Disney Springs is worth a trip. Disney Springs is a great place to spend an “off day” during your Walt Disney World vacation. You’ll still be surrounded by all things Mickey and his friends, but you won’t have to pay for another day in the parks. You might also want to head to Disney Springs if you’ve been to Animal ...

Top Ten Places to Dine Without Kids at Walt Disney World When I first met my husband in 2000, we were both working in a restaurant.  He asked me out to dinner and told me it would be my mission to pick a nice restaurant where we could get to know each other a little better.  At the time, I ...

If you are anything like me, you love vacationing at Disney World pretty much over any other destination in the World.  Let’s face it…there isn’t much that Disney World can’t provide you with.  Do you love the excitement of rides?  How about a gourmet meal?  Want to see live performances?  Hit the buffet?  Do you love being chauffeured around?  Or, ...

Marie Rossiter It is no big secret: a Walt Disney World vacation isn’t cheap. By the time a family pays for their transportation (flying or driving), hotel, theme park tickets, food, souvenirs and the various other things that go along with a trip, well, their wallets feel significantly lighter than before they arrived.   What is a secret for many, ...

Disney Dining Plan Blog: Calling Verses Reserving Online I am the type of person who hates to talk on the phone. You might think that I wouldn’t mind it because I used to be a radio DJ, but if I can avoid a phone call, I will. That is why I will usually make my Walt Disney World dining reservations ...

It’s been over three years since New Fantasyland officially opened, and in May, 2016 it will be two years since the work finished. Judging from the crowds that flock to see it, the new area is a hit. There are two different sections to New Fantasyland; Enchanted Forest and Storybook Circus. Enchanted Forest takes you into the worlds of both ...

You’ve heard it before, “there is no such thing as a free lunch,” and the same may hold true when considering the Free Dining discount at Walt Disney World. All of the million dollar questions for Walt Disney World vacations seem to revolve around free dining: Will it be offered? When will it be offered? Which Dining Plan? Which Resorts? ...

Disney Dining Review Sci-Fi Dine In Theater Who’s ready to go to the drive in? Sci-Fi Dine In Theater is one of the coolest themed Disney restaurants anywhere on property because you really do feel like you’ve been transported back to the ‘50’s to watch a classic movie at a drive in! The restaurant is situated at the end of ...

Everyone knows that there are must do rides and attractions at Walt Disney World. You probably have your own list of things that you need to do on each visit. There are other experiences that might not be a part of every trip, but you should do them someday. This list offers you “someday” suggestions. There might be a few ...

Report from the 2013 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival The Festival offers 30 marketplace booths that supply tastes of food representative of 21 countries, in 6 continents, along with beverages/beer/wine selections/new cocktails.  Disney Parks blog states there are 40 new dishes and more than 80 new beverages available this year. There is more than food and wine available; the ...