5 Often Overlooked Quick Service Restaurants

Often overlooked these Quick Service restaurants are a hidden gem at the Walt Disney World Theme park! There are two different types of dining at Disney World: table service and quick service. Table service restaurants are dining destinations that offer either buffets or served meals with appetizers, main courses, desserts,

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Disney World Refurbishment Schedule for April 2012

Here is the Refurb and Closure Schedule for Walt Disney World for March 2012 and beyond. Refurbishment/closure information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available at the Disney World Website. Current Bay Cove Pool Slide (Bay Lake Tower at Contemporary

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Disney World Refurbishment Schedule March 2012

Here is the Refurb and Closure Schedule for Walt Disney World for March 2012 and beyond. Refurbishment/closure information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available at the Disney World Website. Current Jamaica Village Pool (Caribbean Beach Resort) closed through 2/17/12.

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Table Service in the Parks vs at the Resorts – Which is Better? Part 2

There are many variables that affect whether table service meals are better in the parks or the resorts. Last time I looked at specialty dining such as character meals, signature dining, buffets, and unique and entertaining restaurants. Today, let’s evaluate table service meals by looking at the convenience factor and

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Table Service in the Parks vs the Resorts – Which is Better? Part 1

This topic stumped me for a while since it clearly falls into the category of it depends. It’s always tough to make recommendations on matters of personal preference since a one-size-fits-all approach simply doesn’t work. Even if the same approach doesn’t work for everyone, do some options have a slight

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The Best Things in the “World” are Free

If you are looking for a few free things to do while you are at Disney World here are a few of my favorites: Monorail Take a ride on the Resort Monorail from the TTC (Ticket and Transportation Center) or the Magic Kingdom, and make your way around as it

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Disney salutes the U.S. Military

For the last few years the Disney Company has offered amazing ticket and room discounts for us Military families. I for one really appreciate it when a company like Disney offers these kinds of deep discounts to us. Disney offers a $138.00 park hopper promotional ticket to Active duty, Retired

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Disney World Refurbishment Schedule February 2012

Refurbishment/closure information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available at the Disney World Website. Current Beach Sand Renourishment (Polynesian Resort) through 1/16/12; only portions of the beach will be closed at any one time. Pool Slide at Samawati Springs

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Disney World Refurbishment Schedule January 2012

Refurbishment/closure information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available at the Disney World Website. Current The Seas with Nemo & Friends (Epcot) Dive Quest is being cancelled for an indefinite period; if you have Dive Quest booked, check with

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Top 5 Theming Triumphs at Disney World

I know right out of the gate that I don’t have a hope of picking five winners that everyone will agree with in today’s Top 5 list. But you know me; I’m going to try anyway! Some theme parks may have a ride or two to rival Disney’s, but no

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Disney Food Confessions – Pog Juice & Kona Coffee

Where can you find it? Kona Cafe at Disney’s Polynesian Resort What is it? Pog juice is a combination of Pinapple, Orange and Guava Juices. Kona Coffee Press Pot is imported Hawaiian Kona Coffee for 2. Why you want it- Not only is Kona Cafe known for Tonga Toast but

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Disney Food Confessions – Zebra Domes

Where can you find it? Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge at Boma and Mara What is it? A small flavor filled dessert with a hint of Amarula Liquor. Why you want it? They are the best kept secret around Animal Kingdom Lodge! They are small bite sized pieces of heaven in

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Disney Confidential – The Polynesian Resort to Undergo Massive Refurbishment.

Hey there guys and gals, Anonymouse here. Do you recall a few months back when I told you about a major refurbishment planned for the Polynesian?  People thought I was crazy!  You’d have thought I was telling people that Goofy was being deported (he’s French, you know. And has an

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