Vacation Planning Tips and Tricks
Tips and Tricks for your next Walt Disney World Vacation
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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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2024 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Checklist
Fall has arrived at Walt Disney World, and that means it’s time for 2024 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 2024 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…
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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,…
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Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge Foodie Guide
We’re covering all the Star Wars-themed sips and eats available in Galaxy’s Edge with this foodie guide! Located at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Galaxy’s Edge is every Star Wars fan’s playground. This themed area is a bustling outpost located on the remote planet, Batuu. Visitors can browse the lively markets, build their own droids and lightsabers, evade the First Order, and even pilot the Millennium Falcon! But one of my favorite aspects of Galaxy’s Edge is the food! Galaxy’s Edge is known for its rich theming and storytelling, and that attention to detail is also present in its galactic fare! There are tons of unique offerings here that can’t be missed. …
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Oga’s Cantina at Galaxy’s Edge – A Review!
This week, we are diving into the world of Star Wars to review Oga’s Cantina! Oga’s Cantina is a lounge located in Galaxy’s Edge at Hollywood Studios. Galaxy’s Edge is known for its rich theming and attention to detail, and Oga’s Cantina is no exception! When you set foot in Oga’s Cantina, you’re immediately transported to a galaxy far, far away. Known to be a popular watering hole for smugglers, bounty hunters, pilots, and weary travelers – it’s clear Oga’s Cantina is brimming with character and story. What Star Wars fan hasn’t secretly (or not-so-secretly) dreamed of visiting the infamous Mos Eisley Cantina from the original film? Well, now you…
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Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique – A Review!
My daughter had a royal makeover at Disney’s Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, and today we are sharing the experience! At Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, children between 3 and 12 years of age are royally transformed into elegant princesses and shining knights. Fairy Godmother’s Apprentices pamper and dote on your little one as they style hair, makeup, nail polish, and accessories. Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique has three locations throughout Walt Disney World: Disney Springs, Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, and Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom. Currently, the locations at Disney Springs and Grand Floridian remain closed since park reopening. This makes it more important than ever to secure reservations ASAP as spots are limited…
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Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant – Review!
This week, we are sharing our review of Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant! Raglan Road is a popular table service restaurant located at Walt Disney World’s shopping and entertainment district – Disney Springs. Raglan Road is as authentic to a true Irish pub as it gets! This Irish owned and operated restaurant features a menu of traditional Irish cuisine alongside an extensive list of Irish beers and spirits. In addition to award-winning cuisine, guests of Raglan Road enjoy live Irish music and dance performances throughout the evening in a fun and energetic atmosphere. We dined at Raglan Road during a recent trip to Walt Disney World, and today we…
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Disney Character Breakfast at Topolino’s Terrace – A Review!
This week, we are reviewing the character breakfast at Topolino’s Terrace! Topolino’s Terrace is located on the gorgeous rooftop of Disney’s Riviera Resort. This table service restaurant offers character dining for breakfast, and French and Italian-inspired signature dining for dinner. But today, we are focusing on breakfast! Officially referred to as Breakfast à la Art with Mickey & Friends, guests of this dining experience enjoy a prix-fixe menu while meeting Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Daisy. Breakfast at Topolino’s Terrace fully embraces the celebration of European art found throughout Riviera Resort. The characters even don artist-inspired costumes unique to this dining experience, but more on that later! Advance Dining Reservations (ADRs)…