Gingerbread Holiday Displays at Walt Disney World

For those of you that have had the pleasure of visiting Disney World at the holidays then you know exactly what I am talking about…one of my favorite things is the Gingerbread Holiday Displays at Disney World! If you have not had the pleasure yet of Disney during the holidays, put

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Is Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Right for You?

Is Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort the right place to take up residence while visiting Walt Disney World ?  I say absolutely if…… You enjoy convenience to all the parks and several popular restaurants.  Since the Grand Floridian is a “monorail resort”, you can monorail to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT in

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Disney World Refurbishment Schedule November 2012

Here is the Refurb and Closure Schedule for Walt Disney World for November 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. Refurbishment/closure information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior

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Monorail Happy Hour – An Adult Escape!

For those of you who have been to Walt Disney World before, you know that around 2 pm, the Magic Kingdom gets super crowded, the sun gets super hot, and the complaining/meltdowns/tantrums begin – and we aren’t just talking kid meltdowns, I have witnessed many adult ones too! It’s hot,

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New “Alice in Wonderland” Play Area has Grand Floridian Guests Happy

What can be better than an “Alice in Wonderland” themed tea party play area? An “Alice in Wonderland” themed tea party play area built into the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa! The new splash zone area comes complete with tea cups, tea pots and of course the Mad Hatter leaves

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Disney World Refurbishment Schedule November 2012

Here is the Refurb and Closure Schedule for Walt Disney World for November 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. Refurbishment/closure information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior

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Disney World Refurbishment Schedule October 2012

Here is the Refurb and Closure Schedule for Walt Disney World for June 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 Surfboard Bay Pool (All-Star Sports Resort) closed through 9/28/12. The Grand Slam Pool will

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Disney World Refurbishment Schedule September 2012

Here is the Refurb and Closure Schedule for Walt Disney World for September 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 Palm Golf Course closed through 8/19/12 for refurbishment. Beach

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Disney World Refurbishment Schedule August 2012

Here is the Refurb and Closure Schedule for Walt Disney World for June 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 Characters in Flight Balloon Rides (Downtown Disney) suspended indefinitely.

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Disney Quick Tips – Christmastime at the Resorts

This is the last article in my Christmas in July series, so better get to planning your trips!  If you would like to see my past articles click the link here. With all the things to see at the parks during the holiday season, many people forget at the resorts the atmosphere

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Disney World Refurbishment Schedule May 2012

Here is the Refurb and Closure Schedule for Walt Disney World for May 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 Stormalong Bay Pool (Yacht & Beach Club Resorts) and

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First Annual Easter Egg Display at the Grand Floridian Resort

  We headed over to the Grand Floridian on the monorail to trade the last of our Vinylmations before the trip back to GA.As we exited the shop we took a moment to look over the balcony one last time before our memorable trip was coming to an end.And we

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Top 5 Places to Find Unique Merchandise at Disney World

Many stores in Disney World tend to sell the same type of merchandise. For shoppers, this can be frustrating; but fortunately there are a some stores in Disney World that sell unique merchandise that is difficult to find anywhere else on property. Here are my top 5 favorite places to

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Delicious Easter Fun at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa

This week hop on over to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa at Walt Disney World Resort for a delectable Easter egg display. Each over-sized, 9- to 12-pound hollow chocolate egg is completely edible – decorated with fondant, sugar, royal icing and themed sculpted sugar pieces. The chocolate bunnies are

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