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My Favorite Disney World Snacks & Where to Find Them!

by Liliane Opsomer on August 26, 2014 3 Orlando

Disney World absolutely delights with the sheer number of confections and temptations, many of them available at the snack carts throughout the park. Who is immune to these temptresses on wheels offering snacks such as churros, popcorn, cotton candy, ice cream and more? And dare I mentioning the stationary temples...

A Disney Cruise Wedding on Castaway Cay: Sailing Into Happily Ever After

by Liliane Opsomer on May 13, 2014 9

Being an avid Disney fan I did not need much convincing when my cousin told me about his plans to get hitched with the Mouse. A Disney cruise wedding - I was all for it! Adding to the excitement was the fact that we would be sailing on the Disney...

Review: Disney Festival of Fantasy - An Awe-Inspiring Parade

by Liliane Opsomer on March 25, 2014 9 Orlando

Disney parades are synonymous with large-scale productions, plenty of fabulous floats, beloved characters out in force and catchy tunes. And while I have seen many a parade over the years, I must admit that the new Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade at Magic Kingdom Park left me in awe. The...

Going the Distance at Disney's Princess Half Marathon

by Liliane Opsomer on March 4, 2014 2 Orlando

One year ago I ran my very first runDisney race and little did I know that this 5K race would be the beginning of a path that would lead me to the West Coast and back, running not one but two half marathons within six weeks' time. Not that I...

Review: Lunch with an Animal Specialist at Disney's Sanaa

by Liliane Opsomer on January 9, 2014 8

How does a fabulous African-inspired meal at Sanaa sound to you? I take every opportunity I get to indulge in the fabulous cuisine and simply love the décor of the restaurant in Kidani Village, the Disney Vacation property of Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. African proverbs are painted on the walls...

Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10-Miler Race Report

by Liliane Opsomer on October 17, 2013 2

Flying down a day prior to the race was a no-brainer, after all the Magic Kingdom was hosting Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party and I wanted extra time at the EXPO to pick up my bib, get my last-minute race instructions and indulge in some shopping. I settled into...

Never Give Up On Your Dreams: The Magic of RunDisney

by Liliane Opsomer on September 3, 2013

At age 64, Diana Nyad, upon swimming for 54 hours from Cuba to Florida, said it all: Never give up and never think you are too old to chase a dream. Since the beginning of May, I have been training for a 10-mile RunDisney race at the Walt Disney World...

Beyond the Parks, A Look at The Best Free Disney World Activities

by Liliane Opsomer on July 16, 2013 7

Whether you have plenty of time on your hands or you need a break from the parks, there is lots to do at the Walt Disney World Resort without paying a dime to access any of the four theme parks. And, no, I am not saying you should go to...

Up All Night: The Start of a Monstrous Summer at Walt Disney World

by Liliane Opsomer on June 4, 2013 Video

Who does not dream of walking down Main Street U.S.A. at 6 a.m. in the morning and meeting Mickey and Minnie in their pajamas? And while I am still dreaming of a night inside Cinderella’s Castle, for now rocking out in front of it in the middle of the night...

Raglan Road's Mighty St. Patrick's Day Festival ... a Review & a Recipe!

by Liliane Opsomer on March 18, 2013

By Guest Blogger Liliane Opsomer, co-author of "The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids" The first Mighty St. Patrick's Day Festival at the soon-to-be Disney Springs aka Downtown Disney got off to a great start the weekend of March 8 with a concert of the Willis Clan at...

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