Walt Disney World is known for their timeless attractions and unique foods, but there is also more to the resort. Throughout Walt Disney World property, many of the bars, restaurants, and quick service places offer some delightful and delicious alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks. As an annual passholder, many of these have already been enjoyed but […]
Hidden Treasures of Walt Disney World: Carriage Rides
April 14, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Looking for something to do on a beautiful Disney night? Why not try something a little different and line free? Carriage Rides are some of the most underrated recreational options at Walt Disney World. For only $45 a ride, this calming horse drawn carriage is the perfect place to sit back and let the horse […]
10 Situations That Probably Happened on Your First Walt Disney World Trip
April 10, 2014 by 1 Comment
Before Walt Disney World planning websites existed, most people had to rely on guidebooks or Disney-savvy friends to help them plan the tiny details of their trip. Most of the tips that frequent park-goers now take for granted were once a nightmare for helpless first-timers. The Disney guides have been around for decades, but there […]
10 Baffling Things Kids Do at Walt Disney World
March 27, 2014 by 3 Comments
They say Walt Disney World is for kids (and kids at heart), but sometimes, little ones do things that just leave us thinking “Huh? Why on Earth would you do that?” Not convinced? Well, there are plenty of examples that can be found daily by simply walking through any of the locations in Walt Disney […]
Disney’s NextGen Queues – The Pros and Cons
March 26, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The idea of having hands-on activities in a Disney queue is a new idea proving to be quite popular. It serves to keep Guests, especially children, entertained during long waits. It simply makes the wait seem shorter. Disney’s NextGen queues also help to make Guests feel important. Disney likes to make their visitors feel like […]
Hidden Secrets of Disney World’s Resort Hotels – Disney’s Polynesian Resort
March 19, 2014 by Leave a Comment
When excited children and adults exclaim those five magical words “I’m going to Disney World!,” most people immediately think Cinderella’s Castle, the magical parades, the thrilling attractions, or the entertaining characters, but not many people think about the Disney resort hotels. They are the true Disney secrets. There are many hotels to choose from on […]
10 Things Disney World’s Custodial Cast Members Don’t Want You To Know
March 18, 2014 by 1 Comment
Sure, there are a number of things that The Disney Company would rather you not know, but it’s not like anything is a life-or-death situation. Such is the case for the custodial team at Walt Disney World, and some of the situations they have to deal with. In order to keep the magic as in […]
Flying Solo: Doing Walt Disney World as a Single Parent
March 13, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Upon planning one of my last trips to Walt Disney World, a lot of friends had one and one thing alone to say to me. “Are you nuts?” That was the consensus among friends and family when I told them I would be taking my daughter, who was just shy of 5, to Disney World […]
2014 Epcot Flower and Garden and Food Festival: A Cast Member’s Take
March 11, 2014 by Leave a Comment
As a culinary Cast Member, I was thrilled when Epcot Flower & Garden became more Food & Winesque. I am not into flowers…or gardens for that matter; I’m a cook and, like most cooks, I’m into food. In fact, prior to last year’s festival, I had never even bothered with F&G. If the focus was […]
“Off-Season” Experience on the Re-Imagined Disney Magic
March 10, 2014 by Leave a Comment
When my son asked me to go to Atlantis for his February break, I sat down with him and figured out that the Atlantis Resorts commercials had gotten to him. We are a Disney family… so I said, “How about a Disney Cruise?” I went online and searched the dates and I was able to […]