disney Edition
I’m very thankful that my parents joined us to celebrate my daughter’s birthday at California Adventure! Unlike so many malls and grocery shores and shopping centers, I do not leap immediately from Halloween to Christmas. I happen to love Thanksgiving. It’s such a perfect to time reflect on everything I have and how grateful I…
Restaurant Review – Pacific Wharf Cafe
The Pacific Wharf Cafe, in California Adventure There are times when I want to experience a new restaurant at Disneyland, and there are times when I just want to enjoy my favorites. On a lovely day that hinted at Fall, my parents treated my family and I to dinner at the Pacific Wharf Café in…
A Long Weekend at Walt Disney World – Which Park Should You Skip?
If you only have three days, don’t skip the Magic Kingdom! People who decide to visit Walt Disney World over a long weekend have a decision to make. There are four major theme parks on property, so what do you do if you have only three days? My first bit of advice is to focus…
Disneyland’s Nighttime Extravaganzas
Fireworks at Disneyland Park, as seen from Tomorrowland I still remember the look on my daughter’s face the first time she saw Disneyland at night. Until that evening, she was too little to stay up late enough to witness all the twinkling lights on Main Street, U.S.A. and the colorful glow around Sleeping Beauty Castle….
Walt Disney World’s Nighttime Spectaculars
Happily Ever After at the Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World takes on a special, magical aura after dark. When the stars come out, so do the various nighttime spectaculars that take place all over the resort! Here is an overview of the different evening offerings: CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: LA NOUBA If you’d like to catch…
The Best Attractions for Halloween – Walt Disney World
Halloween is fast approaching, and the Disney parks are getting into the spooky spirit! All around Walt Disney World, pumpkin flavors waft from bakeries, fall colors decorate store windows, and Disney villains are twirling their mustaches, getting ready for mischief. If you’re lucky enough to be heading to The Most Magical Place on Earth during…