Cassie Calkins 
There are countless reasons why I love visiting Walt Disney World. Characters, attractions, and shows are only some of those reasons. Honestly, if being the Most Magical Place on Earth isn’t reason enough to visit, I don’t know what is! Oh, wait… yes, I do…FOOD! Food is reason enough. There is only one thing I … Read more
I do not know about you but my countdown has begun for the Magic Kingdom re-opening on July 11th! I am so excited to walk down Main Street U.S.A and see the Cinderella Castle transformation up close, grab a Mickey Mouse cinnamon roll, and then head on over to my favorite attractions. We know that … Read more
Ugh, lines! You can’t live with them, and you can’t live without them. Fortunately for us Disney lovers, Imagineers are amazing and decided that queues are just as important to the overall story at Disney Parks. There are so many interesting story details, hidden gems, and even fun activities that can found in the majority … Read more
Trying to survive Disney withdrawal is tough! In order to get through it, all I can do is dream about home and hope we can visit again soon! The weather has been crazy where I live. It’s May and we are experiencing some snowfall and freeze warnings almost every night for a week now…. definitely … Read more
I am going through major Disney withdrawal right now! I know that most of you are going through the same thing. I have a trip planned in May and even though I am a super positive person, I am not getting my hopes up about going. But like most of you, I hope and … Read more
As part of my daily routine, I love to play Disney Parks music. Today, I decided to start my morning by listening to the sounds of the World Showcase. As soon as each song started, I was immediately swept away to the part of the world featured in the track. And as I moved through the … Read more
“Hooray for Hollywood! That screwy, ballyhooey Hollywood!” Every time I think of Disney’s Hollywood Studios that song pops into my head and I’m transported right back into The Great Movie Ride. 1989 was a fantastic year because Disney’s Hollywood Studios along with myself were born. We are both celebrating the big 30 this year and … Read more
Happy Fourth of July! Independence Day is one of my all time favorite holidays. I love history, summer, picnic food, fireworks, and showing patriotism! I host our family picnic because I am the Hostess with the Mostess after all. Or more realistically because we can see the fireworks from my house. Either way it … Read more
Jambo everyone and welcome back! For those of you who might have missed it, Disney’s Animal Kingdom just had a big birthday and turned 20! Disney came out with some pretty awesome merchandise for the 20th Anniversary celebration so, of course, I had to talk about my must-haves. If you did not read my … Read more
HAPPY 20TH BIRTHDAY ANIMAL KINGDOM! Congratulations on 20 wild years! I was there the year you were born … I remember it like it was yesterday. Not because we got separated from dad in the crowd and couldn’t find him for like an hour (rough day) but because I remember how wonderful and new … Read more
This will always be one of my favorite countdowns! As we read more and more about Mickey’s Runaway Railway, it’s hard not to get excited for what’s to come. But even with all the excitement, The Great Movie Ride will never be forgotten and will always be missed. If you did not get to read … Read more
The 2018 Epcot International Festival of the Arts is coming soon! Starting January 12th and going until February 19th, experience all sorts of amazing food, entertainment, and of course … art! Eating is a very important part of this Festival so get your appetite ready and check out these menus! The Deconstructed Dish Food: Atypical … Read more
Lights, camera, action! Thanks for joining me for another countdown! Today we are going to talk about a beloved attraction that is no longer with us. As most of you are aware, The Great Movie Ride is gone, having closed on August 13th. Not cool. I am deeply saddened by this decision and I feel … Read more
It is here!! The event we have all been waiting for had begun! This Friday started “WDWNT’s Tencennial Celebration!” For WDWNT’s birthday I counted down my Top Ten WDWNT Favorites. I finally have the voting results and let me tell you, it was not much of a competition. In fact, out of the ten on … Read more
I have a special Hostess with the Mostess countdown for you today. You have probably already read or heard about our upcoming event in September at Walt Disney World. Yes that’s right, it is “WDWNT’s Tencennial Celebration!” We are 10 and cannot wait to celebrate with you! I am very excited for this event and … Read more
Episode VI: Hostess with the Mostess Strikes Back I received multiple requests to hold off on the result post for a few weeks so some of you could experience the things on my list before voting for them. I was thrilled that so many of you wanted to actually go out and give them … Read more