“We keep moving forward, opening new doors and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” Walt Disney Walt’s dream of “opening new doors” is coming true at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. As Magical DIStractions continues to report, Disney’s Hollywood Studios is undergoing a major expansion. With the new Toy […]
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Crystal Arts: The Clear Winner for Disney Souvenirs
If you’re visiting the Walt Disney World Resort and looking for one-of-a-kind Disney souvenirs, look no further than Crystal Arts. Sure, you can purchase ear hats and t-shirts but we all know what happens to those when we get home. They end up tucked away in your closet until the next Disney vacation. Souvenirs purchased from Crystal […]
Festival of Fantasy Parade Time Change!
For years, people have asked “What time is the 3 o’clock parade?”. Of course, they were referring to the Festival of Fantasy Parade at the Magic Kingdom. Recognizing the fact that they could make a profit off of that very question, Disney started producing tees with Goofy asking that same thing. Festival of Fantasy Parade […]
Pedaling Around the World: Disney Bike Rentals!
Pedaling your way around the “world” on a bicycle or surrey bike is a great way to see your Walt Disney World Resort Hotel. You can ride along the banks of the Sassagoula River, pedal down the promenade by Barefoot Bay, or pedal around a woodland pathway. There are many Disney bike rental locations throughout the Walt Disney […]
Monorail Resort Loop Dining at Walt Disney World Resort!
Dining is a large part of the vacation experience for many Walt Disney World Resort Guests. Whether you’re dependent upon Disney transportation or just like having Disney do the driving for you, one of the best ways to experience some fabulous restaurants is via the Resort Monorail. Monorail Resort Loop Dining at Walt Disney World […]
Disney’s Pop Century Resort Room Review
Disney’s Pop Century Resort is one of the most beloved value resorts on Walt Disney World Resort property. It’s known for giant colorful icons, the Hippy Dippy Pool, and the cast members doing the hustle in the resort lobby. But, did you know that some of the buildings and rooms offer fantastic views and walking […]
Top Picks for Disney Souvenirs that Last a Lifetime!
Souvenir choices abound at Walt Disney World Resort! Make no mistake, there are souvenirs to be found all over the parks and in the resorts and you won’t have to look hard to find them. They include everything from trinkets that you’ll never use again to collectibles that can be displayed in your home. Today, […]
Where in Walt Disney World Can I Find? Sweets!
If you’re looking to buy sweets for your sweet or indulge your own sweet tooth, you’re sure to find an abundance of yummy choices at Walt Disney World Resort! From the decadent double chocolate brownie sundaes at Ghiradelli to freshly made funnel cakes at the Funnel Cake cart on Disney’s BoardWalk, the selection of sweets […]
Fordyce Bathhouse Museum & Visitor Center
Fordyce Bathhouse is not only the Visitor Center for Hot Springs National Park, but also a museum! Guests can tour the grand bathhouse and marvel at the beautiful stained glass ceilings, marble walls and statues. Whether you take the narrated tour or the self-guided tour, you are sure to enjoy the exhibits, stories of the bathhouse and […]
La Cantina de San Angel: It’s Excelente!
La Cantina de San Angel La Cantina de San Angel is a counter service restaurant in the Mexico Pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase and is located across from the icon of Mexico, the pyramid. In all of our trips to Walt Disney World, we had never eaten at La Cantina de San Angel, but, this visit, we remedied […]
What to See & Do in Hot Springs National Park
In October, my family and I traveled to Arkansas, The Natural State. Our road trip was to Hot Springs National Park, the oldest park managed by the National Park System. “The park calls itself the “oldest area in the national park system” because in 1832, 40 years before Yellowstone became the first national park, President […]
Shopping Around The World: World Showcase Shopping That Is!
It’s that wonderful time of the year when shopping, shopping, and more shopping is on our minds! While I was strolling through our local mall, I couldn’t help but think how wonderful it would be if I were shopping around the “world”. Walt Disney World that is. Even more specifically, Epcot’s World Showcase. There are […]