AUTHOR: Jackie Gailey
Now Might Just Be a Great Time for a Resort-Only Visit to Walt Disney World
As is likely the case with many of you, I’m beginning to get a bit stir-crazy over here. I’ve been going out a little bit to pick up my grocery store orders, but that’s about all. I’ve worked from home for years now – ten to be exact – so being required to quarantine wasn’t … Now Might Just Be a Great Time for a Resort-Only Visit to Walt Disney World
What Will Happen to the Amazing Breakfast Buffets at Walt Disney World When They Reopen?
After watching this week’s Disney Dining Show where the gang discussed some of their favorite places to have breakfast at Walt Disney World, I started wondering what some of these dining experiences are going to look like in the future. You may have read a column I wrote back in May where I pondered whether … What Will Happen to the Amazing Breakfast Buffets at Walt Disney World When They Reopen?
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic Cancelled for 2020
Unfortunately, the Food & Wine Classic that was set to take place November 6 and 7 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin has been cancelled for 2020 due to the ongoing concerns of COVID-19. This annual event typically features wine and beer seminars, tasting stations, live music along with chefs from the hotels’ … Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic Cancelled for 2020
Travelers Entering Florida from CT, NY, or NJ Must Continue to Self-Quarantine for 14 Days
UPDATE 6/24/20: The Tri-State Area – NY, NJ, and CT, – has announced a 14-day quarantine for travelers from states with surging COVID-19 cases that will go into effect tonight at midnight. The quarantine applies to any person arriving at either NY, NJ, or CT from a state “with a positive test rate higher than … Travelers Entering Florida from CT, NY, or NJ Must Continue to Self-Quarantine for 14 Days
The Day My Magic Candle Company Order Arrives is Always a Good One
It’s always fun when packages are delivered to my front porch and it seems that for the past 3 months or so, they’ve been coming pretty steadily. Ahem. Here’s the thing, though, they’re not usually for me. I am not typically the one in my house, believe it or not, who orders online the most. … The Day My Magic Candle Company Order Arrives is Always a Good One
Give Kids the World Village to Remain Closed Indefinitely
Sadly, Pamela Landwirth, President and CEO of Give Kids the World Village, an organization that is near and dear to many of our hearts, has sent out an announcement that the village will remain closed for “an undetermined period of time.” You can read the full statement below. For those of you who aren’t aware … Give Kids the World Village to Remain Closed Indefinitely
Will Disney’s New Theme Park Reservation System be the Disney Genie?
During the D23 Expo in 2019, now CEO of The Walt Disney Company Bob Chapek, announced a new planning tool called Disney Genie that would make its debut in late 2020. In his presentation during the Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products panel, Chapek stated that this new app would “do all the hard work for … Will Disney’s New Theme Park Reservation System be the Disney Genie?
Recipes from Epcot International Food & Wine Festival to Try at Home
I keep thinking that any day now, Disney is going to announce the dates for the 2020 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, but each day when I look for them, they are not there. I’m sure that there is a lot of work and planning to be done with the new social distancing requirements. … Recipes from Epcot International Food & Wine Festival to Try at Home
Disney Accepting Applications for Mexico Cultural Representative Program in 2021
A new post on the Disney Careers website is seeking applicants for a twelve-month cultural work experience located at Walt Disney World Resort. Folks who are selected to participate in the program will have the opportunity to share the unique culture and customs of their own countries with guests. Countries and regions represented at the … Disney Accepting Applications for Mexico Cultural Representative Program in 2021
A Tale About the Funny Things Birds Do in Florida – and Likely Everywhere
This might seem like kind of an odd story to share with you, but it’s so funny that I can’t resist any longer. Do you guys ever see birds at Walt Disney World that you don’t have where you live? Way back when my family used to fly in from Seattle to vacation here in … A Tale About the Funny Things Birds Do in Florida – and Likely Everywhere
