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My favorite dessert at Chef Mickey's!  What's your favorite dessert at Disney?

Does anybody else wish they were soaking in this view today?  Where's your favorite place to be in Disney California Adventure?

As I am sure many of you remember, Le Cellier switched to 2 credits for dinner only back in 2011. Starting in 2013 the popular Epcot restaurant will become a full time signature restaurant requiring 2 table service credits for lunch as well as dinner. Epcot’s 30th anniversary is right around the corner and Disney has released 30 th anniversary merchandise to go along with it. Items will include t-shirts, shot glasses, caps and of course, pins. Release dates have yet to be finalized but it is safe to assume that everything should be out by October 1 st with some limited edition items being available only in Epcot on October 1 st .  Photos courtesty of the Disney Parks Blog. Special events for the 2012 Food and Wine festival will be able to be booked on August 14 at 7:00AM by calling 407-WDW-FEST (407-939-3378). Disney also announced some new events for 2012.   The Marketplace VIP Access Chef Tour begins at 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday, with tastes from selected marketplaces ar

Where to stay the night before your cruise?   Well my first answer would be – not in your own bed!   The only exception to that is if you live in Florida and are a short driving distance from Port Canaveral.   Otherwise, you need a place to stay!   I always recommend flying in at least one day before your cruise.   Flight delays for the silliest of reasons can make you miss your ship and thus your entire vacation.   Could that happen the day before?   Sure!   But odds are much better that it won’t if you give yourself a little wiggle room to play with.   No matter where you’re sailing from, you want to be within a short driving distance on the day of the cruise.   Kingdom Konsultants can help you find a good place to stay wherever you’re sailing from, but I’ll concentrate on Port Canaveral for this blog.   Disney's Bay Lake Tower 1. Walt Disney World of Course! - This is the most fun answer.   Who doesn’t want to spend a night (or more) at Disney World before they sai

If you’ve ever wanted to get in a time machine and go back to the 1950s, I’ve got just the place for you!   Located at Disney’s Beach Club Resort, just beside the famed Stormalong Bay pool, you will find Beaches and Cream Soda Shop.   This small eatery is a great place to take a break from the parks and will be a big hit for everyone in your group.   The older adults will love the nostalgia it evokes as they remember their own teenage years.   Kids will love the fun colors and the playful atmosphere.   And who doesn’t love a jukebox!   An actual, working jukebox! Beaches and Cream serves up your standard soda shop fair—hamburgers, hotdogs, sandwiches, and fries.   But who are we kidding?   The hamburgers are great, but you go to Beaches and Cream for the ice cream!!!   The Kitchen Sink Even if you’ve never heard the name of this restaurant, I’m willing to bet you’ve heard of their legendary Kitchen Sink!   This gargantuan sundae is comprised of eight scoops of ice cream and e

The type of bag to take to the parks is very much a personal choice. Some prefer backpacks, some messenger bags, others like totes or purse-style. You see all types of bags in the parks, from the one that looks like it is packed to actually stay on the jungle cruise for a week to some that look like they could hold only a pack of gum. You obviously want to choose something in between. The lighter, the better. That overloaded bag you declare first thing in the morning as “not being heavy”, will quickly start to feel like you are carrying a child.  The bag you select should fit your needs. It should be large enough to hold what you plan to bring to the parks, have easy access to items you need frequently, but most of all, be comfortable. The fashion police will not be issuing tickets for a less than attractive bag, so that should not be a major factor in your decision making. Only take what you absolutely need in the parks. Most items you might forget to bring can be purchased

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