So…you want to know what one of my all time favorite places to stop off at when in the Magic Kingdom? The Plaza Ice Cream Parlor. The Plaza Ice Cream Parlor can be found on Main Street USA, closest to the Castle and right next door to the Plaza Restaurant, opposite Casey’s Corner. The restaurant,…
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Thrill Rides at Disney Parks
Happy 10th anniversary to Mission Space in Epcot! On August 15, 2003, Mission Space lifted off with a soft opening. Mission Space is an attraction that mimics space travel and is probably as close as most people will get to space travel. What’s nice about this attraction is that there are two different intensity levels. …
Gardens Kiosk – a Food Allergy Dining Tips Location – Now Available At Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Disney is so well known in the community for being a vacation destination for those who have dining allergies. They make sure to treat each and every guest’s mealtime requests to the best of their abilities, with chef’s appearing to talk with guests at meals, to having a vegan bakery at Downtown Disney for…
D23 Expo
Held every two years, the D23 Expo could be called the ultimate in Disney fan experiences. The next Expo, coming up this weekend August 9-11, 2013, will be full of fan fun. This is the third Expo to be held in the history of the D23 Disney Fan Club. The location, the Anaheim Convention Center,…
This Month in Disney Parks History – August
Welcome to the second installment of my Disney Parks history series. August is full of history of the Disney Parks. Many events happening in Disneyland itself as may attractions continued to open following its grand opening in July 1955. Ten more attractions/restaurants open in Disneyland in August of 1955, including: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea…
Foodie Friday: Epcot International Food and Wine Marketplace Booth Menus Revealed
Wow!!! How are we already in August?! Didn’t summer just begin? Since we are in August, we are now officially one month away from the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival to begin, starting on September 27 (and lasts until November 11.) There are many great activities that surround the Festival, from the special premium…
Gearing up for a Walt Disney World Vacation
Our much anticipated Walt Disney World trip is only one month away! That means we’re doing some of our last minute planning and preparing. To me, the anticipation of a Disney vacation is half the fun! Here are some of the things we do to get ready to visit Mickey. Review Advanced Dining Reservations—We made…
Food & Wine Festival Sneak Preview
In only 61 days my favorite event at all of Walt Disney World events will be begin, which is the Food & Wine Festival. This will be held in Epcot September 27-November 11, 2013. The theme for this 18th annual Food & Wine Festival is Taste Your Way Around the World. You’ll find foods from…
Foodie Friday: A Visit To Captain Cook’s
Hi everyone! I’m officially back from a glorious almost two week vacation that included stops at Walt Disney World, as well as the Disney Dream and boy, do I have a LOT to talk about! One of my all time favorite places to visit at Walt Disney World is the Polynesian. The resort is so…
Cooling Off at the Water Parks
Summer in Florida is hot. Luckily, there are many ways to stay cool when the weather heats up – ice cream and other cool treats, rides and shows with air conditioning, and best of all, getting wet. There are water rides in the parks, and of course great pools at the resorts for cooling off….
Why Do We Travel to Disney?
It seems that every time we tell family that we are going to Disneyland or Walt Disney World, we are asked why. Why travel there “all the time”? “Why do you have to go to Disney?”, we’re asked. “You’ve already been there,” the family says. Today, I was reading some Walt Disney quotes, and I…
This Month in Disney Parks History – July
With this month bringing the 58th anniversary of Disneyland and of Disney parks in general it got me thinking about how much has changed over the past 58 years of Disney Parks. So many attractions have come and some have stayed though many have gone. So many milestones have been reached and obstacles overcome. In…