You’ve probably heard by now about the Pirate-themed rooms that the Walt Disney World Resort added to the Trinidad South building a few years ago. These rooms were remodeled and given a pirate-y overhaul in keeping with the tremendous success of the Pirates of the Caribbean film franchise. My husband and I were fortunate enough…
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My Days as a Disney Trivia Champion
While visiting Disney World on my September 2011 vacation, my family and I participated in Disney Shout-Out once and Disney Trivia twice at the All-Star resorts. In the middle of our exciting vacation, we were swimming at the guitar pool at All-Star Music when I saw Mom hurriedly preparing for Disney Shout-Out, a resort game…
The Flying Fish Cafe at Disney’s Boardwalk
There are not too many restaurants at Disney where I have not dined, and at the top of my ‘need to try’ list was the Flying Fish Cafe located at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn, right on the Boardwalk. Since it was my mom’s birthday and the trip to Florida was rather short-notice, I decided that mom would…
Examining Epcot’s Innoventions East and West
Over the years, our family has seen almost all of the sights and attractions Epcot has to offer except for Innoventions East and West. We determined prior to our most recent trip to spend an afternoon at Epcot for the sole purpose of exploring this section of the park (and eating Mexican food for supper). Upon passing through the gates…
When Your Princess Becomes a Pop Star
From the first time we took her Disneyland at age 2 ½, she was a Princess through and through. Mickey Mouse was just ok…but she LOVED everything Princess: The Castle, the dresses, the hair, the shoes…all of it! At age 3 she got to try on her first real Princess dress. On that day my…
Garden Grocer – What a Lifesaver!
When my husband and I started to plan our family’s first trip to Walt Disney World, I realized how many decisions we would have to make. I had been to Walt Disney World many times, but this was the first trip for my two children. It was now a very different experience than my previous…
All Star Activities at Disney’s Value Resorts
During most Disney World vacations, our family stays at a value resort in order to save money and continue taking these special vacations as often as possible. Our most recent trip in September was no exception. We stayed at All Star Sports Resort. Typically, the value resorts offer the minimum in resort amenities. The rooms…
A Review of Louis A. Mongello’s The Walt Disney World Trivia Book
Are you interested in discovering all sorts of fun facts about Walt Disney World? Or perhaps you simply want to test your knowledge of one of America’s most popular vacation destinations. Louis A. Mongello’s The Walt Disney World Trivia Book: Secrets, History & Fun Facts Behind the Magic, published by The Intrepid Traveler in 2004,…
A Little Post-Trip Disney Flair!
How do you wear Disney? I am sure that I am not the only one who has had this dilemma: You have just returned from a fantastic vacation at Disney World. Still basking in the glow of the fun you experienced, you want to wear your vacation gear proudly. Nevertheless, your mouse ears, Mickey hands,…
Surviving the Multi-family Disney Vacation
It’s inevitable. You’ve made several trips to Walt Disney World and have been bragging it up to your friends and family. “It’s so much fun! It’s wonderful! There’s just something special about Disney!” And now….they want to go with you. You hear yourself saying how excited you are and what a great time you are…
Bring the Grandparents and Save Money
My family and I are planning a Magical Gathering for this September. We booked our rooms a year before our vacation to take advantage of the Free Dining Special that was being offered at that time. Because my sister has four children, and we were looking for the least expensive resort accommodations, we booked our…
Making the Most of a Multi-Generational Trip
When planning your trip to the Walt Disney World Resort it is easy to get swept up in to the dream of the “whole family” going. You know, you, your spouse and kids, aunts, uncles, cousins and of course, the grandparents. While this is a lovely image and Disney has created their “Magical Gatherings” to…