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Tips & Tricks for Dressing up for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
On September 2nd, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (MNSSHP) kicked off at the Magic Kingdom. MNSSHP is one of the premiere events at Disney World. The trick or treating, Cadaver Dans, and the earworm “Boo To You” are among my favorite reasons to attend the party. But another reason is fellow Disney fans wearing costumes. I’ve … Tips & Tricks for Dressing up for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
A Couple’s Guide to Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
All Aboard! If you’re like us and have never stayed on a cruise ship before, staying at the Yacht Club has a real ‘Grand Ship’ feel about it. The long, wide corridors that lead away from the lobby remind me of what I would expect a big ship to feel like. The wood floors and … A Couple’s Guide to Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
Review: Minnie and Friends Breakfast at Plaza Inn
First off, Minnie and Friends Breakfast at Plaza Inn is the cheapest character meal on property currently, it was $30 plus tax with no tip necessary since it is a cafeteria style restaurant. It is also the only character meal in Disneyland Park. You definitely get a lot of bang for your buck. Since there are no … Review: Minnie and Friends Breakfast at Plaza Inn
Review: The Land’s Garden Grill, a Forgotten Treasure for Disney Character Dining
As a longtime Walt Disney World vacationer, and as a father of 3, one of the many questions I get asked is: where can I get a great Disney Character Dining experience? This question can be a bit tricky, as the dining experiences that guests may want to enjoy vary from the atmosphere they want, to the kinds and … Review: The Land’s Garden Grill, a Forgotten Treasure for Disney Character Dining
Food at Walt Disney World: Hunter-Gatherer Style
Touring at Disney World is physically challenging. It’s such a huge place; people have been known to traverse a dozen miles in the course of a humid day to visit favorite attractions. Staying your best physically can be a challenge. Not only are you out of town and at the mercy of restaurants, but you … Food at Walt Disney World: Hunter-Gatherer Style
Frustration Articulated Part II: Two open questions to Disney executives
In my previous article, I discussed why many Disney vacationers are frustrated at the direction Disney parks and resorts are headed: Specifically, in regards to their overall business strategy and branding. Far be it from me to expect such a large international company to take the advice of a customer. Nonetheless, as a long time … Frustration Articulated Part II: Two open questions to Disney executives
10 Tips for Planning the Ultimate Disney Honeymoon
Wedding planning can be stressful and exhausting. After all that decision fatigue, planning a trip to a country where we didn’t know the language or exchange rate seemed overwhelming. Not wanting to compromise on adventure or romance, Walt Disney World seemed to check all the boxes for a great honeymoon. So we drove an hour up the road from … 10 Tips for Planning the Ultimate Disney Honeymoon
Review: Disney Cruise Line’s Castaway Cay 5K
While on my last voyage aboard the DisneyDream I heard about a 5k run on Castaway Cay. I decided to partake in the adventure and it sure was a magical experience. It all started on the way to the cruise. I was reading one of my Disney Cruise Line travel guides and came across the … Review: Disney Cruise Line’s Castaway Cay 5K
Who did it better – DCA or WDW? Nearly the same attraction edition
5. Toy Story Midway Mania – This really fantastic and fun ride is almost the same in Disney California Adventure and in Hollywood Studios. In DCA, Toy Story Midway Mania‘s queue is often shorter and significantly less themed, though there is still a Mr. Potato Head, who tells you the backstory to the ride. The … Who did it better – DCA or WDW? Nearly the same attraction edition
Top 3 Ways Walt Disney World Honors U.S. Military Veterans
Walt Disney World has always been uniquely American with its patriotism. When Walt first designed the resort, the Magic Kingdom was going to resemble Disneyland and have architectural cues from its California counterpart on its Main Street, U.S.A. depicting a typical American Midwestern small town. Additional areas not found in Disneyland were built to further cement the resort’s American roots, most notably Liberty Square showing off … Top 3 Ways Walt Disney World Honors U.S. Military Veterans
