jolenegoes: Travel blog + Reviews + TRAVEL Tips

If you read my Epcot blog, you know I was pleasantly overwhelmed with everything Epcot has to offer, from its futuristic rides and emphasis on progress, to its spectacular 11-country World Showcase. However, in this post, I will be addressing the other significant aspect of Epcot: the food. In every other Disney World park, I made a point to make one reservation per day for a sit-down meal, ensuring that we'd have at least one big meal. After all, it's hard to find time to si

Even though Disney's Magic Kingdom is far from being my favorite Walt Disney World park, I still had some enjoyable food-related experiences, including an enchanted dinner at Be Our Guest. Before I get to the grey stuff, I'll point out some honorable mentions, including my favorite Instagram-worthy treat, the Maleficent Waffle Cone, a lime soft-serve in a black waffle cone. I don't normally favor lemon or lime, but this soft-serve was incredibly refreshing and perfect for a h

Our first Disney World park was Animal Kingdom. This was not necessarily by choice; as I mentioned in my planning post, I looked at which parks had Extra Magic Hours, and Animal Kingdom had a morning Extra Magic Hour. To be honest, I wasn't sure I knew what to expect. Animals? Pandora? Expedition Everest? I had a piecemeal image in my mind, but nothing prepared me for the pure beauty and grandeur that is Animal Kingdom. Animal Kingdom is broken up into sections, and each sect

If you've read my Disney planning post, you already know how much planning I put into my Walt Disney World trip, including where to say. Disney World boasts 27 resorts, so there are plenty of options to choose from. After much debating, a large Excel spreadsheet and tons of pros and cons, I settled on Port Orleans Riverside. I'd like to start this review off by letting you all know that I was not traveling with children, and I do not recommend this resort for families with yo