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Mini Churro Bites

April 24, 2018

There’s nothing I miss more when I’m away from the parks than a good Disney parks snack! And churros are a Disney snack staple. I love curing my Disney Withdrawals with a little homemade treat from my favorite place! Did you know churros weren’t always in the Disney Parks? That’s right — the iconic Disney snack didn’t make its debut until the 80’s! In 1985 Disneyland executives were trying to strategize ways to get teens into their newest ...

Disney Throwback

Wonders of Life

April 20, 2018

Epcot is a theme park that is like no other. Opening on October 1, 1982, Epcot offered two unique areas: Future World and World Showcase. Future World was to feature the latest science and technology with pavilions dedicated to topics like energy, land, water, and space, while World Showcase would feature cultures from around the world with dedicated pavilions including restaurants, attractions, and shows. The last of the Future World pavilions to open was Wonders of Life on October 19, ...

Disney Food

My Flower and Garden Festival Favorites

April 17, 2018

It’s no secret that Flower and Garden Festival is my favorite to experience each year at Epcot. From the blooms to the bites it’s just my ideal way to celebrate the spring season! This year is the 25th Anniversary of Epcot’s International Flower and Garden, so everything spring was in full swing. Epcot is featuring 15 outdoor kitchens at the festival this year with lots of delicious tastes to try. Today I’m sharing a my top five favorite tastes that I checked off of ...

Disney Style

Think Orange Thoughts

April 13, 2018

Little Orange Bird, in the Sunshine Tree. Won’t you think of something sunny just for me? Have you ever heard of the Orange Bird? Orange Bird was created in 1970 by Disney as a mascot for the Florida Citrus Commission, who would be sponsoring the Enchanted Tiki Room in Magic Kingdom. Orange Bird appeared in ad for Florida Oranges as well as in Adventureland in Magic Kingdom. He had his own record and illustrated book, featuring songs by the iconic Sherman Brothers! He’s a sweet ...