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Disney World – Are You Being Priced Out?

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Apr 132013

Disney World - Are You Being Priced Out?

Every once in a while we get inspired to write an article which examines Disney World from a standpoint other than that of a Polyanna. While we love the house of mouse, we are critical of many trends taking place in the World, not the least of which being the incredible rise in ticket pricing. In 1997, my wife and I honeymooned at the Grand Floridian in Walt Disney World. We paid a shade under $290 per night during the peak summer season for a garden view room. It was expensive, but as a new middle class family, we were able to swing the cost. In subsequent years, we returned to other deluxe resort options such as the Polynesian, Contemporary, and Beach Club. The same

San Angel Inn Review – Epcot

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Apr 032013

For nearly two decades our family has enjoyed the many excellent restaurants across the Walt Disney World resort. One restaurant we often return to is The San Angel Inn, located inside the Epcot Mexico pavilion. Disney foodies will be pleased with the quality and presentation of meals served at San Angel Inn. However it is the incredible ambiance which sets it apart from any other restaurant at Walt Disney World. We like the atmosphere so much that we rank it as one of our most-romantic restaurants at Disney World for couples. The interior of the Mexico pavilion is immersed in twilight. Even if it is high noon, one feels as if they are strolling through a Mexican village just after dusk whenever they are here.

The Japan Pavilion – Epcot Center

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Mar 312013

Japanese gardens are famous across the world. From rock gardens and zen gardens, to miniaturized landscapes, the Japan Pavilion of Epcot Center captures the aesthetic pleasure of traditional Japanese garden design. It is not surprising that Japan is among Disney tourists’ favorite World Showcase pavilions. The Japan Pavilion is a World Showcase original, opening October 1, 1982 with Epcot Center after several years of planning. Classic architecture such as the Japanese Pagoda are front and center. Disney’s version is a five-story Pagoda known as the goju-no-tu, whose design evolved from the growth of the religious Stupa as it spread across Asia. Drums from this site can often be heard across Epcot Center during performances by the Matsuriza group. A Torii Gate provides additional interest along

Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Scheduled

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Mar 282013

Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Scheduled

The 4th Annual Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic has been announced for Friday and Saturday, October 18-19 2013. The Food and Wine Classic features educational seminars, and wines and culinary treats from around the world. There will be live entertainment both Friday and Saturday. Packages are available which include accommodations at the beautiful Swan and Dolphin resort. Featured chefs include Todd English, Robert Ciborowski, Christopher Windus, and Laurent Branlard. Guests will have the opportunity to sample sushi, pastas, pastries, desserts, and more. The Swan and Dolphin complex includes 17 restaurants and lounges, a Mandara Spa, and 5 pools. In our opinion, it represents one of the most impressive values on the Walt Disney World resort. Package One Includes one night

Spaceship Earth – The Epitome of Epcot

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Mar 262013

Disney World parks are defined by their big ticket attractions for many tourists. In the Disney Hollywood Studios, the park is known for The Tower of Terror and Rock-n-Roller Coaster. The Magic Kingdom is defined by Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Some would say that Epcot Center is defined by Test Track, Mission: Space, and Soarin’. But I would argue that Spaceship Earth continues to better define its park than any other Disney ride does. Spaceship Earth Spaceship Earth opened in Future World on October 1, 1982, as an Epcot original. The dark ride travels through the history of innovation in a 15-minute journey through the Epcot geodesic sphere. From the origins of prehistoric man, to the fall of the Roman

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