Will you save $$ on the Disney Dining Plan? Do the math!

I thought this was super interesting… So one one of my most recent trips, because we were going to be there for 4 full days but only 3 nights we figured that we would forgo the dining plan and see how it all worked out money-wise if we just paid

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Adventureland’s El Pirata Y El Perico renamed Tortuga Tavern

El Pirata Y el Perico, the Magic Kingdom quick-service restaurant in Adventureland, has been renamed Tortuga Tavern. The name reflects Disney’s popular “Pirates of the Caribbean” film franchise, and refers to the 17th century pirate stronghold mentioned in the movies. Tortuga Tavern is located across from the Pirates of the

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Disney World Quick Tips – Don’t Over Buy Your Vacation Package

When we all travel to Walt Disney World, the resort hotel we choose is the easiest purchase decision we make because the costs of the room are pretty much up front with no surprises. We simply purchase what we can afford. My concern is the rest of the package which,

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Top Quick Service Places to Grab a Bite in Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom is sort of the red-headed stepchild of Disney parks, often dismissed as nothing more than a zoo.  This is too bad, really, because of all the Disney parks, it has what is arguably one of loveliest themes and incredible attention to detail.  But we’re not here to discuss the merits

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Top Eats: Quick Service Dining in the Magic Kingdom.

I’m going to just come right out and say it:  I’m a bit hard to please when it comes to food.  I like to cook and I like using good ingredients, so when I’m served bad food, I get a bit grumpy, particularly when I’m paying a lot for it.   So

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