One of the first Disney cookbooks I ever purchased was called “Cooking with Mickey and the Disney Chefs.” What drew me to the book was that it contained recipes from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Disney Cruise Line. It remains in heavy rotation in my kitchen, so that my family can continue to experience…
Author: Ginamarie Palmieri
Ginamarie Palmieri is a long time Walt Disney World enthusiast, and, more recently, a huge fan of Disneyland and Disney Cruise Line. At home, in New York, she is an attorney and mother of three beautiful children. Ginamarie's favorite park is Epcot and her favorite ride is Splash Mountain. She would love to someday stay at all of the Disney resorts and eat at all of the restaurants.
Delicious Disney Dishes: Epcot Food & Wine Festival’s Nudel Gratin
When we attended Epcot’s Food & Wine Festival this past October, a cast member recommended that we try the Nudel Gratin dish at the Germany Marketplace. We were not disappointed when we tried it, and I was so happy to see its recipe was included in the official 2015 Food & Wine Festival cookbook….
My Favorite Meal at Walt Disney World- ‘Ohana Dinner
I have eaten many meals at Walt Disney World, from the quickest of quick service to the formal five star elegance of Victoria and Alberts, but there is only one meal which stacks up as my all time favorite- dinner at ‘Ohana. This is the meal that I dream about in between vacations, and I…
Delicious Disney Dishes: Epcot Food and Wine Festival’s Onion Tart Recipe
If you have ever attended Epcot’s annual Food and Wine Festival, you know that there are so many delicious dishes to try during the event that you could not possibly try them all. At the 2015 festival, I made sure to purchase the official 20th Anniversary cook book so that my family could try…
Harmony Barber Shop at Magic Kingdom
On an average trip to the Magic Kingdom, most people walk right passed the Harmony Barber Shop without a second thought. What you may not know is that the barber shop is fully functioning, and a wonderful place to get a haircut. In fact, they offer a special package for babies’ first haircuts, which…
What to Wear on Disney Cruise Line
One of the questions I hear most often about Disney Cruise Line involves people wondering what type of clothing they will need to pack for their cruise. Luckily, with a few pointers, you should be all set for packing your suitcase before boarding the ship! My first, and most important tip for packing clothing is…
Visiting Walt Disney World With Seniors
One of the great aspects of visiting Walt Disney World is that it is a vacation destination that you can share with your entire family. However, there are a few things you should consider when bringing along one or more of your senior family members. In this blog, we will talk about a few items…
Lunch with an Imagineer at the Hollywood Brown Derby
Many people have dreamed about quitting their jobs for an opportunity to work at Walt Disney World. Did you know that Walt Disney World offers an opportunity for guests to dine with someone employed in Disney’s most coveted position, an Imagineer? I was lucky enough to try out this experience, which fit in perfectly…
Ten Great Cold Treats at Walt Disney World
The sunny, warm climate of central Florida makes Walt Disney World a great place for touring year round, but sometimes, that heat puts you in the mood for a cold or frosty snack. While most visitors may opt for the familiar Mickey ice cream bar or frozen lemonade, there are an abundance of cool snacks…
Building a Countdown Chain for Your Trip
Like many families, my children and I are often thinking about our next Disney vacation when we’re between trips. One of the fun activities we’ve discovered in preparing for our trip has been to build a countdown chain. This activity is best enjoyed if you can do it as a group. Materials Needed: Construction Paper…
Senses Spa- An Amazing Way to Relax at Walt Disney World
Usually, people think of a trip to Walt Disney World as an active and high energy vacation, but there are actually many ways on Disney property for you to slow down and relax. On our last trip, I was able to experience the luxurious Senses Spa at Saratoga Springs Resort, which was the epitome of…
Old Key West Resort- A Studio Review
On our last trip, we were fortunate enough to stay for a few nights at Disney’s Old Key West Resort. Old Key West is Disney’s original vacation club property, having opened in 1991 as Disney’s Vacation Club Resort. As a vacation club, or DVC, resort, it can be booked either through using vacation club points…