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In the middle of winter 2017–18, the area of Disney Springs known as The Landing saw the opening of a new trio of concept restaurants — Pizza Ponte, Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante, and Enzo’s Hideaway — that not only serve up Italian-style fare in their own unique ways, but also share a romanticized “backstory” together. As the story goes, Maria ...

4. Swimming in a Musical Instrument-Shaped Pool at All-Star Music Have you ever swam in a pool shaped like a guitar or grand piano? Well at All-Star Music, that’s exactly what you can do. The guitar pool in particular is fun for older kiddos, since the Three Caballerosfountain in the middle likes to spray swimming passersby from time to time. ...

2. Roasting Marshmallows at Animal Kingdom Lodge For our money, it’s tough to beat Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Campfire Sing-A-Long over at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Campground, but we have to say, the marshmallow roasting experience at Animal Kingdom Lodge gives it a run for its money, if only because you get to do it right next to the wildlife viewing area. ...

When one thinks of Walt Disney Resort Hotels which happen to be close to Disney World theme parks, the mind typically conjures images of Magic Kingdom’s “monorail resorts” — i.e. the Polynesian, the Contemporary, and the Grand Floridian — or Epcot Area Resorts like Yacht Club, Beach Club, BoardWalk Inn, and the Swan and Dolphin Hotels. However, there’s another park ...

6. Relaxing in a Beach Hammock at Coronado Springs Who doesn’t love lazily swaying back and forth in a hammock next to the ocean, with the cool, gentle sea breeze tickling your face and the palm tree leaves rustling as your cares simply melt away? (We’re getting sleepy just thinking about it, how about you?) Well as luck would have ...

1. See Mr. Potato Head Remember the Mr. Potato Head animatronic who used to interact with everyone in line for the Toy Story Midway Mania ride? We were sad when he was removed in 2015 to make way for the ride’s third track and the unveiling of the attraction’s new name: Toy Story Mania. However, there’s no need to be ...

3. Soak Up the Ambiance While we’re talking about all the fun things there’ll be to do in Toy Story Land, let’s not forget to mention that by entering this fun-filled area, you will “shrink down” to become an honorary member of Andy’s toybox. As such, everything around you will feel like a larger-than-life backyard where Andy plays toys and ...

2. Meet Your Favorite Toy Story Characters All Over Again If you’ve ever taken a stroll down Pixar Place in Hollywood Studios, you may have already had the chance to meet characters such as Buzz Lightyear and Woody, along with the Green Army Men who were often found marching around. Well, in Toy Story Land, you’ll have the opportunity to ...

5. Eat at Woody’s Lunch Box Toy Story Land won’t just be about the rides; it will also be home to a new quick-service restaurant called Woody’s Lunch Box, which we can’t wait to try. Here, you’ll be able to sample rootin’-tootin’ American-style grub, from the S’more French Toast Sandwich and country-style Breakfast Bowl in the morning to the BBQ ...

4. Buy New Merchandise No land in Walt Disney World, regardless of which park we’re talking about, would be the same without some level of themed merchandising. The same will apply at Toy Story Land, which will offer various unique souvenirs for you to take home. Some of them will specifically commemorate the opening of Toy Story Land itself, while ...