Extra Magic Hours: Sometimes Great and Sometimes a Waste of Time Extra Magic Hours (EMH) at Walt Disney World are perks for resort guests. Essentially, you get more time in a Walt Disney World park than guests who aren't staying at one of the Disney hotels on property.You don't get Extra Magic Hours in every park or on every day. The schedule changes now and then, so it's … [Read more...]
OL 051: Ignore All the Rides at Magic Kingdom and Still Have Family Fun
We Ignore All the Rides at Magic Kingdom The world is full of rules. Most people tell you that you can't enjoy yourself at Walt Disney World unless you plan ever nanosecond of your visit. In fact, there's an industry of planners, schedules and tools just to micro-manage your Walt Disney World so you can squeeze every last drop of experience out of the resort.No wonder so … [Read more...]
OL 050: WHAT MATTERS WHEN CHOOSING A SNOWBIRD HOME IN ORLANDO
Choosing a Snowbird Home in Orlando We received an email from a reader who asked for our advice in choosing a snowbird home in Orlando. Visiting Walt Disney World was part of her concern, and she's fine with being up to an hour's drive away from the parks.As it happens, we live roughly an hour's drive away from the parks. That has a huge impact on our visits, but it's not … [Read more...]
OL 049: How to Enjoy Walt Disney World Without Park Admission
Have Fun at Walt Disney World Without Park Admission There's much more to Walt Disney World than its world class theme parks and water parks. Let us show you how to have a good time without ever setting foot into a theme park. You can experience almost anything, from dining, shopping, entertainment, water sports, spa days and more.Everything we mention here is on Walt … [Read more...]
OL 048: Our Toothsome Chocolate Emporium Review Will Make You Think Twice About Visiting
This is Why Our Toothsome Chocolate Emporium Review Will Make You Cry Our Toothsome Chocolate Emporium Review actually started with a request from a reader. It was a simple question, really. He wanted to know who makes Orlando's Best Milkshake.There are a few places in town that are creating really over the top milkshakes in the style of Black Tap in New York City. I … [Read more...]
OL 047: Cuba Libre Restaurant Review
Cuba Libre Restaurant has Great Cuban Food and Friendly Service Lee and I visited Cuba Libre Restaurant at Pointe Orlando for our anniversary and it was fantastic. I've been a few times, but it was Lee's first visit.Cuba Libre is a great escape from burgers and fries or pizza. The dishes are well-prepared and delicious. I'm as much of a picky eater as they come and I can … [Read more...]