Disney Park Pass Reservations are full for December 31. If you plan to be in the Orlando area on New Year’s Eve but can’t hit the Theme Parks, what should you do? One possibility is Rocking New Year’s Eve at nearby Sunset Walk. Located in front of Margaritaville Orlando Resort, Sunset Walk is a quick drive from Walt Disney World. ...
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New Regulations Could Disrupt Cruises to Puerto Rico
The cruise industry has been up and running again for only a few months, but the omicron variant of coronavirus is making waves. Already there have been several ships where dozens of passengers have tested positive. Now, stopping at a popular port may not be possible. On December 26, Puerto Rico implemented new regulations that make it next to impossible ...
Read More »A Delicious Sweet Potato Appetizer Recipe for Kwanzaa
Grab your Mickey cookie cutter, your Minnie apron, and your other Disney themed kitchen items, because it’s time to make a special appetizer for Kwanzaa! Of course, you don’t need to have Disney inspired items to make this tasty treat, but everything tastes even better when it’s shaped like Mickey. This sweet potato recipe can be sweet or savory, and ...
Read More »Record High New Year’s Eve Temperatures?
If you visited Walt Disney World the week before Christmas this year, you might have experienced temperatures that were cooler than you expected. The temperatures dropped so low that Disney’s Blizzard Beach remained closed on December 22 and 23! Guests visiting the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day are experiencing something different. The Orlando area is in the middle ...
Read More »Walt Disney World Schedule for December 30 Through January 2
It’s hard to believe that we’re almost at the end of 2021! If you plan to ring in the New Year at Walt Disney World, here are the schedules for the Theme Parks. Magic Kingdom At the Magic Kingdom, the entertainment schedule is the same for Thursday, December 30, and Friday, December 31. Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade will ...
Read More »Walt Disney World Theme Park Availability for New Year’s Eve Weekend
If you hope to make a last minute trip to Walt Disney World for New Year’s Eve Weekend, you might be out of luck. As of 9:00 Eastern on the morning of December 27, here is all that is listed on the Availability Calendar. Related: Walt Disney World Schedule for December 30 Through January 2 We’ll start with the Theme ...
Read More »Promenade at Sunset Walk Is to Hold a Holinights Celebration
If you’re in Central Florida but can’t get a reservation for one of the Walt Disney World Theme Parks, that doesn’t mean that you can’t find holiday cheer. Just head to nearby Promenade at Sunset Walk! From December 23 through 26, Promenade at Sunset Walk is holding a Holinights Celebration. What exactly is the event? Here’s the description from the ...
Read More »Walt Disney World Hours For Christmas Weekend
With Christmas Weekend right around the corner, we thought that it might be helpful to compile a list of the hours at the Walt Disney World Theme Parks. The information here is for December 24, 25, and 26. Remember, hours can change, so double check in the My Disney Experience App. Magic Kingdom The Magic Kingdom will open at 9:00 ...
Read More »Using Disney Genie+ at Disneyland in California
This past week I was at Disneyland in California and decided to use the new Disney Genie+ system. There have been so many mixed reviews about it, so I wanted to try it out for myself and see if I thought it was worth the money or not. Disney Genie+ is now available at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland. They are ...
Read More »A New Way to Get to and From Orlando International Airport
Disney’s Magical Express is ending at the end of 2021, leaving many Guests wondering how they are going to get to and from Orlando International Airport. A new service will soon be available that could get your vacation started in a whimsical way! The Sunshine Flyer will transport Guests to and from Orlando International Airport and all of the Walt ...
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