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October 22, 2015 by Vanessa Parrish

Update on Christmas TV Special from Walt Disney World

Update on Christmas TV Special from Walt Disney World

For those headed to the Walt Disney World Resort to watch the taping of the annual Disney Christmas Special in the Magic Kingdom, you might want to double check your plans. It was just announced that not only has the name changed from the Disney Christmas Special to the “Disney Parks Unforgettable Christmas Celebration,” but […]

October 9, 2015 by Vanessa Parrish

A Distinguished Taste of the Food and Wine Festival – The Mixology Seminar with the Jack Daniels Distillery

A Distinguished Taste of the Food and Wine Festival – The Mixology Seminar with the Jack Daniels Distillery

From September 25 until November 16, 2015 the Epcot theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort plays host to the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Presented by Chase. The event allows Guests to “embark on a culinary adventure celebrating 20 years of culture and cuisine with the finest wine and beverage offerings.” Throughout […]

October 7, 2015 by Vanessa Parrish

A Drink in the Wild – Victoria Falls Lounge

A Drink in the Wild – Victoria Falls Lounge

During my first stay at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas in the Animal Kingdom area of the Walt Disney World Resort, we decided to eat dinner at Boma – Flavors of Africa restaurant. Boma is an all-you-care-to-enjoy buffet that resembles a lively African marketplace located in the Jambo section of the Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas. However, […]

September 18, 2015 by Vanessa Parrish

Coming Soon – A Brunch with a View at Narcoossee’s at Walt Disney World Resort

Coming Soon – A Brunch with a View at Narcoossee’s at Walt Disney World Resort

For some people, Walt Disney World Resort is all about the Parks; waking up early to get in at rope drop and leaving when the Parks close. However, some Guests are looking to enhance their Walt Disney World Resort stay with some of the most delicious dining experiences. For those of you who crave a […]

August 22, 2015 by Vanessa Parrish

All Your Princess Wishes Come True at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique

All Your Princess Wishes Come True at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique

“With a wave of my stick, that should do the trick.” The famous words spoken by Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother become reality when you step into her salon, the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, where Fairy Godmothers-in-Training are ready to transform your little princess into her favorite Disney Princess. DIStracted Tip:  Not to be left out, your little […]

July 16, 2015 by Vanessa Parrish

The Best Way to Burn Off those Cruise Calories- Run a 5K in Castaway Cay

The Best Way to Burn Off those Cruise Calories- Run a 5K in Castaway Cay

So you have eaten your way through the entire Cabanas buffet, drank the night away at Skyline Lounge, and helped yourself to more than a few soft-serve ice cream cones on your Disney Fantasy Cruise and now you need a way to burn off those extra calories before heading back home. Not to fear; for […]

June 15, 2015 by Vanessa Parrish

Remy – A Brunch Fit for a Foodie

Remy – A Brunch Fit for a Foodie

While the food on the Disney Fantasy cruise ship is widely considered to be some of the best of the big cruise lines, Disney decided to take it a step further by offering two adult-only, fine dining experiences, Remy and Palo. These two restaurants offer gourmet, multi-course meals for a small surcharge. On our recent […]

June 6, 2015 by Vanessa Parrish

Next Stop, Paradise: Castaway Cay – Disney’s Private Island

Next Stop, Paradise: Castaway Cay – Disney’s Private Island

Just when I think our Eastern Caribbean, 7-day cruise aboard the Disney Fantasy couldn’t get any better; the ship stops just off shore and backs into Castaway Cay, the last stop on my family’s memorable trip. Castaway Cay is Disney’s private, 1,000 acre island in the Bahamas, of which only 55 acres have been developed. […]

April 14, 2015 by Vanessa Parrish

The Ultimate Motivation: runDisney to Benefit a Charity Group

The Ultimate Motivation: runDisney to Benefit a Charity Group

When most people plan a trip to Walt Disney World Resort, they look forward to enjoying the wonderful parks and also some relaxing time spent by the pool. However, there are a special breed of people who look forward to waking up in the wee hours of the morning to join 20,000 of our newest […]

March 2, 2015 by Vanessa Parrish

For No Guest Should Miss Trattoria al Forno

For No Guest Should Miss Trattoria al Forno

Trattoria al Forno is a welcome addition to the Boardwalk area at Walt Disney World Resort.  Upon entering the renovated dining space, you feel like you have entered a warm and inviting dining room in a Tuscan home.  On the walls, there are family photos and antique kitchen tools and in one of the smaller […]

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Caroline is the creator of Magical DIStractions and the owner of Magical Distractions Travel Co. You can read her travel articles here and at TravelingMom.com. She lives with her husband and two children on the Alabama Gulf Coast.

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