With a only handful of Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Parties left, that can only mean one thing; holiday celebrations at Walt Disney World are on deck (the halls)! With oodles of families planning a Thanksgiving or Christmas vacation at the resort, choosing just the right spot for a big holiday meal is a Disney must-do. The time for those coveted reservations is now, so I thought I would spare you the research and share my top picks for a holiday meal at the resort's newest dining mecca- Disney Springs. Conveniently, all three are located in … [Read more...]
Club Level at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort | An Extra Dusting of South Seas Magic
"What's a demigod gotta do???" The only answer is to check-in at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort Club Level style. As if the location, location, location were not "special" enough, this concierge experience at its King Kamehameha Club is indeed fit for a deity. Our royal family's first stop at this destination was shortly after it opened in its present location in 1994, and the magic has not lost its luster. Alohas begin at your prime reception spot in the resort's lobby, and then "shapeshift" to designated Cast Members in the Hawaii … [Read more...]
Top Spots to Celebrate a runDisney Milestone in Every Disney Park
I've written about each before, but in anticipation of the upcoming runDisney race season, I thought I might compile my favorite celebration spots (you can see my priorities) in all three running venues- Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Disneyland Paris - in one stuffed post. Let's call it training incentive... Salivate away! Walt Disney World I have a new favorite! California Grill's Brunch at the Top now gets my gold medal at this park. Perfect for that immediate gratification, this has everything a tired, ravenous, and jubilant … [Read more...]
Top Ten Pool Bars at Walt Disney World
Call it magic with a splash. Whether it's your midday break from the parks with family, a post dinner swim, a Florida respite, or your runDisney R & R, Walt Disney World resort pool bars have something for everyone; a cold one, a colorful umbrella drink, or a leisurely snack. I've ranked the on-property Top Ten Pool Bars for your tasting delight. We all know there's nothing like a Disney challenge!! 1. Disney's Polynesian Village Resort (The View!) For nostalgia and views of Cinderella Castle, the Lava Pool and Barefoot Pool Bar is … [Read more...]
6 Must-Dos at Epcot International Festival of the Arts
** Updated January 1, 2018 Another masterpiece has been created at Walt Disney World Resort. For those who have forecast that the wildly popular Epcot International Food & Wine Festival and Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival would continue to expand and grow until they merged into a continuous, year-long event, they are now one step closer to that reality. Simply said, the Epcot International Festival of the Arts is a celebration of the senses and a blast of Pixie Dust for your soul. "Artful Epcot" is a journey of … [Read more...]