While most visitors have the rides and attractions on their mind when visiting any Walt Disney World park, I recently visited Epcot for the sole purpose of finding my “Kodak Moments.” The Epcot Flower and Garden Festival is always a hit for photographers but Epcot has fabulous photo opportunities year round – combining the two is…
Author: Liliane Opsomer
Liliane Opsomer is the coauthor of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids and a freelance writer.
She is passionate about travel, Disney, fairies, hobbits and all things magical. Some of her favorite destinations are Orlando, Anaheim, Middle Earth, Belgium, Sydney, Dresden, Patagonia and Hawaii. Liliane lives in Birmingham, Alabama and visits the parks several times a year.
Epcot Flower and Garden Festival comes with Food and Frozen on Top! – A Review
The 22nd annual Epcot Flower and Garden Festival officially kicked off this month on March 4. This year saw many changes, but the new highlight was that the Frozen girls, Anna and Elsa, now appear in topiary form and can be seen center stage at the entrance to World Showcase. According to Eric Darden, Horticultural…
It’s A Wonderful Sherman Brothers World After All
Meet the Sherman Brothers It would be impossible to list all the accomplishments of Disney Legends, Richard and Robert Sherman. “The Boys,” as they were known to all, including Walt Disney himself, are some of Americas most prolific songwriters. Oscars, Grammys, the National Medal of Arts, induction in the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and a…
Romance for Mom and Dad at Walt Disney World
Valentine’s Day: tips for parents Moms and dads deserve some special time throughout the year but of course also on Valentine’s Day. It is often difficult enough to catch a movie or go out for a romantic dinner in your hometowns, so how realistic is a romantic parents’ night out while vacationing at Walt Disney…
First Time Visitors to Walt Disney World be Prepared!
Are you a first time visitor to the Kingdom of the Mouse? No worries, you are not alone. A visit to Walt Disney World can be an overwhelming experience for anybody but first time visitors should not even think of undertaking a visit without proper planning. The need for planning for First Time Visitors …
New Fantasyland: Does it live up to expectations?
Many months of anticipation came to an end when the last of the new Fantasyland rides, the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, opened in the Spring of 2014. For over two years the Fantasyland hub underwent major constructions and fans eagerly awaited to see the outcome of the largest expansion Disney undertook in the Magic Kingdom…
Port Orleans French Quarter: Dreaming of Mardi Gras
Port Orleans French Quarter Port Orleans French Quarter is one of my favorite Disney Resorts. While I have stayed at it’s sister property Port Orleans Riverside I love the feel of the French Quarter best. The seven colorful buildings with wrought-iron filigree, shuttered windows, and old-fashioned iron lampposts are nestled around lovely courtyards. While it…
Teens Love Walt Disney World Vacations Big Time
Teens not often agree with parents but when it comes to Walt Disney World is seems that for once everybody is happy. Granted, a trip to the Kingdom of the Mouse does not come cheap but it certainly comes with a lot of freedom and peace of mind for grownups. Why Teens Love Walt Disney…
Coronado Springs an Underrated Disney Resort
What I love about Disney’s Coronado Springs For years I’ve been trying to understand what it is that gives Disney’s Coronado Springs a bad wrap. So what if the resort is a convention hotel? I have stayed there numerous times and never ever have I been inconvenienced by convention goers. At no time did I…
Frozen Mania Sweeps through the Kingdom of the Mouse
As Frozen Mania sweeps through the Kingdom of the Mouse the question for many guests is: Do we want to to build a snowman or do we want to ride the newly-opened Seven Dwarfs Mine Train? If your little princess wants to see the Frozen Girls, you better have a plan. Anna and Elsa of Arendelle have…
Epcot Eat to the Beat Concerts: The Food and Wine Festival beyond the food
The 19th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival opens September 19 and for a total of fifty-three days food lovers can eat their way through World Showcase. While food should be your main priority when visiting during that time of the year there is more to the festival than sampling the mouthwatering delicacies dished out…
Castaway Cay – Some of my Favorite Things to do on Disney’s Private Island
Castaway Cay, is Disney’s private port-of-call in the Bahamas. On the island guests can enjoy tropical leisure activities, such as snorkeling, boating, swimming and sunbathing. There are plenty of organized activities and while most of these activities are relatively inexpensive compared to other ports of call it is important to know what you can do…