It is not secret that Walt Disney World is a massive place, filled with more things then one could possibly see on a normal vacation. So even after going dozens of times, I still occasionally find something that has been there for years and I never bothered to try. The Earl of Sandwich is just one of those places. Read the rest of this entry »
To me, the House of Blues is what Downtown Disney is all about. Its a nightclub, music venue and themed eatery all wrapped into one. Plus, its got that great brand name, the Blues Brothers, behind it. I previously did a review of Boatwright’s at the Port Orleans resort wherein I criticized its “toned down” version of Creole cuisine. That’s not the case at the House of Blues. The food is very good and is complemented by its surroundings. After the Hard Rock Cafe opened years ago, we saw a plethora of themed chain restaurants like Planet Hollywood, the Rainforest Cafe, and the All Star Cafe. In my opinion, the House of Blues may very well be the best of the lot. Read the rest of this entry »
We do spend a lot of time and effort in preparing for our Disney vacations on where and when we are going to eat. What World Showcase restaurant are we going to do? Should we have our sit-down meal at lunchtime or dinner? How do we get to that resort for our 6 o’clock seating? Why is counter service at the Studios so bad? These are all questions we ponder as we book our vacation and get those ressies 180 days beforehand. While we spend so much time on our big meals, many of us leave some of the most important aspects of munching to chance. Hopefully, this article will help you get the most out of snacking around the parks. Read the rest of this entry »
The Wilderness Lodge is one of the most visually stunning resorts in Walt Disney World. Its based on the classic national park lodges in the Western part of the country, places like Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons. The lobby like the region itself is best described as “grand.” The pool is reminiscent of bubbling springs. Although not on the monorail system, the Lodge can be reached by boat or bus. Read the rest of this entry »
Port Orleans is perhaps the most popular of Walt Disney World’s moderate resorts. I suppose people love the French Quarter feel and old Southern charm. In the not too distant past, this resort was actually two different places- Port Orleans and Dixie Landings. They have been combined into Port Orleans with the French Quarter and Riverside districts. Boatwright’s is located at the Riverside section. At the name implies, there are boat making tools and similar items decorating the walls as well as boats hanging over your head.
There are so many reasons why I find myself in Epcot more than any other park. Not the least of which is the food from around the world. But to eat well at the World Showcase, you don’t always need to make reservations months in advance. Many pavilions have amazing counter service options, and none are more famous than the Boulangerie Patisserie in France. Read the rest of this entry »