She’s an icon. She’s a legend. And she is the moment. Be Our Guest may be the new hotness in town, but no one will steal Cinderella’s crown. If you want to meet princesses, you can’t beat the opportunity to meet them INSIDE Cinderella’s castle. Seriously, you’re eating in a frickin’ castle and Princesses are… Read more »
APRIL 2023 The 50th Anniversary Celebration in Disney World has come to an end but never fear, there’s still plenty happening in Disney Parks. Disney World Nighttime Entertainment Updates Starting April 3, “Happily Ever After” fireworks return to the Magic Kingdom, as well as the Happily Ever After Fireworks Dessert Parties. These are incredibly popular… Read more »
Hey Howdy Hey! We stopped by Roundup Rodeo BBQ on opening day or “unboxing day” as the cast members called it and there’s a lot to talk about. So no lollygagging, let’s jump straight into it. The Setting Roundup Rodeo BBQ is a brand new table service dining option in Hollywood Studios. We’ve all been… Read more »
MARCH 2023 It’s a short list this month but it’s still going to be busy in Disney Parks. As we roll into March 2023 you can expect parks to be packed. This is the final month of the 50th Anniversary Celebration in Disney World, fan favorite festivals kick off on both coasts, and schools start… Read more »
The Setting Liberty Tree Tavern is one of the OG dining options in Disney World. It opened with the rest of the Magic Kingdom on October 1, 1971. So there’s a lot of history here, and yet there’s been very little change to the overall location or dining experience since it opened. Located right at… Read more »
The Hype Sci-Fi Dine-In Restaurant has an almost cult level following. Like, people will fight you if you don’t think it has the best burgers in Disney World. Full disclosure: I am not one of those people, and the burgers are not the best in Disney World. (Yeah, I said what I said.) Sci-Fi Dine-In… Read more »
FEBRUARY 2023 I’m a few days late with this post but I’m just going to blame the groundhog for it. February is definitely not the low-crowd sweet spot it used to be, but the Disney Parks are still in something of a post-holiday lull. Here’s a look at some of what’s happening in Disney Parks… Read more »
An all new ‘Encanto’ Package is now available at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique in Disneyland and Walt Disney World. The Disney ‘Encanto’ Package” is available at both Fantasyland locations for $179.95 and includes: Makeovers at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique are very popular. Advance reservations are highly recommended. Setup an alert today and let us help you find… Read more »
We finally know when Disney’s newest addition to the dining scene in Hollywood Studios will open – March 23. We’ve been waiting for this one since way back in the pre-pandemic days. When Disney first announced the restaurant plans, they included a projected opening date of 2020. But yeah… global pandemic. So like many other… Read more »
“Here’s the thing – you’re paying for the reserved viewing, not the food.” Magic Kingdom fireworks are my happy place. Literally. I’ve told my therapist multiple times. I am always the person in our group who is totally willing to camp out in the perfect viewing spot two hours before the show starts. So when… Read more »
Disney Parks updates have been dropping faster than a lightcycle race recently, and if you’re anything like us, we could barely keep up with headlines. But not to worry! We’ve rounded up all of the highlights for you in one place so you don’t have to venture further into The Grid for answers. (That was… Read more »
In July of 2021 we waved goodbye to The Wave in Disney’s Contemporary Resort. On October 1st that same year we were introduced to it’s replacement – Steakhouse 71. Located on the first floor of the Contemporary Resort, this restaurant has quickly become a guest favorite and many would say it’s the best budget steakhouse… Read more »
Disney World has still not brought back the much loved Disney Dining Plan, although they still claim it will return at a later date. But there’s a new dining deal launching this summer – the Disney Dining Promo Card. So what is the Dining Promo Card? Essentially, it is a gift card that you can… Read more »
And just like that it’s a new year and a new month. While most of us are probably feeling some post-holiday exhaustion and taking it easy, there’s always something happening at Disney. Here’s a look at some of what’s happening in Disney Parks this month. Disney After Hours Disney After Hours Events are returning to… Read more »
Also known as that time I accidentally ordered a $137 cocktail and was too embarrassed to send it back. The Setting We’ve eaten here multiple times over the years and California Grill never disappoints. The menu changes with the seasons and the views are unbeatable. The restaurant is located on the top floor of the… Read more »
Guests can now cancel their Walt Disney World dining reservations up to two hours before the reservation time in the My Disney Experience app. Previously guests had to call cancel 24 hours in advance or pay a no-show fee (usually $10 per person). You could sometimes avoid the fees by changing the reservation to another… Read more »
With All Hallows’ Eve right around the corner, it was high time I posted about our experience at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year. There’s A LOT going on at this event. We’ve been multiple times and I still haven’t done it all. So I’ll share my thoughts on what I can from experience and… Read more »
Standing in front of Cinderella Castle watching fireworks is and will always be my happy place. Like many, the 50th Anniversary show Disney Enchantment just never gave me the goosebumps that Happily Ever After did. We all knew a special 50th Anniversary show was part of the plan but we weren’t prepared for the announcement… Read more »
The SettingDisney definitely raised the bar for immersive experiences with Galaxy’s Edge and a standout example of that is Oga’s Cantina. The restaurant’s non-descript exterior hides one of the most immersive areas of the park. No lie – as soon as we walked in the door I nerded out hard core. Oga’s Cantina is a… Read more »
Chef Mickey’s is definitely one of, if not the, oldest character dining experience at Walt Disney World, and these days people seem to have a love-hate relationship with it. I have a working theory as to why it gets mixed reviews, which I’ll come back to later. The SettingLocated in the Grand Canyon Concourse area… Read more »