AUTHOR: Elizabeth Lade

Hi, I'm Liz. I'm very tall, sorta funny, and I occasionally get lost inside gift shops.



Is Maya Grill a Sleeper Hit? It Depends On What You Order!

On a recent mini-vacation, I chose to stay at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort and had the opportunity to have dinner at Maya Grill. I’ve heard absolutely nothing about this restaurant, so naturally I had questions. Is this a good restaurant? Is this an overlooked restaurant? Good or bad, why does it seem nobody even mentions this restaurant? There is only one way to get some answers, so let’s go and see what it’s like for ourselves.









A Light-Hearted Love Letter to Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter

My dear Port Orleans French Quarter, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways. (my apologies to any Elizabeth Barrett Browning fans) Advertisement First, let me talk about your size. You may not be the biggest or most expansive resort on property, but that’s one reason why I love you. ‘Tis a short A Light-Hearted Love Letter to Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter





An Off-Night at Boatwright’s Dining Hall at Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort

*DIS Contributors review meals, resort stays, and entertainment that they have paid for during their own vacations. They only utilize discounts and offers if they are available to the general public, such as annual passholder discounts or DVC membership discounts. They receive no additional compensation for dining experiences or events so that they may give An Off-Night at Boatwright’s Dining Hall at Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort





ECV Guests at Disney World: This Little Gadget Is a Must-Have!

*DIS Contributors review meals, resort stays, and entertainment that they have paid for during their own vacations. They only utilize discounts and offers if they are available to the general public, such as annual passholder discounts or DVC membership discounts. They receive no additional compensation for dining experiences or events, so they may give their ECV Guests at Disney World: This Little Gadget Is a Must-Have!





Disney Dining Review: Whispering Canyon Cafe (and It’s Not the Skillets I’m After!)

*DIS Contributors review meals, resort stays, and entertainment that they have paid for during their own vacations. They only utilize discounts and offers if they are available to the general public, such as annual passholder discounts or DVC membership discounts. They receive no additional compensation for dining experiences or events, so that they may give Disney Dining Review: Whispering Canyon Cafe (and It’s Not the Skillets I’m After!)





Using an ECV at Disney? Let’s Rank the Available Transportation Options!

When you’re on a Disney vacation, the last thing you want to deal with are headaches and hassles. Yet, for some guests, this is exactly what they have to deal with when utilizing Disney transportation while using an ECV. I’ve needed to use an ECV for the last two years of Disney vacations. On top Using an ECV at Disney? Let’s Rank the Available Transportation Options!





Disney Dining Review- Lunch at House of Blues!

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