In August at D23 in California, the Walt Disney Company announced an all new, exciting vision for Epcot in the coming years.  Epcot will be transformed into four neighborhoods of World Showcase, World Celebration, World Nature and World Discovery.  Each of these neighborhoods will strive to connect guests to the world and the people using innovation and hands on experiences ...

The 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival began on August 29, which was also the day that Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opened here in Florida. That was immediately followed by Hurricane Dorian and all of the uncertainty that came with the storm. It has also been hot, even by Florida’s standards! I’ve been to Epcot a few times since ...

For those of us who visit the Disney Parks on a regular basis, certain attractions are quite near and dear to our hearts. Therefore, while we all realize the parks do need to continue moving forward and improve their offerings for new generations, seeing some old favorites go can be a little bit emotional. Lately, many of these emotions have ...

When my daughter and I were in Anaheim for the D23 Expo in August, we were hosted by the incredible Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel. The hotel is close to opening a brand new full service place to eat; Hanagi Japanese Restaurant. Although it was not yet open when we were there, we were invited to attend a special meal that ...

Can you think of a time when Walt Disney World was more exciting? We have delicious restaurants, limited time attractions coming to an end, and a brand new galaxy! Hurricane Dorian is gone, and the fall weather has to arrive one of these days, doesn’t it? Here are ten reasons why you need to stop thinking about an impromptu vacation ...

There was no better way to celebrate the premiere of Star Wars: The Last Jedi than to attend the movie opening night in Disney Springs… or so I thought. The following night (December 16, 2017) at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, The Last Jedi was celebrated with the return of Star Wars Galactic Nights, and it was a special date to attend ...

Epcot is home to some of the most amazing experiences in Walt Disney World thanks to the unique way that the park is set up. Epcot features two different halves that each celebrate different themes but also tie together to create a cohesive vision. The front of Epcot is home to Future World where guests can enjoy the innovation of ...

Star Wars has pretty much taken over the world recently, especially with the Disney merge. But there’s a Star Wars ride that has been around for a very long time and is totally cool, only made cooler with the refurbishments. This ride is blast through the galaxy with some of the best characters out there. Here are 8 totally cool ...

There is a rainy season in Central Florida. Unfortunately, the entire summer (one of the busiest times of year) falls into that season. If you plan to visit during the summer months there will most likely be a chance of rain every day while on your vacation. Don’t worry, the storms usually pass quickly, and before you know it things ...

Confession time: packing & planning to pack may be one of my favorite things about preparing for my Walt Disney World vacation.  I am a complete & total Type A geek in that way.  But over the years I’ve figured out a lot of solutions that work for my family, and some things that we just don’t need to waste ...