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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Opening-Day Cast Members Mark 40 Years
Earlier this month, Disney cast members who were hired in 1971 gathered at Magic Kingdom Park for a photograph marking the 40th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort. A photo of this group was first taken before the park opened in 1971, and was featured on the Oct. 15
Good Eats – Cheese Plate at California Grille
Dear California Grill Cheese Plate: I love you! Love, The Disney Diva. You already know I’m obsessed with Walt Disney World food. This “Favorite Thing” is one of the reasons why. Last June my husband and I took a “grown ups only” trip to Disney World for our 10th anniversary
Top Eats: Disney World Casual Dining Meals.
As much as I love eating at Disney signature restaurants, my budget means I can’t always go all out. Casual dining restaurants are a good choice for staying on budget while still having a good meal. Here’s my top five: 5. Chef Mickey’s at the Contemporary Resort is reliably one of
Chip & Company Week in Review, July 4, 2011
Happy Independence Day, America! To all of our troops, a special thank you to each and every one of you for all of the sacrifice that you put yourselves and your families through, so that all of us can enjoy the freedoms we have. Thank you. In today’s edition of
Exclusive Disney World October Vacation Offer
For a limited time, purchase this exclusive Disney Epcot Food & Wine Festival Vacation Package Package for 5 nights / 6 days at select Disney Value, Moderate, or Deluxe Resorts and get a FREE Disney Water Park or DisneyQuest Ticket for each person in your party. Save 35% to 50%
Walt Disney World Dining Bests
Everything about Walt Disney World travel is an attraction. From the bus ride all of the way to nighttime celebrations, you should feel like everything has an element of fun. The average Walt Disney World traveler will spend many hours planning out there vacation itinerary and much of that time
Eat to the Beat 2011 Lineup Schedule for the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
We just got our hands on the lineup of performers for the “Eat to the Beat” Concert Series at the 2011 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival and it’s going to be good. Look who’s coming – there will be several Grammy-winning artists and some new acts for music lovers.
Don’t Make These Newbie Mistakes!
If you’re reading here, you’re probably pretty Disney savvy and could come up with a list of “don’ts” in your sleep, but for those who aren’t, let’s talk about the most common mistakes Disney newbies make. Here are the ones we see over and over again–we’ve even made some ourselves: 1.
Ask A Disney Question-What age do kids require tickets?
Roxane H. Asks: We will be in Orlando in June. Myself, my husband and our four kids…ages 5, 3 and twins who will be two on July 2nd. So, still age 1 when we go. We are planning to go to Magic Kingdom for one day because we don’t know
Pixie Pricing! Receive discounted rates for Disney’s Food and Wine Festival!
Pixie Vacations is at it again with another EXCLUSIVE offer! Book a vacation package with Pixie Vacations and stay at a select Disney Resort during the Food and Wine festival (October 5, 2011 through October 10, 2011) and receive 35%-45% off! Sample Pricing As follows: October 5, 2011 through October
Huge Resort Discounts for Food and Wine.
If you’ve been thinking about a trip to Food and Wine this year but are worried about the lack of discounts available, Pixie Vacations has a great offer for you. Now you can save up to 50% on your Disney resort room–that’s 10 to 25 % better than any discount
Character Dining: How Much Is Too Much?
I see this a lot: A family plans a trip to Disney World and they get the dining plan, which allows them to eat at a wide variety of restaurants on site, but when they make their advanced dining reservations (ADRs), they end up booking a character meal for almost every
Eating Table Service in the Parks vs at the Resorts – Which is Better? Part 2
There are many variables that affect whether table service meals are better in the parks or the resorts. Last time I looked at specialty dining such as character meals, signature dining, buffets, and unique and entertaining restaurants. Today, let’s evaluate table service meals by looking at the convenience factor and
