AUTHOR: DIS Contributor
Walt Disney World with a Tween: Less Drama, More Magic
Remember 11-year-old Riley, the protagonist of Pixar’s Inside Out? Her brain was controlled by the (sometimes conflicting) emotions of Joy, Sadness, Fear, Anger, and Disgust. This war zone of feelings is pretty typical for a “tweenager,” a kid who is in-between a small child and full-fledged teenager. They have one foot in childhood and the … Walt Disney World with a Tween: Less Drama, More Magic
Why Splash Mountain is the BEST Disney Attraction!
Everyone has a Disney attraction they think is the best, along with a variety of reasons to support their choice. But my favorite, Splash Mountain, has the distinction of actually being the best. Why? So glad you asked! #10 The Story Disney is famous for its stories, and most attractions have one (yes even … Why Splash Mountain is the BEST Disney Attraction!
Current Star Wars Offerings vs Star Wars Weekends at Walt Disney World
I am a Star Wars fan. There I said it. Well it may not be a surprise to anyone reading this since I have managed the Star Wars Weekend thread for a couple of years now. In 2015 the ‘big honchos’ at Disney gave us a low blow when they announced that our beloved, yearly … Current Star Wars Offerings vs Star Wars Weekends at Walt Disney World
Florida versus California: Food & Wine Edition
My husband and I just returned from a 9-day west coast vacation. We started in Disneyland and then kept moving westward to Aulani. Originally, this was intended to be an Aulani-only trip. But who am I kidding? I knew we’d be in Los Angeles and after I heard Disney California Adventure was bringing back their … Florida versus California: Food & Wine Edition
Dining Review – Steakhouse 55. Breakfast in a steakhouse? Yes, please!
Spoiler alert! Excellent food, classic décor and warm ambience make Steakhouse 55 an un-regrettable choice for a wonderful breakfast! Steakhouse 55 is a fine dining restaurant located in the Disneyland hotel next to Goofy’s Kitchen. It provides table service for breakfast and dinner. Also, Steakhouse 55 serves classic afternoon tea on select days (Fri, Sat, Sun). … Dining Review – Steakhouse 55. Breakfast in a steakhouse? Yes, please!
Sailing on Disney Cruise Line out of Magic-al Miami
My family took a Cruise this winter on the Disney Magic leaving from the Port of Miami. We had previously taken both a 3- and a 4-night Bahamian cruise on the Disney Dream leaving from Cape Canaveral. We were curious to know if we would still experience the same Disney ambiance in the Miami terminal … Sailing on Disney Cruise Line out of Magic-al Miami
All The Ways to Celebrate The Live Action “Beauty and the Beast” at Walt Disney World
The “Tale as Old as Time” is back in theaters in a new way. Opening March 17th, Disney’s new live action take on the classic fairy tale comes to movie theaters near and far. And of course, with Disney being involved, you can for sure find many ways to celebrate the magic and excitement of … All The Ways to Celebrate The Live Action “Beauty and the Beast” at Walt Disney World
Review: Crew’s Cup Lounge at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
Sometimes when you go to Disney, your best laid plans don’t work out, but then you find that your alternative plans allow you to find a hidden gem that you normally would have overlooked. That is exactly what happened when my husband and I stumbled upon the Crew’s Cup Lounge. We got rained out at … Review: Crew’s Cup Lounge at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
Is a day at Discovery Cove worth the money?
If you enjoy theme parks, Orlando is the place to be. Whether you like thrill rides, meeting characters or simply being immersed in a land of make believe, there are multiple options for how to spend your vacation dollars. One of the more expensive theme park offerings in Orlando is Discovery Cove. The admission cost … Is a day at Discovery Cove worth the money?
Review: Wishes Fireworks Dessert Party
I can recall standing on Main Street U.S.A. waiting for Wishes to start. I remember thinking to myself this is not what Disney is about. It was complete chaos, from people shoving my mom to the ground so they could walk over the spot we had saved for the parade and fireworks, to a man screaming … Review: Wishes Fireworks Dessert Party
