AUTHOR: Stephen Porter

Stephen "Steve" Porter started going to the parks with his family in 1996. Since then he hasn't looked back! Steve was a cast member participating in the Disney College Program in 2013. Most recently he graduated from Penn State University!



Kangaroos, Flamingos, and Vultures return to their Tree of Life habitats

According to the Disney Parks Blog, the animals featured in front of Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s Tree of Life have returned. Kangaroos, lesser flamingos, and lappet-faced vultures have returned to their habitats in front of the Tree of Life. The animals were temporarily relocated for a construction project at the base of the Tree of Life. Kangaroos, Flamingos, and Vultures return to their Tree of Life habitats

Overview of the inaugural 2017 Epcot International Festival of the Arts

This was the inaugural year of the Epcot International Festival of the Arts. There was an expectation by some that this was going to be comparable to Epcot’s Food & Wine Festival, or the Flower & Garden Festival, but in my personal opinion this festival was very much its own. While there were marketplaces that served food Overview of the inaugural 2017 Epcot International Festival of the Arts

Why I Love Walt Disney World

I’ve been asked a thousand times why I like visiting Walt Disney World so much. The answer isn’t simple. In all honesty there is a lot I love about Walt Disney World. I love the attractions, shows, food, and the feeling of nostalgia from past trips with my friends and family. The list goes on Why I Love Walt Disney World

Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival Dates Set For March 10th through April 16th

According to the Disney Parks Blog, the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival will return daily from March 10th through April 16th. There will reportedly be even more Festival Marketplaces than in years past, and that means more California inspired cuisine! In addition to the Festival Marketplaces there will also be Festival inspired dishes Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival Dates Set For March 10th through April 16th

5 Reasons you’ll want to visit Walt Disney World in 2017

5) The Edison This year, Disney Springs will be opening The Edison, a restaurant, bar, and nighttime experience! The Disney Parks Blog has described The Edison’s theming as “a 1920s-period electric company” and personally I am incredibly intrigued. This is one of the final pieces to be added to Disney Springs after its transformation from 5 Reasons you’ll want to visit Walt Disney World in 2017

Do Disney park guests expect too much from cast members?

The quality of the cast members’ service at Walt Disney World has gotten worse, there is no denying that, but guests’ expectation of service has also vastly increased. Basically, people are expecting more and receiving less. This causes frustration on both ends. Guests feel like they aren’t getting good service and cast members are consistently Do Disney park guests expect too much from cast members?