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Last January, my family and I took our first ever Disney Cruise. We sailed on the Disney Magic out of Miami, and honestly it was the best vacation that we ever went on, even though it was a working trip for me. We were hosted by Disney for that cruise. A few weeks ago, Disney contacted me and asked if ...

The holidays are one of the best times to visit Walt Disney World. Even Ebenezer Scrooge (or Uncle Scrooge at Disney’s Animal Kingdom) can’t help but be excited and filled with cheer. The holidays will be over before you know it, so you had better book your flight to Orlando. Don’t worry about packing a bag, you can buy some ...

A few days ago I was part of a hosted media group that learned a bit of information about some of the behind the scenes tricks at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. In the past, there were a few holiday decorations at the park, but this year that is not the case. There are special holiday touches both during the day and ...

Encore Resort at Reunion, an Off-Property Choice Near Walt Disney World One of the main questions that I hear when someone is planning a Walt Disney World vacation is “Where is the best place to stay?”. The answer to that depends on the situation. Staying on property is convenient, but that is not what works best in every situation. That ...

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is a classic special event, and each year it gets better. I was invited by Disney to attend on November 12, and I happily accepted the invitation. I was especially excited to see the brand new Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Show. I watched the broadcast when it was carried live on Disney Parks Blog, and ...

In the past, Disney’s Animal Kingdom did not live up to the other three Walt Disney World theme parks when it came to celebrating the holidays. Mickey’s Jingle, Jungle Parade ended years ago, and since then there were just a few extra decorations. There was of course the spectacular tree at the park’s entrance, but you didn’t even need to ...

On September 24 it was announced that Walt Disney World was rolling out plant-based options in all of its quick service and table service restaurants. The date given for the new choices was October 1. I was invited to be part of a small media group on October 3, and we learned more about the new choices.    First let ...

October 1, 2019 was a big day at Epcot. It was the beginning of two new major experiences. There was also a smaller option that was introduced as part of the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. I was part of a hosted media group that got to experience it all. First the new small option. The Donut Box is ...

The rides, attractions, and restaurants at Walt Disney World are maintained on a regular basis. This keeps guests safe. Sometimes, though, extra work is needed. A ride, attraction, store, or restaurant might close for refurbishment. It could be that the closure is just for a few days so that the elements of the area can be deep-cleaned, and maybe a ...

The Disney Skyliner is the newest form of transportation at Walt Disney World. It uses gondolas to take guests from some of the resorts to either Epcot or Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The Disney Skyliner opens to the public on September 29. On September 27, I attended a media event that included the dedication, plus a chance to ride. If you ...