Mainstreet Bakery Copycat Rice Treats
Last week, I met with a client to talk about their itinerary for Disney. We talked about everything from how to use their Fast Passes and the Disability Access Pass to how to use their snack credits. I gave them advice about any unused snack credits… buy treats to bring home as souvenirs! It never fails that we wind up with a few snack credits and I love to visit the Mainstreet Bakery in Magic Kingdom to use them. The large windows of the bakery allow everyone who passes
Outside of the Autograph Book
There are plenty of opportunities to meet and interact with characters on a Disney vacation. Most guests want their photo taken with the character. Some just want to get hugs and have a quick chat! Generally, you will see guests with their autograph book and pen in hand, eagerly waiting to capture the signature of the Disney superstar they are waiting to share moments with. All of these create fond memories of time spent with beloved Disney characters. For our last few trips, I have purchased a $1.00 Disney
Pepper Bacon Mac and Cheese recipe
Today I am dreaming of the Epcot Food and Wine Festival. The aroma of the sweet and savory dishes from around the world, the deep colors off all the flowers and plants, and of course the tastes of all the amazing wines from all over. Are you dreaming with me yet? Well I am already planning my food and wine trip for this fall, with 101 Dream Vacations, but in the meantime I am bringing you a great recipe from the festival you are sure to enjoy. The Pepper
The Gift of Disney
The Gift of Disney [bctt tweet="It's Christmas time, and for many that means crowds, sales, gifts, and utter chaos. At some point we have lost the joy and the simplicity of Christmas" via="no"]. It's Christmas time, and for many that means crowds, sales, gifts, and utter chaos. At some point we have lost the joy and the simplicity of Christmas. If you read Nick's post on Why We Don't Do Birthday Parties anymore it may not come as a surprise to you that we like to give the gift of experiences
Mickey Mouse Inspired Wreath
Are you looking for an inexpensive way to spruce up your front door for the fall season? What better way than an easy DIY project that includes a touch of Disney- a Mickey Mouse inspired wreath. If you don't consider yourself a crafty person, don't feel intimidated. It's really an easy process and you only need a limited amount of supplies. The best part is that once your wreath is complete, you can change the decorations to go along with the different seasons or holidays. You will need the following
Sandals' Butter Chicken
Butter Chicken Bombay Club Today's recipe comes all the from the Caribbean, at the Sandals' Bombay Club. The Butter Chicken is a favorite at Sandals' Bombay Club. Ingredients: SAUCE: 1 tbs vegetable oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 tbs unsalted butter 2 tsp freshly-squeezed lemon juice 1/2 tbs each finely chopped ginger and garlic; blended into a paste 1 tsp garam masala 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp freshly ground cumin 1 bay leaf 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1 cup crushed tomatoes 1/4 cup plain yofurt 1 cup cream pinch kosher salt and ground black pepper CHICKEN: 1 tbs vegetable oil 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into
'Ohana Bread Pudding Recipe
It's "Foodie Friday" and today we are headed over the Polynesian Resort. Ohana is one of my husbands favorite spots. The food is great, the atmosphere is great, and if you catch it at the right time you can watch the fireworks with the music piped in and everything. One of my husbands favorite parts of the meal though is the dessert, the bread pudding. So today we are bringing you an Ohana Bread Pudding recipe, if you can't be at Disney right now you can at least enjoy
Konk Kooler DIY Recipe
Konk Kooler Konk Kooler is a refreshing concoction of light and dark rum is the signature drink on Castaway Cay. Castaway Cay is Disney's private island a favorite stop for many cruisers on Disney Cruise Line. Cool off this summer by the pool with this DIY version of the Konk Kooler. INGREDIENTS 1/2 ounce dark rum 3/4 ounce light rum 1 ounce passion fruit juice 1 ounce pinã colada mix 1 ounce orange juice DIRECTIONS Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously. Serve in a tall glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with a wedge of
Zebra Domes, How To Do Them at Home
Zebra Domes are kinda a staple at Animal Kingdom Lodge's Boma, and if you have ever been like me you get a couple weeks post Disney Vacation you start getting home sick for Disney again
Have you ever had the Kitchen Sink Dessert?
Whenever I think of visiting Disney’s Beach Club Resort all I can think of is the famous dessert the Kitchen Sink that is served at Beaches and Cream. If you don't happen to get over to Beaches and Cream or the thought of this gigantic treat is just to much you are now able to get a mini version in Magic Kingdom at Plaza Ice Cream Parlor and the Plaza Restaurant on Main Street, USA or in Disney California Adventure Park at Clarabella's Hand-Scooped Ice Cream. As much