November 14 was National Spicy Guacamole Day – a day for all the avocado lovers like me to celebrate. And what better place to celebrate your love of guacamole than Disneyland, the happiest place on earth! Which means there’s no better place to get your guac on than Tortilla Jo’s located in Downtown Disney at…
Author: Elizabeth and Scott G
Scott and Elizabeth are a Disney-obsessed couple and are the lucky parents of one adorable princess. They currently reside in Lansing, MI, when they're not at their home away from home, WDW. They are annual pass holders at WDW and recently became DVC members. Scott is a Disney music and running enthusiast, and Elizabeth enjoys baking, reading, and writing.
Disney Dining: Top 5 Spots to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
May has officially arrived! And along with the warmer spring weather and blooming flowers, this month also brings the Mexican holiday, Cinco de Mayo! If you’ll be spending Cinco de Mayo at Walt Disney World, then you’re in luck – we’re counting down our top 5 restaurants to celebrate Cinco de Mayo – Disney-style!…
Disney’s Zootopia DVC Member Sneak Peek
Hey look – we’re in Zootopia! On our most recent trip to Walt Disney World, we were lucky enough to be randomly selected by Disney Vacation Club (DVC) to attend a special Members-only pre-showing of Disney’s Zootopia. Scott received an email from DVC inviting us to view the film at the AMC Theater in Disney…
DIY Disney: Tutu for Princess Half Marathon Weekend
This year, Scott is running in runDisney’s Glass Slipper Challenge at the Walt Disney World resort in Florida. The Glass Slipper Challenge consists of the Disney Princess Enchanted 10K and the Disney Princess Half Marathon. If you’ve ever witnessed a runDisney event, then you know that runners tend to get creative for these races –…
Disney Dining Review: Jungle Navigation Co. LTD. Skipper Canteen
On our most recent trip to Walt Disney World over Marathon weekend, we had the opportunity to try the Magic Kingdom’s newest dining experience – the Jungle Navigation Co. LTD. Skipper Canteen. The Skipper Canteen is located in Adventureland across from the classic Jungle Cruise attraction and is themed as the after-hours hangout for off-duty…
Disneyland Diamond Celebration Dooney and Bourke Review
We recently had the opportunity to take our first trip out to Disneyland to celebrate my thirtieth birthday. As longtime Walt Disney World veterans, my family was beyond excited to visit Walt’s park. And when we found out that my birthday trip would coincide with Disneyland’s 60th anniversary “Diamond Celebration” we were totally thrilled! We…
Dining Review: Minnie’s Holiday Dine at Hollywood and Vine
On our most recent weekend getaway to Walt Disney World, we had the opportunity to try a new dining experience at an old favorite – Minnie’s Holiday Dine at Hollywood and Vine. Hollywood and Vine, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, will be offering this seasonal, holiday-themed character dinner now through January 3, 2016. This festive dinner…
Dining Review: Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Harvest Breakfast at Garden Grill
While we were visiting Walt Disney World this past weekend for the Wine and Dine Half Marathon and to celebrate our daughter’s eighth birthday, we had the opportunity to try a new dining experience on it’s opening day – Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Harvest Breakfast at Garden Grill! Located in Epcot’s Land Pavilion, Disney’s only (slowly)…
Tables in Wonderland Changes For 2015
If you are a fan of the Walt Disney Company and you missed the recent news regarding the price increases and restructuring of annual passes at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland, you might have been sleeping under a rock. It seems that every Disney Parks fan is talking about the annual pass (AP) changes…
DIY Disney: Clothespin Countdown Craft
There’s nothing quite like the anticipation of counting down for your upcoming Disney vacation. And when you visit the Mouse as often as we do, it seems like there’s always a next trip on the horizon! Our family has tried a few different countdown crafts in the past, including a movie-a-week countdown and a…
Disney’s Old Key West Resort – Two-Bedroom Villa Review
This past May, we had the good fortune of taking our first Walt Disney World vacation with Elizabeth’s parents. Because this visit was our first time traveling with guests and this was their first Disney trip in over 15 years, we wanted this to be a truly magical stay. We initially planned on booking two…
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort – A Studio Review
As Disney Vacation Club (DVC) members, one of our family’s Disney goals is to stay at each of the DVC resorts. This summer, we had the opportunity to stay at the newest member of the DVC resort family – Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! DVC recently remodeled 3 of the existing Longhouse buildings at Disney’s original…