Anyone can go to Walt Disney World and ride the rides and eat a turkey leg while watching fireworks. But you have done all that, and more. Here is our bucket list of things you must do at Disney World to get the full experience. Fireworks Dining - At least once, you should book a dinner at a restaurant with fireworks viewing. Magic Kingdom fireworks can be seen best from the California Grill atop the Contemporary Resort, but can also be enjoyed from Narcoossee's or Citrico's at the Grand … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2015
Ten Cures for a Disney Hangover
If you have ever been to Disney – you know. If you are a first timer; you’ll soon know the feeling I am about to describe. You are hauling your Mickey suitcase full of magic and memories back to the car, or you may be sitting patiently on that big Mickey bus headed back to the dreaded airport. You may have a little tear in your eye, your smile may have turned upside down a bit – all because you know. You know that you are leaving the self-proclaimed “Happiest Place on Earth” and are now … [Read more...]
Christmas at Disneyland
It may be coming up on Thanksgiving this week, but at Disneyland Park it is already Holiday Time! Holiday time at Disneyland is one of my favorite times of the year. The entire resort is decorated for the holidays and you can smell the gingerbread in the air. Most of the holiday events will last through January 6, 2016. Here are some of my recommendations of what not to miss this year: Christmas Fantasy Parade Twice each day, this holiday themed parade winds through Disneyland’s … [Read more...]
Walt Disney World Dining Bucket List
Every city has its fine dining, but only Disney can transport you across hours and miles to another time of day, another season, another country, even to the bottom of the sea. The restaurants below make the Disney World dining bucket list because their unique theming is as outstanding as the delicious menus. In alphabetical order: Be Our Guest - Snowflakes fall every month of the year behind the soaring windows of the beast's majestic ballroom in this popular Magic Kingdom restaurant. You … [Read more...]
Save 30% at Aulani, Spring 2016
Travel Dates: April 3 - June 13, 2016 Plan your Spring, 2016 vacation to Hawai‘i and take advantage of a limited-time offer! This is the perfect opportunity for you to discover Aulani, winner of Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2014 for Top Family Hotel in the U.S.! These great Aulani offers are available: Stay four night and save 25% off of your entire stay Stay five nights or longer and save 30% off your stay This offer must be booked by March 21, 2016, and travel must be … [Read more...]
Why you will love Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort
With two distinct "neighborhoods" of its own, plus a sister resort just down the river, Port Orleans Riverside has a lot to offer. On one side of the Sassagoula River, you'll find Southern-style mansions with sweeping staircases, elegant fountains, and Royal Guest Rooms fit for a princess (the headboards have their own private fireworks "display" at the flip of a switch). On the other side of the river, a bayou vibe prevails, and the rooms have a unique advantage for larger families: a trundle … [Read more...]