Category Archives: Resorts

Resort Review: Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground

In 2008, my wife and I with her parents occupied a lot in Section 2000 of Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground (FWR). Right up front I will admit that I’m not a big fan of camping. But in the … Continue reading

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BOOK REVIEW: 102 Ways to Save Money at WDW

This review for 102 Ways to Save Money at Walt Disney World by Lou Mongello is part of a Magical Blogorail sponsored campaign. Copies of the book were received free of charge for a review. Opinions are those of the … Continue reading

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Top Disney Resort Pools – Grand Floridian

I can swim. I don’t like swimming. So I don’t usually hang around the pools while on my Disney vacations. However, I do enjoy the theming and so usually end up taking dozens of pictures for my ever-growing photographic collection. … Continue reading

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Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Pictorial Essay

Did you notice these little cut-outs while walking around Disney’s Art of Animation Resort?     Remind you of anything? I couldn’t help but think of the rusty cars that Lightning McQueen was embarrassed to be around while doing promo … Continue reading

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Disney Pizza Box from Walt Disney World

Is it just me, or does pizza just taste better at Disney? Now I’ll admit the little pizzas you get at the counter service restaurants aren’t the best, especially for the price! But if you’re lounging around the room and … Continue reading

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Disney’s All Star Music Resort Review

We’re a Value Resort family. Some day we hope to enjoy a stay in the Polynesian but we don’t feel underprivileged in an All Star environment. And judging from all the smiling faces we’ve seen at a Value Resort, I … Continue reading

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Humphrey the Bear Totem Pole at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Can you name the characters on this Totem Pole, which sits outside the Mercantile store at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge? Got Mickey, Goofy and Donald pretty easily, I would imagine, but who’s that bear? While staying at the Wilderness Lodge, you … Continue reading

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