Posts by Laura Pitcher

July 3, 2024 • By Laura Pitcher

Top Tips For Beating The Heat At Disney This Summer

Heading to the most magical place on Earth this summer? Good! With exciting new attractions, like Tiana’a Bayou Adventure opening, Communicore Hall in EPCOT, and other exciting recent additions to the park, like TRON Lightcyle/Run, there has never been a better time to plan a getaway to see Mickey. Summer is my favorite time of the year – … Continued

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June 26, 2024 • By Laura Pitcher

Updates to Lightning Lane at Walt Disney World

It’s been a big week for fans of Disney theme parks, and the good news keeps on coming! Today, Disney announced some exciting updates to enhance the guest experience at Walt Disney World Resort, with changes to the Lightning Lane program and the ability to pre-select attractions to customize your vacation!  What has changed? Starting … Continued

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June 24, 2024 • By Laura Pitcher

Walt Disney World World Announces Returning Holiday Favorites for 2024

To quote Buddy the Elf – ‘STAY CALM. IT’S HAPPENING’. I can’t be the only one already getting excited for the holiday season in July. As the heat rises, I dream about cooling down, looking at Christmas lights, and the magic that comes with the holidays. It seems that Walt Disney World is on the … Continued

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June 17, 2024 • By Laura Pitcher

A Guide to 4th of July at Walt Disney World

As we head into summer, the 4th of July is at the front of my mind. In the words of Elle Woods – ‘you look like the 4th of July. It makes me want a hot dog real bad’. One of my favorite places to spend the 4th of July is at Walt Disney World, … Continued

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May 29, 2024 • By Laura Pitcher

Five Restaurants For Your First Walt Disney World Trip

Walt Disney World does most things well, and dining is no exception. There are so many restaurants to choose from, that it can feel overwhelming to know where to begin with your planning. Even for seasoned Disney veterans, picking a favorite Disney restaurant can feel like picking a favorite child – a Sophie’s choice no … Continued

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May 24, 2024 • By Laura Pitcher

Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Guide

Like any other self-respecting 90s kid, my favorite movie as a child was The Lion King. I was OBSESSED. I had the bed sheets for my cozy twin bed and did a professional photoshoot with Simba and Nala stuffed animals at JC Penney. So it’s no wonder that a Walt Disney World Resort, with an actual savanna, would be my kryptonite. If you’re looking for … Continued

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May 13, 2024 • By Laura Pitcher

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Opens June 28 at Walt Disney World

The time has almost come to head down to New Orleans and sing a few bars of ‘Dig A Little Deeper’. Walt Disney World has announced that the long-anticipated Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will open on June 28th, just in time for summer vacation! Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is a reimagining of a beloved Walt Disney World attraction, Splash Mountain, and features … Continued

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May 1, 2024 • By Laura Pitcher

A Guide to Staying at a Disney Springs Resort

You know the makeover scene in every 90s romcom when the nerdy girl takes off her glasses and is instantly transformed into the prom queen? To me, this is exactly what happened when Downtown Disney became Disney Springs in 2015. I liked Downtown Disney, but Disney Springs not only offers incredible dining and shopping but … Continued

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April 25, 2024 • By Laura Pitcher

Dates Announced for the 2024 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – at least it is if you ask Epcot fans! Walt Disney World has released the dates for the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival for 2024, which is the equivalent of a Disney Adult’s Eras Tour. This year, the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival will … Continued

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April 5, 2024 • By Laura Pitcher

A Guide to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studio’s Orlando

If you’re anything like me, you start itching for Halloween and all things spooky season as soon as the 4th of July is over. Summer is fun, but who wouldn’t want to skip straight toward fall and all things scary? It seems that Universal Studios in Orlando is having the same train of thought, as … Continued

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