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Off the Hook Bar & Lounge is the poolside bar at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Hawaii. Calling it a poolside bar is a bit deceptive, as Off the Hook actually has a pretty good lounge food menu that gives other restaurants at Aulani a bit of a run for their money. In
Summer Festival at Tokyo DisneySea is the park’s way of keeping guests cool with a tropical and Latin-themed special event that is best described as “colorful” and “wet.” Unlike Natsu Matsuri at Tokyo Disneyland, this is in no way like a traditional Japanese summer festival. It’s really just vibrant fun, with a tropical flair. This
Current rumors state that Disney’s Board of Directors has improved a CapEx infusion to Walt Disney World of between $3 and $4 billion with projects at Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and, of course, Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We covered the substance of these rumors in Part 1 of our $3.5 Billion Walt Disney World Expansion post, and
We’ve all heard the timeless fable in which the Loch Ness Monster relentlessly begs the couple for ’bout tree fiddy. As with all good fables, this one can be applied to real life, with the monster in our story here being the behemoth theme park resort known as Walt Disney World, the couple being The
Old Port Royale Food Court is the quick service dining at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort at Walt Disney World. This review features food photos and my thoughts on the menu, among other things. Old Port Royale has multiple ordering “shops”, so its menu has plenty of options. In terms of money-saving info, it participates in
Natsu Matsuri is Tokyo Disneyland’s take on a traditional Japanese summer festival, and continues the “East Meets West” vibe of Tanabata Days with another celebration combining traditional elements of Japanese culture with Disney. In this post, we’ll share photos of decorations, entertainment, and review this seasonal event at Tokyo Disney Resort. Unlike Tanabata Days, Natsu
Ramada Plaza Anaheim is near Disneyland and Disney California Adventure that’s nicer than many budget hotels in Anaheim. This hotel review features room photos, thoughts on amenities, and a look at the pros and cons of staying at Ramada Plaza Anaheim. It also covers how you can score a deal on the hotel and its
Last month, we took a look at the current state of Walt Disney World. Now, it’s time to do the same for Disneyland. It was a long, cold (well, not really, but metaphorically) winter and spring at Disneyland Resort, with large portions of Disneyland and Disney California Adventure “down” for the months leading to the
Today is the 60th Anniversary of Disneyland, and I’m there to cover the festivities! If you’ve been following this blog, you know I am super hyped about the Disneyland Diamond Celebration, and are really excited to be there to celebrate the momentous anniversary in person. In this post we will offer some info about the
Stanford Inn & Suites is a Disneyland Good Neighbor Hotel for budget travelers located near Disney California Adventure and just beyond the Anaheim Convention Center. This review includes photos of the hotel rooms, thoughts about our experience of staying here, and to whom I’d recommend this hotel. Sometimes, a hotel totally defies expectations. This is
Tusker House is a character buffet at Walt Disney World, in Animal Kingdom, with a mix of African cuisine and more standard American fare. This review concerns lunch at Tusker House, which now ranks as new top character dining experience in terms of both value and food quality. Breakfast and dinner are also served at
