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…
Tips to beat the heat at Disney World and Universal
How to stay cool in Orlando, Florida while still having fun Summer is upon us, and that means one thing: it’s going to be hot, hot, HOT! For some reason, a theme park in Orlando, Florida during the summer feels like the surface of the sun! It is so hot! …
Review: Star Tours
With relatively low attendance, should this classic Star Wars ride be next to get the ax? Is Hollywood Studios’ Star Tours attraction in trouble? Let us offer an honest review of a classic ride. There was a time when Star Tours was all we had, not just in Hollywood Studios,…
20 Best food items at EPCOT with locations, ranked
EPCOT is the epicurean heart of Walt Disney World. The best EPCOT restaurants certainly rank with some of the best spots in Orlando. There’s something to be said for wandering the pavilions around the World Showcase Lagoon, browsing menus, and sampling snacks. You may find your favorite treats from the…
Review: Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
Why a stay at Port Orleans French Quarter could put a little more Mardi Gras in your Disney vacation Before we start this very serious and scientific review of Port Orleans French Quarter, I have a question. Am I legally obligated to use the phrase Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler…
The cost of a Disney World vacation
Planning a trip to Disney World? We did the legwork for you! According to NerdWallet, on average a family of four will spend $6,000 on a week-long trip to Disney World. That is being frugal, the site says. If you are anything like me, you may be in a little…