T.G.I.F. Pic Of The Week – The Most Important Meal Of The Day!

Walt Disney World has some of the BEST FOOD I have ever had the privelege of tasting – everything is prepared fresh using the best ingredients, and it really shows in the final product.

Breakfast is no exception, they really go above and beyond at the Parks and Resorts to make sure you have plenty of options to choose from so you can start your day off right and fuel up for a day at the Parks!

One of my personal fave breakfast spots is the Crystal Palace – a character breakfast spot in the Magic Kingdom featuring Winnie The Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore and Piglet. The food is amazing here – especially “Pooh’s Breakfast Lasagna” – which is essentially a warm berry bread pudding, and they also serve anything and everything breakfast-related – my fave are the Mickey waffles!

I tried Tusker House for the first time last year, and I have to say, I was impressed! Hosted by Donald and friends (decked out in their safari gear!), this African inspired meal serves up the classics as well as unique items like their bobotie (a spiced egg based casserole which is also served at Boma!)

If you’re not in the mood for a sit down meal that early in the day, you can always grab something at your WDW Resort, like this freshly made waffle and bacon from the POP Century Resort

If the Magic Kingdom is your early morning Park of choice (it is for me!) then let your nose lead you over to the amazing smells coming from the Main Street Bakery, and grab a coffee and one of these bad boys – a warm, soft, gooey cinnamon roll

….Ok now not only do I miss Disney, but I’m starving. Breakfast time!

TGIF!

T.G.I.F Pic Of The Week – Taking A Dip At WDW

There are tons of amazing things about WDW Resort Hotels, one of them being that they all have pools. And these aren’t just regular boring old pools, they are intricitely themed pools with all the bells and whistles!

Here’s a glimpse of what you can expect when you head over to your WDW Resort Hotel Pool:

At Port Orleans French Quarter you can take a slide down a sea serpent’s tongue with King Neptune at the “Doobloon Lagoon” Pool

At the Polynesian Resort, this tropical volcano themed pool has underwater music and a water slide

At Disney’s newest Resort, The Art of Animation, check out “The Big Blue” Pool, themed after Disn’eys Finding Nemo – this pool is huge, and if you listen closely you will hear Dori talking underwater!

Stormalong Bay is the shared pool area for Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts, and it’s basically a mini water park – with a shipwreck waterslide, a lazy river with innner tubes, and the pool even has a sandy bottom!

 

Oh…and as an added bonus, most of them have a bar close by

TGIF!

T.G.I.F. Pic Of The Week – Disney DIY

There is so much anticipation and excitement that lead up to a Walt Disney World vacation, and once you are there it’s amazing, and fun, and exhilirating. But once it’s over, there is definitely a bit of a let down, because not only is your vacation over, but you have to leave the Happiest Place On Earth!

So how can you beat the post-Disney blues? By bringing some of the magic of Disney into your own home, of course! There are TONS of Disney DIY projects you can do that are easy, fun, and great ways to remind you of just how special Disney is!

For those of you who are into Disney Pin Collecting, here’s a great way to display those pins – here are the step by step instructions on how to create this great Disney Pin display case

Bake up some Disney fun with a Mickey Cookie cutter and these Chocolate Sugar Cookies – my man made them for me as a surprise, and let me tell you – it doesn’t get more delicious or cute than Mickey shaped cookies!

There are a few different Disney Cookbooks out there that feature recipes from the various Parks and Restaurants on Disney Property, and it’s a great way to recreate that delicious meal you had on vacation. Personally, I have this Delicious Disney book and love the graphics and recipes

Disney loves the holidays, and so do I! I love them so much I did a recreation of this giant Mickey pumpkin last year for Halloween using one big and two little pumpkins – it was actually really easy, and Mickey’s smiling face might not have been spooky, but it certainly was a great holiday addition

There are plenty of things you can do with your vacation photos too – from collages to decoupage to scrapbooks and albums – picture gifts and crafts are my personal fave, they’re the best way to relive the greatest vacation moments!

TGIF!

T.G.I.F. Pic Of The Week – More Favorite Disney Things

Last Week I talked about some of my favorite Disney things, including Character Hugs, Mickey Waffles, and the View down Main Street of Cinderella’s Castle. Well, my mind was wandering to all things Disney today (as it so often does!), and I realized there are a WHOLE lot more Disney Things to Love, and this time I wanted to focus on some of the ones I love as an Adult Walt Disney World vacationer:

 

Trying out the different yummy Adult Beverages available at many WDW restaurants, including sampling some of the beers on the extensive list available at Raglan Road Irish Pub

Enjoying the View of the Savannah at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, something I love doing and I always try and arrive early for my dinner reservation at Boma so I can catch a glimpse of the animals!

Taking my time to stroll around Epcot’s World Showcase and really soak in the culture and detail that is imbedded within each country (something I did NOT care much for when I was a kid, but can really appreciate and enjoy as an adult!)

TGIF

T.G.I.F. Pic Of The Week – Spotlight On The Boardwalk

Walt Disney World has many Resort options to choose from, in a wide range of themes, styles, and price ranges, so chances are pretty good you will find one that will suit you and your family’s needs perfectly.

Adult WDW travelers might especially enjoy staying at Disney’s Boardwalk Resort, as it has a lot to offer – the ameneties and luxury that all Disney Deluxe Resorts offer plus some great entertainment options, including the ESPN Club, Bike and Surrey rentals, Fishing excursions, Tennis courts, an arcade, and not to mention the Boardwalk itself – which comes alive at night!

 

Check out all that you get included with a stay at the Boardwalk Resort:

The gorgeous lobby welcomes you to the Resort

A beautiful room awaits you

This fun pool area (complete with slide!) is ready for some splashing

Big River Grille, an actual working brewery, has plenty of delicious brews for you to sample

The lights at night beg for a stroll along the Boardwalk

The Resort offers plenty of places to relax and take it all in

 

The Boardwalk Resort is a great pick for adult Disney vacationers – it has charm, luxury, and most of all that Disney Magic we know and love is included too!

TGIF

T.G.I.F. Pic Of The Week – The City Of Love And Mickey Make A Good Pair

I have written many times about how much I love the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida (heck, it’s what most of this blog is about!), and I have even dabbled in some of the greatness that Disneyland has to offer, but one thing I have never blogged about is Disneyland Paris, and I think it’s time we changed that!

 

Disneyland Paris combines the beauty and splendor of European culture with the magic that is Disney! There are two Theme Parks – the Disneyland Park which is similar to WDW’s Magic Kingdom, and the Walt Disney Studios Park which has a movie/Hollywood feel (like that of WDW’s Hollywood Studios). If shopping is your bag, then you can head over to the Disney Village to get your fill of shopping and dining, and when it comes time to find a place to rest your head, Disneyland Paris has 7 different Resort Hotels on property to choose from.

 

And it’s not too hard on the eyes either…

I can think of few things more romantic than Disney at night in the Paris, the City of Love

 

TGIF!