Travel with the Whitakers

Each of the four theme parks at the Walt Disney World Resort has so much to love – rides, attractions, characters, dining options! A couple of weeks ago we talked about why we love Animal Kingdom and this week we’re excited to talk about why we love Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Hollywood Studios has seen quite a few changes in the last few years. Some popular attractions – like Studio Backlot Tour and The Great Movie Ride – have closed, but new attractions, and in some cases lands have replaced them. So, why do we love Hollywood Studios? 50’s Prime Time Café – This eatery allows you to step back in time to the 1950s. Household items from the era are the décor for this restaurant and at some tables you’ll find small black and white TVs showing a reel of commercials and bits of shows from the 50s. The atmosphere is fun, everyone is family here – but be sure to eat your vegetables and keep your elbows off the table! In addition to the fun, the food is a big reason we love t

This week we have for you a post that will help to walk you through the important and always anxiously anticipated Online Check-In for your Disney Cruise Line vacation! We’ve mentioned Online Check-In before, but we haven’t ever really talked too much about it. So, what do you need to know before your check in day arrives? What is it? And what can you do? Online Check-In allows you to complete all of the important paperwork – including adding citizenship and passport information to your reservation, securing a port arrival time, and registering children for the youth programs. Additionally, you can also book onboard activities likes beverage tastings, adult-only dining, ticketed meet and greets, nursery times, spa services, and shore excursions on the day that you can being online check-in. When can it be done? Guests can complete Online Check-In based on their Castaway Club level. Guests booked in Concierge rooms and those that are Platinum level Castaway Club member

The Walt Disney World Resort has SO MUCH to offer - rides, attractions, shows, characters, food, fun themed hotels, four theme parks, two water parks, a shopping district, and unlimited ways to make magical memories. If it isn’t obvious, we’re a Disney family – we love all things Disney. We love taking trips to the Walt Disney World Resort (and the Disneyland Resort and Disney Cruises) and we can’t wait for our short trip this coming winter. Disney World has four theme parks, each with its own unique offerings – rides, shows, attractions, dining and character opportunities, and over the next few weeks we’re going to talk about what we love about each of the four magical parks! This week we bring you, in no particular order, Why We Love Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park. Tusker House – Tusker House is tucked away near the Festival of the Lion King in the Africa section of the park. Themed like a safari camp this buffet-style restaurant is fun to look around, and to dine at! Breakf