50 Years ago on October 1, 1971, Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom in Orlando Florida opened! Can you believe this magical place has been open for 50 years? What started as a dream of Walt Disney who wanted a place that both young and old could enjoy together as a family has turned into oneContinue reading “The World’s Most Magical Celebration”
Category Archives: Walt Disney World
Disney’s Port Orleans Resorts
There are many great resorts to stay at when visiting Walt Disney World. My personal favorite has always been Disney’s Port Orleans Resorts. Disney’s Port Orleans Resort is one of the moderate resorts at Walt Disney World and is split into two separate resorts, Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside and Disney’s Port Orleans ResortContinue reading “Disney’s Port Orleans Resorts”
Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays
Throughout the year, there are four festivals that take place at Epcot Center at Walt Disney World. The final festival of the year is the Festival of the Holidays. Taking place from the day after Thanksgiving until December 30th, it’s the perfect festival to get you in the holiday spirit. Holiday Decorations As you canContinue reading “Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays”
Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel
Were you aware that there are non-Disney owned hotels located on Walt Disney World property? The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin resorts are located within the Epcot resort area and are incredibly convenient to the parks. As part of the Marriott Bonvoy program, these hotels are a great option if you are looking toContinue reading “Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel”
Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Gold Statues
Walt Disney World Celebrated its 50th Anniversary on October 1, 2021. As part of the 18-month long celebration, they have placed gold statues of the “Fab 50” Disney characters around all four Walt Disney World theme parks. It’s a fun challenge to find all of the statues while visiting the parks. If you aren’t headingContinue reading “Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Gold Statues”
Spring into Epcot’s International Flower and Garden Festival
Updated February 2023 Walt Disney World’s Epcot Center holds multiple festivals throughout the year and the most beautiful festival of them all is the International Flower and Garden Festival. This festival is held each spring and is the perfect way to get in the spring spirit! Even if you are not a big Disney fan,Continue reading “Spring into Epcot’s International Flower and Garden Festival”
Tips for Visiting Walt Disney World During a Pandemic
Updated May 16, 2021 After spending a year at home alone with the exception of a couple of road trips a couple of hours away, I finally got the courage to get on a plane and head south to Florida to celebrate my birthday at Walt Disney World. Now why would someone who’s been extraContinue reading “Tips for Visiting Walt Disney World During a Pandemic”
Disney Springs Christmas Tree Trail
Updated November 15, 2021 More photos than words in this week’s blog, but in honor of Christmas this week, I wanted to share the beautifully themed trees of the Christmas Tree Trail at Disney Springs. Across the Walt Disney World Resort, there are approximately 1,300 Christmas trees each year. If you don’t plan on headingContinue reading “Disney Springs Christmas Tree Trail”
Gingerbread Houses at the Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
Hotels around the world are where you can find some of the most beautiful holiday decorations. And the hotels at the Walt Disney World Resort are some of the most beautifully decorated hotels out there and one of the popular holiday traditions to check out at the hotels is the gingerbread houses. These gingerbread housesContinue reading “Gingerbread Houses at the Walt Disney World Resort Hotels”
25 Years of Eating and Drinking Around the World In Epcot
Updated 8/1/21 It was difficult missing travel in 2020 especially the trips to new places and different countries. But it’s the trip to Disney during Epcot’s International Food and Wine Festival that I missed the most, especially since it was the 25th year of the festival. I should have been making a couple of tripsContinue reading “25 Years of Eating and Drinking Around the World In Epcot”
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