Kingdom Konsultant Travel Blog

Arrr ya ready for a magical vacation? Say "aye!"

Where do you call home?  Sunny and warm San Antonio, Texas! Are you married?  Yes, for 13 wonderful years Any children?  I have 1 daughter and 3 sons (it's a crazy life but I wouldn't have it any other way!) Favorite vacation destination?  Walt Disney World followed closely by the Caribbean Favorite Walt Disney World Resort?  Beach Club! I love the proximity to EPCOT as well as Stormalong Bay. Favorite Walt Disney World attraction?  Living with the Land.  I am a gardener so I love getting fun ideas for new ways to grow fruits and veggies. Favorite Disney restaurant?  Morimoto, Kona Cafe, or the Boathouse for sure! I'm excited to try all the new restaurants opening in Disney Springs too!! Favorite Disney snack?  Mickey Bars and Dole Whip Floats Wishes, Fantasmic or IllumiNations?  Wishes for sure Favorite Disney Souvenir?  Probably either one of my many Christmas Ornaments or my Tinker Bell ...

What is your favorite Disney cupcake? How many have you tasted? There are SO many delicious options to try!!

Disney’s BoardWalk is a quarter-mile of dining, entertainment and shopping located in the Epcot Resort area.  The BoardWalk is an area designed to make you feel like you are back in the early days of Coney Island and Atlantic City at the turn of the century. Even if you're not staying at the resort, this is a great place to visit during your vacation! In the daytime Disney’s BoardWalk is a quiet relaxed place. In early morning, you'll often find runners and other early risers enjoying the Epcot resort area as it wakes for a new day. In the evening, the BoardWalk really comes alive.  The lights, sounds, and entertainment help create a fun, energetic atmosphere that can't quite be described. The performers are at two different locations; one in front of the Screen Door General Store and the other across from the Flying Fish Restaurant. The International Gateway entrance for Epcot is a short, leisurely walk or boat ride away.  You can also take the pathway to walk to...

Who is your favorite person to share magical moments with?

It sounded like a great idea when someone said  “We should ALL go to Disney World together next time!”  And then the planning started.  The Aunts can go just about any time because they’re retired, but the family with 3 kids under 12 can’t take the kids out of school for too long, the DINK couple (Dual Incomes, No Kids) can’t put in their vacation requests for next year until 3rd quarter of this year and the rest of the family says “I don’t care when we go."  Great.  We’re getting nowhere fast.  Sometimes things sound better in theory than they do in reality, but with a little patience—OK, A LOT of patience!—a big group vacation to Disney World can be a wonderful experience. I’ve had my hand in planning quite a few of these extended family vacations, and I’ve learned a thing or two about what to expect, what to focus on in the planning process, and what to not get caught up in during the process.  Here are a few tips I’ve adopted in planning a Disney...

Mondays might be easier with a happier name! You can also try "magical" and "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah."

Wishing you all a happy and safe Labor Day holiday!