Well when last I left you I was preparing for my first half marathon at Walt Disney World on January 7, 2012. I had arrived from Denver and enjoyed one awesome day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The busses for the race took off around 3 A.M. Saturday, and so I had forced myself reluctantly to…
A Taste of Africa
By: Lindsey Tullier My husband and I have traveled to the World several times with our now 6- and 4-year-old boys. When it comes time to make Advanced Dining Reservations (ADRs), I choose restaurants based on their ability to entertain and intrigue my children (e.g. Crystal Palace, Biergarten and Sci-Fi Dine-In). When my husband’s recent…
Extreme Makeover – Disney Style!
Last night I was flipping through the channels in search of something to watch and happened upon “My House Goes Disney”. Have you seen it? Basically, it’s like a mini extreme makeover on your home, Disney style. In this premiere episode, a family of seven gets a backyard makeover and the three bedrooms that the…
To Walk Where Walt Walked…
I cannot say with any great certainty when my love affair with Disney began, I just know that it’s always been there. Our first trip to the Walt Disney World Resort was in 1975. There was only the Magic Kingdom and we made the trip in a day after staying with some friends in Ft….
Disney’s Latest Change: Fast Passes
The latest Disney World buzz surrounds the announcement that cast members must now enforce both the start and ending times on Fast Passes. While I haven’t read all of the online comments to hear the various reactions, I have talked to my local group of Disney friends. And despite reassurances from the top executives that…
App Review: Disneyland Explorer
There are few things that I like more than a cool app for my iPad 2…except for one thing: a cool DISNEY app for my iPad. So, when I got wind of the new Disneyland Explorer app by way of Twitter, I had to see and try it for myself! Firstly, the Disneyland Explorer app…
Dieting at Walt Disney World
While planning and prepping for any trip to the Walt Disney World Resort, I tend to do all kinds of things to get ready physically; we take family walks, I do cardio workouts all in preparation for the long hours of walking every day while in the parks. Once I get to the parks, however,…
A beginner’s guide to Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom
On a recent trip to Disney World for the Princess 1/2 Marathon I had the opportunity to spend a day in the Magic Kingdom. The crowds were low and the lines were short so I had plenty of time to play a round of the new game, Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom. I with my…
Food Allergy Dining at Walt Disney World
By: Kristi Letsinger Having a food allergy and eating away from home can be a daunting task. It is often difficult to know what is in the food, what it is cooked in and what is cooked with it. Often servers and managers don’t have enough information to help the diner eat without worry. Eating…
Rehabs, Refurbishing and Special Events
The expansion of Fantasyland. Soap Opera Weekend. Star Wars Weekend. Big Thunder Mountain closed for refurbishment. Tutto Italia in the Italy pavilion closed for refurbishment. Fantasmic in Hollywood Studios temporarily closed. These are just a few of the closing/rehabs/special events planned for the coming year at the Walt Disney World Resort. What do each of…
Walt Disney World- My most magical place and my place to learn life
Written by Contributor TreyB There is no need for me even to say it. However, I will say it anyway. We all know we hear it, which is why I will say, “Disney World again?!” How many times do we listen to it? Well, each time we make those ADR’s we know at least one…