AUTHOR: Katrina Rolfsen

Katrina is a bookish writer and unapologetic Disney enthusiast. She can't imagine anything more wonderful than a day at the Most Magical Place on Earth with her family. When she's not occupied with her studies, she writes, reads, daydreams about wandering World Showcase, and wishes she were riding Cosmic Rewind.





Mickey’s Not-So-Spooky Dessert Party: To Skip or Not to Skip?

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party has made a triumphant return after a two-year hiatus! Alongside this beloved party, a sister event is making its grand re-debut: Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Dessert Party, which takes place during the Halloween Party. Much like the traditional Magic Kingdom fireworks dessert party offered during showings of Enchantment, this Halloween banquet offers guests Mickey’s Not-So-Spooky Dessert Party: To Skip or Not to Skip?



Shining the Spotlight on Walt Disney World’s Obscure Characters

Disney parks have always been known for their legendary storytelling. Imagineers take every opportunity to sprinkle an extra dash of Disney magic in their work, whether Maximus’s hoofprints on the pavement, a whiff of banana rum on Pirates of the Caribbean, or a cast of fantastical characters inhabiting the Most Magical Place on Earth. These Shining the Spotlight on Walt Disney World’s Obscure Characters



Private Photo Sessions: A Wonderful Way to Commemorate your Magical Moment

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Walt Disney World’s Tastiest Non-Alcoholic Beverages: Refreshing Sips for All Ages!

As much as I adore Disney World, the heat, especially the sticky summer humidity that makes you want to drench yourself in AC, can quickly sour an afternoon at the parks.  When I’m on a Disney vacation, I find myself chugging upwards of three water bottles a day just for a few minutes of cool Walt Disney World’s Tastiest Non-Alcoholic Beverages: Refreshing Sips for All Ages!



An Ode to Cosmic Rewind: My Favorite Disney World Attraction

New Disney attractions have an uncanny power over us. They hypnotize us with groundbreaking innovation and masterful storytelling. We tout their grandeur and claim with gusto that no ride can surpass Disney’s newest immersive experience. I too have fallen victim to new attractions’ power of fascination. Although I’m not a Star Wars fan, I was impressed by Rise An Ode to Cosmic Rewind: My Favorite Disney World Attraction



How to Prevent Disney Nuisances from Spoiling Your Vacation

From months of excited planning to attractions that bridge the gap between fantasy and reality, Disney World vacations are magical. However, as wonderful as Disney can be, like anything else, it is imperfect. There are many tedious, dare I say annoying, aspects of Disney trips, from the planning stage to the vacation itself. It can How to Prevent Disney Nuisances from Spoiling Your Vacation



The Wildest Experience at Walt Disney World: Wild Africa Trek

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Fabulous (and Delicious!) Finds at the 2022 Flower and Garden Festival

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Step Back in Time for Star-Worthy Fare at Hollywood Brown Derby

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