Thursday, September 29, 2011

Disney Blog Hop - Disney Foods

In honor of EPCOT's International Food & Wine Festival Babes in Disneyland said that they were posting about Disney foods that make them happy. Since I don't have children in school, I figured I'd stick to that theme. Especially since this is an easy topic for me. There are SO many delicious foods at Disney that I look forward to eating all year long. I couldn't narrow it down to just one so I made a collage.

The largest photo is my FAVORITE dish at Walt Disney World. I look forward to eating this all year long, I talk about it, I have even tried to replicate the meal at home. It is Chicken and Chips with fried Doh Bars from Cookes of Dublin in Downtown Disney.

The top right corner is the Canadian Chocolate Moose from Le Cellier in EPCOT.

Underneath that you have the Turtle Krawl from The Gurgling Suitecase at Old Key West Resort.

Following in that theme, the bottom right corner is the Magic Blue Margaritta and chips from La Cava del Tequila in EPCOT's Mexico Pavilion.

The bottom middle photo is one of my all time favorite meals on the planet. It has a very special place in my heart b/c it tastes exactly like my mother's cooking which is a nice way to remember her since her passing in June. It is Sod the Stew with green beans from Raglan Road in Downtown Disney.

The bottom left corner is a new favorite of mine. I experienced, yes, experienced, this delectable wonder for the first time on my trip last week. These are the world famous Zebra Domes from the Mara at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. WOW. WOW. WOW. If you've never tried them, do it the next time you are there. Eat them while watching some zebras and giraffes on the savannah even if you aren't staying at the resort, they are THAT good.

What is YOUR favorite thing to eat at Disney World??

Check out what others are talking about today on the Disney Blog Hop. 

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Only 2 Days Left to Enter!

Be sure to stop by this post for your chance to win a copy of My Memories Suite digital scrapbooking software. It is a great way to organize your vacation photos and more! It is my first giveaway and if it goes well, I look forward to offering more giveaways in the future.
Please spread the word! Multiple chances to win!

Saturday, September 24, 2011

Saving Money for Disney - Saturday Savings



One of the main ways I save money for Disney is to sit down and decide what us more important to me. Would I rather have a new $30 blouse or a few limited edition Disney pins? Would I rather eat at a fancy restaurant here, or my favorite restaurant in Disney? The answer is almost always Disney related. That doesn't mean I don't get new clothes, or eat out, it just means that I know when I can and need to scale back to reach my goals.

A fun, easy, and cheap way to save $40-$80 a month is to do at home manicures. You can save more or less depending on the local nail salon costs and the cost of the supplies you purchase.

My latest self done manicure...


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Wednesday, September 21, 2011

West Side of Downtown Disney Closed

Due to an electrical problem, a blown transformer, 8 stores in Downtown Disney are temporarily closed.
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Saturday, September 17, 2011

Disney World Trip Report Coming Soon


I'm at Walt Disney World right now, and we just got back from Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. I can't wait to show you all the photos. Here's a teaser from Hallowishes!
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Monday, September 12, 2011

2012 DVC Member Cruise Dates



It's being reported that Disney Files Magazine announced that the 2012 S.S. Member Cruise will set sail on Thursday, October 25, 2012.

Unfortunately I won't be able to make it since I'm planning a big trip to WDW for my 30th birthday that December.

Have you ever been on a DVC member cruise? I'd love to hear your stories!
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Disney World Park Hours and Attraction Closings for Sept 15th-24th


EPCOT


DatePark Hours


Thursday, September 159:00 AM - 9:00 PMFuture World

 11:00 AM - 9:00 PMWorld Showcase

Friday, September 169:00 AM - 9:00 PMFuture World

 11:00 AM - 9:00 PMWorld Showcase

 9:00 PM - 12:00 AMExtra Magic Hours

Saturday, September 179:00 AM - 9:00 PMFuture World

 11:00 AM - 9:00 PMWorld Showcase

Sunday, September 189:00 AM - 9:00 PMFuture World

 11:00 AM - 9:00 PMWorld Showcase

Monday, September 199:00 AM - 9:00 PMFuture World

 11:00 AM - 9:00 PMWorld Showcase

Tuesday, September 208:00 AM - 9:00 AMExtra Magic Hours

 9:00 AM - 9:00 PMFuture World

 11:00 AM - 9:00 PMWorld Showcase

Wednesday, September 219:00 AM - 9:00 PMFuture World

 11:00 AM - 9:00 PMWorld Showcase

Thursday, September 229:00 AM - 9:00 PMFuture World

 11:00 AM - 9:00 PMWorld Showcase

Friday, September 239:00 AM - 9:00 PMFuture World

 11:00 AM - 9:00 PMWorld Showcase

 9:00 PM - 12:00 AMExtra Magic Hours

Saturday, September 249:00 AM - 9:00 PMFuture World

 11:00 AM - 9:00 PMWorld Showcase

Hollywood Studios


DatePark Hours


Thursday, September 159:00 AM - 9:00 PM


Friday, September 169:00 AM - 9:00 PM


Saturday, September 178:00 AM - 9:00 AMExtra Magic Hours

 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM


Sunday, September 189:00 AM - 9:00 PM


Monday, September 199:00 AM - 10:00 PM


 10:00 PM - 1:00 AMExtra Magic Hours

Tuesday, September 209:00 AM - 9:00 PM


Wednesday, September 219:00 AM - 9:00 PM


Thursday, September 229:00 AM - 9:00 PM


Friday, September 239:00 AM - 9:00 PM


Saturday, September 248:00 AM - 9:00 AMExtra Magic Hours

 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM


Voyage of The Little Mermaid - Closed For Refurbishment [ Thursday, September 01 - Saturday, September 03 ]

The American Film Institute Showcase - Closed For Refurbishment [ Tuesday, September 06 - Saturday, September 24 ]

Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show - Closed For Refurbishment [ Monday, October 03 - Thursday, October 06 ]

Studio Backlot Tour - Closed For Refurbishment [ Tuesday, September 06 - Saturday, September 24 ]

Animal Kingdom


DatePark Hours


Thursday, September 159:00 AM - 5:00 PM


Friday, September 169:00 AM - 5:00 PM


Saturday, September 179:00 AM - 5:00 PM


Sunday, September 189:00 AM - 5:00 PM


Monday, September 198:00 AM - 9:00 AMExtra Magic Hours

 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM


Tuesday, September 209:00 AM - 5:00 PM


Wednesday, September 218:00 AM - 9:00 AMExtra Magic Hours

 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM


Thursday, September 229:00 AM - 5:00 PM


Friday, September 239:00 AM - 5:00 PM


Saturday, September 249:00 AM - 5:00 PM


Flights of Wonder - Closed For Refurbishment [ Thursday, September 01 - Sunday, September 11 ]

Primeval Whirl - Closed For Refurbishment [ Thursday, September 01 - Wednesday, September 14 ]

Magic Kingdom


DatePark Hours


Thursday, September 158:00 AM - 9:00 AMExtra Magic Hours

 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM


Friday, September 169:00 AM - 7:00 PM


Saturday, September 179:00 AM - 10:00 PM


Sunday, September 189:00 AM - 10:00 PM


 10:00 PM - 1:00 AMExtra Magic Hours

Monday, September 199:00 AM - 9:00 PM


Tuesday, September 209:00 AM - 7:00 PM


Wednesday, September 219:00 AM - 9:00 PM


Thursday, September 228:00 AM - 9:00 AMExtra Magic Hours

 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM


Friday, September 239:00 AM - 7:00 PM


Saturday, September 249:00 AM - 10:00 PM


Frontierland Shootin' Arcade - Closed For Refurbishment [ Thursday, September 01 - Friday, September 30 ]

Swiss Family Treehouse - Closed For Refurbishment [ Thursday, September 08 - Thursday, November 17 ]