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…
Although summer has ended, the Florida heat has not and neither does the potential to suffer from dehydration or heat exhaustion from spending a day at a theme park. Heat exhaustion is a heat-related illness after being exposed to high temperatures and it is often accompanied by dehydration. Early signs…
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…
On a whim, Eden and I decided to have a mother-daughter princess-themed evening at Disney, complete with dining at the Beast's enchanted castle, known as Be Our Guest Restaurant. Here's the thing, to dine at the castle in the evening, you must have a reservation. You also must have a…
Anyone who has taken a trip to Disney World knows that the cost can add up quickly, especially if you are planning some fine dining experiences such as Be Our Guest or Cinderella's Royal Table. That is where staying at a value Disney property can be a great help. The…
One of the benefits of being a Florida Resident and a Disney Passholder is that you can visit the parks when you want, depending on your pass type of course. Our family recently decided we are going to take a little break from Disney World and enjoy our Universal passes…
Mythos Restaurant is a full-service restaurant inside Universal Studios Islands of Adventure theme park. A Mother's Day Treat Recently our family took advantage of a special offer that Universal Orlando was having for Florida Residents. You could buy a 12-month pass and get 6 months free. I have never seen…