Looking for a sweet holiday treat? Maybe one you can make with your kids? Try our super-simple recipe for Christmas Mickey dipped Oreos. Better save some for Santa! The recipe’s four easy ingredients: Full-size Oreos or other chocolate sandwich cookies Mini Oreos Melting wafers — we used red but any holiday color will do Sprinkles and…
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Santa & Mrs. Claus Stay at the Dolphin & Swan; So Should You!
Liliane Opsomer, coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids recently stayed a the newly renovated Dolphin resort and had a chance to ask Santa and Mrs. Claus about their favorite things to do during their annual stay a the resort. After undergoing a major $140,00,000, 3-year renovation, transforming every…
Tips for traveling through TSA
The holidays are here! Which means many folks out there are planning end of year travel whether it be to grandma’s house or our mutual “home away from home” Walt Disney World! If you are traveling by air, one thing is certain…you are going to have to pass through TSA. Those lines can be…
The International Festival of the Holidays—A New Holiday Festival Debuts at Epcot
Today Liliane Opsomer, coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids, reports on the new Epcot Festival of the Holidays and how the Christmas season is celebrated at Epcot. Christmas at Epcot is one of the best experiences of the year and perfect for visiting the park with children. Many World Showcase countries…
Sunday Funday at Narcoossee’s Brunch
It took me a few visits to Walt Disney World before I discovered a very valuable bit of intel. But once I did, my park touring style was altered forever. I realized that the more you are moving against traffic, the better you are. Go where everyone else used to be. Zig, when they…
Celebrate the Season at Disney Springs
There’s more to Disney Springs than shopping during the Holiday Season. Liliane Opsomer, coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids, takes us on a tour. Disney’s shopping, dining, and entertainment complex goes all out for the holiday season. Nightly at 6 p.m., a Christmas tree lightning ceremony takes place at the Once…
In love with Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant
Everyone has a favorite restaurant at Walt Disney World but my family recently fell in love with Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant, located in Disney Springs. There is so much to do at Walt Disney World that we never have enough time to do everything we think we are going to squeeze in….
Get A Driver’s License At Tomorrowland Speedway
If your kids want to step up their cool factor on your next Walt Disney World vacation they can now get a “Driver’s License” at the Tomorrowland Speedway. I’m always finding ways to find inexpensive, unique souvenirs for our kids when we got to Walt Disney World. This is a great new feature that I…
Movie Review: The World’s Greatest Athlete
A live action comedy, Disney’s The World’s Greatest Athlete was theatrically released on February 14, 1973. The flick is ninety-three minutes in length. Plot Summary The sports teams at fictional Merrivale College, most notably the football, baseball, and basketball squads, all of which are coached by Sam Archer (John Amos) and his assistant Milo Jackson…
Top 10 Things To Do: Hollywood Studios
If you are planning a trip to Walt Disney World, it is hard to determine what to do at each park. When visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios, here are some top things you won’t want to miss on your vacation. Tower of Terror Family Outside Tower of Terror Tower of Terror is one of Hollywood Studios’…
Resort Hopping the Ultimate Christmas Experience
It is not difficult to get into the spirit of the season at Walt Disney World Resorts. All properties are spruced up with elaborate holiday decorations, and it is absolutely worth your time to go resort hopping. Liliane Opsomer, coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids, takes us on a tour of some of…
Steps to Planning A Disney Vacation: Step 5 Dining In Disney
Planning a Walt Disney World vacation is overwhelming. We have been working through steps to planning a Disney vacation. Starting with looking at your goal for your trip before moving into choosing the right package, the right resort and then how to determine which park to go to each day. Today, we are looking at…