Guest Post by Krysti Reif of Orlando Decoded Living in Orlando has its benefits. Not the least of which is easy access to Walt Disney World and it’s four world-class theme parks. Those of us lucky enough to not only live in proximity but have regular entrance (whether through an…
Spring is in the air as the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival returns March 4, 2020 through June 1, 2020. There is nothing quite like seeing the more than 70 Disney characters that come to life in topiary form during this family-friendly event. Our family has been enjoying Epcot's Flower…
Have you ever considered participating in a RunDisney event at Disney World? I just completed my first full marathon and my 8th RunDisney event at Disney World. Although I live locally it is still about an hour's drive from our home and requires me leaving at 2:30 in the morning,…
One of our favorite annual events is returning to Epcot this month, Epcot International Festival of the Arts. The Festival takes place from January 17th through February 24th, 2020. The Epcot International Festival of the Arts is a blend of culinary, performing, and visual arts from around the world. This…
Halloween wasn't even over when I noticed Christmas displays galore popping up at various stores. It was a reminder that one of my favorite holiday traditions is right around the corner, the Christmas Tree Trail at Disney Springs. From November 8th, 2019 through January 5th, 2020 you can visit Disney…
I remember when I first moved to Florida as a teenager being mesmerized by Planet Hollywood at what was then Downtown Disney. First of all, it was the late 90's and Planet Hollywood was still very much in its heyday. The globe-shaped restaurant was a lit-up Planet Earth with a…
This is part of a series on Disney Animal Kingdom Lodge – Kidani Village. Click here to read our overview of Kidani Village. When staying as a guest at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge you have access to all of the amenities both at Jambo House and Kidani Village. This means you have…
This is part of a series on Disney Animal Kingdom Lodge – Kidani Village. Click here to read our overview of Kidani Village. When I say it's all about the animals at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, I mean it. After all, I did just stay at Kidani Village for my 40th birthday…
This is part of a series on Disney Animal Kingdom Lodge - Kidani Village. Click here to read our overview of Kidani Village. Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge which includes both Kidani Village and Jambo House has countless recreational activities and amenities for family fun through both the day and the…
Every year we try to celebrate birthdays in a big way. It was the big 40 for me this year and my birthday wish was to sit on a balcony, sipping coffee and watching giraffes and zebras grazing in the Savanna. A trip to Africa would be great, but the…