We recently spent 5 days at Walt Disney World during the first week of August, and as you’d expect, it was hot! Fortunately for us, it rained a significant portion of this trip, so we were able to stay relatively cool, but being a summer Disney-goer, I know how powerful the Florida sun can be…
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How We Picked Our Walt Disney World Park Days
Our pick for Day Three: The Magic Kingdom My extended family is going on a trip to Walt Disney World in January, and we’ve been planning fiercely since the beginning of the summer. We booked our resort, and we had a list of restaurants we’d like to eat at. Our next step? Figuring out which…
Foodie Friday: Rivers of Light Dining Package Review
Lately, Disney has been all about the Dining and Dessert Packages as a way to see their nighttime (and sometimes daytime spectaculars). There’s definitely an appeal to them. You were going to eat anyway, and with the package, you are guaranteed a spot to see whatever spectacular you’re wanting to in a reserved spot. Plus,…
Jedi Training: An Experience to Remember for Your Padawan
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge may be one of the most awaited for lands to open with Star Wars fans on the edge of their seats waiting for more details! In the meantime though, one of the most popular events for young Star Wars fans is offered daily right now at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Jedi Training:…
Olivia’s Cafe: A Breakfast Review
I recently took a trip to The World to celebrate my birthday. Being a self-proclaimed foodie, my favorite part of a Disney vacation is definitely the food! Our family typically goes to the Kona Café for our special occasion breakfasts, but with the recent menu changes at Kona, we decided to branch out and try…
Satu’li Canteen Welcomes Adventurous Eaters to Pandora
Satu’li Canteen is Pandora – The World of Avatar’s fast-casual restaurant seating 330 guests inside and an additional 190 diners outside. The international-inspired menu is served in what used to be the mess hall of the Resources Development Administration (RDA), now re-purposed to be the dining facility of the Alpha Centauri Expeditions on Pandora. Na’vi…
Walt Disney World’s Value Resorts: An Overview
One of the pools at All-Star Music Walt Disney World’s Value resorts are a great options for families who might, on first glance, think they have to stay off property if they are on a budget. The Values offer larger than life theming, a food court , pizza delivery, fun pools, an arcade, a gift…
Snack Spotlight: Cheshire Cat Tails at Cheshire Cafe
I’m always looking for a good snack at Walt Disney World and I have a brand new option for you to try on your next visit to the Magic Kingdom. Located at the quaint snack shop, Cheshire Cafe, is the offering called the Cheshire Cat Tail. Cheshire Cafe is a relatively small location found just…
Steps to Planning a Disney Vacation: Step One – What is Your Goal?
Sometimes it can feel like you need a masters degree in Disney in order to plan a vacation there. There are so many decisions to make when looking at Disney Vacation Planning, from resorts to food to FastPasses (what are these even) that it can feel completely overwhelming and often make people feel like it…
Sneak Peek of the New Dishes at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival
I was delighted when I received an invitation to participate in this year’s Epcot Food and Wine Festival Preview Party. I have been a regular on opening day of the Festival for years now, but have never had the privilege of attending this shindig. The Epcot Food and Wine Festival preview event was held in…
Big Changes Coming to Walt Disney World That I Can’t Wait to See!
On a July afternoon in Anaheim, California, Disney hosted the Parks and Resorts panel at the D23 Expo. In recent years, D23 has become the stage for the Disney company to announce the major changes coming to Disney Parks around the world. This year, some of the announcements made weren’t just big…they were HUGE! If…
Flying vs. Driving — Which One is Right for Your Disney Trip?
I live 400 miles from one U.S. Disney resort and more than 2,100 from the other. Which parks I fly and drive to are pretty obvious. But large sections of the country live in a big gray area between the parks — a long drive or a shorter flight. Deciding on flying vs. driving to Disney…