Table Service in the Parks vs the Resorts – Which is Better? Part 1

This topic stumped me for a while since it clearly falls into the category of it depends. It’s always tough to make recommendations on matters of personal preference since a one-size-fits-all approach simply doesn’t work. Even if the same approach doesn’t work for everyone, do some options have a slight

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Tables in Wonderland – Special Events for February 2012

Tables in Wonderland at The Wave . . . of American Flavor’s Discovery Dinner At Disney’s Contemporary Resort Thursday, February 16, 2012 6:30 p.m. Reception; 7:00 p.m. Dinner Meet at The Wave… of American Flavor’s Main Podium Dress Code – Casual Evening Attire $110 per person, includes tax and gratuity

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The Best Things in the “World” are Free

If you are looking for a few free things to do while you are at Disney World here are a few of my favorites: Monorail Take a ride on the Resort Monorail from the TTC (Ticket and Transportation Center) or the Magic Kingdom, and make your way around as it

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Disney Food Confession – Mickey Mouse Ice Cream Bar

Where can you find it? Available through out the Walt Disney World or Disneyland Resorts. What is it? Vanilla Ice Cream surrounded by a chocolate coating. Why you want it? Ice Cream in the shape of Mickey Mouse..Yum! Photo Credit: by Lisa Kline1 via flickr If you have a Disney

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Grand Floridian Next in Line for Vacation Club Property

According to a Press Release the Grand Floridian is next in line for the Disney Vacation Club Treatment opening in 2014. On-line booking starts gradually beginning Jan 19 and DVC members will be able to purchase Tables in Wonderland without an AP! Also according to the news there will be

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Tables in Wonderland – Special Events for December 2011

Tables in Wonderland The Wave . . . of American Flavor’s Discovery Dinner At Disney’s Contemporary Resort Thursday, December 15, 2011 6:30 p.m. Reception; 7:00 p.m. Dinner Meet at The Wave… of American Flavor’s Main Podium Dress Code – Casual Evening Attire $92 per person, includes tax and gratuity The

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Contemporary Resort’s Health and Wellness Suites Cancelled

Apparently people were less than interested in having cardio equipment in their rooms and tea tree oils in their shower. The Health and Wellness suites that were set to debut at the Contemporary Resort in late 2011 have been cancelled. The suites on the 14th floor where the new wellness

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Is Disney’s Bay Lake Tower at Contemporary Resort for you?

This past June, our extended family took a fabulous vacation to Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, the new Disney Vacation Club resort that opened in 2009.  Our family had purchased points in DVC in June, 2010, and this was the first time we had stayed at at DVC

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Disney Food Confessions – Breakfast at Chef Mickey’s

What is it? Why all of your favorites of course. Mickey Mouse Waffle, Breakfast Pizza, Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, and Sweet Roll. Where can you get it? Chef Mickey’s at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Why you want it? This is the perfect start to a magic day at Walt Disney World! Thanks

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Disney Leaders Yvonne Chang and Eugene Campbell Finalists for Don Quijote Awards

Two Disney leaders were named finalists for the 14th Annual Don Quijote Awards, a program that recognizes “business excellence, dedication to serve the community and outstanding professionalism among Central Florida’s Hispanic community.” Yvonne Chang, director of Operations Integration for Disney Vacation Club, was named one of three finalists for the

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Is Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort For You?

When you arrive at Walt Disney World and approach Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort for the first time it’s difficult to believe that you are in central Florida as opposed to a beautiful woodland setting in the far northern part of the United States. The setting itself is gorgeous and it

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Disney Souvenirs & Collectibles – Princess Wedding Dance Snowglobe

What is it? My favorite Disney souvenir is my Princess Wedding Dance Snowglobe from Walt Disney World in Florida. Why is it so special? The reason I treasure this snowglobe above all the others in my collection, and among all of my other Disney treasures, is because my mom purchased it

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Disney Food Confessions – Mickey Mousse Dome with Recipe

What is it? Mickey Mousse Dome Why you want it? Chocolate Overload in the shape of Mickey Mouse! Where can you get it? Chef Mickey’s at the Contemporary Resort Recipe: Ingredients 2 cups chilled heavy cream 4 large egg yolks 3 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 package of gelatin,

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