Counting down the days to the Festival? Looking forward to international marketplaces featuring tasty tapas and refreshing beverages? Eager to cultivate your cooking skills? Excited to enjoy an exhilarating outdoor concert? With the 17th annual Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival just around the corner, we would like to give
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Disney World Quick Tips: Rest is a Wish Your Feet Make
Recently we spent a week at Disney’s Polynesian Resort. We did 5 park days and maxed out our legs nearly every day. We’re locals and go often, however we rarely spend an entire day at a park. We average about 4-5 miles per day throughout the year. However, I was
Disney World Refurbishment Schedule August 2012
Here is the Refurb and Closure Schedule for Walt Disney World for June 2012 and beyond. Refurbishment/closure information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available at the Disney World Website. Current Characters in Flight Balloon Rides (Downtown Disney) suspended indefinitely.
Your Preschooler won’t Remember their Disney Vacation… Or Will They???
There’s often the debate about whether or not parents should take their toddler or young child to Walt Disney World since the child may never remember the vacation. Well, as an adult, I can’t be the one to convince you that toddlers do remember their Disney vacations… so let’s ask
Proper Park Etiquette – What NOT to do at Disney World!
With so many people running around the parks, it is important to know how to behave. Proper park etiquette can get you a long way! Today we are looking at the top 5 offenses that I’ve seen in the parks. These offenses may seem small or simple but for some reason, I continuously see
Disney World and Anxiety
Many people suffer daily with Anxiety. It can be a struggle for most people to enjoy everyday life without worrying what will trigger the next panic attack. Today I want to help you Survive Anxiety while visiting Disney World. I have a degree in Psychology and my daughter has anxiety.
Top 5 Boat Rides at Walt Disney World Resort
I’m checking in with Part 2 of my current Top 5 series: Top 5 Boat Rides at Walt Disney World Resort. It seems four out of five of my favorites are found at Magic Kingdom Park. I must admit it was hard to narrow the list down to just five rides. I
Epcot International Food and Wine Festival Special Event Bookings Begins on August 14th
We’re less than a month away from the date to book your favorite ticketed events at the 17th Annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. Along with wine and mixology seminars and culinary demos, we can’t wait to try a couple of the new experiences for 2012. The Marketplace VIP
Disney World Quick Tips – Christmas in the rest of “The World”
Everyone knows that Magic Kingdom is the place to be during the holidays. At least everyone that read my article Disney World Quick Tips-Christmas in the Magic Kingdom. Now I’m going to continue my Christmas in July series and discuss what happens during the holiday season at Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios and
2013 Disney Dining Plan Details Released
Disney released its 2013 Disney Dining Plan, and a couple noteworthy changes are noticeable in comparison to the 2012 Plan. THE PLAN-2012 VS. 2013 The Plan details for each Dining Plan (Quick Service, Basic and Deluxe) remain the same. There is an across the board price increase: Quick Service- $34.99
Top 5 Flying Rides at Walt Disney World
I’m starting a new series of Top 5’s today, and we’re starting with the flying rides. Let’s see if you agree with my faves! Alrighty, here…we…gooooo! 1) Peter Pan’s Flight – A popular Magic Kingdom draw, happy thoughts and pixie dust power this adventure. Climb aboard a pirate galleon for
7 Questions You Should Not Ask Disney Cast Members
Having visited the parks as much as we have and working there twice, many things have been brought to my attention. That includes some of the strange requests, odd choices, and over-the-top questions that spawn from the minds of guests. Don’t get me wrong, it isn’t expected of everyone to
No Test Track. Is Epcot Even Worth a Visit?
Test Track is closed for an extensive refurb, leaving Soarin to handle the brunt of the crowds. When I traveled to the world in late May, we had limited time and toyed with the idea of skipping Epcot completely. Wait times for Soarin, well, soared! There was rarely a time
Embrace the magic, the wonder, the romance of Disney World
Who doesn’t like a little romance? Whatever the stage of your relationship, it is time you learn to embrace the magic, the wonder, the romance of Disney World. There are so many opportunities for romance in the parks! From dining to attractions and everything in between, Disney has got it all!
