Blue milk first made its Star Wars universe debut back in 1977 in “Episode IV: A New Hope”. Sheltered from the harsh Tatooine elements in the Lars Homestead, the family drinks the blue-tinged Bantha milk as part of a nutritious breakfast. I’m sure it’s important for moisture farmers to hydrate … Read More
We were deep in our planning for our Walt Disney World trip and the discussion turned to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Galaxy’s Edge and Star Wars Rise of the Resistance. The plan was to go with another family who loves Disney. However, it was their first time at the Disney parks. … Read More
It wasn’t until a few seconds before they opened the doors to let us on the ride that I knew I was in trouble. The five of us had waited 45 minutes or so in line. In fact, that was before getting into another line before being shepherded into the … Read More
A Wookie Cookie is a super fancy oatmeal crème pie, inspired by Han Solo’s best buddy. The Chewbacca-sized cookie is actually two oatmeal cookies filled with fluffy whoopie-pie cream filling. This massive cookie creation is then topped with a milk chocolate sash that looks like Chewie’s iconic bandolier. Walt Disney … Read More
Disney’s Animal Kingdom offers a wide variety of choices for breakfast. Options range from coffee stands to quick-service restaurants offering mobile ordering to table service. With this in mind, I compiled a safari field guide to the best places for breakfast in Disney World’s largest theme park. Where can you … Read More
It’s difficult to imagine a full day at a Disney park without a bag of some sort. In fact, these days my family shows up with all the accouterments you would expect for folks with young children. Namely, a gigantic double stroller with portable fans to keep baby cool, a … Read More
What rides close at Animal Kingdom when it rains? If you’re traveling to Orlando and see rain in the forecast in the days leading up to your trip, DON’T PANIC! It rains over 50 inches per year in Orlando. Most of that rain falls in the summer and fall during … Read More
I love this question! Despite its reputation as a park geared more toward adults, EPCOT is one of the best Disney parks for babies and young kids. There are seven rides that babies and kids of all ages can enjoy at EPCOT. Only the Magic Kingdom has more rides suitable … Read More
A few years ago, when our youngest Ainsley was two, we recruited my mom and stepdad to assist on a brief Walt Disney World vacation. And we booked a cabin for all of us at the Ft. Wilderness Resort. On the first day, we took the family into the Magic … Read More
I was born to wing it. I’m typically at my best when motivated by the crushing pressure of having to succeed or face the humiliation of abject failure. Given time to perform a project, I will procrastinate, get distracted and do anything other than the job at hand. I’m a … Read More