I have completed a few blog posts about my family’s upcoming Disney trip and how we would be joined by my parents, sister and brother-in-law. I have talked about how I worked out our dining reservations, FastPasses and even done fun surprises along the way. Now that we are back from our trip, I wanted…
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Foodie Friday: A Stop at Captain Cook’s at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
One of my favorite resorts is Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Yes, even after the resort’s refurbishment, the resort still feels like home to me. It’s peaceful, warm, and inviting. Plus, the restaurants here are all A+, top notch. I mean you have ‘Ohana-the all-you-can-eat meat fest, Kona-the delightful table service location, but when I visit…
Make the Most of Your Visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom
The largest of the Walt Disney World parks, Disney’s Animal Kingdom‘s 500 acres provide a fun-filled area to explore the animal world and transport visitors to an immersive experience of seven distinct natural areas. And if you’re thinking that this is just a “Disney zoo,” you couldn’t be more wrong! With all these acres to…
Top 5 Tips for Vegging Out at Walt Disney World (i.e. being a vegetarian)
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! By Tim Rogers Dining at Disney World is a lot of fun. With over 100 restaurants representing numerous styles and traditions, Disney offers guests a smorgasbord of possibilities when dining (including some literal smorgasbords). But what about vegetarians? If you grew up not eating meat,…
Planning Outfits for a Disney Vacation
If you have read any of my articles, you know I love planning! I also love documenting our trips via scrapbooking and videos. I always love how our pictures look when we have coordinating shirts and outfits. There are a number of different options when it comes to planning this out. Typically, I start by…
La Cava del Tequila de San Angel Inn – A Must-do
La Cava del Tequila, translated as the Tequila Cave, has won the hearts (and taste buds!) of many, since it’s opening in 2009. Tucked inside the Mexico pavilion, La Cava del Tequila de San Angel Inn – or La Cava- as it’s known to many, draws quite the crowd every day for guests to sample…
The Ultimate Disney Packing List
I’ve been taking Walt Disney World (and now, Disneyland) vacations for over 20 years, and I can definitely say that my packing technique has improved tremendously over time! Though too young to remember, I’ve heard the stories of my family of 3 bringing 8 suitcases on our first Disney trip (back in the days where…
Getting Ready for Walt Disney World
Getting Ready for Disney! Many people book their Disney trips a year or more in advance. It is exciting to select your resort and make a reservation for an upcoming vacation, but it can then be a bit of a let down to realize you still have a year or more to wait for your…
Walt Disney World’s Solar Facility
Reedy Creek. The name might be familiar to some die-hard Walt Disney World fans, but to most it sounds like a homeowner development. Its full name is the Reedy Creek Improvement District and is a special district set up with the purpose of providing typical municipal services like power, water, roads and fire protection to a…
Foodie Friday: Roaring Fork at Wilderness Lodge
One of my favorite resorts at Walt Disney World is Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. I love the feel, the smells, the sights – I honestly love everything about it. It is a must stop for me on most of my vacations. I just need to soak up the atmosphere. So, with that being said, one of…
Using Uber at Walt Disney World
Uber. The four letter word that is getting spoken by more and more guests at the Walt Disney World Resort. Uber is a company where drivers use their own personal cars (requirements must be met) to provide rides to consumers between destinations (similar to a taxi service). Uber completes its business transactions entirely online so no cash…
Taking an Ice Cream Break at Ample Hills Creamery
Summer temperatures have officially arrived in Florida! If you plan on visiting Walt Disney World this summer, there is no doubt that you will be looking for ways to stay cool on your vacation and I am guessing that frozen treats will be high on your snack list this season. There are a lot of…