Aug 1 2014

Daily Dose Of Disney – Beaches & Cream Soda Shop

Did you know that Beaches & Cream Soda Shop located at Disney’s Beach Club Resort now accepts dining reservations 180 days in advance for parties of 4 or less? Click this link to make your reservation now for one of the best restaurants at Disney World!

Jul 25 2014

Friday Favorites – Best Disney World Show – Finding Nemo The Musical

Disney World Finding Nemo The Musical Sign

For today’s Friday Favorites, I would like to share with you my pick for the best Disney World show; Finding Nemo – The Musical. Let me just start by saying that I love musical theatre so I tend to gravitate to this type of entertainment when I’m at Disney World. Despite the fact that I’m not a huge fan of the animated version of Finding Nemo, I really enjoy this show. Finding Nemo – The Musical can be seen several times each day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Fastpass+ is available. The show follows the story of the movie classic in 40 short minutes filled with an amazing cast, beautifully detailed puppets, special effects and a lively original score. A word of warning: if you are taking young or sensitive children, this musical does begin just like the film, with the death of Nemo’s mother. For more details or to check show times during your vacation, please visit this link.

So there you have it! My pick for best Disney World show. If you have the chance, I definitely recommend making the time to see it!

What about you? Do you have a favorite Disney World show? Please leave a comment!

Jun 27 2014

Friday Favorites – Best Family Photo Spot in Epcot

For today’s Friday Favorites, I would like to share with you my pick for the best family photo spot in Epcot. There are so many beautiful locations to use as backdrops for your family photos throughout all of Disney World it can be hard to pick a favorite. For my family one of the places that we love the most and take photos at on every trip is the garden area in the Canada Pavilion at World Showcase in Epcot. During every season, the flowers in this garden, created to replicate Butchart Gardens in Victoria, BC, are breathtaking. Amazing photos can be taken from the walkways on both sides of the garden and if you time it just right, you will usually be able to take photos with only your family and no other people in the picture. Here are some of our photographs throughout the years!

So there you have it! My pick for best family photo spot in Epcot. I hope you enjoyed the photos!

What about you? Do you have a favorite Epcot family photo location? Please leave a comment!

Jun 20 2014

Friday Favorites – Best Disney World Breakfast Spot – Boma

For today’s Friday favorites, I would like to share with you my pick for the best Disney World breakfast spot – Boma. I absolutely love this place! Boma is a buffet-style restaurant located at the Animal Kingdom Lodge. In my opinion, this is the best place for breakfast in all of Disney World. They have an amazing variety of tasty foods so even the most picky of eaters, like myself, can find plenty of things to try. We make Boma a regular stop every time we visit Disney World and when I was there twice last week, it was great as usual!

Here’s everything you need to know about Boma:

The Atmosphere

One of the things that I love about Boma is the calm atmosphere. You can sit back, relax and enjoy a nice leisurely breakfast before you head off to a fast-paced day in the parks.

The Menu

Items can vary day-to-day, but the buffet generally includes:

Fresh Fruit (Pineapple, Melon, Strawberries and Grapes)
African Fruit Salad
Yogurt
Bacon
Sausage
Hand Carved Ham
Hand Carved Turkey
Omelet Station
Plain Scrambled Eggs
Scrambled Eggs with Goat Cheese and Spinach
Hard Boiled Eggs
Breakfast Potatoes
Assorted Cereals
Quinoa
Oatmeal
Mini Muffins
Breakfast Breads
Mini Croissants
Cinnamon Rolls
Apple Pastries
Sticky Buns
Pancakes
Mickey Waffles
Bagels
Donuts
Bread for Toast
Bobotie
French Toast Bread Pudding with Praline Sauce
Grilled Tomatoes
Corn Beef Hash

They also offer a wide variety of beverages such as juice, coffee, milk and soft drinks. A non-specialty drink is included in the price of the buffet. The favorite choice here is “Jungle Juice” – a combination of orange, passion fruit and guava juices. Yummy!

Hours

Boma serves breakfast from 7:30am – 11am each day.

Pricing

Pricing varies based on the day of the week and the time of year, but in general for guests ages 10 and older the buffet costs $20 – $25 and for guests ages 3 to 9 the buffet costs $12 – $15. The price does not include tax or gratuity.

Dining Plan

Boma counts as 1 table service credit on the Disney Dining Plan.

Discounts

Boma offers a 10% Disney Vacation Club Discount, a 10% Disney Rewards Discount or a 20% Tables in Wonderland Discount.

Reservations

Reservations are recommended and can be made up to 180 days in advance. Click this link to check availability and to make a reservation.

Service

The service at Boma is exceptional! We go there so regularly that we often request our favorite servers that we’ve had throughout the years. We love Albert and Amin!

So there you have it…my pick for the best Disney World breakfast spot – Boma!

What about you? Have you been to Boma? What is your favorite Disney World breakfast spot? Please leave a comment!

Jun 6 2014

Friday Favorites – Best Ways To Tour Epcot’s World Showcase With Kids

For today’s Friday favorites, I would like to share with you my picks for the best ways to tour Epcot’s World Showcase with young children. The World Showcase pavilions are one of my family’s favorite places to visit in all of Disney World. We love all of the elaborate detail and diversity that we find in each country. To make the visit even more interesting for our kids, we like to incorporate a special element into our touring. Here are our favorite ways to tour Epcot’s World Showcase with kids.

Kidcot Stops In each of the different countries, kids can stop at the Kidcot station and color a Duffy Bear or Perry from Phineas and Ferb. The cast member at the stop will stamp your creation and will even write your name in their country’s native language. You can continue moving around the World Showcase having your artwork signed and stamped in each country.
World Showcase Passport My boys loved doing these! You can purchase a World Showcase Passport kit at several different shops at Epcot for about $10, and they can usually be found by the cash registers. The kit includes a high-quality passport that looks very much like a real one, a button and some stickers. You children can fill out the passports, put the stickers on and take them from country to country around the World Showcase having them stamped at the Kidcot stops. For more information, please check out this link.
Candy Crawl This is a great option for kids and adults alike! Try sampling a small piece of candy or other treat from each of the pavilions along the way. Some great ones are caramel from Germany, Pocky from Japan and shortbread cookies from the United Kingdom. My kids always like trying new varieties and deciding which one is their favorite!
Scavenger Hunt Create your own simple kid-friendly scavenger hunt. Even if you have never been before, you can list items that you have seen in pictures of Epcot or items typically found in theme parks. Some easy items to find in the World Showcase are things like a clock, a map, candy, flowers, a fountain, etc.
Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure This is an exciting interactive game that is included with your theme park admission. Sign up at one of the many kiosks around the World Showcase and receive a small cell phone-like device. Then set off on your mission to help Perry from the Phineas and Ferb TV show. Each mission takes about 30 minutes and you can do it as you explore the World Showcase. As you work your way through your adventure, you find clues and solve puzzles enjoying lots of Disney flare along the way. For more information, please check out this link.