If you are heading to Orlando anytime soon, you will be faced with a few decisions to make about your accommodations. Will you be staying at a Disney Resort, or off-site at a nearby vacation home or condo? Now that I’ve had the experience of staying at a Disney resort, I’m not sure I could
While vacationing this past May at Walt Disney World, I kept hearing about “Disney’s best kept secret,” the Disney Vacation Club (DVC). Essentially it is a timeshare. While it’s marketed as a cost-effective way to vacation (save as much as 70 per cent on your Disney vacations!), I’m not entirely convinced. However, I can see
Heading to Walt Disney World with young children can be both exciting and exhausting. The following tips should help make your trip more enjoyable for not just the kids, but parents too! 1. Plan to arrive at the parks early and return to your resort around lunch for a nap and swim. If you are
After a long day, or in our case a morning, at the park, it’s great to find a place to unwind. Luckily, there are many options to find an afternoon diversion, likely at your resort. Poolside fun Grab a bite to eat and watch your kids splash the day away. Disney is incredible at making
One of the most important things to do when planning your trip to WDW…Making your dining reservations. If you are counting on enjoying character dining experiences, or meals at the better on-site restaurants at decent times, you will need to plan your reservations early. From 180 days in, you can make your reservations online or
The Grand Floridian Resort and Spa is Walt Disney World’s flagship resort and crown jewel. And yes, it is grand, in all senses. From the moment you walk into the five-storey lobby of the Victorian era-themed Grand Floridian, you are overcome with turn-of-the-century (the one before last) elegance, and an aroma that I can’t quite
Being a first time visitor to Walt Disney World this past May, I knew I had to pick the perfect place to stay. Not just perfect for me, but perfect for my kids, my husband and my mom, who also came along. Originally, we had planned to stay at the newly opened Art of Animation
In early summer 2011, the LCBO’s lovely Food and Drink magazine featured a recipe that I just can’t get enough of. Who would have thought that the combination of potato, avocado and arugula would be so amazing…? Ok, so it’s not so far-fetched, but it’s definitely a new summer staple. Potato Salad with Avocado and
Earlier this year, When I was in the early WDW trip planning stages, a friend told me to check out this video on YouTube. So glad I did…The accents! The soundtrack! The LIGHT-UP DRESSES! Roll the clip!
As I started to plan my first-ever trip to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, I was overwhelmed by the sheer amount of information that I had to comprehend and co-ordinate. OK, I was also a little overwhelmed by the impending big 3-0 celebration to take place there, too. I’m a planner at heart, and
