Sep 5 2014

Friday Favorites – Best Disney World Cocktails

For today’s Friday favorites, I would like to share with you my picks for the best Disney World cocktails – the Grey Goose Lemon Citron Slush and the Grand Marnier Orange Slush. The Grey Goose Lemon Citron Slush is like “grown up” lemonade. It is a tangy combination of frozen lemonade and Grey Goose Citron Vodka. The Grand Marnier Orange Slush is a sweet mix of orange, rum and Grand Marnier. It is like a tasty orange dreamsicle with a kick! Each of these yummy concoctions come in two sizes; 8 ounces for about $9.00 (excluding tax) or 12 ounces that includes an extra shot of the drink’s headliner liquor (Lemon Citron Vodka or Grand Marnier) for about $16 (excluding tax). To try one of these yourself, head over to the Vins de France kiosk in the France Pavilion at Epcot. They are a great way to cool off on a hot summer day. I hope you enjoy it!

So there you have it…my picks for the best Disney World cocktails – the Grey Goose Lemon Citron Slush and the Grand Marnier Orange Slush!

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

Aug 16 2014

Daily Dose Of Disney – Epcot Eiffel Tower

Did you know that the Eiffel Tower, located in the France Pavilion at Epcot, was constructed at one-tenth the size of the actual Eiffel Tower in Paris, using the original blueprints drawn by Gustave Eiffel ?

Jul 2 2014

Daily Dose Of Disney – Epcot China Tomb Warriors

Did you know that because each of the faces of the Tomb Warriors displayed in the Epcot China Pavilion are unique, some archaeologists believe they were modeled after real soldiers?

May 23 2014

Friday Favorites – Best Disney World Nighttime Activities

For today’s Friday Favorites, I would like to share with you my picks for best Disney World nighttime activities. I love the ambience that Disney World has at night in the theme parks and beyond. Nighttime at Disney World is my favorite time of all! So without further ado, here are my picks for best nighttime activities in no particular order.

Fireworks, Parades, Shows This one is a no brainer! Of course, one of the top nighttime activities has to be all of the stunning fireworks, parades and shows that the theme parks offer. At Magic Kingdom, you have Celebrate the Magic, the Main Street Electrical Parade and Wishes. At Epcot, you have Illuminations: Reflections of Earth. And at Hollywood Studios, you have Fantasmic! All of these nighttime spectaculars are amazing!
Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland My favorite part of Magic Kingdom at night is Tomorrowland. Something about all of those neon lights calls to me! My family and I love spending an entire night just soaking up the atmosphere of Tomorrowland. Our favorite nighttime ride is the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover. It is rarely crowded and it offers beautiful views of the Magic Kingdom after dark.
Epcot’s World Showcase This is my favorite part of Epcot at night. I think it has a lot to do with the special lighting throughout the countries and the exhilarating feel that the World Showcase has at night. My family and I spend several nights of our trip touring this part of Epcot enjoying the shows, shops and snacks as we go.
Downtown Disney If you are ready for a little break from the parks, Downtown Disney is a fun place to go at night. You have so many options here including dinner and a movie, shopping, drinks, bowling, video games and live entertainment. We love visiting Downtown Disney on the night we arrive in Disney World, when we are too tired from traveling to head into a park, but we are eager to get our vacation started!
Arcade & Ice Cream This is a fun option when you are traveling with kids. My boys love video games so we always enjoy heading to Disney’s Beach Club Resort for some yummy ice cream at Beaches & Cream and then video games at the resort arcade.
Mini Golf & Cupcakes Another entertaining option that is wonderful for the whole family! My family and I love mini golf, but it usually too hot for us to play during the day. We love spending one evening playing a round or two at Fantasia Gardens and Fairways near the Walt Disney World Swan Hotel and then walking over to the Boardwalk Bakery for a delicious cupcake!
Monorail Resort Hotels This is a very relaxing evening option especially for the adults in your group. We have a great time hopping on the monorail and going from resort to resort exploring, shopping and hitting up the lounges. If you time it right, you can even watch the Electrical Water Pageant from one of the resort’s beaches!
Pizza & Games And if you are just too exhausted to go anymore, all of the resort hotels offer pizza delivery to your room. Get yourselves a couple Disney-themed games (we have Uno and Monopoly) at one of the shops and have an exciting family game night in your room!

So there you have it…my picks for best Disney World Nighttime activities!

Do you have a favorite Disney World nighttime activity? Please leave a comment!

May 9 2014

Friday Favorites – Best Epcot World Showcase Attractions

For today’s Friday Favorites, I would like to share with you my picks for best Epcot World Showcase attractions. Epcot’s World Showcase is my favorite place to just hang out and relax in all of Disney World. Usually while I’m in Disney World, I want to go non-stop and see and do as much as possible. I only stop to eat and sleep so that the rest of my family can survive! Epcot’s World Showcase is a nice balance of “going and doing” combined with the relaxed feel that my family so desperately needs. Our absolute favorite time to explore the World Showcase is after dark when all of the countries are brilliantly lit. The atmosphere is extraordinary and it is truly like being transported around the globe. Next time you are in Epcot, be sure to check out my choices for best Epcot World Showcase attractions. And here they are in no particular order.

Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros This is a 7 minute indoor boat ride located in the Mexico pavilion. This attraction reminds me a lot of It’s A Small World with its catchy music and colorful details. This cute and relaxing ride is fun for the whole family!
Impressions De France This an 18 minute film depicting the beauty and diversity of France and its people. The movie is projected over 200 degrees widescreen in a cool, comfy theatre complete with soft, velvety seats. A great show to see when you are ready to cool off and relax to some stunning scenery and serene music!
O Canada! This is an 18 minute 360 degree Circle-Vision film detailing the exquisite natural beauty of Canada. Narrated by actor Martin Short, this movie is sure to keep you entertained! Keep in mind that the audience stands during this show.
The American Adventure This is a 29 minute compelling show that gives a brief history of the United States. This patriotic story is told through a combination of Benjamin Franklin and Mark Twain audio-animatronics, inspiring music and film clips. This is a must-do for us on every trip!

So there you have it…my picks for best Epcot World Showcase attractions!

Do you have a favorite Epcot World Showcase attraction? Please leave a comment!