Goofy meets a young fan in Disneyland When I was a kid going to Walt Disney World, meeting characters was never a big priority for my family. Shaking hands with a character would be a fun thing to do, but we certainly didn’t wait in any lines to do it. When my daughter was born,…
Author: Kristina Valcarce
My first Walt Disney World vacation was in 1976, and my first Disneyland experience was in 1995, when I moved to Los Angeles. I am a bi-coastal Disney nerd and proud of it!
Most Unusual Ice Cream Flavors at Walt Disney World
Storybook Treats, in the Magic Kingdom I’ve been to Walt Disney World in summer, and I can tell you, nothing is more refreshing than enjoying some ice cream on those hot, humid days! (Well, maybe a Dole Whip….but that’s another blog post.) If you’re going to be on vacation for a week or more, you…
Eat Your Veggies at Disneyland
A vegetable laden salad at the Smokejumpers Grill, California Adventure Fun fact about me: I love vegetables. This certainly wasn’t the case when I was a kid. Back then, I was much like my kid is now, scrunching up my face and making gagging sounds whenever my parents told me to eat my veggies. But as…
Magical Memories: My One and Only Disneyland Birthday
Gone but not forgotten: Flik’s Flyers I’ve been a hardcore Disney travel fan since 1976, so when people ask me when I first was a on a Disney trip on my birthday, they’re surprised when I told them it was for my 43rd. Exiting California Screamin’, another attraction that’s no longer with us The reason for…
My Favorite Egg Dishes at Walt Disney World
It’s breakfast time at the Polynesian! Fun fact about me: I love to eat eggs in almost every preparation. (Not hard-boiled. Ugh.) Another fun fact about me: I’m really not good at cooking them. So whenever I go on vacation, I take every opportunity I can to eat them! Here are my favorite egg dishes…
Burgers At Disneyland
Delicious burgers at Tangaroa Terrace! Whenever people ask me about dining at Disneyland, one of the first things I say is “You know, it’s so much more than just burgers.” And that’s true. Disneyland, over the decades, has elevated its dining scene, both in table service and quick service restaurants, so that now guests can…
Celebrating Disney’s Waitstaff
A friendly Disney server at Naples Ristorante e Bar Think about all the Cast Members who make your Disney vacation special. There are so many, from the desk clerks who greet you at your hotel to the ride operators who make sure your safety harness is on correctly. But I think some of the most…
Favorite Places for Pizza at Disneyland
Enjoying a slice on the terrazzo of Naples Ristorante e Bar National Pizza Party Day? I didn’t know there was such a thing! But when my daughter informed me that this day actually did exist, and takes place on May 17, it got me thinking about my favorite places to grab a slice at the…
Get Your Beverage On at Walt Disney World
Enjoy a Pandoran Sunrise in the Satu’li Canteen Today, May 6th is National Beverage Day here in the United States, and it got me to thinking about my favorite places to enjoy a beverage at Walt Disney World. It was hard narrowing it down, but here’s what I came up with! IL MULINO LOUNGE –…
Celebrating National Space Day At Walt Disney World
Pandora: The World of Avatar May 3rd is National Space Day here in the United States. If your Walt Disney World vacation happens to fall on May 3rd, here are my top picks for celebrating Space Day for each Walt Disney World park! ANIMAL KINGDOM AVATAR: FLIGHT OF PASSAGE Get your fingers hovering over My…
Celebrating Earth Day at Walt Disney World
the Tree of Life, a symbol of the natural world Today is Earth Day, the day when people around the globe celebrate the beautiful planet we are fortunate enough to live on. If your Walt Disney World trip coincides with this special day, you might be looking for ways to celebrate it! Here are some…
When Things Go Wrong at Walt Disney World – A Medical Emergency
the kitchen of our two-bedroom Beach Club Villa Walt Disney World may be the most Magical Place on Earth, but that doesn’t mean that nothing goes wrong while you’re on vacation there! Years ago, my family had their trip interrupted when one of us got hurt. Here’s what happened, and how Disney helped. the scene of…