It’s Valentine’s Day which means that date night is on my mind! While I didn’t visit Walt Disney World during the Valentine’s day season (sadly!), my mind is constantly thinking Disney thoughts! While I love a day in the parks, there are plenty of fantastic date night activities outside of the parks that don’t require…
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Staying Under the Sea at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
Do you have a favorite Disney character? I certainly do! For as long as I can remember, The Little Mermaid has been my favorite Disney movie and Ariel has been my favorite princess. So when I heard that there were Little Mermaid themed rooms at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, I knew I HAD to…
Disney’s Boardwalk Inn and Villas
You have a lot of choices when planning your Disney vacation. One of the first decisions you’ll make it where to stay. There are so many great options on Disney property that the choice seems overwhelming! I’ll try to make it easier for you and give you some reasons you should consider Disney’s Boardwalk Inn…
Sights and Sounds of the Holiday Season at Walt Disney World
I recently visited Walt Disney World and was excited to see all of the special shows and decorations that can be found in the parks at this time of year. I wasn’t sure how much holiday entertainment I could cram into one whirlwind long weekend, but I was determined to see as much as I…
Hollywood Studios: Extra Magic Hours #2 Trip Review
Our Walt Disney World vacation continued with another Extra Magic Hour morning this time at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This would be our second EMH at Hollywood Studios and we debated if it was worth getting up for or not, but I am glad we did. Here was how our day played out. This vacation included…
My Favorite Watering Holes at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando
New, Hip, and Fun Watering Holes Shine at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando The magician-themed lounge AbracadaBar at Disney’s BoardWalk is one of the newest watering holes to open at Walt Disney World. The atmosphere is elegant, and the décor draws on the 1930s, the golden age of illusionists. The lounge is intimate yet offers plenty of seating;…
A Peak Behind The Curtain At AbracadaBar at Disney’s Boardwalk
Recently a tiny bar poofed into existence on Disney’s Boardwalk. Nestled between Flying Fish and Trattoria al Forno, this spot offers a simple drink menu with a flair for the magical. I’m of course talking about AbracadaBar where legend has it the bar was once a local hangout for magicians until one night they all…
Paradise Found at Disney’s Polynesian VIllas
A few weeks ago, one of my best friends invited me along on a Disney trip to celebrate her son’s birthday. I would have said yes no matter what, but I was especially excited when I found out that they planned to stay in one of Disney’s Polynesian Villas. The last (and only) time I…
The Pros and Cons of Disney’s Value, Moderate, Deluxe, and Villa Resorts
With almost thirty Disney owned and operated resorts on Walt Disney World property, there’s really one (or more) for everybody! Disney classifies it’s resorts into four categories- value, moderate, deluxe, and deluxe villas. Let’s take a look at what some of the pros and cons of Disney resorts are and what category you may make sense…
The Best Christmas Trees at Walt Disney World Resorts
Christmas is a special time at Walt Disney Word. Annually, 150 semi-trailer truckloads of decorations are spread all over Disney property, including 1,300 decorated trees. While the parks twinkle with millions of lights, one of my favorite things to do is to go resort hopping. You don’t have to stay on property to enjoy the spirit…
Ample Hills Creamery: A Review
I visited Walt Disney World with my family during the first week of August, and the weather, as you might expect, was hot! Daytime temperatures reached the mid-90s, so naturally, we were constantly searching for ways to cool off and beat the summer heat. On the third evening of our trip, we took the walk from…
Fireworks from the Top of the World
We have all heard the saying that “a picture is worth 1000 words.” At its core, this points to the enormous amount of detail contained in every photograph, so much so that you would need pages to fully explain what is perceived almost instantly. However, to me, this phrase also means that each picture has…