The Epcot International Festival of the Arts is Epcot’s newest festival and an opportunity for guests to celebrate all kinds of art. I had the chance to check out the festival this year and fell in love! I was so excited to hear that it is returning and even expanding in 2018. The festival…
Category: Walt Disney World
Everything on Walt Disney World
A Long Weekend at Walt Disney World – Which Park Should You Skip?
If you only have three days, don’t skip the Magic Kingdom! People who decide to visit Walt Disney World over a long weekend have a decision to make. There are four major theme parks on property, so what do you do if you have only three days? My first bit of advice is to focus…
Last Minute Walt Disney World Trip Planning – 90 Days in Advance
Should you think about staying at the Contemporary when planning a last minute trip? Last minute trip planning can be stressful. Walt Disney World is the kind of vacation that people love to talk about, read about and PLAN FOREVER. However what do you do when life throws you a curve ball and you can…
Foodie Friday: Pineapple Upside Down Cake from Aloha Isle
Stop the presses! There is a brand new treat that can be found at Aloha Isle at the Magic Kingdom. You know….the home of the Dole Whip. It’s a pineapple upside down cake! Oh…and did I mention that you can get Dole Whip put on top?! Mind blown! So when I heard about this new…
Celebrating Christmas at Disney’s Magic Kingdom
With more than 1,300 decorated trees and 8.5 million lights strung throughout Walt Disney World, it is not difficult to get into the spirit of the season at the Kingdom of the Mouse. There is so much to see! Christmas experiences await at every park and resort. The Magic Kingdom is decorated to the…
Guided Christmas Tours at Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World goes all out to decorate the parks and resorts for the Christmas Season. Have you ever wondered what logistics are involved transforming parks and hotels nearly overnight into a winter wonderland? Find out when you take one of the guided Christmas tours—an unforgettable experience. Disney currently offers two tours. Here is what…
Foodie Friday: Fun Treats at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
This past weekend, I was able to attend Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! It had been a few years since I’d taken part in the fun, so I was anxious to get the opportunity to experience the fun that the party entails. I was ecstatic that I was going to be able to see the Hocus…
Did You Know You Can Go Fishing At Epcot?
What do you do on a Guided Fishing Excursion? You do catch-and-release fishing for largemouth bass no matter what age you are! The guide will take you out on a 21-foot Sun Tracker pontoon boat that accommodates up to 5 guests, where you can fish for 2-hour and 4-hour excursions. The excursion includes the…
Top 10 Things First Timers Don’t Know While in Disney
Walt Disney World is an exciting vacation for anyone, but for first timers it can be the experience of a lifetime. It can also be overwhelming and stressful. Previously we looked at things first timers don’t know before going, and in this post we will look at what first timers don’t know while in Disney….
Epcot Food and Wine Festival Best Bets Part 2
Welcome back to the second day of your epic food tour of the World Showcase during the Epcot Food and Wine Festival. I hope you are well rested after day one. We will again begin this session on the southside of the lagoon in front of the American Adventure. This time we will head east…
Why We Love Saratoga Springs Resort
Since we are a family of six, and often travel with some additional family and friends, we have found ourselves staying at the Disney Vacation Club Resorts often in the last few years. However, it wasn’t until this year that we fell in love with Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort. While Saratoga Springs is a…
Walt Disney World’s Nighttime Spectaculars
Happily Ever After at the Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World takes on a special, magical aura after dark. When the stars come out, so do the various nighttime spectaculars that take place all over the resort! Here is an overview of the different evening offerings: CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: LA NOUBA If you’d like to catch…