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Wolfgang Puck Bar and Grill

Wolfgang Puck Bar and Grill is located at Disney Springs and brings a world renowned chef within reach for your next Disney vacation. The restaurant boasts laid back California cuisine with Mediterranean influences and takes on comfort classics. Reservations can be made 60 days in advance and are highly recommended.  We were sat with a lovely view of the pizza kitchen for our meal on this particular evening.  The restaurant was elegant yet comfortable, perfect for a dinner after a day in the parks.  We started the meal with a sangria and a beer, but they also have a delightful cocktail menu and wine selection.  With our wonderful view of the pizza oven, we of course had to try one of the pizzas so we opted for the  Italian Sausage Pizza with pickled peppers, red onion, fresh mozzarella, and basil and it did not disappoint.  It was delivered hot and fresh to our table and those pickled peppers added such a nice special touch to your everyday sausage pizza. Delicious!  For our second ent

How to have a Totally Toy Story Disney Trip!

Howdy partner ! If your family loves the Toy Story movies as much as mine does, you need to read these ten tips! Disney has done an awesome job of incorporating these beloved characters and movies into the parks and resorts. If you want to give your kids a fully immersed Toy Story experience, don't forget to do these ten things: 1. Stay in the Toy Story Section of Disney's All-Star Movies Resort! Ask your Kingdom Konsultant Agent to book you in the preferred section of the resort, which are all Toy Story rooms! Only preferred rooms are Toy Story themed.  2. Take pics with all the Toy Story character displays and scenes at Disney's All-Star Movies Resort, including RC, Bo Peep, and in Andy's room.  3. Have a PhotoPass photographer take your pic with the giant Toy Story Land sign and Woody statue. They even put a scarf on him during Christmastime! There are a few other spots to get PhotoPass pictures taken here too. 4. Grab a bite to eat at the quick service spot Woody&#

Ears the News: April 24, 2021 Edition

 Ears the News Brought to you by our friends at WDWMagic.com Disney Cruise Line to unveil the newest ship-'Disney Wish'  Once Upon a Disney Wish took place on Thursday, April 29th on Disney's webpage.  The 30 minute presentation offered a sneak peek at the ship, and also had a chance to go behind-the-scenes with Walt Disney Imagineers for a look at creating the Disney Wish.  Click here for the presentation. Photo courtesy of WDWMagic.com 'A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King' to open May 2021 at Disney's Animal Kingdom Walt Disney World President, Jeff Vahle, announced that 'A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King' will open in mid-May 2021.  There isn't a specific start date but there has been some anticipation that the mid-May timeframe continues to support increased capacity during  the summer season.   Photo courtesy of  WDWMagic.com Disney offering its Walt Disney World Cast Members a complimentary one-night resort stay ahead of the 50

Yak and Yeti Review

Yak and Yeti Restaurant is located in Asia at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park.  It is a bright blue house with two floors for dining during lunch and dinner.  The second floor has wonderful views of the streets below.  The owners have graciously opened their doors to welcome all travelers from around the world with a full service restaurant, bar and a quick service area next door as well. When you walk in it is hard to know where to look first.  There are decorations resembling ones' travels across many areas of Asia.  Featured are many unique statues, displays of armor, cabinets full of artifacts, specialty boxes elegantly displayed on beautiful tables, paintings and more. We started our meal with some of the delicious specialty cocktails they offer, Pink Himalayan: Tanqueray Gin, Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice, Passion Fruit and Lemon Grass Flavors, Salt Rim and the South Seas Traveler: Created by the Yak and Yeti Bartenders...Myer's Original Dark Rum and Captain Morgan Spiced R

Exciting Disney World Activities Outside of the Theme Parks

Have you ever wondered what there is to do around The Walt Disney World Resort beside visit the Theme Parks or shop at Disney Springs? There are so many great recreational activities right on property. If your family is ready to step outside the parks and see what other fun excursions are offered, check out this list of ideas: Golf Tee off at one of Disney’s three award winning, Arnold Palmer designed, 18-hole courses - Disney’s Lake Buena Vista, Disney’s Magnolia, or Disney’s Palm Golf Course. Disney’s Oak Trail Golf Course is a 9-hole course which is great for families or beginners. Golf instructional clinics are available for both adults and juniors, as well as personal lessons with a PGA qualified instructor.  The use of a golf cart is included in your greens fee for the 3 large courses. Oak Trail is a walking course. Want to get a quick game in on the back 9 before heading to the Parks? Reserve the "Sunrise 9" option, and breakfast is included! Reservations: 407

Ears the News: April 17, 2021 Edition

 Ears the News Brought to you by our Friends at WDWMagic.com Disney World's 50th spruce up continues with the rooftops of Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom Work for the upcoming 50th anniversary on October 1st has continued in Fantasyland. Paint crews are also working on the rooftops in Fantasyland. Photo courtesy of WDWMagic.com Disney's Animal Kingdom mandrill birth is another success for Disney's breeding of endangered species Disney is celebrating the birth of a female baby mandrill.  First time mom, Hazel, gave birth to Ivy on April 10, 2021.This will make the four generations of mandrills from the same family which mirrors the social system of mandrills found in the wild.  You will see Hazel and Ivy in the Kilimanjaro Safari attraction at Animal Kingdom. Photo courtesy of WDWMagic.com Disney World Cast Members can now have visible tattoos among other changes to the 'Disney Look' as the company shifts to a policy of inclusion Josh D'Amaro stated, "The w

Mel's Drive-In at Universal Studios Florida

Take a step back in time to the 1950s with a quick service meal at Mel's Drive-In. Located in the Hollywood section of Universal Studios Florida, this  American Graffiti -inspired 50s drive-in features oldies on the jukebox and has a fleet of vintage cars parked out front. Inside you'll find vinyl booths with tabletop jukeboxes and there's also outdoor seating options. This retro restaurant serves up classic diner fare for lunch and dinner like burgers and fries, chicken fingers, onion rings and milkshakes. You'll also find one of the 20 Coca-Cola Freestyle locations at this restaurant. If you haven't already, you can purchase a Coca-Cola Freestyle Souvenir Cup that gives you refills throughout the day or you can add an extra day of refills to your already purchased Freestyle Souvenir Cup. For guests 21 and up, Mel's also serves bottled beer.  Vinyl booth with plexiglas dividers Tabletop jukebox Outdoor seating Coca-Cola Freestyle machines On our recent visit, I