10 Mistakes People Make When Planning Their Disney World Vacation

Planning a Walt Disney World Vacation takes some thought, some work, and most of all some time.  However, there are times when mistakes can be made, and in some cases, you learn the hard way.  You want every part of your trip to be absolutely magical and wonderful.  So, today

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New merchandise location is coming to Downtown Disney Marketplace in spring 2014

There is a new merchandise location is coming to Downtown Disney Marketplace in spring 2014. The Merchandise Co Op will occupy the space that is currently Team Mickey located next to TrenD. The shop with shops within it will showcase new and innovative Disney retail concepts. I caught up with

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House of Blues to Expand in Downtown Disney

New developments are in the works for House of Blues at Downtown Disney West Side,  located at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando. On November 14th, 2013 workers will begin expanding it’s patio, and  building a new stage. There will also be a brand new barbecue smokehouse. I can

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Getting ready for Thanksgiving with Disney Crafts and Recipes

Here we are, at the beginning of November- and I don’t know about you, but I have been thinking a lot about Thanksgiving – what to make, who to invite, when to eat – there are a LOT of details that go into making that Turkey day meal, and I

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First Look: Starbucks Concept Art for Downtown Disney in Walt Disney World

Construction Crews at Downtown Disney West Side are working quickly to convert the now closed Wetzel’s Pretzels into the new Starbucks West Side location. The pretzel and ice cream store has already closed and walls are up and they are beginning demolition. The new Starbucks West Side is opening in

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Top 10 Things to Do When You Want a Break from the WDW Theme Parks

Let’s face it, it’s hard to spend an entire day in the parks without getting tired or cranky (yes, even us adults get cranky). We always make it a point to leave the parks around lunch and then return in the evenings when we’ve had time to re-group. This allows

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New ‘Mixers and Masters’ at Downtown Disney Festival of the Masters at Disney World

The 38th annual Festival of the Masters is back November 8-10, one of the premier gatherings of artists in the Southeast with one-of-a-kind and limited-edition paintings, photography, sculptures, jewelry and more. There’s so much more, from live music to hands-on fun for all ages. And this year, artistic cocktails take

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Festival of the Masters in Downtown Disney November 2013

Are you ready for the 2013 Festival of the Masters in Downtown Disney Orlando? It’s that time again where the beautiful lakeside setting of Downtown Disney will become the canvas for more than 150 artisans to display original creations. Held November 8th-10th in 2013, The Festival of the Masters is

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Top 10 Best Pin Trading Spots at Walt Disney World

Pin trading has quickly become our favorite activity to partake in while vacationing at Walt Disney World. When we made our first trip as annual passholders in 2010, we really didn’t know a whole lot about pin trading and decided to purchase a few pins to trade after seeing cast

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New DisneyQuest Halloween Party at Walt Disney World

I have always loved Halloween as a kid, and I still love it today. Actually I enjoy Halloween even more now because I get to go to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. This year, I think families will find even more to be excited about with the brand new

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Food Trucks coming to Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World Resort

Starting early November, Disney will roll out four fun new Disney Food Trucks at Downtown Disney, open Wednesday through Sunday, parked at Downtown Disney West Side near Cirque du Soleil and House of Blues. Superstar Catering, “Favorite of the Stars of Disney’s Hollywood Studios,” features delectable variations on hearty meatballs:

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Valet Parking Coming to Downtown Disney in Walt Disney World

Valet parking will begin next week at Downtown Disney. Parking at Disney World’s Downtown Disney can be quite the hassle during peak hours. Now with half of the spaces being under construction, that just adds to the nightmare. The official start date is October 21. The valet service will run every

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Wetzel’s Pretzels is Closing in Downtown Disney

Wetzel’s Pretzels and Haagen-Dazs at Downtown Disney will close on October 19 2013. The location will then close to start construction on Starbucks, which is set to open in Spring of 2014. A Wetzel’s Pretzels and Haagen-Dazs kiosk will open at the end of the year near to Disney Quest.

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