Ask any Disney fan what ride is the most difficult to get a FastPass+ for in the Magic Kingdom and without a doubt, they’ll tell you it’s the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. The family-friendly roller coaster opened in 2014 on a spot once home to the 20,000 Leagues Under the… Read More "Seven Dwarfs Mine Train On Ride Video at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom"
Author: Scott Sanfilippo
REVISITED: Max’s Grille, Boca Raton (Mizner Park)
I wrote about Max’s Grille at Mizner Park in Boca Raton previously and still stand by my comments that it’s a restaurant that serves up some solid, classic American comfort food. However, things may be slipping. I’m going to chalk this last visit up to a one-off experience and hope… Read More "REVISITED: Max’s Grille, Boca Raton (Mizner Park)"
Tucci’s Fire N Coal Pizza, Boca Raton
South Florida definitely has its share of pizza joints. Coal-fired, wood-fired, gas-fired, whatever-fired, there’s a place to find a pie cooked in an oven that matches your taste! Since moving here from the northeast more than a dozen years ago, I’ve struggled to find a pizza that rivals a slice… Read More "Tucci’s Fire N Coal Pizza, Boca Raton"
“A Frozen Holiday Wish” and Cinderella Castle Lighting at Magic Kingdom
The holidays have arrived at Magic Kingdom park at Walt Disney World in Orlando! From the moment you arrive, the sounds of the season greet you at the front of the park and the iconic Mickey Mouse garden in front of the train station is transformed into a sea of… Read More "“A Frozen Holiday Wish” and Cinderella Castle Lighting at Magic Kingdom"
Slate, Orlando (Dr. Phillips)
Slate on West Sand Lake Road in the Dr. Phillips section of Orlando is just a few doors down from one of our favorite spots in O-Town, Pharmacy. We’ve passed it several times and on a recent Saturday night, we decided to stop in. The restaurant bills itself as modern… Read More "Slate, Orlando (Dr. Phillips)"
Tokyo Dining at Disney’s Epcot, Orlando
When it comes to picking a place to eat at Walt Disney World in Orlando, you have plenty of choices! From African to Polynesian, quick service to sit down, nearly every cuisine is represented at the resort’s 140+ restaurants found in the theme parks, hotels and Disney Springs. The most… Read More "Tokyo Dining at Disney’s Epcot, Orlando"
Walt Disney World Resort During Hurricane Irma
All eyes were on Florida the past few days as Hurricane Irma did widespread damage throughout the state. We left our home in Delray Beach (south Florida), Wednesday evening and headed up to our apartment just outside the gates of Walt Disney World in Orlando. As the forecast continued to… Read More "Walt Disney World Resort During Hurricane Irma"
Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Orlando
When it comes to finding a “special occasion” restaurant, you can’t go wrong by looking for one that has received a Five Diamond rating from AAA. Yes, the American Automobile Association. In addition to providing road side assistance to motorists around the country, they also provide resources for travelers and… Read More "Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Orlando"
Highball & Harvest, Orlando
Pardon me for a brief moment as I mourn the loss of our favorite speakeasy over the weekend. Pharmacy in Orlando tucked quietly behind a nondescript elevator door, served up amazing food and drink that we’re already missing. I can still taste the pork chop. With the closure of our… Read More "Highball & Harvest, Orlando"
Top Thrill Dragster at Cedar Point – One Hell of a Ride!
For my 46th birthday, my husband surprised me with a visit to Cedar Point, the “Rollercoaster Capital of the World,” in Sandusky, OH. We spent four action-packed days riding some of the most celebrated and extreme roller coasters on the planet. From the Blue Streak wooden coaster that dates back… Read More "Top Thrill Dragster at Cedar Point – One Hell of a Ride!"