AUTHOR: DIS Contributor
Feel Like A Princess: The Best Alternatives to Cinderella’s Royal Table
Whenever I am planning a trip to Disney World, I often get asked by my party if we can snag a spot at Cinderella’s Royal Table. This is the place where you can “eat inside the castle” and get what many consider to be “the Princess treatment” – including a fancy meal, character (princess specific) … Feel Like A Princess: The Best Alternatives to Cinderella’s Royal Table
You walked how many miles?!?: 5 tips to physically prepare for your Disney vacation
Many first time visitors to Disney theme parks are surprised to learn that Disney vacations can be a physically demanding affair. While some people prefer to spend their vacations sitting on a beach, or casually walking around small city centers, many theme park visitors find themselves ill-prepared to face the hours spent on their feet … You walked how many miles?!?: 5 tips to physically prepare for your Disney vacation
A Texan’s Take on Le Chefs de France
Growing up in Central Texas, I had very little exposure to French Cuisine. Aside from French Onion soup, (a seemingly mandatory menu item at most restaurants), my knowledge of French food was limited to what I had seen on TV. Hollywood’s portrayal of French restaurants left me with a mental picture of highbrow eateries filled with over-the-top culinary concoctions, and … A Texan’s Take on Le Chefs de France
Carnation Cafe Review: A Tale of Two Meals
After a few trips to Disneyland Resort my husband and I finally decided to try Disneyland’s famed Carnation Cafe. This restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and occupies a piece of key real estate on Main Street USA. The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating, with the majority of the seating being … Carnation Cafe Review: A Tale of Two Meals
Review: Be Our Guest (Dinner) at Magic Kingdom
During a recent visit to the Magic Kingdom, I made a point to visit a restaurant that I’ve always wanted to get the full dinner experience from. I wanted the romance, the food, the decor, and of course – the magic! If you couldn’t guess which place I’m speaking about, then I’ll give you another … Review: Be Our Guest (Dinner) at Magic Kingdom
Top 10 Reasons to Visit Disneyland
I love Disney World. I made my first trip to Disney World in 1976 when I was just three years old. Being an East Coast girl, I was perfectly content to take my three-hour flight to Orlando again and again. Disneyland sounded nice, but it never really entered my mind to make the trip to … Top 10 Reasons to Visit Disneyland
Walt Disney World, Karma, and Newton’s Third Law
Here’s the difficulty: the Walt Disney World Parks in Florida are demonstrating a trend towards marketing exclusivity and premium experiences. While long-time fans are feeling uncomfortable about this on many levels, the bean counters at WDW are surely optimistic. But would it ever benefit a business to divorce itself from its roots in order to make … Walt Disney World, Karma, and Newton’s Third Law
Disney Vacation Club – Buy Direct, Resale, or not at all?
There was a week of panic in the DVC Resale community recently as Disney will now be treating buyers of DVC on the secondary market differently than those who have already purchased DVC, direct or resale, or buy directly from Disney in the future. Although the panic was about when these changes came into effect, … Disney Vacation Club – Buy Direct, Resale, or not at all?
Review: Wild Africa Trek at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Fully equipped for the tour, we were introduced to our two trek guides who went over basic tour information, gave us a brief lesson of a few Swahili words, and made sure we knew how to use the audio equipment. The Adventure Begins! To kick off the tour, we took a brief journey over to the … Review: Wild Africa Trek at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Pros and Cons to the Disney Dining Plan
As many of you know there are a wide range of dining options at Walt Disney World ranging from fast food style to sit down table service to just picking up a small snack on the go. My wife and I have used the Dining Plan on 4 different occasions now, sometimes even paying for … Pros and Cons to the Disney Dining Plan
