It is the 25th edition of the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival, and the park celebrates spring with vibrant flowerbeds, floating gardens, larger-than-life topiaries, culinary experiences, and Garden Rock Concerts. Topiary lovers will enjoy the many topiaries found throughout the park. Frozen fans will find Anna and Elsa topiaries at the Norway Pavilion, and Cars topiaries thrill children…
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Restaurant Review – Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie
Welcome to Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie, in Epcot! Ah, Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie. You know those little unknown spots at Walt Disney World, the ones that no one seems to know about and you stumble upon by accident? Yeah, well, this isn’t one of them. Pretty much anyone who has ever stepped foot in Epcot will tell…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 4/23/18
Walt Disney World News Guests who are up to 60 days from their Walt Disney World Resort hotel check-in date can now choose one FastPass+ reservation for one of the Toy Story Land attractions (which include Slinky Dog Dash Roller Coaster, Alien Swirling Saucers, and Toy Story Mania!), plus two other attractions in the park…
Walt Disney World vs. Disney Cruise
It’s the age old question. What’s a better vacation option? Walt Disney World vs. Disney Cruise? I went on my first Disney Cruise in 2015 on board the Disney Fantasy. People have often asked me since, whether I prefer to cruise or do Walt Disney World. I always answer with, the two cannot even…
SeaWorld Orlando is Fun for the Entire Family
Combining unique opportunities to see live animals, marine-life exhibits, and great shows, SeaWorld Orlando is a perfect park for the entire family to enjoy. In addition to being entertaining, the park is also educational. Here are some of the top exhibits. At Dolphin Cove, one of the largest interactive dolphin pools in the world, you can see…
Disney Movie Nights: The Lion King
This year, my family and I will be traveling to one of our favorite vacation destinations; Walt Disney World! I can see us now, standing in front of Cinderella’s castle watching fireworks and eating mickey ice cream bars. We will be on the vacation of a lifetime making countless memories and I can’t wait to soak up every…
The Beginning of a Disney Fan
The First Trip My first big Walt Disney World trip was when I was 11 years old. It was a surprise trip that my mom spent forever planning. She used The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World way back before FastPass+ and the My Disney Experience App. The Mouse For Less didn’t exist and AOL…
DIY Felt Flower Minnie/Mickey Ears
These DIY Felt Flower Minnie/Mickey Ears are a great fit for every Disney goer. When you are planning your trip you are thinking about dinning reservations, FastPasses, and of course how will your ears match your outfit! Your ears say a lot about you. Are you the traditional Minnie/Mickey ears? Or do you go to…
Universal Orlando Resort Fun Facts
Liliane Opsomer, coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids, went on a discovery mission and shares with us Universal Orlando Resort fun facts. Film locations, fictional and real, are recognized in the facades in the New York section of the park. Some fictional film locations include Hudson Street Home for Girls (Annie), Embryo…
Locals Guide to Keeping the Disney World Magic Alive
The problem with being a Central Florida resident and a Disney Parks fan is that from time to time your experience may get rather dry. After a while, riding the same attractions, visiting the same restaurants, and watching the same shows can get old and boring. I hear it frequently on message boards and podcasts…
The Towers at Cabana Bay Beach Resort Offer Rooms with a View
Cabana Bay Beach Resort is Universal Orlando’s first on-site hotel aimed at the value and moderate markets. I was happy to discover that the late 1950s/early 1960s theme (lots of bright colors, period-appropriate lighting and furniture) is carried over at the Cabana Bay Beach Resort’s Beachside and Bayside Towers. The towers have a total of 360…
Return to Universal’s Volcano Bay
Liliane Opsomer, coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids, recently visited Universal’s Volcano Bay. Here is her report! Nearly one year after its opening, the overall theme of the park is very well established, as palm trees and lush flora have fully developed. The theming of Universal’s Volcano Bay is perfect. The tropical…