By: Debbie Bohem August and the Disney lover’s mind turns to…….. Well, if you’re like me, the Fall and Epcot’s International Food & Wine Festival! Planning your trek around the World Showcase to sample everything you just have to indulge in is no small feat. So, at the end of July we rejoice when the…
WiFi at Magic Kingdom: A Welcome Addition or an Unnecessary Distraction?
Have you heard the latest Disney news? Magic Kingdom has begun offering free Wi-Fi to all of its visitors. Being one of the few without a smart phone, I find this magical report particularly exciting for those of us who own an iPod Touch. Moreover, even smart phone owners are likely to share in my…
Touring Epcot With Children – Part 1
By Kevin Smithson I vividly remember planning our family’s first trip to Walt Disney World with my wife. We have a four year old son. We knew our first “family” trip to the world would make available many opportunities as well as some challenges. We could not wait to see our child’s face as he…
You Might Be a WDW Fan If….
by Ann Dunnington Considering that I have 1 year, 2 months, 1 week, and 5 days until my next Walt Disney World Vacation (but who’s counting?), I have to spend my days with some sort of planning and Disney fun to fill the time. To pay homage to Jeff Foxworthy, “You might be a(n obsessed)…
First in Line for Our Magical Moments!
Arrive early and be at the front of the line! Our family has learned that this simple procedure has a way of earning a “Magical Moment” or two on a Walt Disney World vacation. For those readers not familiar with the term, a magical moment is an occasion when a cast member chooses YOU to…
Merida’s “Brave” New World of Hair
What an amazing mass of flowy, red, curly hair! By now you may have realized that the star of Disney Pixar’s newest animated film “Brave” is Merida, a Scottish princess. If you have seen her in the movie or in the trailers, you have seen her adorable and endless mass of red curls that flow…
Disney, eh? A Canadian Point of View
By: Teresa Pitman Did you know that Walt’s last vacation before he passed away was in Canada? He clearly had some affection for his northern neighbours (yes, that’s neighbours with a “u”) and the feeling is returned: Walt Disney World is a top vacation destination for Canadian families. In fact, a recent Toronto Star survey…
Phineas & Ferb Test Run
Our first day at Epcot, we were thrilled to see CM’s standing at the new Phineas & Ferb kiosks (formerly Kim Possible), but were quickly disappointed to learn they wouldn’t be opening until the end of the month. Four days later, we decided to get a few hours in at Epcot before our flight out…
A Review of Kimberly Button’s The Disney Queue Line Survival Guidebook
A trip to Walt Disney World is perhaps one of the most anticipated and exciting vacations one may ever take. As a result, many guests begin preparing months in advance for their special vacation. In addition to reading through sites like the Mouse for Less, travelers may also purchase guidebooks to use as a resource…
Why You Should Stay at Port Orleans French Quarter
By Kristi Letsinger If you haven’t tried the Port Orleans French Quarter resort at Walt Disney World, you should. This resort is peaceful, beautifully landscaped, and very subtly Disney. Disney has such an awesome attention to detail and it shows at the French Quarter. I recently had the opportunity to stay with my family at…
My Ideas for the Future Avatar Land at Animal Kingdom (by Brandon, age 13)
After hearing the news that a new Avatar-themed land in Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom will be constructed soon, my family and I decided to watch the movie Avatar to get an idea of what the new area might include. Many thoughts for this exciting new addition to the park came to mind. Guests could…
A review of Kona Café at The Polynesian Resort
By Debbie Boehm When my husband and I planned our April 2012 trip to Walt Disney World we chose to stay at the Polynesian Resort and made one dining reservation – breakfast at Kona Café. The last time we had stayed at the Polynesian was in 1994 with our three children and we were looking…