Planning for a Disney vacation can be extremely overwhelming with four theme parks, two water parks, a large shopping/dining district, 28 resorts and numerous restaurants, plus more! When I talk to people about Disney, I am often greeted by a sigh, eye roll or just a general indifference. Sayings like “it is too much money”,…
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Dinner Review of Sanaa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Sanaa is a unique restaurant found in the Kidani Village section at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. Menu offerings are typically African-inspired dishes with Indian flavors. Given the location, as you dine, you can also view a variety of animals while overlooking the savannah right outside the floor to ceiling windows. Gazelles, zebras, giraffes, kudu,…
Foodie Friday: Snack Spotlight on School Bread
Most people love School Bread. It is one of those treats that has achieved cult status amongst the Disney Community. There have even been social media accounts created to honor the treat. Unfortunately, I am not one who has bought into the cult status. The dessert is good, but isn’t something that I would necessarily…
Tips and Tricks for Traveling with Senior(ish) Disney Fans
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Melissa Bejer Having traveled with family and friends covering a wide range of ages, I thought it would be helpful to put together some tips and tricks for those Disney fans that aren’t exactly old, just older! Technically, anyone over the age of 30…
Delicious Disney Dishes: Chef Mickey’s Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes…for me, are my comfort food. When I’m in a funk or sick, the first thing I crave is a good heaping pile of mashed potatoes. So I’m always looking for good recipes of how to make my mashed potatoes different and unique. When I saw the mashed potatoes on the buffet at Chef Mickey’s…
Choosing Your Walt Disney World Resort
Each Walt Disney World resort offers great amenities and a fun atmosphere! It can be overwhelming to try and figure out which resort to choose for your vacation, but having a list of items to consider when picking a resort can help narrow down your choices. Budget The very first thing to consider is your…
Foodie Friday: Dinner at Teppan Edo
I love Epcot because it allows you to enjoy different cuisines. (This is especially true during the Epcot Food and Wine Festival…and there will be some posts coming up about the Festival soon!) I have many favorite stops in World Showcase: Via Napoli, LeCellier, and Rose and Crown to name a few. So I…
Rainy Days at Walt Disney World
If you’re heading to Walt Disney World during the summer or early fall, chances are it could rain on your 3:00 Parade. Central Florida is well known for their rainy days, but a little preparation and a great attitude can go a long way in enjoying your vacation whether there is rain or shine! I…
Foodie Friday: Earl of Sandwich
If you’ve been to Downtown Disney lately, you know it’s in a bit of a transition. Construction walls are more prevalent than pretty much everything else. And of course, it’s been extremely difficult to navigate parking, with most of the lots missing, as work is being done on two parking structures, plus more. However, if…
Frozen Mania Sweeps through the Kingdom of the Mouse
As Frozen Mania sweeps through the Kingdom of the Mouse the question for many guests is: Do we want to to build a snowman or do we want to ride the newly-opened Seven Dwarfs Mine Train? If your little princess wants to see the Frozen Girls, you better have a plan. Anna and Elsa of Arendelle have…
Do You Shop When on a Walt Disney World Vacation?
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Debbie Boehm Shopping – you either love it or hate it. If you love it then you’re probably just like me at Walt Disney World. Shopping has changed a lot since my first vacation to Walt Disney World in 1975. Lake Buena Vista Village…
Delicious Disney Dishes: Rose and Crown’s Fish and Chips
One of the most popular dishes in all of World Showcase would have to be fish and chips. There are two places you can get the delightful treat. One is at the Yorkshire County Fish and Chips booth and the other is at the table service location, Rose and Crown. While both serve great…