Tips for Disney’s Festival of Fantasy Parade
Watching Disney’s Festival of Fantasy Parade is the perfect way to spend an afternoon in the Magic Kingdom! Festival of Fantasy celebrates the most magical land in the Kingdom, Fantasyland. It features the perfect blend of classic characters (such as Peter Pan and Pinocchio) and characters from the new movies such as Merida and Elsa. This parade represents the spirit of Disney with eye-catching floats and enchanting music. You may even see Maleficent in the form of a fire-breathing dragon! Disney’s Festival of Fantasy Parade has one showing every day, starting at 3 PM. Depending on the weather (if it’s very stormy out), they will change to the Rainy Day…
Disney Dining: Breakfast at Grand Floridian Cafe
Grand Floridian Cafe is the perfect mix of casual, yet elegant dining in one of Disney’s most beautiful resorts, the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. The Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is located on the Magic Kingdom monorail loop, and it is actually the very last stop on your way to the Magic Kingdom. At the Grand Floridian Cafe, you will feel like you are a royal with the elegant design, and you will feel at home while feasting on Mickey waffles and being surrounded by family and friends. I have been dreaming of trying out the Grand Floridian Cafe, mostly because I had no idea it existed till earlier…
Exploring Paia, Maui
The beautiful coastal town of Paia sits along the North Shore of Maui, mixing hip surf culture and exotic jungle living with the Road to Hana beginning in this little town. In Paia, you will find the best beach in Maui with sea turtles and windsurfing, shops, boutiques, and unique restaurants. Paia is the perfect place to really enjoy the authentic Hawaiian culture without it being too “touristy”; here you can find a unique blend of natural food shops, eclectic stores, and kind people. Paia was easily my favorite town in Maui. There were unique shops here and local restaurants we had never seen before that we were able to…
Disney Dining: Breakfast at Kona Cafe
Kona Cafe at Disney’s Polynesian Polynesian Resort is probably my favorite Disney World restaurant. It is casual dining with the perfect mix of amazing food, aloha spirit, magical atmosphere, and convenience to the Magic Kingdom. Kona Cafe offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day, and it is located on the second floor of the Polynesian Resort along the Magic Kingdom monorail loop. It is usually easy to get a dining reservation at Kona Cafe, and we often try to time it right before the Magic Kingdom opens. I love the Polynesian because the minute you step on the property you feel as though you have been transported to the beautiful…
Top 10 Things to Do in Savannah, Georgia
Savannah, GA is one of the most beautiful places to visit in the Southeast. Soaked in Southern charm, Savannah features oak trees covered with Spanish moss, horse-drawn carriages, historical architecture, and haunted houses. Here are the top 10 things to do in or near Savannah, GA, especially for first-time visitors! 1. Explore River Street River Street is one of the highlights of Savannah! It is located next to the Savannah River so you will see many cargo ships entering into the port as you explore the area. Cobblestones line the street and historic buildings greet you on the side of the street. It is a big tourist area, and…
A Coffee Lover’s Guide to Tampa and St. Petersburg
I like to think of myself as a coffee enthusiast (more like coffee fanatic if I am being honest), and Tampa has been pretty high on my bucket list in terms of trying out some of the best coffee there is. And I can definitely say all expectations were met! Tampa has some of the most unique, best-tasting coffee I have ever had. The shops were beautiful and inspiring, and the baristas were all so kind and helpful while making you the coffee of your dreams! This will be a guide to the best coffee shops in the Tampa and St. Petersburg area and unique traits of each shop. *These…
My Perfect Day at the Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom represents the essence of all things magical, dreamy, and inspirational in Disney. When people think of Disney World, most people’s thoughts immediately jump to the stunning Cinderella Castle with a view down Main Street. Magic Kingdom is by far my favorite park at Disney World, and I have visited this park at least 30+ times. It is a must-visit on every Walt Disney World trip, and I have perfected how to have my best day ever at the classic Disney park! This post will share how to have the most magic-filled day at Magic Kingdom, and some of my tried and true favorites across the park. *Please keep…
Adventure is Out There
Adventure. Friendship. Imagination. Laughter. Memories. Dreams. All of these words describe the movie Up. This movie inspires all of us to chase after our wildest dreams and to love and cherish the ones on the adventure with us. It helps us to remember that the days are short and our time here on Earth is so limited, so why not live each day like we are going after our own Paradise Falls? Up helps us to see that the people on the adventure with us are much more important than the adventure itself. So this post is dedicated to the movie that helped me dream bigger, love more, and make…
Whistle While You Work
With the new year here, I have so many hopes, dreams, and goals for this year. The only way I am able to get things done is to have music in the background! Spotify playlists filled with instrumental music have fueled me to get through long nights of studying during nursing school and now motivate me to work on this blog and all the posts I want to share with you. I have created a Spotify Playlist featuring 8 hours worth of Disney instrumental music that I wanted to share with you in hopes it will get you through that Monday work day or that long night working hard on…
Exploring Lahaina, Maui
Lahaina was easily one of my favorite places in Maui. Steeped with culture, shopping, amazing food, and plenty of excursions for everyone in the family, this charming little town cannot be beat. I wanted to share with you my favorite parts of Lahaina and what we were able to do here during our honeymoon! We technically spent two days in Lahaina. There is really so much to do here, you could easily spend a couple of days here and not get everything done. One of my favorite parts of our Lahaina visit was the drive over to this shore of Maui. We stayed in the Wailea area, which made our…