Scott Sanfilippo's Blog

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"

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"

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"

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!"

Dining choices are pretty limited when you’re visiting Cedar Point, the Roller Coaster Capital of the World, in Sandusky, OH. While the park itself has plenty of spots to grab a bite to eat on the run, sit-down restaurants nearby are hard to find. The Hotel Breakers, on property, has… Read More "Bar Harbor at Cedar Point, Sandusky OH"

If you’re a fan of The Great Movie Ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando, you better make a FastPass to experience this journey into the movies soon as the attraction’s final curtain call is August 13, 2017. The Great Movie Ride opened with the park, then known as Disney-MGM… Read More "Mickey Mouse is Finally Getting his own Ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios"

Penny candy. Mention that to kids today and they’ll end up looking at you like you have three heads… afterall, nothing costs a penny these days. But when I was growing up, penny candy was a thing. I would raid my mother’s coin jar, or save up some pennies on… Read More "Grape Swedish Fish are Back! Kind of…"

UPDATE 9/5/17: We hit up the 2017 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival opening weekend.  Even though it was the first weekend, coupled by the Labor Day holiday, it wasn’t overly packed… but it was busy with hungry folks tasting around the world.  As we sample some of the food… Read More "2017 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Menus & Reviews"

Disney’s BoardWalk is an area often overlooked by many visiting Walt Disney World. Unless you’re staying at the Boardwalk Resort, Swan & Dolphin, or the Yacht & Beach Club, chances are you don’t even know this area exists. But it does. Designed to take you back to the old-fashioned boardwalks… Read More "Big River Grille & Brewing Works, Orlando (Updated)"

Last week I shared some photos I took during the day of Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Orlando.  This new land is based on the Avatar movies from filmmaker James Cameron. Lush plant life (of the alien variety) grow everywhere… Read More "First Look: Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Night!"