In honor of World Okapi Day on October 18, Walt Disney World Resort announced the birth of an okapi at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. The calf was born Oct. 1, 2018, and weighed 54 pounds. Born to mother Zelda and father Mandazi, the calf was up and mobile within the first hour of his birth….
When it’s time for a trip to Walt Disney World, I’m not sure who acts more like a kid. Me, or our kids. Ok. It’s me. Throw in a visit to Jambo House and Kidani Village, and you’ve got the start to a great trip. I mean, how can you not get excited to revisit a…
At this time of year, those of us in the U.S. southeast (and beyond) keep an eye on tropical weather. In case you’ve been under a rock, or not at all watching weather forecasts, Tropical Storm Erika was bearing down on the U.S. (as I’m writing this I see that the storm has apparently broken…
Continuing with the Photo Bucket List mini-series, I thought I’d move from the parks and into the resorts. As I’m sure you know, Walt Disney World Imagineers carefully designed and constructed the layout and theming for each resort. So, whether it’s the feel of staying in a different part of the world, such as…
Beginning last week, our teacher, Natalie H from http://MeetTheMagic.com, began our lesson on Disney Room Levels by getting an understanding of Resort Seasons and room location. You may remember that these two variables help determine the room rate per night. You can attend this lesson by clicking here. This week, we continue our lesson on Disney…
It’s that time of year again, where you need to think of what to bring to a holiday dinner or party. This is one of my favorite Disney food items to bring to a Thanksgiving fest, Christmas dinner or a holiday party. It’s warm and inviting and has the essence of Fall. So when looking…
Jiko – The Cooking Place is located in the Animal Kingdom Lodge in Walt Disney World. Upon entering the restaurant you take in the sights of the African decor and intimate atmosphere. Along the walls the colors change to represent an African sunset. Above you hanging from the ceiling are white birds simulating flight. You…
So suppose you want to stay at your dream Deluxe Resort, but just can’t swing the $340 a night or more, no matter how much you save. Does this mean that you’re relegated to the Value or Moderate side of the World? Not necessarily. As I’ve mentioned before, a good way to afford a Deluxe,…
Contributed by: Eric H. (NDI#2). Eric is our resident Disney restaurants, recess and relaxation expert. Eric H. (NDI#2)
