Capturing Disney in Pictures: 5th Day of Christmas at Disney’s Beach Club Resort

Every photo has a story. Walt Disney World is a busy place during the holidays. That’s probably an understatement; it’s an amazingly busy place. Picture this…there are 12,213 parking spots in the Magic Kingdom parking lot.  If you don’t arrive to claim your parking spot by about 10 a.m. on Christmas morning, you’ll

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Disney Food Confession – Tonga Toast with Recipe

Where can you find it? Disney’s Polynesian Resort-Kona Cafe  What is it? Tonga Toast Why you want it- It is a breakfast delight!! It is cinnamon and sugar covered sourdough bread stuffed with sliced bananas toasted to a golden brown. You can have it served with or without strawberry compote.

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Disney Food Confession – Jalapeno Cheese Stuffed Pretzel

Where can you find it? Disney’s Animal Kingdom-Safari Pretzel Kiosk OR EPCOT-World Showcase-Fife and Drum Tavern What is it? A jalapeno cheese stuffed pretzel Why you want it- It is a delicious soft baked jalapeno bread stuffed with lots of  melted cheese! Despite it’s name it’s not super spicy but

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Disney Food Confessions – Zebra Domes

Where can you find it? Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge at Boma and Mara What is it? A small flavor filled dessert with a hint of Amarula Liquor. Why you want it? They are the best kept secret around Animal Kingdom Lodge! They are small bite sized pieces of heaven in

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Capturing Disney in Pictures: The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights

  Every photo has a story. I do believe this is what Clark Griswold used for inspiration when he decorated his home in “Christmas Vacation.” The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios was created by Jennings Osborne.  A successful Arkansas businessman, Jennings and his wife bought a large

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Disney Shares Gifts for the Holidays and Beyond at Coalition for the Homeless

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Nov. 21, 2011 – Close to 600 people will enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving dinner at Coalition for the Homeless on Thursday – thanks to Chef Tony Marotta and his team at Walt Disney World Resort. Preparations for the meal, which includes roasted turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, green beans, and pumpkin pie, …

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Disney Planning 101 – the 5 W’s of WDW

Planning a trip to Walt Disney World can be a daunting task – one that can be a lot of fun, but can also be overwhelming at times. The hardest part for most people (myself included!) is figuring out where to start, what to plan first? Using the 5 W’s

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Stitch gets his own Gingerbread House at Walt Disney World Resort

There’s no place like Walt Disney World Resort for sugar fans during the winter holidays, with six spots for ogling amazing gingerbread creations: Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, Disney’s Beach Club Resort, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney’s BoardWalk Resort and the Liberty Inn at American Adventure at Epcot.

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Top 5 Snacks for Small Children at Walt Disney World

Everybody loves snacks at Walt Disney World, but I don’t think anyone can top the love of snacks like little kids can!  There is something special about a salty, sticky, sweet, gooey treat just for them!  My daughters eyes light up every time we pass by a popcorn stand at

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Disneyland Resort Engages in National Family Volunteer Day

Last Saturday, Disney VoluntEARS celebrated National Family Volunteer Day by helping assemble 26,341 food boxes at the Orange County Food Bank for local seniors in need this holiday season.

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Disney in Pictures: Victorian Gingerbread House at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa

  Every photo has a story. One of the more well known Disney Christmas decorations found outside the gates of the Magic Kingdom is the victorian era inspired Gingerbread House at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. Walt Disney World pastry chefs use a classic gingerbread recipe from Austria to create their gingerbread

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Disney in Pictures: Mickey Mouse topiary at the Contemporary Resort

Every photo has a story. The next time you stop by the Contemporary Resort  to grab a Black Forest Cupcake from the Contempo Cafe, walk straight out the back doors and head down the stairs.  This fabulous Mickey Mouse topiary is located just behind the Contemporary Resort, a great work

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