Trattoria al Forno at Disney’s BoardWalk

There are some restaurants at Walt Disney World that quietly become favorites… and this is one of them. Whit and I wandered back in during a 2024 trip after not visiting for years, and it immediately reminded us why we loved it in the first place. Since then, we’ve been back multiple times, and it… Read More

La Creperie de Paris in Epcot

La Crêperie de Paris is one of those restaurants I find myself recommending again and again… and somehow, it still feels a bit underrated. Tucked into the France pavilion in EPCOT’s World Showcase, it’s a casual, easy sit-down spot that delivers every time. It’s not overly themed or elaborate, and I actually think that’s part… Read More

The Cake Bake Shop at Disney’s BoardWalk

Some Disney dining experiences are about the food. Others are about the atmosphere. And then there are the ones that feel like a full moment… this is one of those. The newest addition to Disney’s BoardWalk, The Cake Bake Shop is as beautiful as it is indulgent. Think soft pastels, sparkling chandeliers and just the… Read More

Up Close with the Rhinos at Animal Kingdom

Some experiences at Walt Disney World feel extra special… the kind you don’t just remember, you talk about long after the trip is over. This was one of those. During my 50th birthday trip, we made our way to Disney’s Animal Kingdom for something I had been especially excited about – a behind-the-scenes tour with… Read More

My Milestone Disney World Birthday Trip {Day 5: Eat Cake for Breakfast & A Sweet See Ya Real Soon}

We were up and at ’em on our last morning and hopped on the Skyliner over to the BoardWalk. Our final stop was The Cake Bake Shop for what can only be described as the most girly, pink, sparkly breakfast one could ever hope for. It was the perfect capstone to a perfect trip. The… Read More

My Milestone Disney World Birthday Trip {Day 4: Safari + Sparkles}

Saturday’s theme was Safari + Sparkles, and it could not have been a more perfect description of the day. We started slowly in the villa with breakfast, copious amounts of coffee, and the kind of chatter that only a family of nine can create. No rush, no agenda for the moment, just being together and… Read More

My Milestone Disney World Birthday Trip {Day 3: Best Birthday Ever}

The theme for Friday was simple… Best Birthday Ever. And without a doubt, it was the most special Disney day I could dream up. Three generations, a party of nine, all together in a place we love, celebrating in a way that felt both joyful and meaningful. I had to laugh at myself a few… Read More