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How to Join D23: The Official Disney Fan Club

September 11, 2018

Last month I took the plunge and became a Gold Family Member of The Official Disney Fan Club — D23! D23 was founded in 2009 and the “D” represents “Disney” while the “23” represents 1923 which is the year Walt Disney founded the company. D23 is known for its biennial convention, the D23 Expo! Ever since the very first D23 Expo in 2009 it has always been on my bucket list to attend one. This event is where all the latest Disney news breaks and the ultimate Disney fanbase can come together in ...

Disney Resorts

Spooktacular New Halloween Gifts At Disney World Floral & Gifts

September 7, 2018

The Spooky Season is in full swing at the Walt Disney World Resort. From now until November 1st, guests can experience Halloween-themed treats, parties and even attraction overlays. The excitement doesn’t stop there – Disney’s cast at their Floral and Gifts department have created spooktacular options just for the occasion. Walt Disney World’s Floral and Gifts offers guests the chance to add a little extra magic to any Disney vacation. Their team of over 150 Cast Members work to create ...

Disney Food

Disney Eats: Whispering Canyon Cafe

September 7, 2018

Looking for new suggestions for Disney dining reservations? I’ve got you covered! While visiting Walt Disney World in March, Paris and I took full advantage of our Disney Dining Plan exploring restaurants all over the property. (We checked out so many that I still haven’t gotten to writing about them all! You can read my food reviews for 50’s Prime Time Cafe and Boma here.) One restaurant that I experienced for the first time on that vacation was Whispering Canyon Cafe. For as long as I can ...

Disney Style

Where The Wild Things Are

August 31, 2018

“Welcome to a kingdom of animals… real, ancient and imagined: a kingdom ruled by lions, dinosaurs and dragons; a kingdom of balance, harmony and survival; a kingdom we enter to share in the wonder, gaze at the beauty, thrill at the drama, and learn.” —Michael D. Eisner, April 22, 1998 Disney’s Animal Kingdom is one of those experiences that I think we start to appreciate more with age. As a kid, it was my least favorite park — always choosing others over it for the thrill attractions ...