Reviewing Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana
The journey of a thousand drips exists in EPCOT I want to start this review of Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana by saying I may be slightly influenced, because I bought the perfect hat. I am not particularly a fashion guy, and I don’t really accessorize. As a former…
An honest review of Peter Pan’s Flight in Magic Kingdom
Peter Pan ride consistently has one of the longest wait times – and offers one of the shortest rides – in Magic Kingdom. Is it worth it? Traditionally, the goal of rope dropping the Magic Kingdom is picking one of the top tier rides – think Rise of the Resistance,…
5 best Disney World parking secrets, tips and tricks
I have a large family with five children, which means that we usually drive to the Walt Disney World parks. We live in Georgia, so the drive isn’t very long. To accommodate our large family, we typically stay in a short-term rental house or condo and drive to the parks…
Review: Disney’s Polynesian Resort
How does the Polynesian rank among Disney’s Deluxe Resorts? In the 1990s, the surviving members of the legendary rock band The Beatles got together for the Anthology. The documentary, a career-spanning retrospective that included some key members of the larger Beatles family. The discussion reached the White Album, a two…
Review: Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort
Is this deluxe level resort worth it? Since it’s construction in 1988, Disney’s Grand Floridan Resort & Spa – themed after Victorian-era beach resorts – has widely been considered Disney World’s most opulent resort. Beautifully designed with inspiration from classic resorts across the country, it is considered by many to…
An honest review Skipper Canteen in Magic Kingdom
The best dining in the Magic Kingdom? There are many Disney fans/foodies who look down their noses at the fare offered inside Disney World’s original theme park, Magic Kingdom. They point to EPCOT and Animal Kingdom, and to a lesser extent, Hollywood Studios. They claim that Magic Kingdom is the…
What to expect when visiting Disney World pregnant
Planning a trip to Disney while also planning the arrival of a new family member? So exciting! Going to a theme park while pregnant may seem like it would be disappointing, but that is certainly not the case at Disney World. I have visited during my last two pregnancies, one…
Review: Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular
Should you catch this epic stunt show on your next visit? When I was six years old, my dad took my best friend Jackie and I to see Stephen Spielberg’s “Raiders of the Lost Ark.” Now, this is the early 80s, and my parents were quite young, so what movies…
How To Save Money at Disney World, 15 Money Saving Tips
It’s no secret that a Walt Disney World vacation can get expensive. Between travel, lodging, park tickets and food, everything can add up quickly! For example, the average cost for a Disney vacation these days is around $6,000. But before you panic, here’s a list of my top tips and…
Review: Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Is Disney’s Wilderness Lodge the best deluxe resort on property? We were taught, in journalism school, that the key to a good news article or feature is the lead. In most cases, you’ve got 30 words to hook the reader. Disney’s Wilderness Lodge must have been designed by a journalism…