All of us have been on Main Street USA fighting the crowds, and trying to find a place to watch Wishes. Main Street does offer the best view for Wishes, but if you are tired of fighting the crazy crowds, and want an alternative place to watch this fantastic fireworks spectacular, I am here for…
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Disney Scrapbooking 101
If you are anything like me, you end up coming home from every Disney trip with a whole bunch of park maps, bags, receipts, stickers – even ice-cream wrappers. Basically, if it says Disney or has a picture of The Mouse, I am keeping it. And the Mickey head confetti? I am so not ashamed…
Delicious Disney Dishes: Epcot Food & Wine Festival’s Nudel Gratin
When we attended Epcot’s Food & Wine Festival this past October, a cast member recommended that we try the Nudel Gratin dish at the Germany Marketplace. We were not disappointed when we tried it, and I was so happy to see its recipe was included in the official 2015 Food & Wine Festival cookbook….
The Mysterious Shades of Green
Everyone has a Disney goal, right? My Disney goal is to stay at every hotel on property, so when my in laws offered to let us stay with them one trip at the Shades of Green I jumped at the chance. We stayed for one night September of 2014 and had a wonderful time….
Rivers of Light Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom April 22
It’s official, Disney has finally given us the opening day for Rivers of Light: April 22nd. Not only will the new nighttime entertainment start on Earth Day, but it will mark the eighteenth anniversary of the parks opening day. On top of Rivers of Light, the park will remain open late into the night, with…
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…
Making the Most of Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Whether you spend a full day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom or only hop over for a morning, afternoon or evening, here are some quick tips to help you make the most of your time at the park. Like all of Disney’s parks, it is always a good tip to get to the park early. Arriving…
Fresh Epcot: The Flower and Garden Festival with Young Children
Fresh Epcot with Small Children Let’s start with what is really big news: this year the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival lasts 90 days! That is a whooping 15 days more than in 2015. There is a huge demand for special entertainment and the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival is certainly an event that…
My Disney Bucket List: Revisited
At this time last year, I created my first Disney Bucket List and have been working hard to check items off so that I can add more on. While it was a challenge, I surprisingly checked off many more items than I initially thought…some intentionally and some not. Lets take a look at some of…
Foodie Friday: Columbia Harbor House at the Magic Kingdom
Many people wonder where the best counter service place to eat at the Magic Kingdom is. Up until recently, I had just one simple answer…Columbia Harbor House. It’s still a top pick, don’t get me wrong, but it does have a bit more competition than it has had in the past, in the way…
Where’s My Ride? — Differences Between Walt Disney World and Disneyland
If you’ve spent your entire Disney-fan career on one coast, you probably feel like an expert. You know which path gets you to Seven Dwarfs Mine Train the fastest at rope drop, or which set of gondolas won’t make you hurl on Mickey’s Fun Wheel. But when you visit a whole new World or Land for the…
Taking a Lunch Break at Splitsville
(photo by: Rikki Niblett) New and exciting things are popping up at Disney Springs almost constantly these days and with all the changes, it is easy to overlook some of the old favorites. If you are looking for something the whole family can enjoy, Splitsville is a great option. I have been to Splitsville before,…