Ok, serious question: have you ever seen the backside of water? If you’ve never heard the term “backside of water,” chances are you’ve never experienced the adventure, manufactured mayhem and humor of the Jungle Cruise attraction at Walt Disney World in central Florida. Every cruise is just a little bit different, depending on the skipper who is charged with leading ...

With more than 100 restaurants to choose from in Walt Disney World, guests have plenty of dining options open to them.  In fact, it can be hard to narrow down the options!  To make it easier, try picking a dining location that offers a complete, unforgettable experience rather than simply an amazing meal.  Here are 10 essential dining experiences that ...

Imagine stepping into a Mark Twain story and going on amazing adventures with Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn. There’s something special, or should I say magical, about Tom Sawyer Island and it has nothing to do with the latest technology and everything to do with using your imagination. Viewing life through your child’s eyes and exploring an island devoted toward ...

Pre-trip we spend a lot more time planning (or obsessing) about the table service restaurants we plan to enjoy on vacation, mostly because their popularity requires that we make reservations 6 months or so in advance.  The quick service eateries don’t get quite as much attention but are still an important part of the planning process because Disney has a ...

Let me start this automatically with a disclaimer. I am not vegan. I’m vegetarian, and have been for the better part of two decades. My adult daughter (who is my constant Disney companion) is vegetarian and has a dairy allergy. When we’re at Walt Disney World (which is quite often because we’re local) we always order vegan because of her ...

Walt Disney World is a favorite vacation destination for many guests as it is filled to the brim with endless opportunities for enjoyment throughout four theme parks, two water parks, Disney Springs, and over two dozen Disney Resorts. While many guests might think Walt Disney World is only about attractions and entertainment, many others love to travel there just for ...

There are so many restaurants to choose from in Walt Disney World that it can be daunting for guests. We have many favorites that we return to year after year. There are others that we’ve only done once and wouldn’t return to (that being said, we’ve never come across a “bad” restaurant in WDW; just some where there was a ...

Ever since it opened Be Our Guest in the Magic Kingdom has been the hottest dining ticket on property.  Dinner reservations remain difficult to get even at the 180 day window, lunch lines were initially so long it became a reservation only system even though it is quick service, and breakfast was eventually added as well to accommodate all of ...

Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin is a must FastPass for my family for a day in the Magic Kingdom. We make a beeline for Tomorrowland and get psyched for one of our favorite rides! There’s a lot to love with this ride, but here are eight totally cool things about Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin! 1. Get to Shoot Stuff ...

Only a few short months ago, my daughter had a thrill ride experience that began a new love for her at the Walt Disney World Resort. At age 11, she was very much like her mother—not the thrill junkie her sister had always been—but all of that would change after a 3-minute ride aboard a mine cart on the Seven ...