2023-03-21 12:00
The Mardi Gras season at Universal Orlando Resort is a hidden gem in my opinion. I love the festive atmosphere, international food booths and high quality entertainment. This i… Read More
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2023-03-16 12:00
Space 220 Restaurant is an out of this world dining experience and that pun was totally intended! Located in the World Discovery area of EPCOT, Space 220 Restaurant serves modern American cu… Read More
2023-03-09 13:00
One of the biggest questions I get as a Disney travel planner is "what time of year should we visit Walt Disney World?" I give clients my suggestion on the four best times to visit Walt Disn… Read More
2023-03-07 13:00
Universal's Great Movie Escape opened at Universal CityWalk in late 2022. It is easy to miss, but a treat to find! While the main draw here are the two highly themed and immersiv… Read More
2023-03-03 21:26
Do you ever want a bit of a break from the hustle and bustle of the theme parks but still want to be doing something and feeling Disney along the way? Resort hopping is one of my… Read More
2023-02-28 17:25
When you go on a cruise, one of the big things that a ship is judged on is its food. Quality. Quantity. What’s included; what's not and so on. Recently, I was on the Celebrity Beyond… Read More
2023-02-21 15:14
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort transports you to an island paradise! The atmosphere at the resort truly makes you feel like you're in the Caribbean. The brand new under the sea rooms… Read More
2023-01-30 23:54
Universal Orlando Resort has so much to offer at all times of year, but from around February to April each year, the Universal Studios Florida park gets a little more pizazz as they ad… Read More
2023-01-30 13:00
Your resident foodie and vacation lush here to chime in on our favorite zero-proof drinks at the parks which I feel like Disney has done a much better job of recently. Zero-proof alcoh… Read More
2023-01-27 13:00
I didn't think Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa could get any grander, but then I stayed in one of their Resort Studio rooms. These are the newest rooms at The Villas at Disney's Gr… Read More
2023-01-26 18:33
The hottest trend in the ultimate Disney vacation is utilizing local vendors who are/or used to be Disney Cast Members to enhance your trip. There are a wide variety of services and pr… Read More
2023-01-09 13:00
Tucked back near World of Disney, in Disney Springs is the gem that is Amorette’s Patisserie. I love a treat that is as delicious as it is beautiful, and more often than not, I find th… Read More
2023-01-04 13:00
If you've vacationed at Walt Disney World since 2013, you're probably very familiar with MagicBands. Well there's a new band in town known as the MagicBand+. MagicBand+ has all the features… Read More
2023-01-02 13:00
On a recent training in Universal Orlando Resort, agents Maci, Ashley, Aubrey and Yaritza and I rented a private cabana for the day at Universal's Volcano Bay.There are multiple locations ar… Read More
2022-12-31 19:29
As the weather turns colder and spooks turn to snowflakes, it is time to revisit some festive delight that Walt Disney World has to offer. While Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party ret… Read More
2022-12-31 19:05
The Epcot International Food and Wine Festival seems to get bigger and bigger each year. This can be quite intimidating! Today's blog is to show you that you can get a great tast… Read More
2022-12-18 16:13
The holiday season is an extra magical time to visit the Walt Disney World Resort. One special event only available during the holiday season is Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at the Ma… Read More
2022-11-02 12:00
Prague, Czech Republic is a city rich with unique history, and having only really existed as it's current independently ruled country for about the last 30 years, is quite a treat to visit… Read More
2022-10-28 12:00
Strong Water Tavern is a local favorite hangout at the Universal Orlando Resort. It is a rum-focused bar with Caribbean-inspired tapas located at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort. &n&hellip…Read More
2022-10-26 12:00
I finally achieved a lifelong goal of mine, to attend each and every one of Epcot's festivals in the same year (there are four, and I'm not local!) And now that I've successfully done each o… Read More
2022-10-24 12:00
I am in no way a fan of horror, haunted houses or generally scary things, so when my friends decided to attend Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida, I had serious concerns. L… Read More
2022-10-21 13:26
There are many sophisticated resorts in the world, but how many of them have a magical monorail running through them transporting you to the Magic Kingdom? Disney's Contemporary Resort is wh… Read More
2022-10-18 14:17
Universal's CityWalk is a dining, shopping and entertainment area with so many options. Where to begin? The Kingdom Konsultant agents have been busy trying the options for you to… Read More
2022-09-26 13:00
Munich, Germany is a city rebuilt after war that takes pride in the cultural heritage of the region. With so much going on since it's a big city, it can be hard to pick what to do and… Read More
2022-09-23 13:00
Sleepy Hollow Refreshments at Magic Kingdom has become a fan favorite over the years, often having sizable lines for this small spot. Tucked away in Liberty Square with gorgeous side v… Read More
2022-09-19 13:00
Vienna, Austria is a city rich with history and culture. With so much going on, it can be hard to pick what to do and prioritize on your visit there. There are palaces, museums… Read More
2022-09-14 13:00
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line has wonderful specialty dining options on all of their ships. They all have some variety of an Italian restaurant and I've tried Jamie's Italian on the Symp… Read More
2022-09-07 13:00
I recently sailed on Royal Caribbean Cruise Line's Liberty of the Seas for my Honeymoon. The trip itself was quite amazing, but we had a special dinner at Sabor that wasn't on any pre… Read More
2022-09-02 13:00
Chef's Table is a bit of a staple on Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, described by the cruise line as "as VIP and intimate as it can be," it is a perfect splurge for foodies on a cruise vacation… Read More
2022-08-26 21:53
Breakfast at Topolino's has been getting quite the hype since it opened, so I was thrilled when I snagged a reservation with my fellow Agent Maci on our trip to celebrate Magic Kingdom's 50t… Read More
2022-07-29 00:16
The Polynesian Resort has been a long-time family favorite, so when all of my family was together in Walt Disney World I knew we had to have a meal here and we were able to find an ADR… Read More
2022-04-16 01:27
Keepsake menu from California GrillIn honor of Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary, the California Grill at Disney's Contemporary Resort is offering a special, limited-time menu to celebrat… Read More
2022-04-13 12:00
Sometimes you just want a quick, easy but delicious meal, and the quick service Artist Palette at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort certainly delivers! After a long travel day, we did Mobile… Read More
2022-04-11 14:11
Did you know you can host private events all around Walt Disney World? We recently had a Disney Fairytale Wedding and chose to host a rehearsal brunch through Chef Art Smith's Homecomi… Read More
2022-03-11 13:00
The Swan and Dolphin Resorts are just slightly off the beaten path, but offer a ton of great dining establishments worth a visit. On my recent trip, we were able to secure a same-day r… Read More
2022-03-10 13:00
Since Disney discontinued their complimentary Magical Express service in January of 2022, guests have had to turn to alternative transportation options from the Orlando International Airport… Read More
2022-03-08 13:00
Is it possible to get into Space 220 without a reservation? Yes, but it isn't easy! Here's how we secured a last-minute ride into space.We walked around Mission Space to find a s… Read More
2022-02-23 13:00
With so many great food specials for the 50th Anniversary, it takes multiple agents and trips to try them all. Today I bring you the fourth installment of our foodie guide which brings… Read More
2022-02-21 13:00
Citricos has long been a staple at Disney's Grand Floridan Resort and Spa but it recently underwent a rather lengthy refurbishment which had it keeping the Citricos name but introduced touch… Read More
2022-02-17 13:00
The Hollywood Brown Derby is Disney's Hollywood Studio's Signature Dining establishment serving lunch and dinner, known for dishes such as the famous Cobb Salad and the Grapefruit Cake. &hell…Read More
2022-02-02 13:00
The World's Most Magical Celebration kicked off on October 1, 2021 but for a celebration 50 years in the making, you better believe that it's not over yet! The celebration will last for 18 m… Read More
2022-01-31 13:00
Mardi Gras at Universal Studios Florida is a time for a little extra jazz with your vacation. All the Mardi Gras fun is included with your park admission from parades to headliner conc… Read More
2022-01-28 13:00
The Epcot International Festival of the Arts is a combination of numerous displays of art through food, music, visual art and even art you take home to enjoy for years to come. I came to th… Read More
2022-01-26 13:00
Yes, you read the title correctly! We are now on Part 3 of our Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Foodie Guide! If you haven't read Part 1 or Part 2, no worries! They don't ha… Read More
2022-01-24 13:00
The Wave, especially the lounge, was one of my favorite spots to stop for a bite at Walt Disney World. So I was understandably upset when they announced the permanent closure. St… Read More
2022-01-21 13:00
Since I couldn't quite get everything done at Festival in the Holidays in one day, I had to go back another time to try just a few more things! The size of this festival is much more a… Read More
2022-01-20 13:00
Universal Orlando Resort has branded itself as the more grown-up vacation destination in central Florida. With advertising campaigns like "kids grow up, so do vacations" and "grow bolder", i… Read More
2022-01-19 16:28
I'll be honest, ABC Commissary at Disney's Hollywood Studios was one of my least favorite counter service restaurants in the parks, but in recent years, they have revamped their menu and I'd… Read More
2022-01-14 16:07
Raise your hand if you still have Christmas decorations up! Me too, so I think it's still fair that we can chat about Festival of the Holidays over at Epcot which runs from about Thank… Read More
2022-01-07 13:00
As a kid, there is nothing more exciting than finally being tall enough to ride the rollercoasters at Disneyland! It's a right of passage to finally be tall enough to ride Big Thunder Mounta… Read More
2022-01-04 13:00
We recently covered the basics of the complimentary Disney Genie service, answered some frequently asked questions and even took a deeper dive into the Disney Genie+ serv… Read More
2021-12-28 13:00
Si accedió a la aplicación móvil My Disney Experience el 19 de octubre, es posible que haya notado algunos cambios bastante importantes en la aplicación, cambios… Read More
2021-12-27 13:00
I have dined at Toledo twice. Shortly after Grand Destino Tower at Disney’s Coronado Springs opened in 2019, I ate there with my mom, and most recently with my fellow agent Maci during… Read More
2021-12-14 16:54
Do you love the holidays? How about cookies? If you answered "yes" then the Holiday Cookie Stroll at this year's Epcot International Festival of the Holidays is the perfect activity for you!… Read More
2021-11-15 13:00
Frontera Cocina is one of the many restaurants you will find with a celebrity chef at Disney Springs, this one is brought to you by seven-time James Beard award winner, Rick Bayless. T… Read More
2021-11-12 13:00
Morimoto Asia at Disney Springs is one of my go-to spots for a great meal. The restaurant itself is beautiful and I've had so many great meals there over the years. Chef Morimoto is a… Read More
2021-11-11 14:45
In Part 1 of our Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Foodie Guide, Agent Maci kicked off our series to review the new sips and bites you can find around the Walt Disney World Resort for the W… Read More
2021-11-08 13:00
In summer of 2019, Disney's Coronado Springs Resort completed its reimagining with the grand opening of Grand Destino Tower. Now that things have had some time to settle down there, we… Read More
2021-11-06 12:00
We recently covered the basics of the complimentary Disney Genie service and answered some frequently asked questions so now let's dive into the Disney Genie+ service.How does the Disney Gen… Read More
2021-11-05 12:00
Gideon's Bakehouse at Disney Springs has been incredibly popular since it opened, with waits of up to five hours on the weekends just to grab some of these delectable delights. Of cour… Read More
2021-11-03 12:00
Tall enough to ride Slinky Dog Dash!There are certain milestones in a person's life that everyone looks forward to; when you're old enough to drive a car, when you graduate from high school… Read More
2021-11-02 14:54
Chef Mickey's at Disney's Contemporary Resort has been a long-time popular favorite for its proximity to the Magic Kingdom and the ability to see Mickey and Friends while dining… Read More
2021-10-27 12:00
Welcome back to another review of the 2021 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival food and beverage offerings! If you read my original review or Maci's review in Part Two, you kno… Read More
2021-10-25 12:00
Cheese lovers rejoice! This year's Epcot International Food & Wine Festival has the perfect activity for cheese enthusiasts everywhere; Emile's Fromage Montage. As described in the Festi… Read More
2021-10-22 12:00
The Most Magical Celebration on Earth kicked off on Friday, October 1st to celebrate 50 years of the Walt Disney World Resort in central Florida. While this celebration came with… Read More
2021-10-21 12:00
It’s no secret that one of the most sought after treats from The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is none other than the famous Butterbeer. I mean, how many pictures have you seen of g… Read More
2021-10-20 15:19
If you accessed the My Disney Experience mobile app on October 19, you may have noticed some pretty big changes to the app, changes that the Disney fan community has been anxiously waiting f… Read More
2021-10-19 14:27
Welcome back to another review of the 2021 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival food and beverage offerings! If you read Ashley's original review, you know that the Epcot Internation… Read More
2021-10-13 13:43
October 1st was a special day at Walt Disney World Resort as it kicked off the Most Magical Celebration for the 50th anniversary of the parks in Florida. While many people flocke… Read More
2021-08-30 12:00
If you’ve read our recent blog, Universal's Volcano Bay Basics, you may recall that Volcano Bay has a variety of seating options available for guests. One of the options you can pay to… Read More
2021-08-27 12:00
Disney lanzó una gran noticia esta semana sobre el nuevo Servicio Disney Genie, que reinventará la experiencia de los huéspedes en Walt Disney World y Disneyland Resorts… Read More
2021-08-25 18:20
The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival kicked off on July 15th and is now in full swing! Each year the Festival includes Global Marketplaces where you can taste your way around the… Read More
2021-08-23 12:00
If you have driven on I-4 between downtown Orlando and the various theme parks in Central Orlando you have probably been intrigued by the giant volcano that is visible near the Universal the… Read More
2021-08-21 13:00
Ears the NewsBrought to you by our friends at WDWMagic.comMickey's Once Upon a Christmastime ParadeDisney announced that Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade will join the 'Disney… Read More
2021-08-20 18:27
Disney dropped some big news this week about the new Disney Genie Service which will reimagine the guest experience at the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts. The news may have left yo… Read More
2021-08-09 12:00
I have discovered over the years that many people think Universal Orlando Resort theme parks are just for guests who love thrill rides. While it is true these parks have some amazing t… Read More
2021-08-06 15:45
Day 4 of this trip means our last full day on vacation! We had another sea day today as we cruised back to Galveston from Cozumel yesterday. Unfortunately, the weather wasn't qui… Read More
2021-08-04 16:19
Today we arrived in the very popular port of Cozumel, Mexico! We've had nothing but smooth sailing up until this point, so we didn't even notice when we finally stopped moving because we wer… Read More
2021-08-03 14:20
Hello from our first full day on Independence of the Seas. After a restful night's sleep, we were looking forward to our day at sea and some beautiful Caribbean weather. We were… Read More
2021-08-02 13:40
Welcome aboard! It's been many moons since we were last able to sail and I was so excited to be invited to be a part of the Independence of the Seas Simulation Cruise from Galveston, T… Read More
2021-07-31 14:00
Ears the NewsBrought to you by our friends at WDWMagic.comMain Entrance at Peter Pan's Flight has returnedThe main entrance at Peter Pan's flight has returned after a lengthy refurbish… Read More
2021-07-28 12:00
If you've ever heard someone talking about their Disney vacation, you may have thought they were speaking another language with all of the abbreviations, acronyms and Disney terminology. Her… Read More
2021-07-26 12:00
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is an attraction like we've never seen before with multiple ride systems and is a truly thrilling, one of a kind experience. No spoilers here (aside fr… Read More
2021-07-24 13:30
Ears the NewsBrought to you by our friends at WDWMagic.comImagineer Tom Fitzgerald goes behind-the-scenes on making the Coco scene for Mickey's PhilarMagicDisney shared behind the scen… Read More
2021-07-10 17:50
Ears the News Brought to you by our friends at WDWMagic.comMagic Kingdom Flag Retreat Ceremony returns to Walt Disney WorldOn July 1, 2021, the Magic Kingdom Flag Retreat Ceremony… Read More
2021-07-09 15:44
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort is a Moderate Resort in the Epcot Resort Area of the Walt Disney World Resort. This relaxing paradise has 5 building areas, referred to as villages, and each… Read More
2021-07-07 12:00
Hey there, Disney Fans!Ok, who here has been missing some of the fan-favorite Disney restaurants since COVID? I know my family has! Well, good news! Just last week, Cape May Cafe at Disney's… Read More
2021-07-05 12:00
Pongu Pongu is a Quick Service drink stand located in Pandora - The World of Avatar at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Although Pongu Pongu is primarily a drink stand, the location is op… Read More
2021-07-03 12:30
Ears the NewsBrought to you by our friends at WDWMagic.comReopening Date set for Disney's Polynesian Village Resort at Walt Disney WorldGood news! Disney's Polynesian Resort will… Read More
2021-07-02 12:00
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort brings the easygoing vibe of the Caribbean to the Walt Disney World Resort. At this Moderate Resort, guests will enjoy vibrant colors and lush landscapes, all… Read More
2021-06-30 12:00
Ale and Compass is located at Disney's Yacht Club Resort and serves up New England comfort food and seafood classics while making you feel like you are dining in a cozy lighthouse. Next door… Read More
2021-06-28 04:16
Ears the NewsBrought to you by our friends at WDWMagic.comDisney's Animal Kingdom breeding programs welcomes a third giraffe birth at the park in the past yearDisney's Animal Kingdom w… Read More
2021-06-19 13:30
Ears the NewsBrought to you by our friends at WDWMagic.comMickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway pre-show returns at Disney's Hollywood StudiosMickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway is opene… Read More
2021-06-16 16:20
Trattoria al Forno is an Italian restaurant on Disney's BoardWalk serving breakfast and dinner with an Italian flare. For this meal, I chose to have dinner at this BoardWalk eatery. Wh… Read More
2021-06-12 13:00
Ears the newsBrought to you by our friends at WDWMagic.comDisney shares more details about the upcoming 2021 EPCOT International Food and Wine FestivalThe 2021 EPCOT International Food… Read More
2021-06-11 12:00
When you’re passing by the Norway Pavilion in Epcot please do yourself a favor and stop by the quaint Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe. Small and unassuming on the outside, but mighty on the ins… Read More
2021-06-09 16:05
Hey there, Disney Friends!Ready for a tasty snack review? This one is a two-for-one since both of the items are at the same location, the Sunshine Tree Terrace in Adventureland at the Magic… Read More
2021-06-05 18:06
Ears the NewsBrought to you by our friends at WDWMagic.comDisney begins construction on 'Journey of Water Inspired by Moana' at EPCOTA new project is happening at EPCOT. The cons… Read More
2021-05-29 13:30
Ears the NewsBrought to you by our friends at WDWMagic.comDisney unveils its first Walt Disney World 50th anniversary commercialPhoto courtesy of WDWMagic.comDisney unveiled its first… Read More
2021-05-22 15:57
Ears the NewsBrought to you by our friends at WDWMagic.comDisney's Animal Kingdom welcomes a new Hartmann's Mountain zebra foal to the herd at Kilimanjaro SafarisOn May 17, 2021, a mal… Read More
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