Exploring Disney World: Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant

1936203_10153615638636662_4631688889412714753_nIf you loved going to the old drive-in movie theaters, you are going to LOVE eating at the Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater in Hollywood Studios!! Step back in time and remember the good old days as you slide into a 50’s era car shaped booth or table, under a starry night sky, and enjoy the delicious food they have on the menu. A “carhop” will soon be at your table taking care of your every dining need.  And while you are waiting for your meal to arrive, sit back and enjoy the endless black and white sci-fi “B” movies showing those creepy creatures from your childhood on the big screen…they even show old commercials in between the movie clips.  Talk about bringing back memories!!  Read more

Exploring Disney: Mine, Mine, Mine

There are many sounds throughout Disney World that my family loves hearing. From the train to “hurry back” to “it’s out of this world!”. There is one in EPCOT, however, that the little and I constantly say to each other when we are not “home”.

MINE, MINE, MINE. Read more

Exploring Disney: The Pirate’s League

After Pirates League

On our first Disney trip as a family of four and the first ever trip for our son, I decided that I wanted to have some “special” experiences on our trip – special, but affordable. I waivered back and forth on booking The Pirate’s League situated in the Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland section. Disney describes the activity as “A rollicking good time where you get to be a pirate for a day with Captain Jack and his crew.” I read several online reviews which seemed positive and provided a peak into the experience: facepainting, costumes and pirate talk. It sounded like great fun for kids (and kids at heart). Read more

Exploring Disney World: Get a Glimpse of Where Your Salad Was Born

We’ve been having a fun time roaming around the Magic Kingdom, and there’s plenty left to see, but the crowds are building up, so let’s hop on over to another park, shall we? How about EPCOT? You did get Park Hoppers, right? (If you’re not sure why I’m asking you that, take a minute to read my thoughts on Hopping versus Not-Hopping. You can catch the next monorail over. We’ll wait for you at Club Cool.) Read more

Exploring Disney: Getting Splashy in Your Laughing Place

Everybody has a laughing place. You’ve heard that, right?

Well, if you’ve been to Disney, or you come from a bygone era that allows you to be familiar with Song of the South, you have. This is the sentiment that you will find at one of the most iconic classic Disney rides, and one that holds a special place in my heart…

Splash Mountain.

Oh, yes. It deserves its own line for introduction. It’s that important. Read more