Now that Halloween is in the rear view mirror, it is time for us to start getting excited for the winter holiday season.  As the days get shorter, we spend our time at home decorating for the holidays, preparing to welcome friends and family for feasts of both food and fun, and enjoying the joy of the season.  Unsurprisingly, that ...

The state of the world has certainly impacted Walt Disney World’s operations and guest experiences in many ways, and one of the biggest impacts has been on dining.  Currently, Disney is not offering the very popular Dining Plan, and many restaurants have remained closed.  Many excellent choices for table service dining remain, though you may find that they have limited ...

There are many changes to Disney dining due to the pandemic.  The Disney Dining Plan is not currently being offered, and many restaurants on property are not open, and those that are open have limited menus. The new theme park reservation system also requires guests to make reservations to visit the parks, so you’ll need one if you plan to ...

Disney’s Riviera Resort is Disney Vacation Club’s 15th resort, and it has taken its place among the most luxurious resorts on property. My family was excited to check out the resort and see whether it could measure up to some of our other favorite resorts – and, spoiler alert – it totally does! Let’s explore what the resort has to offer.  1. ...

When planning a trip to Disney World, we often give a lot of thought to where we are going to stay, what attractions to experience, even what food we are going to eat and when we will eat that food.  Something that often gets pushed to the side in Disney trip planning are the pros and cons of when to ...

There has always been a list of things to do before visiting Walt Disney World, but since the resort’s reopening, that list has, to no surprise, gotten slightly bigger. Gone are the days when all you had to worry about was whether you’d packed enough clothes or remembered your phone charger! Those things are still all important, though, but naturally, ...

Say what you will, but 2020 has been unforgettable. It has brought worldwide challenges. It has given everyone a new perspective. It has changed our lives. Despite that, we can still appreciate the things that never change. Disney World has risen to the challenge of 2020 and today we’re going to discuss the things we are still incredibly thankful for. ...

Welcome to the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin—two stately sister hotels standing side by side one another in the heart of Walt Disney World action. While separate identities and individualized motifs establish each one independently, both share in a multitude of resort-wide benefits and amenities to earn them equated excellence. So it really doesn’t matter which one you choose, ...

By now, even hermits and people with their heads stuck in the sand have heard of the coronavirus pandemic that has seemingly swept the globe and affected just about every country on the face of the earth. Disney World was, of course, affected—to the point the parks closed for four months—and now that the parks are open, there are reminders ...

EPCOT is simply a marvelous place. Steeped in nostalgia and innovation, this is the most unique Walt Disney World theme park. Divided into two strong areas, Future World and the World Showcase, the park is here to delight the technically savvy and those with a travel bug. The property is also massive. And depending on which “side” you enter from, ...