'Disney Diaries' Blog
All-American Summer Eats in Disney World
Is there anything more American than apple pie...and Disney? A true homegrown original that inspires visitors from all over the globe, Walt Disney World is a great place to celebrate diverse cultures, but it's fun to remember that it's great for being an American original, too! With lots of fun ...
On the Hidden Mickey hunt at Downtown Disney
As you enjoy the food, shops and entertainment at Downtown Disney, keep your eyes peeled for the elusive Hidden Mickey! I highlight below a few of my favorite images in this part of Walt Disney World. Disney will be refurbishing this area over the next few years, so we can ...
Best Disney World quick service eats
Spring is upon us, my friends! And as we celebrate the coming of Summer and start to get that vacation vibe going, it's a thrill to plan a trip to the Disney World parks. But while a day of fun at Magic Kingdom or Epcot may sound like a great ...
Hidden Mickey hunt gets prehistoric at Disney's Animal Kingdom
Some of the most compelling Hidden Mickeys in WDW are in Disney's Animal Kingdom Park. Allow me to show you a few of these Hidden Gems in DinoLand U.S.A. After you pass through the Oasis, take a right at the Tree of Life and meet me in this retro land ...
Highlights of the 2013 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival - Part 2: Garden Marketplaces
The biggest “new” feature at the 2013 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival is the introduction of 12 Garden Marketplaces (similar to Food and Wine Marketplaces). Stationed in front of each marketplace are at least two giant planters overflowing with fresh-growing produce -- vegetables and herbs, ingredients all used in ...
Highlights of the 2013 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival – Part 1
In the interest of full disclosure I'll admit to you all up front that I do not have a green thumb. It's not that I can't grow plants, exactly -- it's more that I subject them to a slow and lingering death. I love plants, and gardens, I really do. ...
Hidden Mickey Guy on the hunt at Disney's Hollywood Studios
At Disney's Hollywood Studios, stroll along Hollywood and Sunset Boulevards and soak up the atmosphere of a Hollywood movie set of the past. In fact, you may spot some "Streetmosphere" performers: starlet wannabes, gossip columnists and a host of other entertainment-related characters who interact with each other and passersby in ...
Celebrating Spring Holidays in Disney World
We love a good excuse for a celebration, don't you? Luckily, spring time -- which is just around the corner! -- offers plenty of good reasons to get together for fun family and friend time. Today, we have some delicious tips for you if you're planning to spend your spring ...
New Fantasyland Storybook Circus Entertainment
The major portion of Disney’s New Fantasyland opened in December to much fanfare. Now just two attractions remain to open; Princess Fairytale Hall (later this year) and the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (2014). While the Storybook Circus attractions opened earlier in 2012, the new entertainment debuted in December. The Storybook ...
Got a Light? Animal Kingdom
The Disney theme parks are all about the details, stories, and theming. Each item you see plays a part in the story of the area. The idea of this blog is to help open your eyes to one of the many details that surround you when you visit the parks. ...
Searching for Hidden Mickeys at Disney's New Fantasyland
The "New Fantasyland" at the Magic Kingdom has opened! At least most of it has; the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train roller coaster in the center of New Fantasyland will be completed in another year or so. The new open sections include a circus themed area and an Enchanted Forest, which ...
Eating at the 50's Prime Time Cafe
When you make a recommendation to a friend about where to eat at Walt Disney World, you often base the recommendation off a good personal experience you had at that restaurant that was good enough to warrant you recommending others go there as well. Certainly the person receiving the recommendation ...
A Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Survival Guide
While many Disney fans have been focusing on the Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland Expansion, it’s easy to forget that Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween party kicks off on September 11th with 23 nights of Halloween fun! Here are a few new items to look for at this year’s party. Disney is ...
Searching for Hidden Mickeys at Disney's Hollywood Studios
Let's stroll around Disney's Hollywood Studios and check out a few Hidden Mickeys. I'd like to point out a few images from some of the unique restaurants in this one-of-a-kind Disney theme park. Our first stop is Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant near the Streets of America. This restaurant's theming harks ...
Saving time, money and maximizing fun at Epcot's Food & Wine Fest
Tips and Tricks for Visiting the 2012 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Next month, the sun rises on one of the most anticipated events of the Disney calendar year - the 2012 Epcot Food and Wine Festival. Foodies from all over the world flock to Central Florida for fun, food, ...
Hunting Hidden Mickeys at Animal Kingdom Lodge
Anytime you're on Disney property, stop here and there to revel in the intricate details of your surroundings. You might just spot a Hidden Mickey or two! And I'm not just speaking of the parks; the Disney Resorts are filled with creative and compelling Hidden Mickey images. For this article, ...
Beat the crowds at Walt Disney World this summer
Outside of Christmas and Spring Break, summertime is generally the busiest time of year at Walt Disney World. But on days when waits for your favorite attractions can surpass 2 hours, guests can be at the front of the crowds and avoid the longest lines even as tourists melt in ...
Five tips for saving money at Disney's Hollywood Studios
With ticket prices at Walt Disney World going up again this year, there’s always a good reason to try to save a little bit of money to make your next trip a little more affordable. At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, there are a few ways that you can save a few ...
No reservations...no worries; last-minute Disney dining ideas
There are some great restaurants in Walt Disney World; and we all know that quite a few of them require reservations...many months in advance. Yet there are times that you want a bite to eat and find yourself without a coveted Disney Advance Dining Reservation (ADR)! While Cinderella's Royal Table ...
Surviving the summer sun while visiting Disney
Summer will soon be here and that means the heat and humidity will be back in full force. It is vitally important to stay hydrated and protected from the sun while visiting Walt Disney World. For those who live in Florida, it becomes commonplace, but we all can use a ...
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