By now, I’ve written how to make the most of your counter service dining at all the Disney theme parks. Now, it’s time for the Downtown Disney area. Downtown Disney is home to my all time favorite counter service dining location on property-Wolfgang Puck Express. While Downtown Disney can be
Tag: Planning
Disney World Trip Planning – Learning before you even leave home
As parents, we will all be faced with the potentially gut-wrenching decision of whether to take our kids out of school for our Walt Disney World vacations or go during school breaks. Kelly (aka Disney Guru) recently tackled the subject and looked at different considerations that factor into this decision.
Making the Most of Counter Service Dining – Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Wow! Are you full yet? I feel like my stomach is going to burst from all these dining posts I’ve been writing. Can you tell what I look forward to during our Disney vacations? That’s right…eating! Since our family chooses the Quick Service Dining plan, I try to research and
Making the Most of Counter Service Dining-Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Recently, I shared with you how to make the most of your counter service dining at the Magic Kingdom and EPCOT. Today, I am giving you some suggestions for Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Just because you have counter service dining, doesn’t mean you have to eat the same thing over and
Making the Most of Counter Service – EPCOT
I think that EPCOT is an excellent park to get some variety in your meals while on the Quick Service Dining Plan. Where else can you have foods from around the world, for meals AND snacks? No where else but EPCOT. You can for sure skip the chicken nuggets and
Disney World Quick Tips – Summer Survival Guide
Summer in Florida is fierce. I hold nothing back. As one who made the yearly pilgrimage to the House of Mouse every July for at least a decade with my family, I know it seems impossible to visit the parks while you are dripping with sweat. Fear not travelers for
Five Rides for Little Guys (and girls) at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
This is my last in a series about five rides or attractions that young children can enjoy at each of Disney’s theme parks. Many people ask me why we even take our now two year old to Disney. I say, why not? There is plenty for her, and other little
Disney Confidential – Fall Free Dining Pin Codes.. well not really
Here there guys and gals Anonymouse here. I hope everyone is having a wonderful week. School is almost out, people are heading to the parks, and Chip uber nerds are planning their fall Disney World Vacations. Great news if you are one of the lucky few who opened their email or mailbox
Five Rides for Little Guys (and girls) at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is easily one of our favorite parks. It’s full of shows, and “relaxing” attractions. We work a day in at Hollywood Studios in the middle of our trip because it’s an easy park to get through, and there are attractions here that are super fun to
Making the Most of Counter Service Dining – Magic Kingdom
I know, eating at counter service restaurants on your Disney vacation, one might think that means burgers, pizza, and chicken tenders at EVERY meal. Especially when you have kids. It seems as if the kids’ choices are somewhat limited. However, the portions are so huge for adults, we don’t
Disney World Planning – Special Needs Tips for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing
Oscar winning Deaf actress Marlee Matlin has often said, “the only thing Deaf people can’t do is hear” and she proves it everyday. The sights and sounds of Walt Disney World aren’t only for hearing people, the Deaf and hard of hearing can experience all that Walt Disney World has
What Not to Miss at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
Our family had the pleasure of staying at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort last June. Coronado Springs is a very large resort, and we found some fun (aside from the pool) tucked in our resort. Spending the day at your resort can be so much fun, and it is worthwhile to
What I Wish I Had Known on Our First Visit to Disney
Traveling to Disney with young children can be exhilarating and exhausting at the same time. When we traveled to Disney for the first time, our twins were four years old. We were ALL super excited about them seeing their favorite characters
Five Rides for Little Guys (and girls) @ Magic Kingdom
There isn’t a “magic” age for a child’s first Disney visit. I heard somewhere that visiting Disney World should be a rite of passage for all children. Wow! How awesome would that be?! No matter what, with a little planning, your child can enjoy him or herself from a very
