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Should I Stay on the Disney Skyliner?

Disney’s Skyliner, a gondola system connecting several resorts and two theme parks, opened a little over a year ago in September 2019. Before its opening, resorts on the Disney World Monorail, which connects three deluxe resorts and their related villas with two theme parks, were considered the most coveted accommodations … but has that changed now that the Skyliner is here? I recently stayed at Disney’s Riviera Resort, which features a Skyliner station with direct access to the back entrance of Epcot as well as the BoardWalk area and the Yacht & Beach Club. In the other direction, passing through the hub next door at Caribbean Beach Resort allows for access to the front entrance of Hollywood Studios in minutes. Other resorts with Skyliner stations include Art of Animation and Pop Century, which in my opinion raises the value of these Value Resorts. The ability to get to so many resort areas for shopping and dining is a bonus. The continuous cycle of Skyliner gondolas means the lin...

A Taste of the United Kingdom Without Crossing the Pond

Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room is the table service restaurant located in the United Kingdom Pavilion of the World Showcase at Epcot. From the outside, it looks like a small pub since there is a bar located in the front of the building. To the side are gardens with views of the water but hidden behind both is a fantastic restaurant greatly overlooked. There is a small indoor dining area but the majority of the seating is outside overlooking the lagoon and World Showcase. There is an upper and lower eating area, both covered. Not known to many is that the Rose & Crown was one of the few table service restaurants at World Showcase where you could see the evening fireworks show while dining. Make your dining reservation for 7:30 pm or later and you can enjoy it from the comfort of your table. But keep in mind that you must request an outdoor table when you check in at the podium. (Fireworks are currently suspended at this time.)  The menu offers samplings from all o...

Dive in to The Wave... of American Flavors!

*Please note The Wave permanently closed. In 2021,  Steakhouse 71  opened in the same location. Located off of the lobby of Disney’s Contemporary Resort is one of Disney’s often overlooked  restaurants, The Wave... of American Flavors.   Opening on June 7, 2008, The Wave brought a fresh menu of organic and locally grown produce.   Healthier dining options and environmental friendliness were the main focus.     Images of tofu, leaves and granola are usually what people think of when hearing words like healthy and organic.   However, I can assure you, The Wave’s menu is so very much more than that! Right beyond the check-in area on the ground floor and to the left, The Wave’s entrance is hard to miss.   Glowing blue lights shine their way through the almost tunnel-like hall leading to the restaurant’s bar and waiting areas.   Some guests feel it’s more for the adult crowd, and this is one of the most common misconceptions I have heard ...

Photo Tour: Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Walt Disney World

Get ready to take a photo tour of a galaxy far, far away! Star Wars : Galaxy's Edge at Disney's Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort is a must visit for Star Wars fans.  If you haven't already, check out our informational post on all  Star Wars : Galaxy's Edge has to offer.  The details that have been put into Galaxy's Edge are truly remarkable. I could spend hours exploring and taking pictures.  These aren't the droids you're looking for There are a ton of great shops in Galaxy's Edge that are worth visiting even if you don't plan on buying anything. Although, it's very hard to resist some of the cute plush characters over at the Creature Stall! There are a few options for dining including Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo, Ronto Roasters, Kat Saka's Kettle, Oga's Cantina and the Milk Stand.  Ronto Roasters Galma Snack Sampler These bottles make for great photo opps and souvenirs! Outpost Popcorn Mix Milk Stand Blue Milk Oga...