After spending a weekend with our grand kids, I was starting to get concerned about our upcoming trip to Walt Disney World. Being 4 and 11, they get bored easily, especially when they aren’t with their friends or their “things”. Trust me – I was really sweating what would happen. Read more
I have a confession. I have never seen the original 1967 animated version of Walt Disney’s The Jungle Book. There, I said it. Whew. Now that I’ve let you in on my little secret, we can move on. Should I also mention that while I have read my kids the classic Disney book, I’ve never seen any other version or remake of the movie featuring Mowgli, Baloo, and the rest of the crew until now? Anyway, I saw the new live action Disney adaptation of the classic, that is currently in theaters, last Sunday with my family. For a bunch of people who do not have a longstanding love of all things Jungle, we cannot stop talking about this movie. Read more
One of Walt Disney World’s most popular moderate hotels, Coronado Springs is a resort and convention center that mixes Colonial Mexican architecture with American Southwestern flair. With so many conventioneers converging on this little slice of Tex-Mex flavor, there are lots of great, free features here: Read more
The are many things that I love about World Showcase in Epcot, at Walt Disney World. One of them happens to be the art and architecture depicted in each country. With respect for each country’s culture, heritage and traditions, and that Disney attention to detail, the Imagineers have provided some true wonders. The temple in China is one of my personal favorites. Read more
One of my goals on my visits to Walt Disney World is to notice the details. Some are small, and some are pretty big…but fun, beautiful, and interesting details are everywhere at the Disney parks. A favorite of mine is the mosaic leading into the Land Pavilion at Epcot; it is just beautiful! The next time you head over to Soarin’, take a few minutes to check this out first! Read more