Disney’s Wilderness Lodge has always been one of my favorite resorts! Every time I see it, there is one phrase that goes through my head: “Toto, we’re not in Florida any more”. 🙂 Beautiful and peaceful, this resort is worth the time to visit on your trip, whether to stay or eat, or just simply to visit and walk around! Read more
I rode this Magic Kingdom classic for the first time just a few years ago. Not sure why I never rode it before, but on this particular trip we had our 5 year old granddaughter with us who was very excited to ride Dumbo, and as we both found out, it was a lot of fun! Read more
Universal Orlando CityWalk is a dining, shopping, and entertainment district adjacent to the resort’s two theme parks, Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida. The area is right between the two parks, which are only a ten minute walk from each other anyways, so it’s easy to throw in a visit to CityWalk while you’re visiting the parks. There’s plenty to do in the area, especially if you’re looking for nighttime entertainment. Read more
Walt Disney World recently completed a major expansion of Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, with the addition of the Gran Destino Tower – and after touring it last month, I can tell you that it is jaw-droppingly gorgeous! Inspired by the adventurous spirit of great Spanish explorers and historic innovative Spanish artists, writers and architects, Gran Destino Tower is now the main entrance for Coronado Springs and added 545 new guest rooms (including 50 suites!) to the 1,800-plus existing rooms at this resort. Read more
We took our first big family Walt Disney World vacation when our kids were 2 and 3 years old. My family of 4 was joined by my sister-in-law, her husband, and their 8 year old, my mom, and my mother- and father-in-law. Planning a trip for 2 families with young children and 3 grandparents was a fun and exciting challenge. Ten of us! Read more