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Ice cream on a hot Disney day is a special kind of magic! As much as I love a good ol Mickey Bar or sundae from The Plaza, if I want to be extra about my ice cream experience, I head over to Beaches & Cream. (Non-dairy frozen dessert options are also offered at this restaurant.) Recently renovated and expanded, this adorable restaurant is located at Disney's Beach Club Resort. Listed below are three reasons you might want a reservation at this "soda shop vibe" restaurant.  You want to experience the kitchen sink: Ordering the Kitchen Sink really is an event. Check out the video below for what you can expect: *This video was taken pre-renovation and prior to COVID-19 safety guidelines. I personally recommend the chocolate kitchen sink. As fun as the original is, I once had a fruit bite mixed with mint chocolate chip that was not quite a delight. Whatever combo you get with the chocolate, it should blend well. You want an insta worthy shake: There are several restauran...

From the eclectic décor to the panoramic views of Crescent Lake, the BoardWalk Inn gives you the sense that you have stepped back in time.  That time being circa 1920-1940’s Atlantic City.  The exterior of the hotel is reminiscent of the seaside buildings that could be found along the Boardwalk from that bygone era full of old time glitz and glamour.  Driving through the port couture at the front of the building, surrounded by finely manicured gardens you are met with enthusiastic porters that are there to welcome you home as they take your bags and guide you into the hotel lobby. Chandelier in the Lobby Once inside, the eclectic furnishings are precise replicas of what you would expect to find in the grandest hotels from that moment in time.  As you enter the lobby, look up to see the beautiful chandelier made of antique carousel horses that sits high above the lobby with the check in desk located to your left as well as a small sundry shop and the hallway that...

Ears the News Brought to you by our friends at WDWMagic.com  World Celebration construction at EPCOT Work continues at EPCOT on the former Inventions East and Mouse Gear into the new center of the upcoming World celebration.  No date has been finalized. Photo courtesy of WDWMagic.com Details of Disney's Animal Kingdom Earth Month 2021 Celebration Disney's Animal Kingdom will host several limited-time experiences from April 18-24, 2021, in celebration of Earth Day.  Expect to see unique Disney character experiences, learning opportunities, specialty merchandise, themed food and beverage, and new Wilderness Explorer activity. Photo courtesy of WDWMagic.com Here’s a look at what’s in store: Special characters will join other favorite Disney pals on Discovery River Character Cruises. Limited-time specialty cupcakes: the Creature Comfort’s Honey Bee Cupcake, the strawberry-flavored Flamingo Cupcake at Flame Tree Barbecue, or the Sea Turtle Graham Cracker Cupcake at Restauranto...

Kilimanjaro Safari at Disney's Animal Kingdom is a ride I simply never tire of. Why is that you ask?  Because it is a different experience every time you ride it! Depending on the day, time of day, and even the animal's moods, you will see, hear, and experience different things each time making every ride a unique and special experience. Let's take a photo tour of some of the animals you might get to see on your next safari ride.  Okapi - no relation to the zebra Hippos hanging out in the water Termite mounds, no animal is too small! The giraffes aren't shy Can you spot the hidden Mickey? The elusive cheetah The lions are my favorite! Goats hanging out at the Warden's post What is your favorite animal spotted on this trip around the savannah? Let us know in the comments below!

 Ears the News Brought to you by our friends at WDWMagic.com Disneyland Resort will reopen both of its theme parks on April 30th using park reservation and restricted to California residents Walt Disney World CEO Bob Chapek announced that Disneyland Resort will reopen April 30, 2021.  Theme parks will be able to operate at 15% to 35% capacity depending on COVID-19 levels in the area.   Advance theme park reservations will be required to visit the parks to help control attendance.  TO enter a park,  both a park reservation and valid admission for the same park on the same date are required for all guests.  Theme park reservations will be limited to only California residents at this time. Prior to the full opening on April 30th, Disneyland Resort will invite cast members and members of the local community as part of a soft opening.  A Touch of Disney, the limited-time ticketed experience will on on from March 18 through April 19th. The hotels will reopen...

While traditional character meet and greets are not currently happening at Walt Disney World, I'm actually a huge fan of the Character Cavalcades that have popped up in the mean time.  These are randomly occurring events throughout the day in each park, so it is just a little extra burst of magic! Magic Kingdom In the Magic Kingdom you'll find a variety of characters ranging from Princess royalty to Fantasyland favorites.  The best place to catch these cavalcades is in Liberty Square, the Hub or Main Street. Epcot Epcot is another great place for Princess spotting and you can catch Mickey and Minnie in a fun World Showcase themed car.  These characters can be found around World Showcase.  Hollywood Studios If you're looking for Pixar pals, look no further than Disney's Hollywood Studios, the best place to catch these friends is along Hollywood Boulevard.  Animal Kingdom In Animal Kingdom, the characters float by around the Tree of Life.  You can catch favor...