AUTHOR: Julianne Duvall

Finding fun and informative ways to provide Disney goers a unique perspective on the information they seek about the parks, resorts, food, history and so much more. Been bringing kids to Disney from toddlers to teens, so plenty of parent tips will be given. Happiest with a pineapple Dole Whip float in my hand and an Orange Bird hat on my head.















Give Extra Thanks to Wonderful Disney Cast Members This Holiday Season

Disney fans know that cast members are the most important element in making Walt Disney World the extra special place that it is. For those of you spending time in the parks and resorts this upcoming holiday season, please send some extra gratitude their way. Most of them will be working on Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Give Extra Thanks to Wonderful Disney Cast Members This Holiday Season





EPCOT’s Germany Pavilion is Full of Christmas Cheer

Technically, it is Christmas year-round at Die Weihnachts Ecke (translates to “The Christmas Store”) in the Germany pavilion at EPCOT’s World Showcase. However, this time of year, the shops in the Festival Marketplace truly come alive with additional merchandise and offerings. Now that the weather has cooled off, a stroll around the Germany pavilion will EPCOT’s Germany Pavilion is Full of Christmas Cheer









Amazing Lunch Awaits in an Unsuspected Place at Walt Disney World

I’m going to cut right to the chase. The ideal lunch at a Disney World Resort comes from an unlikely place, an open-air lounge that also doubles as a pool bar. Behold the Banana Cabana, a gem at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. The My Disney Experience app describes this meal as follows: Jerk Chicken Wings Amazing Lunch Awaits in an Unsuspected Place at Walt Disney World









Disney, Please Don’t Tease When It Comes to The Muppets

I often think about the genius of Jim Henson, but especially this month. He was born on September 24, 1936 in Greenville, Mississippi. So let’s celebrate Jim and his beloved creations by taking a closer look at the multitude of Muppet sightings at the recent Destination D23. Beaker is baffled! Bunsen Honeydew is befuddled! And Statler Disney, Please Don’t Tease When It Comes to The Muppets





The Proof Is in the Crust at Via Napoli

*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 The Proof Is in the Crust at Via Napoli