Expert Reviews

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort- Review

9/7/2016 • Reviews, Walt Disney World • Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa is a combination of Victorian Style and modern day amenities.  This Deluxe resort is located on the monorail loop outside of Magic Kingdom and provides quick access to the theme park by both monorail and boat transportation.  An exquisite 5-story-high atrium with glittering chandeliers, stained glass domes and grand piano welcomes guests when you arrive at the Grand Floridian resort.   Guests will enjoy live music throughout the day in the atrium.  Disney Royalty descends the grand staircase and greet guests daily at 3:30 pm in the lobby during the Princess Promenade.  During the Christmas season, guests will enjoy the sights and smells of the life-sizes gingerbread house and Victorian themed Christmas tree. Standard guest rooms at the Grand Floridain sleep 5 but the Grand Floridian Lodge Tower and Concierge Deluxe rooms sleep 4. Lagoon/marina/pool, garden, and theme parks views are all available. All rooms come with a mini fridge, ceiling fan, coffee […]

​Resort Spotlight: Disney’s French Quarter Resort​

5/3/2016 • Reviews, Walt Disney World • The fun and whimsy of Mardi Gras is gently mixed in with charm of the cobblestone streets of New Orleans at Disney's French Quarter Resort. This resort is the smallest of the moderate resorts on Disney property, which creates an intimate and unique experience that my family recently enjoyed for the first time. Disney's French Quarter is located along the banks of the Sassagoula River, offering boat transportation to Disney Springs as well as to its sister resort, Disney's Riverside resort. The moderate resort rooms have two Queen beds and can accommodate up to 4 guests, plus an infant under the age of 3. There are only seven buildings on property and each is equal distance to the pool, food court and the one bus stop on property. Buildings are three-stories high, but an elevator is available for your use if needed. Your family will enjoy spending time at the […]

Restaurant Review – Be Our Guest

3/15/2016 • Reviews, Walt Disney World • Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World Be Our Guest. It is arguably the most popular restaurant in all of Disney World. Reservations are extremely hard to come by for any meal, but as Disney cracked down on third party websites offering reservations to Disney property restaurants, reservations have become a bit easier. It took this girl 3 visits to Disney World and lots of planning before I could finally snag a reservation for dinner, and it was so worth it! My daughter and I arrived slightly early for our dinner reservation, and they were quick to accommodate us. We were greeted outside the castle by a Cast Member carrying Lumiere. She gave us a brief tour of the castle as we were led to the West Wing, much to my daughter's delight. The ambience inside was perfect - dimly lit, the magic rose glowing softly in its glass case in the […]

The Beach Club Resort

1/5/2016 • Reviews, Walt Disney World • Disney truly captured my heart with the Beach Club Resort! This resort takes on the theme of New England with a Beach type feeling all around. The moment you walk into the amazing lobby of this resort, you will fall in love with the energy, look, smell, and feel that surrounds you. There are so many advantages to staying at this Resort, that it has been deemed my favorite amongst all on Disney property. Take a look at all the resort has to offer its guests! Location This perk has to be one of my favorites about the resort! You can take a brief 5 minute walk and be at the International Gateway entrance into Epcot (you will see France as you walk up). This is perfect for guests wanting to avoid lines for buses, avoiding heavy crowds when leaving Epcot at night, taking a mid-afternoon break, and saving some […]

Maya Grill, Coronado Springs Resort

11/16/2015 • Reviews, Walt Disney World • Who doesn’t love it when a last minute dinner reservation, one of only a handful you are able to find with such short notice, turns out to be such a pleasant surprise? This was our experience with the Maya Grill at the Coronado Springs Resort at Walt Disney World. We had shuffled reservations around during the week to accommodate changes in plan due to the very hot weather. We were tired and worn out, so we ended up back at our resort mid-afternoon when we realized…..we’re going to be hungry soon! I quickly checked on MyDisneyExperience.com to see what was available for the evening and not too far away, and there were only a few options that popped up with dinner reservation at a reasonable time  for our family. The Maya Grill at our resort had looked nice when we peeked in earlier in the day, so we decided to […]

Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa

11/10/2015 • Reviews, Walt Disney World • Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa, a Disney Vacation Club resort, is one of the BEST resorts on property - at least according to this travel specialist! An expansive deluxe resort that lines the lagoon overlooking Disney Springs, Saratoga Springs boasts luxurious rooms (Studios and Villas), two family friendly pools (with the main housing two water slides!), boat access and walkway to Disney Springs, world class Lake Buena Vista Golf Course, Senses Spa, as well as a delicious on-site table service restaurant - The Turf Club. Guests are sure to find this resort relaxing as well as full of fun activities! The main building at Saratoga Springs plays host to an expansive walk-in pool, splash pad, kiddie pool, and hot tub. Recreation Cast Members are on duty for most of the afternoon to keep kids and adults entertained with a Pool Party, Trivia, and fun games for the whole family. Ping […]

Supercalifragilistic Breakfast- 1900 Park Fare

10/12/2015 • Reviews, Walt Disney World • Character breakfasts are a dream come true for children and adults alike visiting Disney Destinations.  There are none more ‘super’ than the “Supercalifragilistic Breakfast” at 1900 Park Fare, located at the beautiful Grand Floridian Resort and Spa.   Upon arrival in the Grand Floridian lobby, you will check in at a hostess kiosk in a grand hallway that leads to a topiary garden and a dining hall.  There, you and your family will have your photo taken before being seated in the dining hall.   Unlike other restaurants on property, this dining location is intimate, yet seats a lot of guests.  You are greeted by a world class server, and drinks are served - a house made fruit juice will start your day off right! Then, you may help yourself to an unlimited buffet of American style breakfast items and fruits - complete with Mickey Waffles!  You will notice characters […]

‘OHana Breakfast at Disney’s Polynesian Resort

8/11/2015 • Reviews, Walt Disney World • Everyone Is Family at Ohana's!     Welcome Cousin!  'Ohana is a Hawaiian for "family" and that's how you will feel when you enjoy you Best Friends Breakfast with Lilo and Stitch, and their friends (usually Mickey in his favorite Hawaiian shirt and Pluto) at this beautiful Polynesian Village Resort restaurant.   'Ohana's is a popular dining destination for guests, so you will want to book early (dining reservations can be made up to 180 days in advance) to ensure this dining experience is on your itinerary    This restaurant is located on the upper level of the Polynesian Village Resort and easily accessible by the monorail.  This character breakfast  is all-you-can-eat and served family-style, which my family appreciates.  This allows us to enjoy our breakfast as a family and talk about our day without having to interrupt our conversations while someone heads off to a buffet.   Your "Cousin" will warmly greet you and […]

Tony’s Town Square: Dining on Main Street USA

1/25/2015 • Reviews, Walt Disney World • Looking for a delicious table service meal inside the Magic Kingdom?  Look no further than one our family’s favorite restaurants, Tony’s Town Square.  Inside this charming trattoria located on Main Street USA, you can enjoy your favorite Italian dishes, steaks and delicious desserts. The theming of the restaurant centers around the Disney animated classic, Lady and the Tramp.  In the lobby waiting area, children and grown-up kids can enjoy a few minutes of Lady and the Tramp, which plays constantly on the television. Kids can also color Lady and the Tramp coloring sheets while waiting for their table. The restaurant offers three distinct dining areas.  In the main dining room, guests will love the fountain of the canine couple, Lady and Tramp, which is the focal point of the room.  The main dining room offers comfortable family seating and is reminiscent of a classic New York City, family-owned, Italian eatery. […]