I am in love with Toy Story Land.  I have always loved the story, characters and imagination behind the whole Toy Story franchise, so when I heard it was getting its own land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios I was very excited to see what the Imagineers would do with it.  And I must say, not only was I not disappointed, ...

You don’t have to be a kid to enjoy a restaurant with fantastic theming!  And we’re not talking Minnie and Mickey and friends here.  Rainforest Café, T-REX and Yak & Yeti are three of our favorite places to immerse ourselves in authentic, ultra-fun environments – and eat some delicious food at the same time!  If you and your family enjoy ...

Of the four theme parks in Walt Disney World, Disney’s Hollywood Studios is experiencing lots of change at the moment with the addition of Star Wars Land and the coming of new attractions such as Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway. Despite lots of change and construction, the park is still an amazing place for guests to spend lots of time ...

While a lot of the newer additions to Disney Springs are geared toward adults with the trendy lounges, fine dining and great shopping, there are still many things there to attract children and families.  There are enough kid-friendly activities to keep young ones happy for a good part of the day (and if mom & dad can sneak in some ...

Paddlefish restaurant is hard to miss in Disney Springs since is literally a boat docked at the Springs.  The multi-story modern design is eye catching, and it preserves the steamboat that has been there for decades.  I recently had the opportunity to dine here with a group of friends to celebrate a milestone birthday for one of my best Disney ...

Walt Disney World is a family friendly vacation destination that attracts millions of guests of all ages each and every year. While many families love to visit time and time again to make memories that will last a lifetime, plenty of other guests love to enjoy adult only trips that allow them to enjoy some experiences that might not be ...

Walt Disney World is home to hundreds of dining locations that offer guests the chance to enjoy meals ranging from on the go quick service options to signature dining experiences with multiple courses. With so many options to choose from, it is no surprise that guests love to indulge while enjoying a Disney vacation, and one of the ways that ...

There once was a time when Animal Kingdom was a half-day park at best—the park many people skipped in an effort to shorten their trips. There was good reason for this, at least at the time. You see, the park truly didn’t have much to offer back then. That fact has since changed dramatically, and these days Animal Kingdom has ...

Walt Disney World has always excelled at creating unique, immersive dining experiences for guests. From the splendor of the Beast’s Castle in Be Our Guest Restaurant, to the other-worldly food and atmosphere of Satu’li Canteen in Pandora – The World of Avatar, there are plenty of places to immerse yourself in the wonderful worlds created by Imagineers in WDW. And ...

Park Hopping at Walt Disney World is one of the big questions—do I or don’t I?  Remember with a “base” ticket you can leave a park for a break and return to the same park later in the day.  With the Park Hopper you can go from one park to another.  There is an expense to adding Park Hopper to ...