October 18, 2016 Chapter 1 Red-Eyed and Bushy Tailed Previous Post | Next Post Table of Contents When it comes to vacationing, preparation is never usually all that high on Tracy’s and my list of priorities. We’ve gotten to the point where Disney vacations are pretty stress-free because we know what we’re doing, and we’ve …
Wandering Mouseketeers
Club 33 Dining Review: Entree and Dessert | Disneyland Highlights from 2015
A Meal to Remember: Dining at Club 33 Part III: Ever More Courses Previous Post | Next Post Table of Contents Under the silver dome, our steak entree looked delicious (and it really was). Just to look at the menu and brag a little more, this was described as Petit Angus Filet Mignon with Tasso Ham Scalloped …
Paris Plans | Europe 2016 Pre-Trip Report
Paris, Je T’aime Contents Disneyland Paris Lodging Attractions Eating and Drinking Research A trip to Paris in high school was my first (and to date, only) time going to Europe. I was good friends with a family who had an apartment in the city, and I tagged along on their spring break vacation. As a result, I …
Finding Nemo: The Musical | March 2015 Walt Disney World Trip Report Update
Chapter 17 Go With the Flo-o-o-o-o-o-w Previous Post | Next Post Table of Contents We made our way back to the train station to return to Africa. When we arrived back at Harambe Station, it was time for us to take another safari. This time, our driver was a little better informed about the animals we …
London Plans | Europe 2016 Pre-Trip Report
London, Baby! Contents Lodging Attractions Harry Potter Eating and Drinking Research It’s hard to even explain how long I’ve been an anglophile. From when I was a toddler who watched Mary Poppins daily, to my elementary school years reading the Narnia books, to middle and high school being inundated with Harry Potter. Not to mention all the …
Club 33 Dining Review: First Three Courses | Disneyland Highlights from 2015
A Meal to Remember: Dining at Club 33 Part II: Appetizers and More Appetizers Previous Post | Next Post Table of Contents The first course that came out wasn’t really a course at all—it was an amuse bouche. While I actually know what all the rest of the courses were (since they were on the menu), …
Rafiki’s Planet Watch | March 2015 Walt Disney World Trip Report Update
Chapter 16 Beware of Horned Goats Previous Post | Next Post Table of Contents It was lunch time, and we once again displayed our tendency to be set in our ways. We went to the Yak and Yeti quick service (now known as Anandapur Local Food Cafes) for the first time in 2010 and have regularly …
Dining at Club 33 in Disneyland | Disneyland Highlights from 2015
A Meal to Remember: Dining at Club 33 Part I: Arrival Previous Post | Next Post Table of Contents I almost feel like I’m giving away the farm by beginning our 2015 Disneyland recap with such a major event. On the other hand, this particular dining experience took place almost a year-and-a-half ago already, and …
Pangani Forest Exploration Trail and DINOSAUR | March 2015 Walt Disney World Trip Report Update
Chapter 15 Cumberbatchasaurus Previous Post | Next Post Table of Contents After unloading from Kilimanjaro Safaris, we continued through Pangani Forest Exploration Trail. I’ve written entire rants before about how important it is for guests to actually enjoy the animals at Animal Kingdom, and this trail is one of our favorite spots to do just that. …
Another Year of Magic – Disneyland Highlights from 2015
Prologue Next Post Table of Contents Walt Disney World—our first love—came back into our lives in early 2015, when we upgraded to Disney’s Premier Passport for the first time. We didn’t want to abandon Disneyland, however, so we ended up splitting our vacation time between the two coasts throughout the year. Of course, the major advantage …