Posts by Laura Pitcher
October 22, 2024 • By Laura Pitcher
Tips For Attending Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Walt Disney World
One of my favorite holiday traditions is attending Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Walt Disney World. It’s up there with watching all of the Christmas episodes of ‘Friends’, and hunting down the best light displays my city has to offer. In my opinion, it’s the perfect holiday event – filled with extra activities, festive … Continued
Continue ReadingOctober 21, 2024 • By Laura Pitcher
Where to Eat and Play at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Oahu
When you think of Hawaii, you probably conjure thoughts of swaying palm trees, turquoise waters, and soft sandy beaches. But did you know that you can add DISNEY magic to that picture? Nestled in the serene Ko Olina Bay on the island of Oahu, Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, is a destination that seamlessly … Continued
Continue ReadingOctober 15, 2024 • By Laura Pitcher
Four Restaurants Not To Miss at Disney Springs
Disney Springs has received the glow-up of the decade over the past ten years, as it evolved from its previous state, Downtown Disney, to a shopping and dining mecca, that should not be missed on your Walt Disney World vacation. Do you remember how every teen movie in the early 2000s had a makeover montage, … Continued
Continue ReadingSeptember 10, 2024 • By Laura Pitcher
A Guide to the Disney Dining Plan
People that go to Walt Disney World regularly, will tell you that dining is a huge part of the experience. (It is me – I am the people that say this) Not only does Disney have incredible food quality and variety, but it also has restaurants with theming that you can’t find anywhere else in … Continued
Continue ReadingSeptember 5, 2024 • By Laura Pitcher
Top Tips for EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2024
‘It’s the most wonderful time of the year’ – says me, a Disney foodie, that places the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival almost as high as Christmas on the list of best times of the year. If you haven’t been to the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, it’s a ‘must do’ for any … Continued
Continue ReadingAugust 20, 2024 • By Laura Pitcher
A Guide to Disneyland Resort During Halloween
If there is anywhere in the world you should want to celebrate Halloween, second only to being in Salem with the Sanderson sisters, you should want to be in Disneyland. Disneyland pulls out all of the stops for the spookiest time of the year, combining over-the-top decor, with great extras in the park, to make … Continued
Continue ReadingAugust 14, 2024 • By Laura Pitcher
D23 Announcements for Walt Disney World
D23 took place this weekend, which is sort of like the Super Bowl for Disney fans. If you aren’t familiar with D23, it’s an official fan club for fans of the Walt Disney Company. Every year, they hold the ‘ultimate fan event’, where Disney makes all kinds of announcements about the company, and what is … Continued
Continue ReadingAugust 13, 2024 • By Laura Pitcher
Why You Should Stay On-Property at Walt Disney World
My earliest memory of Walt Disney World is from when I was nine. My family was staying at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, and I thought it was the most magical place on earth. I had never seen such incredible theming at a resort, and one of my favorite parts of our trips was playing in … Continued
Continue ReadingJuly 30, 2024 • By Laura Pitcher
Three Great Character Meals at Walt Disney World
My daughter is at the age where she thinks that the characters at Walt Disney World are real. There’s nothing more magical, as a parent than getting to see my daughter meet the ‘real’ Mickey Mouse or Winnie the Pooh and seeing her face light up with excitement. While I know that she isn’t going … Continued
Continue ReadingJuly 24, 2024 • By Laura Pitcher
A Guide to Disneyland Resorts
When someone asks me what I picture when I think of my happy place, the first thing that comes to mind is sitting under one of the iconic yellow and white striped umbrellas on Main Street U.S.A. in Disneyland, enjoying the perpetually perfect weather, and a hand-dipped corn dog from The Little Red Wagon cart. … Continued
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