There’s nothing finer than a leisurely stroll around World Showcase at dusk. What could possibly make that better? Well, wine of course! A hidden treasure at World Showcase is the Wine Walk. This is an opportunity to sample a variety of wines from several countries at a minimal price. Wine lovers, rejoice! To begin your…
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Birnbaum Guides: A Must Do
If you’ve ever stayed at a Walt Disney World Resort and turned on the TV, you’ve met Stacy (and if you haven’t, here’s a link). Stacy is the host of the “Walt Disney World Must Do’s” which features all of the rides and attractions that you “must do” while at WDW. Stacy is so much…
Garden View Tea at The Grand Floridian
The Tea at the Garden View Lounge at the Grand Floridian Resort is something that I’ve always loved. Being able to be at this fancy Victorian style tea, but also to be able to take one ride on the monorail and be having fun at the Magic Kingdom in minutes was always something I looked…
A Few of the Best Queues
Let’s face it… Some lines (or queues) are more fun to wait in than others. Have you ever jumped in line for Spaceship Earth in EPCOT when the line is long? In July or August? With most of the line being outdoors, there isn’t much to look at, and it is hot. Well, I want…
Walt Disney World Resort Food Courts
Sometimes I hear people lament how there is a lack of table service restaurants at the Disney Value Resorts and some of the Disney Moderate Resorts. I used to be one of them because when I travel with my kids, I would rather the food be brought to me instead of me having to get…
One Man’s Hero
While we were in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, our family stopped by Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream. It wasn’t really a planned stop, at least not at the time. We were heading for Toy Story Mania. When we found out that it was down, we decided to spend our time in Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream…
Keeping the Kids Occupied While Waiting
Several people have asked my how I keep my Autism Spectrum child occupied while waiting because there is no way to avoid lines and waits at Walt Disney World. I want to share what worked for us during this last trip, but as you know, all Autism Spectrum kids are different. What works for mine…
Why December?
If your month is anything like mine, December can be summed up in one word: CRAZY! While lots of the added activities this month are fun, all of the stress of shopping, decorating, wrapping, parties, and so on can really get to a person. So, why in the world do I think that December is…
Top 10 Reasons Why I’m Thankful for Walt Disney World
On this Thanksgiving Day, we all reflect on the many things we are thankful for in our lives. Before the title of this blog give anyone the wrong idea, please let me clarify a few things. I have many things to be thankful for every day of the year that aren’t a vacation destination: health,…
It’s Time: Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights
One of my favorite special events at Walt Disney World starts November 9: The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights. Held annually at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, it is one of the most over-the-top light displays you will ever see. And that is what makes it so appealing. Although each time I see it, I dream of bringing a small…
Disney Seasonal Secrets!
Autumn—the weather is cooler, the leaves are changing, pumpkin flavored everything is in season. Even Winnie the Pooh is quoted saying “Autumn! A time of hot chocolatety mornings, and toasting marshmallow evenings, and best of all, leaping into LEAVES!” All in all, Autumn is a beautiful time of year. But the question is, does this…
Disneyland or Disney World? Can you really love both?
Just like religion and politics, discussing Disneyland and Disney World can sometimes lead to a very heated debate. Seems some people have strong opinions in one direction or the other. I’ve decided that I love both and for very different reasons. If you’ve only done one, you may ask yourself, why even bother trying the…