The stylish, brand-new Aventura Hotel is simply perfect for families visiting Universal Orlando. Here’s why! Kids Suites The 575-square-foot suites features three separate sleeping areas, each with floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall windows. Suites in the top floors have sweeping views of Universal Orlando’s theme parks and Universal’s Volcano Bay water park. The largest room comes with a king…
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Rivers of Light Dining Package at Tiffins
Are you looking to experience Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s nighttime show – Rivers of Light? The Rivers of Light Dining Package is a great way to access preferred seating while also enjoying some of the wonderful dining options available at the park. The Show Rivers of Light is the nighttime show that was introduced at Animal…
Visiting Aulani as a Day Guest
When my husband said, “Let’s go to Hawaii for our anniversary,” I immediately went to the Aulani website and typed in our dates. After all, Disney and Hawaii. What could be better? And it would have been amazing if the US/Australian dollar conversion of night rates hadn’t cause heart palpitations. I had to admit that…
The Mickey Mummy Macaron at the Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe
When you look at your dessert and it looks back… My daughter chose to celebrate her 13th birthday at Mickey’s Halloween Party in Disneyland Park. We let her pick a special birthday dessert. First, we ducked into the Red Rose Inn to look for something sweet. However, she didn’t find anything that appealed to her…
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party: A Trip Report
I love all things fall at the Magic Kingdom. From the decorations adorning Main Street USA to the delicious fall-themed treats, there’s nothing better! I recently got to take a quick weekend girls trip to Walt Disney World with my best friend, and we decided to go experience Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. Here,…
Harmony Barber Shop First Haircut Package Review
As a Disney family, it was a given that our son’s first haircut would happen at Harmony Barber Shop on Main Street USA Magic Kingdom. Harmony Barber Shop is located just past City Hall on the corner of Main Street, USA. Harmony Barber Shop serves as a traditional barbershop, however, their specialty is the…
Despicable Me Character Breakfast – Dine With the Minions
Liliane Opsomer, coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids, recently enjoyed breakfast with Minions. Here is her report! I strongly agree with Robert A. Heinlein, who said, “One should not attend even the end of the world without a good breakfast.” If, in addition to food, you get to meet with…
Review of The Cabins at the Fort Wilderness
When planning a trip to Walt Disney World, if you are looking to have a little more flexibility than a hotel room but still want the Disney feel, the Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort are a great choice for a group or family. For the purposes of this review we were a family of…
Gluten Free Dining for $44 Per Day – Epcot Edition
Lets continue with our series on Gluten Free Dining for $44 per day-Epcot Edition, with a trip to Epcot! For my explanation on what Celiac Disease is and why cross contamination can be an issue see the info later in the the blog. For other series on dining within a budget you can view…
California Grill Brunch: A Review
I consider myself a foodie; I plan the majority of my trips around trying out new food and beverage options, and I’ve been known to investigate the menus for Epcot festivals the day they’re released. One of the most appealing foodie dining experiences is the Sunday Brunch at California Grill, and I finally got the…
3 must-try desserts at Pixar Pier
Pixar Pier just opened this summer at Disney California Adventure and with it came rides, characters, decorations and mostly importantly: snacks. Because I’m such a big sweet tooth, I had to try all the treats I could get my hands on. I’m going to share my top 3 Pixar Pier desserts/treats with you….
Foodie Friday: Chip n’ Dale’s Harvest Feast at Garden Grill
Most people when visiting Epcot consider dining at one of the World Showcase restaurants. I mean, who doesn’t want to have an “authentic” Italian, Japanese, or English meal? The appeal for dining in World Showcase is huge. But did you know that there are some great options available for dining in Future World? The Garden…