For a very long time, I was apart of the club that kind of hated on Universal Studios in Florida. The reason I was trashing it was because as huge Disney fan; I think most Disney fans kind of see it as a B list version of Disney. Honestly, as I look back on my…
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Movie Review: The Strongest Man in the World
DVD Cover Copyright Disney Following The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes (1969) and Now You See Him, Now You Don’t (1972), The Strongest Man in the World was theatrically released as the final installment of the “Medfield College trilogy” on February 6, 1975. The film, the fifth of six overall Disney flicks to take place at…
Kingdom Keepers: Power Play
Things have not been going well for the Kingdom Keepers. For starters, the five teenagers – Finn, Willa, Philby, Charlene and Maybeck – are at different high schools now. They’ve become rather famous as the models for the DHI’s – Daylight Holographic Images – that serve as park guides at Walt Disney World. And…
Tour of the Topiaries: Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival 2016
It’s my very favorite time of the year: The Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival! From March 2nd through May 30th, 2016, you can enjoy a multitude of beautiful flowers, topiaries, outdoor kitchens, concerts, and souvenirs throughout Epcot. The topiaries are incredible; placed throughout the World Showcase and Future World, these gorgeous pieces of living…
Movie Review: Now You See Him, Now You Don’t
DVD Cover Copyright Disney The second installment of the “Medfield College trilogy,” following The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes (1969) and preceding The Strongest Man in the World (1975), Now You See Him, Now You Don’t was theatrically released on July 12, 1972. The film, the fourth of six overall Disney movies to be set at…
Brewing at the Kingdom: Big River Grille and Brewery
One of Disney’s best kept secrets As a beer lover my mouth waters at the thought of drinking around the world at Epcot. Having a “local” beer at the host countries pavilion is a welcomed break from drinking at home or a bar, and come on, we’re taking about drinking the nectar of the gods…
Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe – Holiday ChEAR Throughout the Year
Our family has several Disney traditions. One of our favorites during each Disney vacation is picking out an ornament for our holiday tree that represents our trip. There are lots of great places to shop for holiday décor around Walt Disney World, but none compare to Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe. Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe is…
Top 7 Snacks at Epcot
It’s time to finish our exploration of the best snacks at Walt Disney World with a look at the Top 7 Snacks at Epcot! School Bread: Over in Norway at the Kringla Bakery there is a delicious carbtastic treat that must be eaten called school bread. Yummy bread dusted in coconut with a vanilla custard…
Movie Review: The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
DVD Cover Copyright Disney The first installment of the “Medfield College trilogy,” The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes was theatrically released on December 24, 1969. The film, the third of six Disney films to be set at the fictitious Medfield College, is 91 minutes in length. Now You See Him, Now You Don’t (1972)…
Tips for Surviving the Summer Heat (Just in Time!)
While winter may be here, and spring is on the horizon, weather-wise, it’s the perfect time to visit Disney World. Festivities abound and the weather is beautiful and the air crisp. But what if you can’t make it during this magical time of year and your only option is to come during summer? There’s…
Uh-Oa, I’ve Angered the Gods: A Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto Review
Let me start off by saying: I LOVE TRADER SAM’S! I’m not a huge bar fan, but Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto is so much more than a bar. It’s a drinking experience. The entrance is a nondescript door in a back hallway that I walked past a few times during our stay at the Polynesian before…
We Chose a Polynesian Studio Villa for Marathon Weekend and Couldn’t Have Been Happier
After dozens of vacations to Walt Disney World, my most recent trip was full of firsts! My first marathon, my first stay at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, my first time eating breakfast at ‘Ohana, first time having dinner (with 40+ friends) at Kona, among others! When I pulled the trigger and registered for the Marathon,…