Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin Kitchen in Disney Springs

We have booked and then cancelled Homecomin Kitchen so.many.times. over the years! I’ll think we want to spend a night in Disney Springs until we get to Disney and don’t want to leave the parks or resort. Since we were staying at Saratoga Springs on our last visit, which connects to Disney Springs via walking… Read More

Myrtle Beach {Youth Baseball Nationals}

After spending a week up and down the East Coast from Pennsylvania to Delaware to South Carolina, the W fam is back home and doing absolutely nothing for a few days! We did the old divide and conquer trick, where Honey and John handled lacrosse tournaments while Whit and I attended the Youth Baseball Nationals… Read More

4 Magical yEARS at Glass Slipper Concierge

Four years ago today, I embarked on a new adventure as an independent consultant with Glass Slipper Concierge, an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner!! After nineteen years in corporate America, my “second career” is a breath of fresh air, a lot of hard work and endlessly satisfying. Most days I wake up thinking “I can’t believe… Read More

Ritz Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes

To wrap up my series on Universal Orlando, I’d be remiss if I didn’t share about my February stay at the Ritz Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes. This luxury property is part of my Virtuoso resort collection and is located just minutes from the Orlando theme park magic, but feels miles from the madness. While I… Read More

Universal Orlando {Loews Portofino Bay Resort}

Loews Portofino Bay Resort is my top choice for both my own family and my clients. It is beautifully appointed, convenient to the theme parks, has excellent service and a variety of wonderful amenities.   It is a real escape from the hustle and bustle of the theme parks and makes relaxing at the end of… Read More

Universal Orlando {CityWalk & Theme Park Dining}

Over the course of our visits to Universal Orlando, I had the opportunity to dine quite a few times in CityWalk.  This dining, shopping and entertainment area lies directly between Islands of Adventure and Universal Orlando theme parks.  There is no separate security and it is easy to pop out of the park for a… Read More