A welcome sight for Star Wars fans! The year was 1991, and my parents had decided that it was time for our family to take the biggest, most extravagant Walt Disney World vacation that we ever had. Back then, there was a package known as the Grand Plan. This included all tickets, a concierge room…
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DestiNations Discovered: Touring Epcot’s World Showcase
TOUR INFORMATION: DestiNations Discovered is a 5 hour walking tour of World Showcase offered at Epcot. There is an additional cost for this tour and you will also need a valid park ticket for entry into Epcot. During the summer months, the tour is available on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Saturdays. During the fall and early…
Top 10 Things You Can’t Miss This Christmas at Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World is always a magical place to visit, no matter the time at year. However, even if you aren’t an over the top Christmastime aficionado like I am, the holidays at Disney World will still fill you with that extra bit of joy and cheer. But as with anything at Disney World, you…
Beyond the Ball: World Showcase Photo Spots
When we visit Epcot, we always take pictures with Spaceship Earth. The “Big Ball” has a magnetic effect, drawing our lenses to photograph it. But once you’d taken the obligatory icon shot, consider some other fun places to take pictures. These World Showcase photo spots will produce some treasured vacation memories. Here are some ideas…
Learning from Bob Gurr: A Disney Legend
Every once in a while there are some amazing events that you can attend when you visit the Orlando area on your vacation. Events can include talks by current or former Imagineers, celebrations of Mickey, talks with Disney Legends, Vice Presidents or many other people. If you are a Disney history nut like me, you…
Gluten Free Food and Wine Review
As a person who has Celiac disease, one of the reasons I love to go to Disney is that Walt Disney World is a place where feel I can eat safely, mainly at the table service restaurants. They take food allergies seriously and are typically well versed on menu items. However, even at Disney…
Best Non-Character Restaurants at Walt Disney World
With all the dining options available in Walt Disney World, it can be a little overwhelming when it comes time to make your Advance Dining Reservations. If you have children, or if you simply like meeting characters, feel free to check out my list of best character meals ! If you are adults only who…
Vegging Out at Walt Disney World: A Meatless Review of Territory Lounge
On our last trip to Walt Disney World, my family had the opportunity to stay at the Wilderness Lodge for the first time. As we were heading back on our last night and were trying to figure out an option for dinner, I remembered all of the high praise the Be Our Guest Podcast (and…
Foodie Friday: Breakfast at The Wave
Shhh….I’ll let you in on a little secret…..it’s just between me and you, ok….The Wave at Disney’s Contemporary Resort has one of the best breakfast buffets in all of Walt Disney World! The Wave, which is located on the first floor of the popular resort, can be found right next to the check in…
Give Kids The Rides Challenge: Riding every ride at Walt Disney World for GKTW
The Parkeology Challenge In 2013 two crazy guys named Shane and Ted decided to try and ride every single ride at Walt Disney World. They were able to ride 45 out of 47, and while most would consider that a great accomplishment, they were determined to complete all 47. In 2014 they were able to…
Throwback Thursday – Walt Disney World: 1989
1989 marked a banner year for my family’s trips to Walt Disney World. My mother was now working a full time job, and my parents decided that it was time to return to Walt Disney World in style. After more than a decade of staying off property, they decided we would stay at the Polynesian….
Attending Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party …On Halloween!
I had the pleasure of attending the Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party on October 31st, 2018. When planning this trip to Walt Disney World, I realized we would be down there over the Halloween holiday. The trip would be for just my husband and me – my son is grown. Even so,…