runDisney kicked off 2019 with their largest race weekend of the year. Known as Marathon Weekend, the weekend featured a 5k on Thursday, a 10k on Friday, a half marathon (13.1 miles) on Saturday, and finished with a tour of all 4 parks during the Marathon on Sunday. The Dopey Challenge consists of completing all…
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The VOID, Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire Review
My husband is a huge Star Wars fan; when it comes to Star Wars, he seems to have seen it all, done it all, and read all about it! This year, I finally came up with the perfect Christmas gift (in addition to completing his limited edition vintage movie poster collection!): a trip to The…
Movie Review: Miracle of the White Stallions
Based generally on the events towards the end of World War II that resulted in “Operation Cowboy,” where American troops rescued horses being horded by the Germans in Czechoslovakia from advancing Soviet troops, (1) and specifically on Alois Podhajsky’s autobiographical novel The Dancing White Horses of Vienna, Disney’s Miracle of the White Stallions was theatrically…
Warner Bros Studio Tour — So Cal Side Trip
If you plan to visit Southern California for Disneyland, you might feel the pull to see one of the area’s other draws: a movie studio. Films and Hollywood go together like Mickey and Minnie, so be sure make time in your vacation to visit a studio. The Warner Bros Studio Tour gives you a peek…
Bon Voyage Character Breakfast Dining Review
The Basics The Bon Voyage Breakfast is a character meal located at Trattoria al Forno and features a fixed price menu. Each table is served a basket of pastries to share, along with a choice of entrée from a menu. Located at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn, this is a character meal featuring many of the…
A Vegetarian Review of Jiko
One of the things that first made me fall in love with the Animal Kingdom Lodge was a wonderful meal at Jiko several years ago. However, since that time, it just hasn’t worked out to head back and try it again. When planning for our most recent trip, my wife and I wanted to make…
A Vegetarian Review of the Skipper Canteen
As someone who is fortunate to be able to travel fairly often to Walt Disney World, I have the opportunity to catch things I have missed, try new and exciting additions, and more. However, I generally do the exact opposite and just go back to my old favorites time and time again (see my collection…
Movie Review: The Legend of Lobo
Based on Ernest Thompson Seton’s 1898 short story “Lobo the King of Currumpaw,” which was inspired by Seton’s wolf-hunting experiences in the American Southwest, Disney’s The Legend of Lobo was theatrically released on November 7, 1962. The live action nature adventure is sixty-seven minutes in length. Plot Summary In the late-nineteenth-century American Southwest, the native…
Give Kids The Rides Challenge: The Results Part 2
We continue with the results of my Give Kids the Rides Challenge on November 19th. If you haven’t read my original blog about the Give Kids the Rides Challenge visit here. Part 1 of the Give Kids the Rides Challenge results can be found here. Park number 4 When we last left off I was finding Nemo…
Avoiding Heat Exhaustion by Staying Hydrated in the Parks
One of the most common complaints at Disney Parks First Aid (especially during the summer) is heat exhaustion symptoms as stated to me as I made my now daily pilgrimage to the first aid station with a family member. Although the Cast Members at first aid are amazing, these tips will help you avoid…
Review of the Frozen Ever After Dessert Party
As we began planning a big family trip for this summer, one of the ideas that came up as a present for my parents was the Frozen Ever After Dessert Party. For a variety of reasons, Illuminations holds a special place for us, and especially for a trip over the summer, getting reserved seating…
Give Kids The Rides Challenge: The Results – Part 1
On November 19th I attempted to ride every ride at Walt Disney World to raise money for Give Kids The World as part of the Give Kids the Rides Challenge. My previous blog explains the Parkeology and Every Ride Challenges. The Preparation My decision to try the Give Kids the Rides Challenge was made only…