Vacation Planning Tips and Tricks
Tips and Tricks for your next Walt Disney World Vacation
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Planning For Disney On Ice – Everything You Need to Know!
This week, we’re covering everything you need to know before attending Disney On Ice! World-class figure skating combines with Disney showmanship to bring you this family-friendly performance. During Disney On Ice, expect to see incredible tricks and stunts delivered by beloved characters from popular Disney films. Disney On Ice is the perfect way to get a dose of Disney in between theme park visits! The kids love seeing their favorite characters performing to their favorite songs. And while there, you feel surrounded by Disney magic – just like at the theme parks! We’ve attending several Disney On Ice performances in the past, and the whole family has always had a…
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Disney’s Nomad Lounge – A Review!
Today, we are reviewing my favorite lounge experience in Walt Disney World – Nomad Lounge! Located in Animal Kingdom, Nomad Lounge is housed in the same building as the park’s signature dining restaurant, Tiffins. The elegant theming and style of cuisine at Tiffins is very much present at Nomad Lounge, but in a more casual environment. Nomad Lounge is known for its relaxing atmosphere, specialty cocktails, and sharable plates inspired by international cuisine. Much like the adjacent Tiffins, the theming of Nomad Lounge celebrates the experience of travel. Guests are encouraged to bring their sense of adventure and satisfy their wanderlust! I’ve been wanting to visit Nomad Lounge for years,…
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2024 Walt Disney World Planning Guide
If you are planning a trip to Walt Disney World in 2024, this planning guide will help keep you organized so you don’t miss any important deadlines! Planning a trip to Walt Disney World can be fun and exciting, but it can also be overwhelming and stressful if you don’t understand the latest policies and procedures. It’s important for future park goers to be informed when it comes to purchasing tickets and lodging, handling reservations, and keeping track of important deadlines. This handy planning guide will keep you up to date with the most recent changes at Walt Disney World in 2024, so nothing sneaks up on you! Changes Effective…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge at Christmas
This week, we are covering all the Christmas offerings at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge! Walt Disney World goes all out when decking the halls for Christmas, especially at the Disney Resorts! Guests visiting over the holidays are treated to massive Christmas trees, larger-than-life gingerbread displays, and exquisitely themed ornaments and lights. The décor at the resorts is so spectacular, many guests plan a day to simply resort hop to take in the amazing displays. If this sounds like you, then check out our Top 10 Disney Resorts to Visit During Christmas! Each resort offers something unique, and Animal Kingdom Lodge is no exception. Animal Kingdom Lodge tends to fly under…
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Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll
This week, we’re covering everything you need to know about the Christmas Tree Stroll at Disney Springs! Christmas trees are my favorite part of the holidays. Taking in the twinkling lights, colorful ribbons, and shiny baubles puts me in a jolly mood! If you feel the same, then you won’t want to miss this yuletide tradition at Disney Springs – the Christmas Tree Stroll! What is the Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll? The Christmas Tree Stroll is a showcase of extravagantly decorated Christmas trees scattered across Disney Springs. And in true Disney fashion, each Christmas tree celebrates various Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel favorites. This annual event takes place…
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Minnie’s Halloween Dine Character Dinner – A Review!
This week, we’re reviewing Minnie’s Halloween Dine at Hollywood & Vine! Hollywood & Vine is a table service restaurant located at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The Art Deco-inspired space is described as a “Cafeteria to the Stars” which hosts a casual family buffet accompanied by character meet-and-greets. During breakfast, guests interact with popular Disney Junior pals. Lunch and dinner service, however, switches to seasonal dining parties with Minnie and the gang. During the fall months, Hollywood & Vine is home to Minnie’s Halloween Dine! Guests of Minnie’s Halloween Dine get to celebrate the spooky season with Minnie, Mickey, Goofy, and Pluto wearing their best Halloween attire. Advance Dining Reservations are highly…
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The BEST Dishes From EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival
EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival is a culinary exploration of cuisines across 6 continents. During our last visit to Walt Disney World, we had a blast snacking around World Showcase and hitting up the festival food booths. In this article, I will cover everything we sampled at EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival, and which dishes we thought were the best of the fest! For a full list of Food and Wine Festival offerings, head to the Walt Disney World website. Flavors From Fire The Impossible Burger Slider This plant-based slider is served with wasabi cream and spicy Asian slaw on a sesame seed bun. The plant-based patty was very flavorful…
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Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Checklist
Fall has arrived at Walt Disney World, and that means it’s time for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! Guests flock to this premiere after hours event to enjoy specialty entertainment, trick-or-treating throughout Magic Kingdom, dance parties, and rare character sightings. There are a ton of exclusive offerings during this five-hour affair. So, to help you make the most of your party time, we’ve created a Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party checklist! But before we dive into our checklist for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, let’s go over what you can expect to find at the party: Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is a special ticketed event taking place on select…
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The Best Age to Take Your Child to Disney
Anxious to start planning your dream Disney vacation, but unsure if your child is the right age? Then you’re in the right place! Many future park goers are unsure if their child is the right age for Disney. And in all honesty, there is not just one, perfect age that applies to all children. So today, we’re discussing the pros and cons of each age group to help you decide when to take your child to Disney! Under 3 Babies and toddlers at Disney – so precious! Watching their amazement during fireworks, interest in the characters, first ride on Dumbo, and those adorable photos. It’s amazing watching them experience the…
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Sanaa Dining Review
This week, we’re sharing our dining review of Walt Disney World’s hidden gem – Sanaa! Sanaa is located in Kidani Village at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. As the name implies, this stunning resort is themed like an African lodge and houses gorgeous African artifacts and artwork. And outside on the savannah, guests can view free-roaming animals such as zebras, giraffes, and gazelles. There is so much beauty throughout this resort, and dining at Sanaa is a great excuse to explore it! Sanaa offers two distinct dining experiences. In the mornings, guests can partake in the Kuamsha Breakfast, a casual quick-service option that requires no reservations. For lunch and dinner, however,…
