With more than 1,300 decorated trees and 8.5 million lights strung throughout the property getting into the spirit of the season is easy at Walt Disney World. If you’re staying at a Walt Disney resort over Christmas, the first order of business is to consult with the concierge and find out what holiday event your…
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A Disney Thanksgiving!
I’ve never spent the Thanksgiving season at one of the Disney Parks, but I sure would like to! The Thanksgiving season would be an ideal time to visit Walt Disney World or Disneyland because you’d get the bonus of seeing all of the festive Christmas decorations as well as being able to enjoy a Disney…
Foodie Friday: Thanksgiving Meal Options in Walt Disney World
The Holidays are almost here, with Thanksgiving, of course, being next week. Many people wonder when planning their Thanksgiving holiday vacations, where can I get a traditional Thanksgiving meal? The most common thought is, of course, Liberty Tree Tavern, which serves up a Thanksgiving style meal each and every day. But unless you can get…
What’s Up with Pin Trading?
Pin trading at the parks brings a mixture of joy and fear in the hearts of parents. The joy comes from watching your child find just the pin he or she was looking for. Fear at the thought of how many pins you might have to tote to Disneyland or Walt Disney World with you….
Victoria Falls at Animal Kingdom Lodge
Victoria Falls Lounge is nestled in between floors off the lobby at Animal Kingdom Lodge. Disney’s website states, “Sample suds from South Africa before or after dinner inside this intimate bar overlooking Boma restaurant. A host of South African wines are also featured all of which can be enjoyed in the flickering ambience of the…
It’s looking a lot like Christmas everywhere you go!
On November 8th the first Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party marked the start of the holiday season at Walt Disney World. Disney goes all out for the holidays and giant Christmas trees; thousands of garlands, holiday wreaths and lights create an enchanting atmosphere. Snow is falling on Main Street U.S.A., the Beast’s Castle in New Fantasyland…
Birthday Party-Minnie Style
My DD turned 4 last November. She loves to dress up, especially in Disney wear. This is not something she saves for just Halloween but it is an everyday experience. Over the summer, when school was out, I never knew whom I would be taking out with me. It could be Minnie Mouse, Cinderella, or…
Shopping Spree at Downtown Disney
While Downtown Disney is currently undergoing a major renovation it is still a great place to get some serious shopping done. So while we are all waiting for Downtown Disney to undergo its metamorphosis and emerge like a phoenix as Disney Springs I invite you to follow me on my latest shopping spree. My first…
Foodie Friday: Pumpkin Funnel Cakes
I am a sucker for a good funnel cake. Just the smell of the deliciously sweet batter is enough to make me run to get in line. It’s greasy, it’s sugary, it’s my arteries worst nightmare…but one every now and then won’t hurt too much, right? With all that said, I had heard tale about…
Foodie Friday: A First Timer’s Experience at Epcot International Food and Wine Festival
When I started writing my last Epcot Food and Wine Festival article, I had a different original flow in mind. However, with the writing process, things can change at the drop of a hat and an article you think that is going to go one way, goes a completely different direction when it’s done. The…
Top 10 Tips for Keeping the Magic Alive After a WDW Trip
We returned from a wonderful trip to Walt Disney World last month, and I have to admit that the trip was so wonderful that we have been doing everything we can to make that Disney magic last a bit longer at home! Rather than giving into the post-trip blues, we are celebrating the fact that…
Do You Know About the Chase Lounge at Epcot?
If you are planning on visiting The Food and Wine Festival at Epcot this year and you are a Chase Visa Card holder, you may want to take advantage of the Chase Lounge. Here, you can sip on some complimentary beverages and enjoy a relaxing break. The lounge is located on the third floor of…