We recently spent 5 days at Walt Disney World during the first week of August, and as you’d expect, it was hot! Fortunately for us, it rained a significant portion of this trip, so we were able to stay relatively cool, but being a summer Disney-goer, I know how powerful the Florida sun can be…
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Jedi Training: An Experience to Remember for Your Padawan
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge may be one of the most awaited for lands to open with Star Wars fans on the edge of their seats waiting for more details! In the meantime though, one of the most popular events for young Star Wars fans is offered daily right now at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Jedi Training:…
Olivia’s Cafe: A Breakfast Review
I recently took a trip to The World to celebrate my birthday. Being a self-proclaimed foodie, my favorite part of a Disney vacation is definitely the food! Our family typically goes to the Kona Café for our special occasion breakfasts, but with the recent menu changes at Kona, we decided to branch out and try…
Satu’li Canteen Welcomes Adventurous Eaters to Pandora
Satu’li Canteen is Pandora – The World of Avatar’s fast-casual restaurant seating 330 guests inside and an additional 190 diners outside. The international-inspired menu is served in what used to be the mess hall of the Resources Development Administration (RDA), now re-purposed to be the dining facility of the Alpha Centauri Expeditions on Pandora. Na’vi…
Mickey Mouse Pretzel Buttons
Chocolate and pretzels are like Mickey and Minnie — perfect together. Somehow the mix of salty and sweet makes both snacks taste even better. Pretzel buttons take a traditional treat — a chocolate-dipped pretzel rod — and make it easy and safe enough for kids to help assemble. This time, we’ve upped the cuteness factor…
Steps to Planning a Disney Vacation: Step One – What is Your Goal?
Sometimes it can feel like you need a masters degree in Disney in order to plan a vacation there. There are so many decisions to make when looking at Disney Vacation Planning, from resorts to food to FastPasses (what are these even) that it can feel completely overwhelming and often make people feel like it…
Big Changes Coming to Walt Disney World That I Can’t Wait to See!
On a July afternoon in Anaheim, California, Disney hosted the Parks and Resorts panel at the D23 Expo. In recent years, D23 has become the stage for the Disney company to announce the major changes coming to Disney Parks around the world. This year, some of the announcements made weren’t just big…they were HUGE! If…
Double the Disney – Traveling Internationally with Twins
Double the Disney with not ONE single regret! I have 2 year old twins. When they were 1 year old, I decided that I was going to take them to Disney for the first time that December. I wanted to do a Christmas Disney trip for their Christmas and my 40th birthday (I am a…
Kick back and Relax at Tiffins and the Nomad Lounge
Tiffins and the Nomad Lounge used to be a little off the beaten path at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, but now both are easy to find as you make your way to the new land of Pandora. Whether you are looking for an upscale meal or a place to relax with a cocktail, Tiffins and…
My Hopes, Dreams and Plans for our Next Walt Disney World Trip
The lobby of the Polynesian Resort in 1980 Disney vacations have always been, for my family, a family affair. My parents first took my sister and me to Walt Disney World in 1976, and over the past four decades, we’ve returned again and again with our ever growing families. Our resort for our upcoming trip…
This Land Is Your Land: The Most Underrated Ride In Walt Disney World
I approach my Walt Disney World vacations a little different than others. For me the marvel of going to Disney World is in the performance, and I’m not just talking about Fantasmic. The performances I love the most at Walt Disney World involve the logistics of taking thousands of visitors each day and quite…
Volcano Bay Raises the Bar for Water Theme Parks
Beautifully themed and landscaped Volcano Bay offers thrill rides, a wave pool, a lazy river, and great food steps away from the Cabana Bay Resort. Brand-new technology is being introduced to allow for virtual reservation in the form of the TapuTapu wristbands. Guests can tap the band against a totem outside a ride, and the…