OVERVIEW I’m a Kona Café fanatic; I’ve dined at a bunch of different locations for breakfast while on Walt Disney World vacations, but I usually gravitate toward Kona when it comes to making Advance Dining Reservations (ADRs). I was recently given a surprise bridal shower weekend at Walt Disney World, and since our party was…
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The Disney Vacation Club Lounge at the Imagination Pavilion
Welcome to Epcot’s Disney Vacation Club Member Lounge! I always get excited when I visit new spots in a Disney theme park that I’ve never seen before. Now that my parents are Disney Vacation Club members, I got to visit the DVC Lounge in the Imagination pavilion at Epcot! The Disney Vacation Club lounge is…
Foodie Friday: Review of the Solo Cupcake
Walt Disney World is all about the cupcake. They constantly have unique cupcakes for just about every purpose and of course, the tie in with the film, Solo, Disney’s Hollywood Studios has introduced a brand new cupcake option. Known as the Solo Cupcake and sold at the Trolley Car Cafe (otherwise known as Starbucks), this…
Hidden Gem: Disney Springs PhotoPass Studio
Sandwiched between Tren-D and the Ghirardelli shop lies a little-known, photogenic gem. In between chocolate and clothes you find the PhotoPass Studio at Disney Springs. You can literally just have a mini photoshoot at Disney Springs! The photoshoot is free. Prints and downloads do have a cost. But if you bought Memory Maker, you’re covered! Since…
Walt Disney World Dapper Day: Spring 2018
Another Dapper Day has come and gone at Walt Disney World, but I hope that by sharing our latest experience, we can inspire you to add a Dapper Day outing to one of your upcoming Disney trips! What is Dapper Day? Dapper Day is a non-sanctioned Disney event (meaning: Disney does not sponsor…
How to Handle Summer Rainstorms at Walt Disney World
Every Disney-lover who’s visited Walt Disney World in the summer has experienced a crazy summer storm. The sky is blue, the sun is beating down, and all of a sudden, the storm clouds roll in. Though they might only last for a few minutes, these summer storms can really pack a punch! Here, I’m bringing…
Splash at Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites Waterpark
Liliane Opsomer, coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids, recently stayed at the Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suite Waterpark. Here is her report. Following a $30 million renovation, the hotel formerly known as Nickelodeon Suites Resort is now the Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites Waterpark. Sadly, all of the Nickelodeon experiences are gone: No…
Walt Disney World Dining for $37 a Day-Magic Kingdom Edition
Disney World Dining for $37 a Day Magic Kingdom Edition The love for Disney and the love for great food almost go hand-in-hand, don’t they? Who can plan for a day at one of the parks without thinking about which tasty treat you’ll indulge in along the way? If you think I’m going on a…
Face Painting at Animal Kingdom
This face painting station is in Harambe, in the Africa section of the park The whole reason that I am so freakishly obsessed with Disney travel is that my parents brought my sister and me to Walt Disney World many times when we were growing up, starting all the way back in 1976. My parents recently…
Free and Affordable Walt Disney World Bucket List Items
When you first enter a Disney park each & every time-you’re probably thinking about all the lesser known gems you can check out. There is so much more to do than just the parks! A lot of things do come with a hefty price tag, so it’s hard to do much of that every single…
Souvenirs to Buy Before Your Disney Vacation
The first thing a child will ask at Disneyland or Walt Disney World is to see Mickey Mouse. The second thing he will ask is to buy something! Give your wallet a rest by planning ahead with souvenirs to buy before your Disney trip. You will save your budget and your sanity! Here’s what to…
Tips to Enjoy Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
Boo…to….you…a…boo…to…you…a… boo boo boo boo boo boo boo boo boo to you and you. Every fall, the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World transforms into a spooky (but not so scary) party destination. I was able to go to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party last year, and since tickets are already available for the…