Magic Kingdom is the fairytale heart of Disney World in Orlando, Florida. With six magical lands laid out around Cinderella's Castle, it is the park most likely to appeal to your inner 5 year old. It is also the park with by far the most rides and attractions, so a bit of planning to snaffle the best Fast Passes for Magic Kingdom will pay off big time here! Whether … [Read more...]
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Master the Hollywood Studios FastPass tiers to hit all the best rides | Disney World
With the addition of the incredible Toy Story Land, Hollywood Studios is now well worth squeezing into your busy Disney World itinerary. The theming and technology in this Land are super impressive and make you feel like one of Andy's toys. However with a new Land comes crowds, so master the Hollywood Studios FastPass tiers and formulate an awesome FastPass strategy to … [Read more...]
Minnie’s Seasonal Dine at Hollywood and Vine Disney World
Minnie Mouse is one of the most loved Disney characters, but she can be difficult to find at Disney World character meals. Minnie's Seasonal Dine at Hollywood and Vine Disney World is one of only two star-studded meals where she is included with other big names like Mickey and Donald (the other being Chef Mickey's at Contemporary). So if you're heading to Hollywood Studios, … [Read more...]
Don’t miss ‘Ohana breakfast with Lilo & Stitch at Disney World
You will love the fun-filled 'Ohana breakfast - the only Disney World character meal with Lilo & Stitch. The fabulous location at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort (no park ticket required!) and these cheeky characters mean it is now one of our Disney World must-dos. For full Disney immersion, find all our Disney posts here. From Disney World character meals and … [Read more...]
21 fun things to do in Bright Victoria, plus the best cafes, pubs and coffee
Sitting snugly in a lush, tranquil valley, surrounded by historic villages and soaring mountains is the picturesque town of Bright in Victoria. It is shaded by oaks and eucalypts, maples and elms, with fresh, clear water polishing the river stones as it tumbles down from the alpine peaks into the meandering rivers and creeks. This spectacular setting draws you outside … [Read more...]
Big 4 Bright caravan park review | Bike-riding bliss for kids
Staying at a caravan park in school holidays is holiday heaven for your pre- and primary-school aged kids. It's a safe space to roam, there's plenty of potential friends, as well as a range of play equipment and/or organised activities. We found the Big 4 Bright caravan park to be all this and more, with a peaceful and convenient location by the river, only a short walk to … [Read more...]
Meet Winnie-the-Pooh and friends at The Crystal Palace – Magic Kingdom character dining
The Crystal Palace is one of three Magic Kingdom character dining options and definitely the cutest! This is where you'll find the cuddly and adorable characters from Winnie-the-Pooh. We are big fans of Tigger, Eeyore, Piglet and Winnie-the-Pooh, especially after seeing the wonderful Christopher Robin movie, and were keen to revisit this fun character meal on our most recent … [Read more...]
Why Cinderella’s Royal Table is a Disney World must do
Cinderella's Royal Table is a Disney World must do, because it allows you to do the impossible - to go inside Cinderella's Castle. Anyone can walk through the arches at ground level, past some beautiful mosaics and come out on the other side. Other Disney parks have paths to follow deeper into their castles, displaying dioramas telling Sleeping Beauty's story. At Disneyland … [Read more...]
What to FastPass at Epcot – the best Epcot rides and attractions | Disney World
Epcot is a brilliant theme park and unlike any other around the world, with its mixture of epic rides in Future World and culture-packed World Showcase. The best Epcot attractions like Soarin', Test Track and Frozen Ever After meant that we spent a day and half here this trip and left wanting more. Epcot is also huge (more than twice the size of Magic Kingdom!), so you … [Read more...]
Meet cheeky Chip ‘n’ Dale at Garden Grill Epcot character meal | Disney World
The kids adored meeting Chip 'n' Dale at an Epcot meet and greet last time we visited, so a Garden Grill Epcot character meal with these cheerful chipmunks was high on their wish list this time around. This is one of the few places you can meet Chip 'n' Dale in the whole of Disney World and they’re always a lot of fun. Cheeky and full of cuddles. For full Disney … [Read more...]
