Tag: Downtown Disney

  • Extra Magic Hours: Pixie Dust or Bust?

    One of the perks Walt Disney World resort guests receive is the option of utilizing the Extra Magic Hours (EMH) program. Originating in 2005, EMH gives park goers staying at Disney hotels (or residents of Golden Oak, Disney’s luxury home community) a chance to visit the theme parks either one hour before official opening time or…

  • Disney World Resort Quick Eats

    “Welcome everybody!  Thanks for joining me as we discuss a favorite topic of mine and probably yours as well- food at the Walt Disney World resort.  Ok..Ok…Let me elaborate because there’s food everywhere you turn in the theme parks.  Let’s talk about quick service food at the various resorts on Disney property.  If you’re like…

  • It’s a Small World Collection by LeSportsac Debuts This Summer

    Looking for a new bag to take to the beach or on your next vacation? This week, LeSportsac and Disney Consumer Products announced the “It’s a Small World Collection” set to hit shelves in the summer. Paying homage to the style of legendary artist, Mary Blair, the collection of tote and shoulder bags combines brightly…

  • What Is Your Favorite Walt Disney World Attraction?

    There was a moment the other night when I was sitting in my favorite chair at home and thinking of my favorite attraction at Walt Disney World.  But, this time I wasn’t just thinking about it in a standard way.  This time I was trying to recall why it was my favorite attraction.  What seems…

  • Planning your Days at Walt Disney World

    Planning!  Planning!  Planning!  One of the best parts of a Walt Disney World vacation are the days leading up to your vacation where you get to pull out a sheet of paper, open a spreadsheet, or grab a piece of construction paper to build a countdown calendar and begin your vacation planning.  There are several…

  • Do You runDisney?

    I just realized I was bitten by something.  It started as a simple bite and has now turned into a full-fledged outbreak…An infection and now it’s hit a “fevered pitch”.  I’ve been bitten by the running bug.  I’m certainly not a professional runner by any stretch of the imagination; in fact I’ve been known to…

  • Swing Dancers say goodbye to Carnation Plaza Gardens

    Saturday, April 28th marked the final night of swing dancing at the Carnation Plaza Gardens at Disneyland.  Soon this area will close to make room for the Fantasy Faire, where you’ll be able to meet your favorite princess.  Disneyland has promised that swing dancing will return to the area, but dancers weren’t taking any chances…