Farewell Illuminations – We Go On

Good evening. And welcome! We’re gathered here tonight, around the fire — as people of all lands have gathered for thousands and thousands of years before us — to share the light, and to share a story. An amazing story as old as time itself, but still being written. And though each of us has our own individual stories to tell, a true adventure emerges when we bring them all together as one. We hope you enjoy our story tonight: Reflections of Earth. (Blows out the lights.)

And so, for the past 20 years, every evening at Epcot has ended like this, with Illuminations: Reflections of Earth. Read more

What Makes a Disney Cruise Special?

I’ve said on a number of occasions that I think a Disney cruise vacation is one of the best vacations there is. Combining the Disney service and special touches with an all inclusive vacation is pretty magical. And with cruises from 3 nights to 9 or more, and itineraries that are literally all around the world, there is truly something for everyone. Even better, by booking far in advance (a year or more) you can have the double benefit of the lowest prices and more time to pay it off! Read more

Exploring Disney: JAMMin’ at Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival

Epcot’s International Food and Wine Festival is in full swing and if you have never visited Disney World during this time of the year, you may be wondering what all the fuss is about. Well, lots of deliciousness to start. Plus there’s wine. 🙂 You can also learn a great deal from the many seminars and demonstrations. You can rock with the Eat to the Beat Concert Series.

And there’s other entertainment too. Allow me to introduce the JAMMin’ Chefs.

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Eating Around the World at EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival

While there are many, many things I love about Disney World, EPCOT’s yearly Food and Wine Festival is probably in my top five favorite things to do. Because really, who wouldn’t love to eat (and drink) your way around the “world”?
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Creating a Friend at Droid Depot in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opened to Guests at the end of May and starting tomorrow, will welcome star travelers from all around the galaxy to the planet Batuu in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World. In the past few weeks we checked out Oga’s Cantina, a super-cool hangout at Black Spire Outpost and learned how to build a light saber at Savi’s Workshop. Today we are visiting another fascinating and fun experience in Galaxy’s Edge – the Droid Depot! Read more