Editor’s Note: This article was written prior to the parks closing due to COVID-19. We are not sure how dining at Crystal Palace will be changing moving forward. Stu and I had a great time eating at the Magic Kingdom’s Crystal Palace. A character buffet was a bit of a stretch for a 32-year-old and…
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Walt Disney World’s New Park Pass Reservation System
Disney fans around the world were excited to hear that Walt Disney World would begin their phased reopening on July 11, 2020. Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom will open to guests on July 11, while EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios will open on July 15. Upon reopening the theme parks, Walt Disney World has…
Regal Eagle Smokehouse Review (including gluten free)
There’s a new BBQ quick service restaurant in Epcot! The Regal Eagle Smokehouse restaurant has opened up in the space that was previously the Liberty Inn at the American Pavilion! We visited Regal Eagle Smokehouse on its third day of operation to try out the food and write a review. Arriving at about 11:15 a.m.,…
Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory Review
If you’re looking for great quick service food to enjoy outside of the parks, head on over to Port Orleans French Quarter! This is a beautiful & unique resort so it’s worth exploring. While you’re there, grab some food at Sassagoula Floatworks & Food Factory! This was one of my favorite quick service meals on…
Disney After Hours in Magic Kingdom Park
Disney After Hours in Magic Kingdom Park is a special ticketed event held after park closing in the Magic Kingdom. It takes place on select nights in select months. Hours for the event vary depending on what month it is and can range from 10 p.m.-1 a.m, 9 p.m.-12 a.m., or 8 p.m.-11 p.m. On…
The Disney World Transportation System Can Make Your Trip Easier
We recently returned from Disney World with a greater appreciation of the Disney World transportation system. Not only did it get us from here to there efficiently but many of the trips were fun. We even took the time to do our own version of planes trains and automobiles. Start Your Disney World Transportation Experience…
Rope Drop or Close the Park?
The entrance to Disneyland Park at park opening and at night Despite what you might have heard, there is no one “right way” to tour Disney parks. Everyone you talk to will give you advice, and I’m not saying you shouldn’t listen to it. But often, the “best way” to tour these parks depends on…
Riviera’s Primo Piatto – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner (Including Gluten Free)
This past trip we stayed at the new Riviera resort, and ate at the quick service restaurant Primo Piatto for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I have to eat gluten free, while my husband does not, which gave us the opportunity to order the same items and see how different the gluten free versions…
runDisney: A Novice Runner’s Overview of Princess Half Marathon Weekend
As I begin this review of the runDisney 2020 Princess Half Marathon Weekend, I want to be very clear about who I am as a runner and my experience with racing and training for runs. None. I have ZERO experience with training for racing outside of the runDisney 2020 Princess Half Marathon Weekend I just…
The Joys and Perils of a Father and Adult Son Disney World Trip
When I first set up a Walt Disney World Trip with my Adult son I was elated. Then I started to worry. Just how were were going to pull this off? A father and adult son Disney World trip sounds easy but we haven’t lived in the same house for years. The Call To Galaxy’s…
All About the Walt Disney World Refillable Mugs
It’s one of the most common questions that people ask. Is the Rapid Fill Refillable Mug sold at Walt Disney World resort hotels a good deal or not? Well, for some the answer to that question is easy because the mug is already included in their Disney Dining Plan package. But for those who have to…
Spreading Joy and Giving a Helping Hand: Actions That Touched my Heart
Today I want to take a moment and tell you about actions the theme parks and Cast Members have taken, actions that have touched my heart. In March, Emily Lartigue, a Disney Cast Member since 2013, started collecting food donations for fellow Cast Members in need. The response she got was so positive that she…