Disney Vacation Planning

The Great Movie Ride Dinner at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: The Experience

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Editor:  Last week, my friend, Lisa Battista, author of Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers shared Part One of her recent experiences at a very special event. This weeks she concludes her delicious review.

In May, I received an email inviting me to “The Great Movie Ride Dinner at Disney’s Hollywood Studios” for Tables in Wonderland members. I rationalized the expense ($165 per person plus tax; gratuity included) as being a combined birthday / Father’s Day gift for my husband. Never mind that I was attending as well. I also assuaged my guilt by using Kelly’s tip to save 5% on the event. I used my Target REDcard to purchase Disney gift cards at Target, which I then used to prepay the dinner. Read more

Disney Cruise Line: Teen Clubs

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Last time we met about Disney Cruise Line, we discussed kids clubs and all they have to offer for infants through age 10. Click here to catch up on that post.  This week we will discuss teens on Disney Cruise Line.

What do you think of when you think of teens and their interests? I think of; private space, tons of technology, high energy dance music and dance floors, meet and greet areas, chill out areas, large movie screens, private pools (available on the Disney Fantasy) and deck, alcohol-free bar, and organized activities just for teens ages 11-17. Well you guessed it, this and much more is available for your teen when you vacation on a luxury Disney Cruise Line vacation! Read more

Terrific Tuesdays: Disney’s American Adventure

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American Adventure Epcot Center
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The American Adventure pavilion at Disney’s Epcot is a place to learn about and celebrate America’s history. The architecture replicates that of colonial Williamsburg, Independence Hall, the Old State House of Boston and Monticello. Read more

The Great Movie Ride Dinner at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: The Food

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Editor:  I am so happy to welcome back my friend, Lisa Battista, author of Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers. This week and next, Lisa will be sharing her recent experiences at a very special event and….well, I’ll let her tell you. 🙂

The email from Tables in Wonderland taunted me. (Tables in Wonderland is a dining discount plan for Florida Residents, Annual Passholders, and DVC Members. The program offers small, one-of-a-kind dining events for cardholders every month or so.)

“Arrive at Disney’s Hollywood Studios™ and walk through the courtyard of the Majestic Graumann’s Chinese Theatre. Then you will be invited to come inside The Great Movie Ride after the attraction is closed with exclusive backstage VIP access! We’ve cleared the track for you to walk through and dine inside the attraction where you will experience some of the most classic scenes in motion picture history. Sets from Busby Berkeley musicals, crime dramas, old-fashioned Westerns, and more!” Read more

Dining at Disney; United Kingdom

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Rose and Crown pub
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After strolling out of Canada and enjoying the sounds of Off Kilter, I can hear the piano playing in the Rose and Crown Pub at United Kingdom. My trip is not complete without a visit here to take in the Irish & English atmosphere. Read more