Welcome to Tiana’s Place on the Disney Wonder! Tiana’s Place is a full-service restaurant that is part of the rotational dining service aboard the Disney Wonder. My family was scheduled to eat dinner here three times during our cruise. We wound up only eating here twice for reasons which….well, that’s the subject of another blog…
Dining Review of Animator’s Palate on the Disney Wonder
Our table at Animator’s Palate Animator’s Palate is one of the restaurants that are part of the rotational dining service on board the Disney Wonder. My family had already experience the Dream’s version of this restaurant, so we were excited for what culinary and entertainment adventures it would give us on the Wonder! Every detail…
Goodbye Splash Mountain, Hello Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
Disney announced more than two years ago that the classic Splash Mountain at both U.S. theme parks would be re-themed into a Princess and the Frog ride that will be called Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. We know the current attractions will have to close for construction soon, but while we wait, let’s take one more trip…
Dining Review of Cabanas on the Disney Wonder
Welcome to Cabanas on the Disney Wonder! I recently experienced the vacation of a lifetime aboard a Disney Wonder cruise to Alaska. Onboard my family experienced fun character greetings, wonderful stage shows, interactive family fun, and a lot of food! The entrance to Cabanas Disney Cruise Line feature a rotational dining service which means you…
Coming to Disney+ Fall 2022
Disney+ offers some great new features for the Fall of 2022. From Star Wars, Marvel, a live-action remake of an animated classic, and the return of the Sanderson Sisters, there is much to be excited about this season streaming on Disney+. She-Hulk Attorney At Law Have you been watching the newest superhero in the…
Arendelle: A Frozen Dining Adventure is Sure to Please the Entire Family
Of the three rotational dining venues onboard the Disney Wish, Arendelle: A Frozen Dining Adventure is the most immersive experience. Kids will love the atmosphere before they even enter the dining hall. Parents will also love it, as the entertainment portions of the dining experience are scheduled so that they do not interfere with the dining….
Review of an Interior Stateroom on the Disney Wonder
Welcome to Stateroom 6067 on the Disney Wonder! My family sailed on the Disney Wonder to Alaska. I had never sailed on this particular ship before. Previously, my family had sailed on the Dream in a stateroom with a verandah. This time, we booked an interior cabin, which was less expensive. Let’s take a look…
Review of The Pan Pacific Vancouver Hotel
The perfect place to stay before a Disney Cruise from Vancouver I’m going to say it yet again: If you are taking a Disney Cruise and have to travel to your embarkation port, it is imperative that you arrive a day early. My family recently sailed on a Disney Wonder cruise to Alaska. We wisely…
Visiting Sprinkles at Downtown Disney
Welcome to Sprinkles! Over spring break, I took my daughter to Downtown Disney in Disneyland so that we could do the Eggstravaganza egg hunt. All that egg hunting got us hungry, so after a nice, relaxing picnic in the picnic area, we decided to treat ourselves to a delicious dessert. I had heard so much…
Top 10 Tips for Visiting Aulani
I was lucky enough to recently visit the Aulani Resort in Hawaii, and that experience was both wonderful and enlightening. I wanted to share some of what I learned, and what better way to do that than with a list! 1.) Bring a Swimsuit This might be obvious, but there are many opportunities to…
Making Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s Baked Lobster Macaroni and Cheese at Home
You’ll notice some substitutions… After my success making Safari Skewers from the Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook, I decided to try a recipe that was a little more challenging. I opted to make the Baked Lobster Macaroni and Cheese from Discovery Island in Animal Kingdom! A quick glance at the Walt Disney World website shows me…
In Praise of Disney Ponchos
If you travel to Walt Disney World during the summer months, rain isn’t IF, it’s WHEN. And how much and how long. Given that inevitability, packing or buying Disney ponchos is a must. But I didn’t know that my first time to Disney World as an adult. My husband and I took a very last-minute…