On my most recent trip to Walt Disney World I had plans to attend Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. I knew that I need to to eat dinner before the party, but hadn’t made any dining reservations for the evening. I figured, I’d just grab a quick service meal at the park before the party…
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Jaleo – A Perfect Tribute to Spanish Cuisine at Disney Springs
Celebrity Chef Jose Andrés’ Jaleo might be the newest kid on the block at Disney Springs’ West Side, but will it pass the test of time? It has been more than 8 months now since its much-anticipated opening, and after several visits, Liliane Opsomer, coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids…
A Weekend Stay in the Gran Destino Tower
The Gran Destino Tower at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort is one of the most recent additions to the Walt Disney World resort family. I had the chance to spend the weekend there recently and thoroughly enjoyed my stay. It’s a beautiful resort with great amenities, making it a great choice for couples and families. The Gran Destino Tower…
Two Quick-Service Gluten Free Finds Worth Trying
I’ve read that many famous celebrities wish they could do mundane things like go to the grocery store without being noticed. For a people with a food allergy, we would love to walk up to a counter service restaurant and order whatever we want without asking a bunch of questions and risking a…
Disney World Solo Series: Dining
We’ve talked about planning your Walt Disney World solo vacation, now let’s talk about dining; both the planning & the experience! All of the wonderful dining options are possibly my favorite part of any Disney vacation. Whether it be quick service or table service, with over 200 dining locations, the options are endless. Dining can…
Random Acts of Kindness on Your Disney Vacation
Do you have extra Dining Plan Credits? I don’t know about you, but I’m always looking for ways to spread some kindness into our world. I don’t always succeed, but I try to see when I can hold a door open for someone, give up my seat to an elderly bus passenger, or compliment a…
Pixie Dust: Magical Moments in Disney
Pixie Dust! What is it? Of course it’s the stuff that helps Tinkerbell and Peter Pan fly. In Disney fan speak, however, Pixie Dust is an unexpected magical moment that happens during a Disney trip. Oftentimes, it takes the form of some sort of upgrade or freebie that a cast member bestows upon you. However,…
Foodie Friday: Cinnamon-Apple Lunch Box Tart from Woody’s Lunch Box
To celebrate the holiday season, Woody’s Lunch Box in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is offering a brand new treat – the Cinnamon-Apple Lunch Box Tart! This limited-time option features a cinnamon-apple filling with a cinnamon fondant and holiday candy pieces. Much like the other lunch box tarts, this is a traditional toaster-type…
Fantasmic! Review
It took me six trips to Walt Disney World before I finally saw Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It was sure worth the wait. For some reason, my family and I have never been ones to watch the shows – fireworks, parades, or otherwise. With a few exceptions – Festival of the Lion King is…
Foodie Friday: Review of the Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse from Satu’li Canteen
Last weekend, I went to celebrate the holiday season at Walt Disney World. I went to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, walked the Disney Springs Christmas Tree Trail, and yes, even saw the new holiday happenings at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. It was all so very magical. To celebrate the fall season and the upcoming Thanksgiving…
Why the Wild Africa Trek Should be your Next Adventure!
Want to do something adventurous and even educational on your next Walt Disney World vacation?! If so, the Wild Africa Trek at Disney’s Animal Kingdom may be just what you’re looking for! It’s a fabulous way to spend 3 hours of your day. You’ll get up close (sometimes REALLY close) to the animals, and learn…
Mobile Ordering at Walt Disney World
Mobile ordering at Walt Disney World is da bomb! I might have said that a time or two during my most recent visit to Walt Disney World. Mobile ordering wasn’t an option on the dining plan during my last visit in 2017, so I was happy to see it was for the trip I…