Get ready for the opening of Pandoa – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Bob Iger, Walt Disney Company CEO, announced the new land will open on May 27, 2017 during an investor conference call earlier today. Disney Parks Blog quickly followed up with information on what visitors… Read More "Pandora – The World of Avatar and Star Wars Land Opening Dates Announced for Disneyland & Disney World"
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California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Orlando
One of Disney’s signature dining locations is “up there” – as in on top of the Contemporary Resort at the Magic Kingdom in Orlando. Not only can you dine in one of the top-rated restaurants on Disney World property, you can take in the amazing views of the Kingdom and… Read More "California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Orlando"
Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
What is 199 feet tall, has a top speed of 50 mph and cost $100 million dollars to build? Expedition Everest, the most expensive roller coaster in the world, according to the 2011 Guinness Book of World Records and it can be found at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Orlando. If… Read More "Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom"
MEN IN BLACK Alien Attack Immigration Room Tour at Universal Orlando
If you’ve ever been to Universal Orlando Resort, you’ve probably hit up one of the theme park’s most popular rides – MEN IN BLACK Alien Attack. As you walk through the pretty elaborate queue area waiting to board your car to zap the aliens, you’ve probably seen the immigration room… Read More "MEN IN BLACK Alien Attack Immigration Room Tour at Universal Orlando"
Be Our Guest at Disney’s Magic Kingdom, Orlando
When it comes to dining at Walt Disney World there’s no shortage of places to grab breakfast, lunch, dinner, a snack or a cold drink at any one of the resort’s parks. But perhaps the most talked about restaurant is Be Our Guest inside the Magic Kingdom. Based on the… Read More "Be Our Guest at Disney’s Magic Kingdom, Orlando"
The Phoenix Wooden Roller Coaster at Knoebles Amusement Resort
A few weeks ago we had the opportunity to venture up to Pennsylvania to check out a few amusement parks. One stop we made was at Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg – a place that has been around for 90 years and doesn’t charge admission. Instead, you buy ride tickets… Read More "The Phoenix Wooden Roller Coaster at Knoebles Amusement Resort"
Sklooosh at Knoebles Amusement Resort with Video
Water parks aren’t the only place where you can cool off on a hot summer day. Amusement and theme parks are adding water attractions to let the park-goers chill out when the heat is on. There are different types of water rides found in theme parks, with the most common… Read More "Sklooosh at Knoebles Amusement Resort with Video"
Jiko – The Cooking Place at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Orlando
Growing up Italian, Christmas Eve dinner was always some modified version of the traditional “seven fishes.” Modified in the sense that none of us could really agree that 100% of the “traditional” items were something we liked! This year, that traditional Italian meal was replaced with something right out of… Read More "Jiko – The Cooking Place at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Orlando"
“Up, Up and Away!” Or, “Scratch Helicopter Ride off my Bucket List”
The first time I was on a plane, I wasn’t quite a teenager, USAir wasn’t US Airways yet and the DC-9 was the airplane that carried me to Disney World. In other words, it was a long time ago! Since then I’ve flown over 100,000 miles, had my fair share… Read More "“Up, Up and Away!” Or, “Scratch Helicopter Ride off my Bucket List”"
The Capital Grille, Orlando (Other Nationwide Locations)
One of my Christmas presents this year was a night out compliments of my husband. He didn’t tell me where we were going. Just one of those, “get in the car, let’s go” things. We ended up at a steakhouse both of us have been wanting to hit up for… Read More "The Capital Grille, Orlando (Other Nationwide Locations)"