Kingdom Konsultant Travel Blog

      The lions of Kilimanjaro Safari enjoying the sunshine and some sleep.  What is your favorite animal at Disney's Animal Kingdom?

Once upon a time, I knew nothing about photography.  I figured the job of a camera was to capture what was in front of me, exactly as I saw it.  Do you remember the days of film and that exciting moment you picked up your developed pictures, ready to relive your vacation memories?  If you are anything like me, those pictures came with a few ounces of disappointment when the entire roll you had dedicated to fireworks contained nothing but blurry castles and squiggly lines in the sky.  Fast forward to today: the age of digital , we immediately see our results.  Each time I visit WDW I see guests all around me confused and disappointed that their pictures don't look like postcards.  I've put together a few tips to help capture great fireworks shots on your next vacation! Step One: Location, location, location.   If you have never seen Wishes at the Magic Kingdom before, I recommend you watch from Main Street near the bakery.  From ...

When guests hear the words “Walt Disney World,” immediately visions of characters, theme parks and dining emerge.   I am here to tell you that soon bowling is sure to become synonymous with Disney.   You heard me – bowling!!   A wonderful new entertainment venue debuted in December 2012 – Splitsville!   Splitsville is a modern day take on bowling and billiards spanning two levels in Downtown Disney West Side.   With 30 bowling lanes available and billiard tables scattered throughout, there is no shortage of opportunities for fun.   There are even opportunities to enjoy live music and dancing, as well as adult beverages.   Splitsville is more than just a bowling alley – it is an experience.   This is not your neighborhood bowling establishment – it is “luxury lanes.”   There are interesting murals and other design elements throughout.  Instead of just one long line of bowling lanes, the lanes are divided into sections with...

      The Festival of the Lion King is one of the most popular shows at Walt Disney World and it's no doubt that the Tumble Monkeys are a hit!  What is your favorite show to see on a Disney vacation?

Just last month, Les Halles Boulangerie & Pâtisserie opened at Epcot’s France Pavilion in World Showcase.   I had the pleasure of visiting a couple of weeks ago to check it out and grab a snack while I was there, though I would have liked to have quite a few of the snacks they were serving!   Everything looked (and smelled) delicious! One of the great things about the bakery is that it now opens at 9:00 am, before World Showcase opens at 11:00 am.   What better way to start your Disney day than with a cappuccino, coffee or latte with a delicious pastry like a chocolate croissant?   Especially if you can grab an outdoor table in the morning Florida sunshine!   Absolutely perfect!   There is also an indoor dining area with tables and chairs, as well as small tables you can stand at and enjoy your snack. The selection of food is set up in glass cases that form a “U” shape.   Guests form a line in the center.   From there they can choose t...

Walt Disney World is known not just for its parks, resorts and top-notch service, but also for its cleanliness and presentation.  There's hardly ever a piece of trash in sight and the details that meet the eye are endless.  One of my favorite details to take note of are the gardens, blooms and landscaping found throughout Walt Disney World. Throughout the parks, flowers of every color and type can be found.  Each bloom is perfectly fit to its surrounding area.  In the Germany pavilion at Epcot, potted geraniums are hung from lamp posts throughout the area.  The Japan pavilion features bamboo posts and bonsai trees around the giant Koi pond. One of my favorite gardens happens to be in the United Kingdom pavilion. Arbor dressed with vines welcomes you to the path which winds through a charming garden.  It's so picturesque, one can't help of sitting down and enjoying afternoon tea here. While Disney's Hollywood Studios has its fair share of gardens, it'...

On Monday, we took a look into the Germany Pavilion at Epcot's World Showcase.  We're kicking off this month's trivia series with some questions about Germany!  Submit your answers to vacations@kingdomkonsultant.com with the word "trivia" in the subject line.  At the end of the month we will put together all of those with the most answers correct and pick a winner at random.  You can participate in each week's trivia throughout the month.  The more answers you submit correct, the better chance you have to win!  Have fun! 1. Which Disney Princess can be found in the Germany pavilion? 2. What is the name of Germany's quick service restaurant? 3. Which store can guests buy Christmas ornaments? 4. At Biergarten, how are the tables set up? 5. Where can guests participate in a tasting of German wines. 6. What is the name of the band that plays at Biergarten? 7. What is the name of the stand where you can find beer and wine? 8. What are three items f...