On Saturday, June 8, I was part of a press junket that focused on Toy Story 4. It was held backstage at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We had been lucky enough to watch the finished film the day before. For a spoiler-free review click here! There were two sessions to the press conference. The actors in the first one were Tim ...
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Disney Villains After Hours at Walt Disney World
Disney Villains After Hours has begun! I am a huge fan of the Disney After Hours events, so when Disney offered to sponsor my daughter and me for the first evening of the latest version, I jumped at the opportunity. I was not disappointed. Disney Villains After Hours is similar to the regular Disney After Hours in many ways. It ...
Read More »A Guide to Shopping at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
If you made a trip all the way to the planet Batuu, (Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge) you are of course going to want some souvenirs to remind you of your journey. Don’t worry, there are plenty of shopping options. Galaxy’s Edge is an immersive experience, you’re supposed to truly feel as if you are on a planet that is part ...
Read More »A Guide to Dining at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Food is a large part of any Disney vacation, and to really feel like you’re visiting the planet of Batuu at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, you need to eat like a local. There are several places to grab something to eat inside of Galaxy’s Edge. The names of some of the foods may sound a bit exotic, but they are ...
Read More »Our Experience With Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Reservations at Disneyland
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is now open at Disneyland Park in California. On May 29 and 30 I was part of an invited media group that was allowed to see all that the new land has to offer. I extended my trip by one day so that I could experience it as a regular guest, one that was not hosted ...
Read More »Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Disneyland – Initial Observations
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens on May 31 at Disneyland Park in California. I’m part of a media group who is hosted to cover the opening. I got to see the new land for the first time yesterday, May 29. I am a lifelong Star Wars fan. My expectations were high, and let me tell you that Disney has exceeded ...
Read More »Top 10 Reasons to Visit Walt Disney World RIGHT NOW! Summer 2019 Edition
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, which means that it’s time to start thinking about hitting the road! Kids are out of school, and there are vacation days that need to be used before you lose them. Might as well head to Walt Disney World! The summer is a fantastic time to visit. The parks are open later, ...
Read More »Pasta Palooza at Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante in Walt Disney World
On Thursday, May 9, I was part of a small media group that was invited to Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante at Disney Springs. The event was named Pasta Palooza, and it gave us a chance to learn about one of the signature pasta dishes at the restaurant. If you haven’t yet visited Maria & Enzo’s, you need to check it ...
Read More »The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival Continues at Walt Disney World
It’s hard to believe that there is less than a month left to experience the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival! The last day this year is June 3. Disney invited my daughter and me to a hosted Family Media Day on Saturday, May 4. Since the Flower & Garden Festival is my favorite festival, I gladly accepted the invitation. ...
Read More »Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Past, Present, and Future at Walt Disney World
On April 30 and May 1, I took part in a media event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Part of the event was to celebrate the past, since May 1 was the park’s 30th anniversary. It was also to celebrate the future, since so much is taking place at the park and across Walt Disney World. I was able to talk ...
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