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 trip to Walt Disney World can be incredibly overwhelming. There’s so much to see and do, and squeezing it all into one trip is absolutely impossible. This means you’ll have to pick and choose which things you get to experience. Considering how magical every single attraction in each of the four parks is, narrowing down your choices can be ...

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 ...

For years I have wanted to do the Backstage Magic Tour at Walt Disney World.  I always decided that it was just too expensive to add to our trips, and I kept putting it off.  With all the announcements of changes coming to Epcot I decided now or never. One of the main things I wanted to see is a ...

Walt Disney World is currently undergoing some major changes as it prepares to celebrate its fiftieth anniversary in the year 2021. While these changes have resulted in the loss of some favorite attractions and experiences, they are also making way for brand new experiences that guests are sure to absolutely love. Each Disney Park is receiving changes and upgrades as ...

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 ...

A trip to Disney World is sure to be magical, no matter what order you do things in. That said, the things you choose to do first certainly can have on effect on exactly how magical your trip is. There are several factors which should be considered when deciding what to do first. For instance: Is your goal to save ...

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 ...

Dining is always an adventure at Walt Disney World!  With more than 400 restaurants on property, and more than 150 that take advance dining reservations, your food choices are almost unlimited.  Of course, it’s a good idea to make dining reservations as far in advance as possible for any table service restaurants you want to eat at, and this goes ...

Shopping is one of my favorite hobbies, and at Walt Disney World you can find many great stores to put your skills to the test.  From unique items to your basic souvenirs you can find it all within the four theme parks.  Over the years I have found some shops I keep coming back to because of the great merchandise ...