Going out to have a drink with friends is one thing, but going out and blowing off steam on the dance floor from the week’s piled up stress is an activity that we should all partake in every once in a while. There are places that you do not have to pay a single dime…
12 little-known facts about Mickey and Minnie Mouse. 1. If it weren’t for Walt Disney‘s wife, Mickey Mouse would have been named Mortimer Mouse. It was Lily’s suggestion that he be named Mickey. 2. Minnie has said this about her ultimate dream man: “He’ll stride into the room; a light will glow from him. I’ll hear…
Great Wolf Resorts, a Wisconsin-based water park resort chain, is planning a huge new resort near Walt Disney World, its first resort in Florida. Plans call for an 800-unit hotel, on 50 acres just across Interstate 4 from Disney Springs. Zoning on the property allows up to 1,400 hotel and timeshare units. Great Wolf…
I only hope that we never lose sight of one thing that it was all started by a mouse.” – Walt Disney The official mascot of the Walt Disney Company, Mickey Mouse, celebrates it’s 87th birthday today. November 18 is the launch date of Steamboat Willie in which he made his official debut in the…
Visiting theme parks with a person with mental, physical, or learning disabilities can be an anxious time for families — even if you are the person in the wheelchair or using a cane. There are more recognized disabilities now than ever before, and not all of them are visible. Having to wait in line with…
The Cheesecake Factory is famous for a lot more than just cheesecake. The chain restaurant offers nearly 40 cheesecake varieties. The Cheesecake Factory seems to hold a special place in the hearts of lots of people. It’s not a fast food restaurant, it’s not a chain bar and grill, it doesn’t shill to kids. Instead, it…
Does having an allergy mean that you have to prepare your own food when you travel? Not if you’re heading to Disney World. Many restaurants at Walt Disney World Resort offer culinary options for Guests with food allergies or dietary requirements. The dining staff is constantly developing recipes for their guests who cannot consume specific…
Disney Parks have an unwavering commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment and accessible experiences for guests. Disney Parks is modifying the current Guest Assistance Card program, which provides access to attractions for guests with disabilities, so it can continue to serve the guests who truly need it. The new program is designed to…
You have until December to say goodbye to Universal’s Beetlejuice Graveyard Revue. Universal Studios confirmed earlier this year that the Beetlejuice Graveyard Revue would be closing ahead of the new Fast and the Furious ride that would be replacing both Beetlejuice show and the Disaster ride. Dec. 2 is now the last day of operations…
Planning where to eat on Christmas Day in Orlando? On a holiday, dinner out can be the best gift of all. Local hotels and resorts are always good bets for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dining, and many restaurants are planning lavish menus as well. Here is a sampling of what’s on the menu Dec. 24…