Category Archives: Disney World

WDW Neighborhoods – Crescent Lake

Disney World has a number of neighborhoods each with its own character. At the heart of Walt Disney World is the Seven Seas Lagoon with its focus being The Magic Kingdom park. There is also Crescent Lake with its Boardwalk Resort. Crescent Lake connects into World Showcase Lagoon inside Epcot. A short drive to theContinue reading “WDW Neighborhoods – Crescent Lake”

Two Walt Disney World Resorts and a Cablecar

Walt Disney World has a huge range of resorts with rates from about $100 up to near $1,000. But they all have the advantage of being inside the “World” and all have been touched by that famous Disney magic. At the economical end of the spectrum are two that are about to gain some additionalContinue reading “Two Walt Disney World Resorts and a Cablecar”

Walt Disney World Insiders – We Have Some Advice

LOOKING FOR AN INSIDE TRACK ON WHAT TO EXPECT INSIDE WALT DISNEY WORLD? Welcome to everything Disney, Walt Disney World that is. Below are links to in-depth articles on where to stay, how to get ready for a visit, where to eat and additional things to do. We first visited WDW forty years ago andContinue reading “Walt Disney World Insiders – We Have Some Advice”

Considering a Disney Vacation Club Membership?

Disney Vacation Club and How It Works HISTORY In 1991 Disney created a time share property known as the Disney Vacation Club Resort. It opened on December 20, 1991 at Walt Disney World. It was renamed Disney’s Old Key West Resort in January, 1996. On March 30, 1993 Disney Vacation Development Corp unveiled plans forContinue reading “Considering a Disney Vacation Club Membership?”

Walt Disney World – Staying Inside the “World”

Above – Christmas at Animal Kingdom Lodge A great number of families have a trip to Disney World as part of their future plans. If this is you, here are a few pointers on selecting accommodations.And we would really recommend staying inside the “World”. First, the Walt Disney World is more than four theme parks.Continue reading “Walt Disney World – Staying Inside the “World””

Eating Around The World – Walt Disney World That Is

Back in the day a visit to Walt Disney World theme parks meant eating snacks or a variation of fast food with only a couple of sit down venues. Today it’s a whole different story. If you count food stands, bars and lounges, food trucks, cafes, family style restaurants and fine dining you could stayContinue reading “Eating Around The World – Walt Disney World That Is”

Things To Do Before Visiting Disney World

Back a number of years ago the average Disney World trip involved making a hotel reservation and traveling to Orlando. Once at Disney World you bought your park tickets and spent a few days eating fast food, waiting in lines and riding rides. A lot has changed from those times and today there is muchContinue reading “Things To Do Before Visiting Disney World”

Animal Kingdom Lodge at Walt Disney World

Animal Kingdom Lodge Our favorite hotel inside Walt Disney World is Animal Kingdom Lodge. We have traveled all over the world and have enjoyed stays at a number of resorts and with only a few exceptions, besides Animal Kingdom Lodge, have we really considered the resort the actual destination. The Animal Kingdom Lodge is trulyContinue reading “Animal Kingdom Lodge at Walt Disney World”

Out-Of-The-Way Find at Disney World

Mexican Food at Picabu Taqueria We have a secret when eating at Walt Disney World. Hidden in the lower level of the Dolphin Hotel in the Boardwalk resort area is the Picabu Taqueria. Looking like a snack bar – fast food venue the Taqueria custom builds some of the best tacos you’ll find anywhere. FeaturingContinue reading “Out-Of-The-Way Find at Disney World”