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5 Reasons to Visit Fort Wilderness

Hey there, hi there, ho there, Disney Fans!      I hope those of you who are in the Northern part of the States have been able to dig your way out of the snow safely. Looks like it was a crazy week up there! Us Floridians are back to warm temps around here, but I'm not rubbing it in. Simply reminding you why you should get your butt down here soon!      This week, let's mosey on over to a unique and fun destination on Disney property, that many Guests often skip, without realizing what they are missing. That's right, we are talking about Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground ! So, gather round, partners! Here's 5 Reasons To Visit Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground!!!  Yeeee-haaaw!!!!!   1. Stick-To-Yer-Ribs-Good Dining!      One of the often overlooked restaurants on Disney property is Trail's End , located next to Pioneer Hall at Fort Wilderness. You can access the dining hall by taking a boat over from Th...

Cruise Ports: Barcelona Highlights

When the Disney Magic heads to Europe for some Mediterranean fun, it typically ports in the city of Barcelona, Spain.  A lot of people choose to add a few days pre or post cruise in this lovely city to help fight jet lag and get a little extra touring time.  I chose to add my days pre-cruise so when I landed at the airport I was able to hit the ground running to see as much of the city as possible. Barcelona is a city full of rich history, culture and gorgeous architecture.  So where can you even begin?  Here are a few of my favorite things from my trip. 1. Tapas! Spanish cuisine is known for sangria (alcoholic punch), paella (traditional rice dish), and tapas!  If you have time, I suggest seeking out all three, but if there's only time for one meal, I do suggest tapas.  Why? Tapas are small plates with a variety of appetizers or snacks- so you can try a lot and really get a feel for Spanish Cusine.  Tapas restaurants often serve sangria and...

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Review: More of Epcot's International Festival of the Arts

Happy Thursday, Disney Guys and Gals!      You've almost made it to another weekend! Woo-hoo! And another weekend means another chance to hit up Epcot's newest festival, the International Festival of the Arts!  I have already posted a detailed review of my first visit to the festival, on opening week. You can check that out by clicking  HERE . This past Monday, I got to go back and try some of the food items that we missed the first time around.      This time, just The Hubs and I escaped for a couple of hours, while the kids were at school. (I know, we are super spoiled to have the luxury of doing this.) Since we had experienced horrible storms and even tornado warnings the night before, it was still pretty cool and windy out, so the park wasn't overwhelmingly busy. I mean, for a Monday it was hopping , but not nearly as bad as it had been on opening day. First we headed toward the Festival Showplace, in the Odyssey building, since ...