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.



A Magical Tomorrow: What I’m Most Looking Forward to in 2022 at Disney World

2022 is officially here! For Disney fans, this means looking forward to a whole new year of pixie dust, but disappointment has cast somewhat of a pall over excitement for 2022. While 2021 had its fair share of fun, including the opening of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and the start of Disney World’s golden 50th anniversary celebration, it also brought with it A Magical Tomorrow: What I’m Most Looking Forward to in 2022 at Disney World





How to do Disney Springs for Park Junkies

There’s much more to Disney World than four theme parks. Outside these worlds of magic lie fun-filled water parks, fantastical mini-golf courses, and quite possibly the most popular non-park attraction: Disney Springs.   Brimming with tempting fare, unique entertainment experiences, and shops galore, it’s easy to see why Disney Springs boasts wide appeal. If you’re anything like me, the delicious cuisine beckons you How to do Disney Springs for Park Junkies





A Culinary Experience to be Savored at Steakhouse 71

*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 A Culinary Experience to be Savored at Steakhouse 71





A Disney Day Trip: A Wasteful Extravagance or a Worthwhile Experience?

Despite the over eight-hundred-mile distance that separates my family from the most magical place on earth, we try to visit as much as possible. We’ve vacationed there countless times, but recently we accomplished a Disney World first: we planned a one-day trip. At this point, your jaw has likely dropped in incredulity, and for good reason. As much as we adore Walt Disney World, never in A Disney Day Trip: A Wasteful Extravagance or a Worthwhile Experience?





Skipper Canteen: The Crown Jewel of Magic Kingdom Dining

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Overlooked and Unexpected Joys of a Walt Disney World Vacation

Disney World is a fantastical place, a haven for childlike wonder, which is why visitors return to shape new memories. While immersive attractions contribute to this enchanting aura, many elements that sometimes go unnoticed make Disney World truly marvelous. These are some of the small joys of a Disney vacation that make Walt Disney World stand out.  Floridian Wildlife As one Overlooked and Unexpected Joys of a Walt Disney World Vacation





Bringing More Magic to the Disney Resorts through IP Rethemes

Disney has always been known for creating original, unique experiences for all guests in their world-renowned theme parks. However, as of late Disney seems to be departing from originality in their parks, instead opting to utilize their vast range of existing characters from television and film, otherwise known as intellectual property. Intellectual property has been used throughout the theme parks since the birth Bringing More Magic to the Disney Resorts through IP Rethemes





Disney’s Grand Floridian: My Family’s Perfect Home Away from Home

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A Flavorful, Fresh Feast with Character at EPCOT’s Garden Grill

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Walt Disney World’s Most Delicious Pizzas!

Typical Disney pizza, such as the variety available at PizzeRizzo, is not well-loved, to say the least. The pies served at most quick service locations are subpar at best and inedible at worst. Although most pizzas at Disney World are run-of-the-mill, puffed-crust personal pizzas, there are certainly some standout slices if you know where to look.  3. California Grill’s Pepperoni Pizza  California Grill is well known Walt Disney World’s Most Delicious Pizzas!