Travel with the Whitakers

Another year is coming to an end, but the magic of Disney will only get better as the next year begins. Before we look ahead at the 2019 let’s look at what happened at Disneyland, Disney World and aboard the Disney Cruise Ships in 2018. 2018 California Adventure Park at the Disneyland Resort saw the opening of Pixar Pier this summer. What was Paradise Pier now celebrates all things Pixar. Here you’ll find. Games of Pixar Pier, the Pixar-Pal-Around, Toy Story Mania and the Incredicoaster. You will also find characters like Mike Wizowski, Buzz Lightyear, Woody, and Mr. and Mrs. Incredible in this section of the park. California Adventure also said goodbye to the Bugs Land section of the park this year in order to begin work for a new Marvel themed section of the park. Early this year Disney Cruise Line’s original ship, the Disney Magic , was refurbished. The Teen club “Vibe” was redone as well as the Cove Café and parts of the Oceaneer Club. The ship also saw the addit

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Who doesn’t love ice cream?! The Disney World Resort has so many places to stop and get a sweet, frozen treat. Today we have for you a list, with brief descriptions, of all of the locations around Disney World to get your hands on some delicious ice cream. Magic Kingdoms Plaza Ice Cream Parlor – Step back in time to the simple times that Main Street U.S.A. represents and enjoy a sweet treat with a beautiful view! The Plaza Ice Cream Parlor offers cups and cones of a variety of flavors of ice cream and sorbet, as well as sundaes, and ice cream sandwiches! You can’t go wrong with any of the options here, but our favorites are the All-American Sundae (chocolate and peanut butter – yum!) and a Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich! Plaza Restaurant – Enjoy a delicious sit down meal at the Plaza Restaurant and finish it off with a mouthwatering dessert from the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor next door! We think that the perfect end to any meal

As you know, we LOVE food – all four of us. In our last post we talked about our favorite things that we’ve eaten at the Walt Disney World Resort. Today we have for you our favorites – or the Best Things We’ve Eaten – from the Disney Cruise Line ships. We (Howard, Christian, and Miriya) have each chosen our favorite thing to eat at breakfast, lunch, and dinner – dinner is further broken down into appetizer, entrée, and dessert. Enjoy! Breakfast Christian: Mickey Waffles – Who doesn’t love waffles?! Especially when they’re shaped like Mickey Mouse! Crispy on the outside, and fluffy on the inside, these waffles can be enjoyed at Cabanas at breakfast time with your choice of toppings. You can also find them as part of the daily sit down breakfast as well. Howard: Eggs Benedict . Howard is a BIG fan of eggs benedict, and you’ll find the delicious combination of English muffin, poached egg, Canadian bacon, and Hollandaise sauce at the buffet, as well as the sit down restaurant s

We’re sure you’ve all see that show on Food Network and Cooking Channel where a bunch of celebrity chefs are talking about the best things that they’ve eaten. Well today we have for you our version of this! Read on to find out the Best Thing We’ve Ever Eaten at the Walt Disney World Resort! Christian, Howard, and Miriya each picked our favorite item, or in some cases restaurant, for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, and snack. Breakfast Christian : Cupcake! Any cupcake. Disney World is the one place where cupcakes are an okay breakfast! Howard: Be Our Guest. The choices at Be Our Guest are all great – our favorites, though, are the Feast A La Gaston (eggs, potatoes, bacon, sausage and fruit) and the Open-Faced Bacon and Egg Sandwich (eggs, bacon, cheese, and arugula on a croissant served with fruit. The best part, though, is the pastries that come with it!   Miriya : Mickey Waffles with Chocolate-Hazelnut Drizzle! Everyone loves Mickey waffles, after all, food tas

There is so much to love about a Disney Cruise Line vacation. When we set foot onto the Disney Wonder for our first cruise we didn’t really know what to expect. Now that we’ve taken five I think it’s safe to say that we know a thing or two about DCL, but we’re far from experts. We do, however, know what we like – and we love DCL – and today we’re going to tell you why we love it. The Atmosphere                 Family/Welcome Atmosphere Disney Cruises are the perfect vacation for everyone! Young, old, families, couples – Disney fans of all ages that want to see the world and enjoy the magic of Disney while at sea. The cast members on board the ships, and in the cruise terminals make you feel welcome from the moment you arrive until the moment you depart – dreaming of your next cruise. The Disney Magic As you step onto the ship your family is announced for everyone already on board to hear and to welcome you. The feeling on board the ships is nothing short of magical

It’s time to talk about our favorite thing again – Disney food! A couple of weeks ago we talked about our favorite places to get a quick meal or a quick snack around the Walt Disney World Resort. Quick service is by far not the only option for delicious eats around Disney World, though. There are over 100 table service restaurants on property, and today we’re here to tell you about our favorite places at Disney World to sit down, relax, and enjoy a meal away from the crowds. Many of our favorite places are in the parks – this allows us to get delicious, quality food and enjoy a break from the hustle and bustle of the parks, all while still only being a few steps away from it all. So, where do we love to eat at Disney World? Read on to find out. Disney Springs and Resorts Raglan Road – Located in Disney Springs Raglan Road is a must for us. With an Irish Pub feel Raglan Road offer live music and delicious eats. Our favorite menu items include Dalkey Duo (battered and frie