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REVIEW: Nicoise-style Salad from Connections Eatery
Connections Eatery is a new quick-service location at Epcot, and I finally got to eat there. I have some food sensitivities, so I wanted to know if Connections Eatery had any good allergy-friendly options. Ever since this new location opened, I have wanted nothing more than to see it in person and hear that classic … REVIEW: Nicoise-style Salad from Connections Eatery
Parking Lot Trams Coming Back to Animal Kingdom!
After the parks reopened, parking lot trams were nonexistent until just recently. Magic Kingdom was the first park to get trams back, which makes sense because that parking lot is enormous. Meanwhile, the other parks still don’t have trams running but not for long. It was announced recently by parking Cast Members on TikTok that … Parking Lot Trams Coming Back to Animal Kingdom!
Planning on Using Genie+? Avoid these Mistakes.
Today, we will tackle the flip-side of the controversial new jump-the-queue system from Disney, referred to as Genie+. If you have been living under a rock, let me explain. In 2021, the Disney powers that be decided to shake things up, even more than the pandemic, by kicking the much-loved FastPass+ system to the curb, … Planning on Using Genie+? Avoid these Mistakes.
If It’s Been a While Since You’ve Been to Disney, Know Before You Go
Recently a family member who hasn’t been to Walt Disney World in three years was excited to share with me the news of her impending trip. What this family member didn’t know, and was surprised to hear, was that so much has changed about planning and vacationing. She felt overwhelmed. I thought it was a … If It’s Been a While Since You’ve Been to Disney, Know Before You Go
Prepping Your Kids for Their First Disney Parks Vacation
Your first vacation to one of the Disney Parks is an incredible experience, most commonly likened to the existence of magic itself. There is a lot to take in and plan for along the way, but one of the most critical aspects of that preparation process is often overlooked for first-time visitors; preparing your children … Prepping Your Kids for Their First Disney Parks Vacation
Pre & Post Vacation Tips to Improve Your Disney Experience
When planning your Disney vacation, much of our attention is directed toward the time you will spend in the parks; all your planning and reservations thoughts are rightfully centered around those blissful yet busy days you will enjoy while on-site. However, any seasoned Disney-lover will tell you that planning the days before and after your … Pre & Post Vacation Tips to Improve Your Disney Experience
Nine Compromises to Save Money on Your Return to Disney
The face of travel has changed drastically over the last eighteen months, leaving many people without their usual vacation routines. As restrictions ease and we distance ourselves further and further from the eye of the pandemic storm, we need to start looking forward to something better. For many of us here, that will include a … Nine Compromises to Save Money on Your Return to Disney
Disney in a Pandemic: Part 4 – Safety Improvements Disney can Implement
As we discussed in Part 3, Disney has done a great job implementing safety policies to operate in this new environment, but there is always room for improvement. Here are my suggestions for improving safely in the parks. Note that my experience is based on the policies in place in August. These may have changed since then. I … Disney in a Pandemic: Part 4 – Safety Improvements Disney can Implement
Disney in a Pandemic: Part 3 – Grading the Safety at Disney World
Safety at Disney World is the responsibility of Disney management, frontline cast members and guests. Some are holding up their end of that pact better than others. In this article, I will grade the various parties in their safety roles based on my 12-night stay at Disney World in mid-August. The situation may change by the time … Disney in a Pandemic: Part 3 – Grading the Safety at Disney World
Disney in a Pandemic: Part 2 – Mitigating Personal Risk at Disney World
So, you read Part 1 and made a well-informed decision that you are going to Disney World! It is now time to start thinking about how you will reduce your personal risk. Disney’s safety protocols are great, but much of the responsibility for safety relies on the behavior of guests. Make no mistake, there is no such … Disney in a Pandemic: Part 2 – Mitigating Personal Risk at Disney World
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