In case you missed the lineup of performers for the “Eat to the Beat” Concert Series at the 2011 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival we have it here. Look who’s coming – there will be several Grammy-winning artists and some new acts for music lovers. This year’s schedule (subject
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Disney World Quick Tip – Using a Stroller as a Wheelchair
Walt Disney World allows parents of special needs children to use a stroller as wheelchair. The stroller will be treated just like it is a wheelchair allowing you to use special entrances as needed. It will also allow your child to stay in the stroller when other strollers have to
Top 5 Ways to Beat the Heat at Disney World
One of the biggest problems guests encounter visiting Walt Disney World is the heat! Extreme heat and humidity can really limit your day at the parks, as well as put a drain on your wallet as you are constantly buying Mickey Premium Bars and drinks to cool down. Heat can also
Disney World Quick Tip – Enjoy Snacks as Your Meal
I’m as much a Disney “snackie” as a Disney foodie, and don’t always want to eat as much food as Disney serves. At least a couple of times during my Walt Disney World vacations I’ll use snack items as a light lunchtime meal. Doing so curbs my appetite just enough
16th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is coming Sept. 30-Nov. 13
Exotic cocktails will pair like a tropical daydream with fresh new tastes from more than one island paradise at the 16th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Sept. 30-Nov. 13, 2011, at Walt Disney World Resort. The one-of-a-kind 45-day festival serves up international cuisine, culture and entertainment from six continents,
Fantasmic Performing Nightly July 2nd through Sept. 30th
Great news from Touring Plans! Fantasmic is going back to nightly performances from July 2nd through September 30th, 2011! Here is the info. Date: 7/6, 7/8, 7/13, 7/15, 7/20, 7/23, 7/27, 7/29, 8/1, 8/3, 8/5, 8/6, 8/10, 8/12, 8/13, 8/17, 8/19 Update: Park close extended from 19:00 to 21:00 and
2011 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival Details
Details will continue to unfold between now and the start of the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, themed “Passport to a World of Flavors,” but here are the early highlights for the 16th annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. From Sept. 30-Nov. 13, Epcot World Showcase Promenade features
Fanny Packs: Please Just Say NO!
I was born and raised in a tourist town. Just like the pick-pockets in Europe know, there is one way to spot a tourist. No matter where my friends and I went, whether strolling along the beach or shopping in the shops downtown, we could always pick them out of
Disney Chef’s Serves Up More Than $185K for Florida United Way
Twenty-four top chefs from Central Florida’s finest dining establishments recently joined forces at Walt Disney World Resort for the 19th Annual Chef’s Gala, the premier fundraiser for the Heart of Central Florida United Way (HFUW). Event organizers say the tasteful event raised more than $185,000 for Central Floridians in need.
Chip’s Epcot Touring Plan
I get a lot of questions and emails on Chip and Company asking me the best ways to tour the parks. I wanted to share with you my Magic Kingdom Touring Plan to help make your Disney World Vacation more enjoyable. I posted this last week on Couponing to Disney
Top 5 Quick Service Restaurants
There are two different types of dining at Disney World: table service and quick service. Table service restaurants are dining destinations that offer either buffets or served meals with appetizers, main courses, desserts, and service. Meanwhile, quick service restaurants are set up like cafeterias offering quick, but tasty, menus where
World Oceans Day observed with Nemo and Friends
Wednesday, June 8 is World Oceans Day. Disney will be hosting some events to observe the global conservation celebration. If you’re in EPCOT that day, head to The Seas with Nemo and Friends from 9am-4:30pm where you can learn more about the world’s oceans, as well as the creatures that
How Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers Comes Together – Part 1
It is crunch time at my house. We’re not quite halfway through 2011 and I’m smack-dab in the middle of getting the 2012 edition of Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers ready to send to the editor. Since I’m in the thick of things, I
Accessible Ride Vehicles at the Magic Kingdom
Walt Disney World has made it possible for people with all kinds of abilities to visit and experience the magic. One of the things that makes my visits easier is that Disney has implemented ways for you to stay in your wheelchair to experience certain attractions if you are unable
