Getting to Disney World is a big part of the vacation budget. It’s also the one that makes my stomach turn the most. I love to fly, but I detest the prices of airfare. And airline tickets can be a fickle thing to find at a good price. Here are some things that have worked for me in the past. Read more
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is a popular place, both to stay at as well as to visit, with some great restaurants there including the popular ‘Ohana. But no matter your reason for being there, be sure to take some time to explore. This is a lovely resort and has some very surprisingly peaceful areas that will make you truly feel as if you are on a Polynesian island! Read more
In all the years I have been traveling to Walt Disney World, I had never taken the time to enjoy the Flights of Wonder, until last year! I had heard from several blog friends and also a close friend that this was a show that I must see. They promised it was not a typical “bird-show”, but rather a show filled with amazing winged animals and that I would definitely walk away being in total awe of these magnificent creatures. Those are pretty high expectations, but after seeing Flights of Wonder, I think it is much more than what they described! Read more
We have a saying here in Virginia: “If you don’t like the weather… just wait a couple minutes.” It might be just the tiniest bit of an exaggeration, but the truth is, the weather around here has a tendency to be a little bit moody. It could be hot enough to brew sun tea at the beginning of the week and then by the end of the week we’ll be running around wrapping our plants in burlap and hoping that they survive the night. Read more
Last month, I shared a glimpse into Disney’s new “land” at Animal Kingdom: Pandora – The World of Avatar. This new area opened to the public this past weekend, with lines just to get into the area (not even for a ride) that stretched for hours. The lines for the new rides – Flight of Passage and Na’vi River Journey – each were well over 3 hours at times on Saturday. And while the “newness” of this area will wear off a bit in the coming weeks (combined with more typical park attendance, as opposed to a busy holiday weekend), suffice it to say that planning your time at Animal Kingdom is going to change dramatically with this new area to explore.
With this in mind, I thought I would share this week, a few quick thoughts about what I am recommending to those visiting Animal Kingdom in the coming months. Read more