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Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen at Universal CityWalk

OH MY GOSH!!!! I got to dine at the Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen at Universal CityWalk and I am so excited to talk about this restaurant! Once you sit down take a few minutes to enjoy the story about the creation of the restaurant it adds wonder and excitement to your dining experience. Professor Doctor Penelope Tibeaux-Tinker Toothsome and Jacques are wonderfully interactive. They walk around the restaurant and greet the guests and love to take pictures together. The atmosphere is steam punk inspired, with many items from Doctor Penelope’s home and maps from her family located all around. It's definitely worth exploring! There is a gift shop that offers candy, chocolate, and macaroons. There are also some unique non-food items that you can purchase to bring home. You can also have some items shipped home but any food items must be pre-packaged in order to be shipped. Remember, the name of the restaurant is "Chocolate Emporium" ...

5 Ways To Be Healthy (Yes, Healthy) at Disney

Happy 2018, Disney Fans!!      The year decided to welcome itself with freezing temperatures all over the United States, INCLUDING here in Orlando, where it is currently in the high 30's! Brrrrrr!!! Hey, Elsa... the cold may not bother YOU, but it bothers US! Go back to Arendelle!       Well, it's a new year, so let's talk about staying healthy at Disney. Seriously. Ok, ok... I know I blog a lot about high calorie, sugary, salty or deep fried concoctions that you can snack on in the parks. Disney is, after all, a magical world. A world full of fun, adventure, entertainment, and yes, FOOD. And even though the Cast Members make jokes about it, the calories DO, in fact, count on vacation. The good news is, Guests walk a LOT at Disney, and that should help combat some of those indulgent desserts and savory sauces. But if you're more of the healthy eating type, OR if you have some New Year's resolutions that you're trying to stick to, a trip to Disn...

Ears the News: January 5, 2018 Edition

Welcome to the latest edition of Ears the News Brought to you by our friends at WDWMagic.com . The American Adventure in Epcot's World Showcase will be closing for a month-long refurbishment later this month. The closure will begin on January 15 through to February 14. Similar to the recently reopened Hall of Presidents, expect to see upgrades to the projection system and a new finale film. The American Adventure last closed for refurbishment in the summer of 2007 which saw updates made to the finale of the attraction. Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade will return to a 3:00 PM start time as of January 1, 2018. The Liberty Square Riverboat at the Magic Kingdom will be closing for a 6 month refurbishment. The refurb is scheduled to begin on January 8 through to July 19. The Edison has soft-opened this week at Walt Disney World, and reservations can now be made for later in the month. Reservations can be made via OpenTable for dates beginning January 15,...

5 MUST HAVE Items To Take To The Parks

Happy End of 2017, Disney Fans!      Well, I hope all of my Disney friends had a happy and magical holiday! Did anyone get surprised with a Disney trip reveal???      Today's post is a repeat from almost this same week last year, but since so many of you found it useful, I thought it was worth repeating.... and adding to! I want to tell all of you about the five items that I  always  have in my bag when I go into the park. It doesn't matter if I'm taking just my five year old to the park with me, my 9 year old and I are having a girl's day, or even if I'm going to the parks alone... (wait, that NEVER happens!)... I  always  have these five things with me. (And I bet you'll start taking at least one of them with you every time after reading this!) What are these amazing items? Read on! Baby/Antibacterial Wipes Well, since I have a little guy, these are usually with me anyway, but even when K gets bigger, I will always brin...

Ears the News: December 22, 2017 Edition

Welcome to the latest edition of Ears the News Brought to you by our friends at WDWMagic.com . Disney has announced that a new Cirque du Soleil show will be coming to Disney Springs. Nearly twenty years after teaming up to bring “La Nouba” to the stage, the two entertainment companies are working together on a new collaboration.  Photo courtesy of  WDWMagic.com . This original show will be created by Cirque du Soleil and will pay homage to Disney’s rich history of animation, with a vivid story told in a way that only Cirque du Soleil can deliver. Daniel Lamarre, President and CEO of Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, elaborated, sharing “We are incredibly inspired by Disney’s immense creative universe. We are convinced that bringing Disney’s magic to life on stage will touch audiences and bring them back to their childhood.” An opening date is yet to be announced. The current La Nouba show will have its final performance on December 31, 2017. Donald...