Vacation Planning Tips and Tricks
Tips and Tricks for your next Walt Disney World Vacation
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Droid Depot: Build Your Own Droid in Galaxy’s Edge!
This week, we’re covering everything you need to know about Droid Depot at Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge! Galaxy’s Edge is the immersive world of Star Wars located in Hollywood Studios. This bustling outpost offers lively markets, otherworldly food and beverages, and two high-flying attractions. But guests seeking to further immerse themselves in the world of Star Wars can take part in two unique build experiences – Savi’s Workshop and Droid Depot. At Savi’s, guests craft their very own custom lightsabers. This is the premiere Star Wars experience, so I’ve heard, which I’m saving for when my son is a little older. So, this trip, we booked a reservation for the…
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Tusker House – A Disney Dining Review!
Jambo, readers! Today, we’re heading to Disney’s Animal Kingdom to review our recent dining experience at Tusker House. Guests of Tusker House are treated to a safari adventure as they dine alongside popular Disney Characters in an African marketplace setting. Hosted by Donald Duck, visitors are also joined by Mickey, Daisy, and Goofy during their dining experience. Tusker House serves an all-you-care-to-enjoy buffet spread for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You’ll find a bounty of options including African-inspired dishes and standard American fare. We made lunch reservations for our most recent visit to Tusker House, so that will be the focus of this review! Reservations are highly recommended for this popular…
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Morimoto Asia – A Disney Dining Review!
This week, we’re heading to Disney Springs to share our recent dining review of Morimoto Asia! Chef Masaharu Morimoto, acclaimed Iron Chef and Food Network star since 1998, is the creative force and owner of this signature restaurant. His Pan-Asian menu takes inspiration from Chinese, Japanese, and Korean cuisines while seamlessly blending Western and Asian ingredients. I’ve heard nothing but rave reviews of Morimoto Asia, so I couldn’t wait to try it for myself. This restaurant has been at the top of my Disney bucket list for an evening with my husband. However, vacationing with three kids in tow hasn’t afforded us that highly anticipated Disney date night just yet.…
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EPCOT Festival of the Holidays – The Best of the Fest!
We had an absolute blast sampling the new food and beverage offerings at EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. It was a lot of difficult research, but now we can share our EPCOT Festival of the Holidays best of the fest picks! EPCOT Festival of the Holidays is a celebration of traditions and cuisine from around the world during the yuletide season. In 2025, the festival takes place from November 28th to December 30th. Guests attending EPCOT Festival of the Holidays will enjoy various seasonal offerings around World Showcase including holiday storytellers, festive decorations, musical performances, and special events. But the big draw of this festival for many is the…
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New Menu Items at Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar
During the holiday season, Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar transforms into a festive den of yuletide merriment. I’ve had the pleasure of visiting with my family to experience the Holiday Bar and Halloween Bar. But on a recent girls trip, I couldn’t wait to show my friends the incredible festive theming at Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar – and also sample the brand-new menu items! Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar is a family-friendly lounge located in Disney Springs. This watering hole is designed to resemble an airplane hangar-turned-dive bar. And who should be the proprietor of such a location? Well, none other than Indiana Jones’s high-flying and adventure-seeking pal – Jock Lindsey! Fans…
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Disney Jollywood Nights Planning Guide and Checklist
The holidays have officially arrived at Walt Disney World, and that means Jollywood Nights is back at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! During this premiere after hours event, guests delight in the glitz and glam of old Hollywood while immersed in a glittering holiday atmosphere. Specialty entertainment, festive food and drinks, and rare character encounters are just a few of the exclusive offerings available at this five-hour affair. So, to help you make the most of your party time, we’ve created a checklist for Disney Jollywood Nights! But before we dive into our Jollywood Nights checklist, let’s go over what you can expect to find at the party. Disney Jollywood Nights Disney…
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Disney’s Beak and Barrel Pirate Lounge – A Review!
Ahoy, me hearties! This week, we’re dropping anchor to review the Magic Kingdom’s brand-new pirate lounge – The Beak and Barrel. This spirited tavern is themed after the beloved attraction, The Pirates of the Caribbean. Throughout the space, you’ll find nods to the classic attraction as well as the popular films. The menu features seaworthy sips and light bites inspired by Caribbean flavors. There are delicious offerings for pirates of all ages as well as tropical cocktails for guests 21 and older. But Beak and Barrel isn’t just about the food and drinks, it’s a totally immersive experience providing guests with a taste of the pirate’s life. Storytelling, sing-alongs, and…
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2025 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival – Food Reviews!
This week, we’re sharing our favorite dishes from 2025 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! 2025 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival is a culinary exploration of cuisines across 6 continents. This year’s fest features returning crowd favorites and brand-new bites to satisfy all you Disney foodies out there. The festival is happening now until November 22nd, so there is plenty of time to get in on the fun! We had a blast snacking around the park, so we could share our food reviews with you! For a full list of 2025 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival offerings, head to the Disney Parks Blog. Brew-Wing Lab at the Odyssey Pickle Milk Shake…
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Jock Lindsey’s Halloween Hangar Bar
We’re back at Jock Lindsey’s to check out their brand-new overlay – Jock Lindsey’s Halloween Hangar Bar! Fans of Jock Lindsey’s are no strangers to the impeccable Indiana Jones theming and festive overlay that takes place over the holidays. But this year, Jock is also bringing the spooky vibes to his Hangar Bar! Guests who visit during the Halloween season will find wall-to-wall ghostly décor as well as a special menu featuring frightfully fun food and drinks. Being huge fans of Halloween, a visit to Jock Lindsey’s Halloween Hangar Bar was a must-do on our recent visit! Décor Setting foot in Jock Lindsey’s Halloween Hangar Bar instantly transports you to…
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Disney Celebration Buttons – Everything You Need to Know!
This week, we’re covering everything you need to know about celebration buttons at Walt Disney World! Walt Disney World is a fantastic destination to celebrate special occasions. Perhaps you’ve become recently engaged or exchanged vows with your significant other? Maybe you’re celebrating a birthday, or an achievement like graduation or a promotion at work? Or maybe you’re simply celebrating the tasty Dole Whip you just picked up in the park – there is no occasion too small to celebrate at Walt Disney World! But did you know Disney offers complimentary celebration buttons to guests who request one? These buttons come in a variety of styles and can be personalized to…
