In 1999, Walt Disney World validated Guests and the reality of waiting in long lines for attractions at the parks by introducing the FastPass System for the very first time. The system’s goal was to lessen Guests’ wait times in the queues by allowing them to reserve times to enjoy attractions, in much the same way you might make reservations ...

My 6 year old son is obsessed with miniature golf. We have to play everywhere we go on vacation, including Walt Disney World—usually multiple times. Experiencing Walt Disney World’s two miniature golf venues, Fantasia Gardens and Winter Summerland, is a bit of a different twist from your theme park vacation and it is a great way to get away from ...

You may know that Disney’s Ferrytale Fireworks: A Sparkling Dessert Cruise mixes a breezy evening on the Seven Seas Lagoon with drinks, desserts, games, and a great show. But here are six specific reasons the dessert cruise is yet another great way to spend a fun & memorable evening at Walt Disney World. 6. The Pre-Cruise Party Area There are ...

Pop Century has long been my go-to value resort. While I prefer the theme and appearance of Art of Animation the price of the family suites and the lack of discounts for the standard Little Mermaid rooms often don’t make it the best choice for smaller families. The distance of the All Star resorts from the parks, the frequent groups ...

Fish and chips is a delicious meal option no matter where you are. However, when you’re in Disney World it just seems to be even better. For this reason, a visit to Yorkshire County Fish Shop in the UK pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase is a no-brainer. This teeny tiny little kiosk may seem insignificant, but trust us when we ...

When planning my vacations to Walt Disney World I don’t normally make many breakfast reservations.  I don’t like to feel too rushed in the mornings, and I always try to make “rope drop” arriving before park opening to maximize my touring time.  But, I also like to have days that I take a break from the parks and enjoy all ...

I am a huge fan of the guided, behind the scenes tours offered at Walt Disney World, and I am an even bigger fan of the Christmas season.  When my college freshman son and I had the opportunity to take a trip to Walt Disney World just before Christmas I knew one of the holiday seasonal tours would be on ...

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 ...

On Wednesday, December 13, I was privileged to attend a sneak peek of three new eateries that are coming to Disney Springs. There has been a lot of buzz about The Edison, but the places connected to it are just as exciting. There is a backstory to the complex. According to the story, the space was originally an air terminal. ...

Disney’s Hollywood Studios is home to two of the most whimsical restaurants at Walt Disney World. One is 50’s Prime Time Cafe, and the other is Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant. There are a couple of similar themes between the two eateries. Both are supposed to take you back in time to the 1950’s. They also both have an entertainment theme. ...