It feels as if Disney’s Hollywood Studios is in an awkward adolescent phase. Wanting to no longer be a half-day park, but not yet ready for the responsibility of being a full-day park. Disney’s Hollywood Studios is undergoing some of the growing pains we expect from such maturation. The (yet to be officially named) Star […]
Star Wars Dessert Party Review
After a lackluster experience at the Wishes Dessert Party in 2014, I was skeptical to book another dessert party experience. With the wonderful reviews of the Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular Fireworks, our limited time on this trip, and being sans children, I took the chance and booked the newly offered: Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular Dessert Party. The […]
Walt Disney World Resort Refurbishments
There is nothing worse than discovering your favorite Walt Disney World Resort attraction is going to be down for refurbishment while you are visiting. Follow our weekly refurbishment updates to stay up to date about the current and upcoming refurbishments. Magic Kingdom Refurbishments: Disney has added Splash Mountain to the refurbishment list, but it appears it […]
Five Reasons I Love Disney’s Boardwalk Villas
In the sixth of my series on Disney Vacation Club (DVC) Resorts at the Walt Disney World Resort (WDW), I’m covering the 1940s Atlantic City-style Disney’s Boardwalk Villas. Being a DVC member gives my family the flexibility to stay in deluxe villas at different resorts at Walt Disney World (and beyond). I have covered the Villas […]
Relax, have a drink, and a bite to eat at the Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge
The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge is located outside of the Hollywood Brown Derby in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This is a great little outdoor spot to sit, have a drink, enjoy light snacks and relax while people watching. This is the second time I have enjoyed the Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge. Last year, I wrote another review that […]
Walt Disney World Resort Refurbishment Update
There is nothing worse than discovering your favorite Walt Disney World Resort attraction is going to be down for refurbishment while you are visiting. Follow our weekly refurbishment updates to stay up to date about the current and upcoming refurbishments. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Refurbishment Update The rumors we reported last time were true. Rock ‘n’ […]
The STEAM Behind the Magic: The Science of Imagineering DVD Series
If you’re a parent of a school-aged child, you’ve undoubtedly heard of STEM or STEAM. And, much like veggies, you may find yourself trying to sneak Science, Technology, Math, Art and Engineering into your child’s daily life. What if I told you that you could teach your child about STEAM topics and get your Disney […]
Recreating the Magic at Home: Cooking Disney Parks Meals!
After a trip to Disneyland or Walt Disney World, I’m often missing the magic: the smells, the rides, the characters and the food. I can’t recreate all that magic at home but I can recreate the delicious food! I decided that I was going to recreate four (4) Disney Parks dishes from Walt Disney World. […]
Magical DIScoveries – Your Weekly Dose of Disney History
Welcome to our weekly coverage of Disney History. This week we are highlighting important events that occurred July 18 – July 24 from 1950 through 1999. July 18, 1955 – Disneyland Park first opens to the general public with tickets for admission priced at $1.00 each! July 19, 1950 – Disney film, Treasure Island, is released in the United […]
Magical DIScoveries – Your Daily Dose of Disney History
The Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel first opened on June 4, 1990. The resort, while on Disney property, is actually owned and operated by Starwood Hotels & Resorts. The Dolphin is an Epcot area deluxe resort featuring twenty-seven floors with over 1500 guest rooms and luxury suites. The hotel, designed by Michael Graves, is adorned with two fifty-six […]