As Magical DIStractions has been reporting for quite some time now, the area formerly known as Downtown Disney is undergoing a complete transformation and was officially renamed Disney Springs in 2015. With the transformation comes new dining and drinking establishments such as Morimoto Asia, The BOATHOUSE, Dockside Margaritas and Jock Lindsay’s Hangar Bar. Even more dining and shopping […]
Horseshoe Brings Good Luck As a New Table-Service Option at the Magic Kingdom!
As the year-plus long diamond anniversary celebration winds down at Disneyland, it’s nice to see Walt Disney World get a little diamond of its own. Granted, the Diamond Horseshoe has been in Frontierland since the Magic Kingdom opened, but is now being re-purposed as a table-service restaurant. Yes, you read that right. Table service is […]
Where in Walt Disney World Can I Find? Margaritas!
Today is National Margarita Day! The traditional margarita is a combination of tequila, triple sec and lime or lemon juice and is often served with salt on the rim of the glass. However, there are many other delicious combinations that can make for a stand-out drink. A wide variety of margaritas are served at Walt Disney World […]
Déjeuner à Les Chefs de France est Fabuleux – (Loosely, Great French Grub!)
One of our favorite restaurants is Les Chefs de France located in France in Epcot’s World Showcase. It is a table service restaurant, and advanced dining reservations (ADRs) are a good idea – but it is casual and there is enough variety on the menu that even picky eaters and little ones should find something […]
Feed Your Mind, Body & Soul! Kirk Franklin Presents Gospel Brunch at House of Blues!
Even though my family and I have visited Walt Disney World Resort 20+ times, we are still able to find lots of “new to us” things to see and do. As a matter of fact, I actually set out to find at least one new thing for us to experience each trip. Thanks to the fact […]
Afternoon Tea Is Brewing at Disney’s Beach Club Resort
A casually elegant afternoon tea is coming to Disney’s Beach Club Resort! Served in the comfortably elegant Crescent Solarium, overlooking Crescent Gardens, you will enjoy classic afternoon tea savories and sweets, including house-made scones, petite sandwiches and pastries. The centerpiece of afternoon tea is, of course, the drink itself. Guests can choose from a list of […]
It’s Time to Change, It’s Time to Rearrange (Your Advance Dining Reservations!)
After months of perusing menus and restaurant reviews you logged into your My Disney Experience account at the 180 day mark and made your Advance Dining Reservations (ADRs). All your ducks are in a row. You fire up a trip countdown app on your phone in anticipation of your impeccably planned trip. Fast forward a […]
It’s Not a Vacation, It’s an Adventure! 5 Lessons from a First-Time Guest
As a Walt Disney World Resort vacation planning go-to person, I recently helped a friend plan her very first trip! I was overjoyed as she and her family of four had decided to visit Walt Disney World at a great time of year; during the International Food and Wine Festival and Mickey’s Not So Scary […]
Where to “Land” Now that Soarin’ Is Undergoing a Refurbishment
On January 4, 2016, the hang gliders of Soarin’ drifted to a landing for an extended period of time so that the attraction could undergo a major refurbishment. However, that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t visit The Land in Epcot‘s Future World during your visit to Walt Disney World. There are plenty of things to see […]
The Famous Willis Clan to Perform at Raglan Road!
The Willis Clan, famous for their appearances on “America’s Got Talent” and their reality TV series on TLC, will be performing at Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant for a limited time! This famous family will hit the Raglan Road Patio Stage January 19-22, 2016. “Featured in People magazine in 2015, The Willis Clan is a family band like no […]