David Noonan 
Disney loves to deliver seasonal treats at their theme parks that draw us into the story of the season while thrilling our taste buds. With the cancellation of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year, we’re glad to celebrate the fall season with the many creative treats that Walt Disney World Resort restaurants have to offer. … Read more
The construction crews working on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and the France Pavilion expansion continue to shape the area into a place that’s distinctively French. Though delays due to the pandemic stalled progress in the spring, great strides have been made towards its completion soon. We investigated the construction progress, hoping to get an idea about … Read more
Things look good for those who want to return to “The Happiest Place on Earth.” Our recent visit to the entrance at Disneyland Park revealed new social distancing markings on the pavement. Recently, Disney, California Attractions and Parks Association, and Anaheim have all called upon Gov. Gavin Newsom to provide guidance to allow Disneyland to reopen. … Read more
While California Gov. Gavin Newsom has been slow to allow Disneyland Resort to reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that he wants Walt Disney World to increase capacity. The Florida governor also stated that he would soon lift restaurant capacity restrictions statewide and will act to prevent local governments from imposing … Read more
Magic Kingdom guests have long enjoyed the scenic view of Cinderella Castle lit up at night. Of course, this popular stroll through the park at night has become nearly impossible for most guests. Hours of operation at the Magic Kingdom have been greatly reduced since the reopening in July. We took the scene for granted … Read more
The world’s second largest land animal has its own day of celebration. People everywhere celebrate World Rhino Day on September 22nd to raise awareness about this endangered species. Disney used the occasion to announce that three of its white rhinoceros are pregnant and expecting delivery in the next few months. The three pregnant rhinos and … Read more
Strolling through United Kingdom Pavilion at EPCOT, we noticed a new Minnie Mouse ear headband. Displayed in a window at The Queen’s Table, this new headband features the iconic British dish… fish and chips. We couldn’t resist getting a closer look inside. The front of the headband and features a giant bow designed like newspaper. … Read more
In addition to construction crews paving large areas of the dock site in front of Magic Kingdom, they’ve now installed a sign. The sign indicates this the second dock designated for resort launches around Seven Seas Lagoon and Bay Lake. The unearthed area hasn’t changed much since our last report, but it appears they may … Read more
With the removal of the blue fencing that had been constructed to create the NBA’s quarantine bubble and the players gone, Disney’s Grand Floridian & Spa will reopen on September 21. We toured the grounds and buildings to get a feel for what guests may experience when they return to the resort. The Grounds We … Read more
We returned to Skeleton Bar at Universal Studios Florida to try another cocktail with hopes that the Mango Inferno would fare better than the Circus Peanut Butter Whiskey Cocktail we reviewed recently. Skeleton Bar serves as Cafe La Bamba’s new Halloween experience. In the spirit of celebrating Halloween and trying new cocktails, we ordered the … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort emails surveys to visiting guests to find out about their theme park experiences. The resort uses the data from completed surveys to make changes when they’re necessary. We recently visited Universal Studios Florida and were invited to take this survey about their newly-debuted haunted houses. The survey asked us the following questions: … Read more
Disney’s Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World offers many great dining options for guests and visitors who want to experience delicious meals and cocktails. As it sits rather close to Magic Kingdom, the resort has become a place for Disney fans to enjoy their favorites dishes at places like California Grill Lounge and Chef Mickey’s. … Read more
Even if many schools aren’t yet ready to open up the classrooms to eager students, you can still flaunt your back-to-school style with Disney’s new line of bags featuring Mickey Mouse. We found three bags at World of Disney in Downtown Disney District that any Mickey fan would love. Whether you’re buying for your kids … Read more
We’ve been following the construction progress of the walkway connecting Disney’s Grand Floridian & Spa with the Magic Kingdom for some time now. As we followed the walkway this time, we noticed very few signs of construction in the area. In fact, the construction we noticed wasn’t even the walkway itself. With much excitement, we … Read more
Since the NBA resumed the season this summer, professional basketball players and their families have been staying at the Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Disney erected fencing around the resort to create a quarantine bubble. The goal is to separate the NBA players, families, and staff from The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort … Read more
We’ve all heard the familiar phrase “Welcome Home” from Cast Members at Disney resorts and theme parks. Now we have a way to express our love of “home” with a new line of merchandise. Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. at the Magic Kingdom offers custom MagicBands and phone cases, including personalization options. We found new … Read more