Tiffins and the Nomad Lounge used to be a little off the beaten path at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, but now both are easy to find as you make your way to the new land of Pandora. Whether you are looking for an upscale meal or a place to relax with a cocktail, Tiffins and…
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Once Your RunDisney Race is Done, it’s Time for Some Fun!
You did it! All of your training and preparation paid off and you made it across the finish line at a runDisney 5K, 10K, half marathon, or marathon. So, now what? Here are some ideas on what to do once the race is done: Indulge in a Post-race Breakfast Since you burned quite a few…

Exploring Pandora-The World of Avatar at the Annual Passholder Preview Event
I have been a Walt Disney World Passholder for a long time and have enjoyed many perks over the years. This year though, Passholders were offered the best opportunity yet: preview days of the Pandora-The World of Avatar! My preview day finally arrived and as I waited to enter Pandora, my heart was racing. What…

Taking on the Nachos Rio Grande Challenge at Pecos Bill
Do you love nachos? I mean…really, really love nachos? If so, then the next time you visit the Magic Kingdom, make a stop at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe and take on the Nachos Rio Grande Challenge! Until a couple of months ago, I had no idea that such a thing existed….

Planet Hollywood Observatory-A New Twist on an Old Favorite
While all sorts of new restaurants were celebrating their grand openings at Disney Springs, an old favorite was in the process of receiving a big update. Planet Hollywood got a major overhaul inside and out and reopened as the new Planet Hollywood Observatory. Front Entrance to the Planet Hollywood Observatory Even the menu saw some…

Lighting Up the Night with Rivers of Light
After months of anticipation, the Rivers of Light show finally debuted at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This was an exciting moment because after years of the park closing early, the addition of an evening show has given guests a solid reason to stay around after dark. The first night that I saw Rivers of Light was…

Six Reasons Why I Love to runDisney
I’ve never been much of a runner and certainly never pictured myself running a long distance race. That all changed about a year ago when I signed up for my first runDisney event, the Princess 5K. I never knew that it could be so much FUN to run! Since then, I have been hooked. Here…

Meeting Disney Legend Marty Sklar
Epcot is now home to several major festivals that take place throughout the year. The newest festival, the International Festival of the Arts, followed in the footsteps of the Epcot Food and Wine and Epcot Flower and Garden Festivals all host various seminars for guests to enjoy. One of these seminars featured Marty Sklar, an…

Lunch Break at the 50’s Prime Time Cafe
If you are looking for some homestyle food on your vacation, the 50’s Prime Time Cafe at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is the perfect place to dine. This isn’t a character meal, but the restaurant itself has a lot of character. The old-time feel creates a fun and relaxing environment that the whole family will enjoy….

Staying Under the Sea at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
Do you have a favorite Disney character? I certainly do! For as long as I can remember, The Little Mermaid has been my favorite Disney movie and Ariel has been my favorite princess. So when I heard that there were Little Mermaid themed rooms at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, I knew I HAD to…

Checking Out the New PizzeRizzo at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
If you have been to Disney’s Hollywood Studios lately, you know that there are some major construction projects going on these days. Since we are all anxiously awaiting the opening of the new Star Wars and Pixar attractions, it may be easy to miss the fact that the Muppets have officially taken over a small…

Sights and Sounds of the Holiday Season at Walt Disney World
I recently visited Walt Disney World and was excited to see all of the special shows and decorations that can be found in the parks at this time of year. I wasn’t sure how much holiday entertainment I could cram into one whirlwind long weekend, but I was determined to see as much as I…