One of my favorite dining experiences is dinner at ‘Ohana in Walt Disney World’s Polynesian Resort. A variety of freshly grilled meats & crowd-pleasing sides served “family style,” a relaxing tropical environment, and lots of fun is in store for anyone who visits this popular Disney restaurant. Having an ADR (Advanced Dining Reservation) is almost a necessity, even during WDW’s slower times ‘Ohana is always fairly busy.
While you’re waiting to be seated try one of the Polynesian’s famous drinks at the Tambu Lounge, located right at the entrance to …

The winter holiday season is perhaps one of the most special times of the year at Walt Disney World. Every nook & cranny is topped with holiday merriment & festive decor, including the dazzling Cinderella’s Castle. Disney has released it’s official roster of special events and activities for 2010 sure to leave any mouseketeer on a hot summer day wishing for snowmen & candy canes. Set your countdown timers!
Please note that many of the hard-ticket events, like “Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party” & spots for the “Candlelight Dinner” packages, …

Do you have an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch? It’s easier than ever to download applications for your Web-enabled Apple products, and more and more choices are available every day. The Disney-related choices available are mind-boggling – there is everything from Disney-themed puzzle sliders to interactive games based on Tinkerbell, Toy Story, Alice in Wonderland and more. It’s a whole new world of portable Disney fun. Read on for highlights of apps available from Apple in the iTunes app store.
Official Disney Apps
Your first stop should be the free official Disney …

Miley Cyrus is likely going to be with us for a long time, however she is unlikely to continue on as a Disney star; her recent racy videos and cover on Elle suggest she is distancing herself from her Disney Channel image. As she busily transitions her career to a more adult angle, will Selena Gomez be taking her place in Disney’s lineup?
Signs seem to point to ‘yes.’  Selena Gomez is starting her own clothing line, releasing her new album and even marketing Sara Lee products.  As she becomes …

What’s Via Napoli, you ask? It’s the promise of something new and better, coming to Walt Disney World this Fall! (Well, new and better if you haven’t been thrilled with the Italian food options at Walt Disney World up until now, which many guests haven’t.) But many Disney World guests are already concerned about one unknown — the price.
Via Napoli will open in September as Disney World’s newest Italian eatery, located in the back of Epcot’s World Showcase Italy Pavilion. This restaurant will feature Neapolitan dishes (Naples is located just …

Warning: Book spoilers! Interview begins after Book Review.
Sex, drugs, and questionably legal mischief are not something one would typically associate with the squeaky-clean image of Disney parks, especially if you are a devout Disney enthusiast. In his recent memoir, Chris Mitchell tears off the blanket of Disney’s warm and fuzzy magic to reveal an underbelly of debauchery & deviation so unfettered it would make the inhabitants of Pinocchio’s Pleasure Island look like amateurs. He makes no apologies for any of his colorful adventures as a cast member but as a …

Warning: Film Spoilers!
No longer a coy and naively curious little girl, visionary Tim Burton’s new Alice character presented a refreshingly strong role model for young women the world over. Whether you saw the 3-D version or not, you didn’t need special glasses to recognize an instant ability for girls to be able to relate to Alice, played by Australian actress Mia Wasikowska. Amazing CGI technology that blended seamlessly with live-action, over the top costuming, and big Hollywood names may have given Walt Disney Pictures the right to boast over huge …

If you have ever been to Epcot and walked past Canada in World Showcase, then odds are you’ve at least heard Off Kilter. A blend of Canadian-Celtic Rock n Roll, good times and good music are what formed when this group began preforming back in 1997.  Yes… they have been around for 13 years, and many people overlook these guys, but those who have seen them know that they are not to be missed.
Off Kilter is made up of five gentlemen who are from, literally, everywhere, and it is …

Congratulations! You’ve made a wonderful decision to stay at Disney’s Contemporary Resort in Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida. Now comes the tough question: do you book a room in the Contemporary Tower or in the resort’s Garden Wing?
The Contemporary “Tower,” is the main, A-frame building that comes to mind when most people think of Disney’s Contemporary Resort. However, the resort also has one smaller building, the Garden Wing, which offers beautiful accommodations and shares all of the resort’s amenities. The Garden Wing lies about a 3-5 minute walk (along …

Deciding where to stay on your family vacation to Disney World can be a confusing concern! There are hundreds of hotel, condo, and vacation home options, and transportation, proximity to the theme parks, and cost are all big components of what will end up being the best place for your family to stay. Take a look at the following “concerns” that many people have when planning a Disney World trip and see which accommodations options best fit those priorities.

When You Want to Save Money:
Park tickets, food, and transportation can get …