By Erica Colmenares Blogging is where it’s at these days. Even my son has a blog (topic: video games; surprised?). My preference runs more towards Disney blogs (again, surprised?). I especially enjoy the guest blogs from members at TheMouseForLess.com. These blog entries are not the direct scoop from the Mouse himself. Rather, they are what…
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Dinner for 12, please…
When you hear “Grand Gathering” what comes to mind? I know that Disney wants you to have a fairy tale image of happiness and laughing and everyone getting along. Young and old and in between, everyone is thrilled to be together, sharing in the magic of the “happiest place on Earth!” (Right. Have you ever…
Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts
One of the largest deciding factors in our family’s resort selection for our Disney trips boils down to location. As my children have grown into the teenage and young adult years, we’ve found the Epcot resort area to be our all time favorite area to stay at the Walt Disney World Resort. We especially enjoy…
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Villas – A Pictorial Tour
I recently had the opportunity to stay in a 1 Bedroom Villa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Villas. We were fortunate to have our 1 Bedroom Villa housed at Kidani Village where an additional full bathroom is offered. Our Villa had a full kitchen, living and dining room, private laundry, the hall bath, a large master bedroom with…
A peek inside one of Kidani’s Grande Villas
In January my family was lucky enough to bring some extended family members with and we were able to secure a Grande villa at Kidani Village. I wanted to share some pictures of this beautiful villa with you. It is laid out on two floors; the lower floor has the master bedroom and bath, a…
A Senior Trip to Walt Disney World
To begin, I must give a little background information for this blog. We are a homeschooling family of five. This is our last year with our daughter. She’s made it! We’ve made it! The end of our home school journey that began in 1998 is fast approaching. We knew we wanted to celebrate big with…
Our Family Photo Session at the Grand Floridian Resort
On our first day of our vacation in August, we planned on swimming at Port Orleans, having a photo session at the Grand Floridian, and having dinner at 1900 Park Fare. A few weeks before our trip, I phoned the Photopass at the Grand Floridian and reserved our time slot for about an hour before…
The Best Views for Wishes and Illuminations May Not Be Where You Think!
For many visitors, the “goodnight kiss” that culminates after a long day of Walt Disney Resort theme park touring is the nightly fireworks extravaganza held in the parks on most evenings. For most guests who will be watching Wishes in the Magic Kingdom this means securing a spot curbside in the hub or along Main Street well in advance. …
One for the Money. . . Two for the show. . . .
If you remember repeating this as a child, you’ll also remember that it finished “Three to get ready, and Four to go”. Shortly, my hubby and I are going to Walt Disney World with our daughter Pam, and our daughter Mary and her family. Here’s how I’ve applied this little ditty to our upcoming trip….
Bistro De Paris
June 30, 2010 This trip was one where I was crossing things off my “haven’t done” yet list. One of the places which I have been walking by for years is the Bistro de Paris. I’m pretty much a regular at Les Chefs de France and can count on stopping in there for lunchat least…
Via Napoli
The first part of August brought a new restaurant to Epcot. Located in Italy you now have another choice for a table service restaurant called Via Napoli. They’re located at the back of Italy just past their other restaurant, Tutto Italia. As you enter the lobby, you’re able to see directly into the restaurant and…
An Evening at Victoria & Albert’s
I recently had the pleasure of celebrating my 20th wedding anniversary at Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. My wife and I dined along side Pam Forrester, co-owner of The Magic For Less Travel, and her husband who were also celebrating their 20th anniversary. Having dined multiple times at most Disney dining venues over hundreds…