Exploring Disney: Akershus Royal Banquet Hall

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If meeting the Disney Princesses is high on your MUST do list, then you MUST go to Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in the Norway Pavilion in Epcot for one of your meals!

Upon entering the medieval castle, you will first meet the beautiful Belle and have your picture made with her, as she doesn’t visit the tables during meals.  This picture will appear on your Memory Maker or Photo Pass as a treasured memento of your visit.  Read more

Experiencing the World in Epcot’s World Showcase

In the last few months we have discussed a number of “favorite” rides and attractions – for kids of all ages – at Walt Disney World. However, in doing this I purposely omitted anything about Epcot’s World Showcase because to me, World Showcase is a hidden jewel and so deserves a couple of blog articles all it’s own!  There is so much to do, see, try, taste and experience around this “World”, so let’s explore a little deeper into my World Showcase over the next couple of weeks. Today, we are going to walk across the bridge into this area and go to the right, where will find our first country.  Read more

Exploring Disney: 10 Fun “Other” Things To Do at Disney World

While it’s tempting to just go, go, go on your Disney vacation, it’s a good idea to take a day {or morning or evening} to rest so that you can recharge yourself and your family.  Or, you may not want to go into the parks the day you arrive or the day you leave, but you need something to do.  Here are 10 fun yet relaxing things you can do to fill your time, whether you have just a few hours or an entire day. And (excepting the last one), they don’t require park tickets, so are cost effective ways to add value to your trip! 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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