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Author: TinaA
My love for all things Disney began in the late 80's early 90's. My frequent trips to Walt Disney World have allowed me to learn how to plan for vacations in order to stress less and enjoy more. I hope to help you navigate through the ups and downs of a trip to the parks with my realistic but funny perspective!
The Haunted Mansion From the Magic Kingdom to the Movies Book Review
Since we are all sticking pretty close to home right now and our favorite destinations are closed, I needed to find something to keep the magic alive. I thought I would do a book review for: ‘The Haunted Mansion From the Magic Kingdom to the Movies‘. I purchased this book back in 2013. I…
A Look Back at Epcot in 1989
With all of the changes happening at Epcot, lets take a look back at Epcot in 1989. The first noticeable thing is that the park was still called Epcot Center. Secondly, the price of tickets. How awesome would this be today? One-Park/One-Day Ticket was $29 per day for adults and $23 per day for…
Maya Grill – Another Awesome Option at Coronado Springs
With all of the hype around Coronado Springs and the new Gran Destino Tower, I wanted to remind you of an “old” stand-by table service restaurant that exists there. Maya Grill– another awesome option at Coronado Springs. Coronado Springs has jumped to the top of my list of favorite resorts after my…
Two Quick-Service Gluten Free Finds Worth Trying
I’ve read that many famous celebrities wish they could do mundane things like go to the grocery store without being noticed. For a people with a food allergy, we would love to walk up to a counter service restaurant and order whatever we want without asking a bunch of questions and risking a…
Jungle Navigation Co Before Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
When attending the Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, you know you are in for a wonderful night of candy and other not so frightful treats. It’s a good idea to attend the party AFTER you have eaten a good meal. Going to the party hungry will probably have you eating way more sweets than…
Making the Most of Your Disney Resort
You have decided to visit Walt Disney World. Now you have to choose a resort. Since so much deliberation often goes into this decision, I encourage you to consider making the most of your Disney Resort. Sometimes your budget and family size can narrow down the selections too. Often times your style of…
Docking Bay 7- A Gluten Free Review
Docking Bay 7- A Gluten Free Review: On a recent trip we were fortunate to be able to attend the Annual Passholder preview of Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge. I mean, how often does one get invited to visit a different planet? What would the planet be like, would there be food and drink there? Does…
Toledo, Tapas, Steak and Seafood – A Gluten Free Review
I recently returned from a wonderful trip in August 2019. We stayed at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. I’ve stayed on site at multiple other places, but this was a first for Coronado. I really loved the resort. I want to stay there again for sure. We did not have a room in the new Gran…
Disney’s Hollywood Studios – A Look Back to 1989
I am lucky (and old) enough to be able to say I visited Disney’s Hollywood Studios back in September of 1989. It was my first trip to Disney and I so loved this park. Now that the park just had its 30th Birthday, take a stroll down memory lane with me. Lets browse through the…
Ale & Compass Breakfast – A Gluten Free Review
The breakfast at the Yacht Club’s Ale & Compass has caused quite the happy buzz in Disney circles of late, so I wanted to see for myself how it was for the gluten free folk. They had such wonderful sounding items on the regular menu, like the Salted Caramel-Apple French Toast or the Dark…
Rose & Crown – A Gluten Free Review
Is it worth a trip to Epcot’s Rose and Crown if you can’t eat gluten? I recently went and tried their famous Fish and Chips, sans gluten. Would I do it again? Read on to find out. I had the pleasure of being at Epcot for the Princess Half Marathon Race Weekend in February….