One of our favorite places to spend an evening in Disney Springs is Splitsville – where you can dine like Kingpins or bowl down memory lane at this retro alley. Splitsville Dining Room We absolutely love this place! The atmosphere in here is electric, and you are immersed in nostalgic, retro-glam vibes across two floors.… Read More
Over the last couple of years, I’ve spent a couple of nights at Universal’s Endless Summer Resort. This is an extra-affordable option at Universal, with a few perks included. There are two parts to Endless Summer – Dockside Inn & Suites and Surfside Inn & Suites. Surfside Inn & Suites The feeling here is relaxed… Read More
UPDATED 2025 POST HERE We’ve chosen Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge for our Disney vacation stay more times than I can count. I know it is a little further to the theme parks, but it is a truly unique accommodation unlike anywhere most people have ever stayed. There are two distinct locations at the resort –… Read More
A photo from Whit’s baptism popped up in my memories yesterday and moved me to tears. We only get them in our homes to nurture, love and grow for such a short time in the tapestry of life. So far, I’ve raised them without regret. I’ve tried to make sure they wake up every single… Read More
Jiko – A Cooking Place is one of my family’s favorite signature restaurants at Disney World and we were thrilled to dine in over spring break. It was one of the last to reopen and boy did we miss it! Then, just a couple of weeks after enjoying Jiko with my family, I was treated… Read More
UPDATED REVIEW HERE 2025 With it’s sweeping savanna views and delicious menu, Sanaa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge: Kidani Village has been a favorite for my family for over a decade. We always arrive early to spend a half hour or so out on the savanna enjoying the animals and views. There are rocking chairs… Read More
Our last day in port was spent at Royal Caribbean’s private island, Coco Cay. Our day started by being among the first off the ship. We dropped our stuff in chairs and headed straight to our port adventure – Swimming with the Pigs on Treasure Island! After a short boat ride to the island, we… Read More