Mickey Mouse, Disney pals travel to UCF Arena for interactive show

Disney Live! Rockin’ Road Show is making a stop at the University of Central Florida Arena next week. If your children love the Disney characters, this interactive show is sure to put smiles on their faces. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy are on a crazy road trip to find the best...

March 9th, 2010 | A Mom and The Mouse, Kristin Ford | Read More

Grand Floridian Resort & Spa’s Chocolate Crusted Key Lime Pie

Oh, so, sweet: Chocolate Crusted Key Lime Pie is a fabulous treat at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is a Victorian-style Resort with several dining options. In addtion to character dinners and breakfasts, guests can choose from 1900 Park...

March 8th, 2010 | Dining, Disney Recipes, From the Archives, Heather McPherson | Read More

Setting sail on a Disney cruise means a party on land first, right?

Captain Hook visits the 'So You Want to be a Pirate' lab, one of many children's activities on Disney Cruise Line. (Photo by Disney Cruise Line) My family is embarking on a Disney experience we haven’t yet tried — yes, there still are a few of those! — and I’m the...

March 8th, 2010 | A Mom and The Mouse, Featured, Kristin Ford | Read More

Zoom! Race-car ride-along at the Walt Disney World Speedway

The Walt Disney World Speedway on Saturday was the site of my first-ever experience in a race car. I zipped around that track three times at speeds that can zoom up to 140 mph. My stomach also, apparently, made the trip — just not with my brain. Kidding! And, Disney annual passholders, don’t...

March 7th, 2010 | Featured, Matt Palm, Things to do, Tickets and Deals | Read More

Are days numbered for “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day”?

Volunteers helped pack away canned goods at an event last month at Epcot. (Photo from Walt Disney Co.) Indications show that the “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day” promotion, which encouraged volunteerism with the prospect of free admission to a Disney theme park, is coming to an end. Last month,...

March 5th, 2010 | Dewayne Bevil, News | Read More

Easy Coriander Wings from Ohana at the Polynesian Resort

Honey and soy sauce enhance the chicken wings served at Ohana Restaurant. Ohana, which means “family” in Hawaiian culture, is restaurant at Walt Disney World’s Polynesian Resort that offers dinner and a character breakfast. At ‘Ohana’s Best Friends Breakfast with Lilo &...

March 5th, 2010 | Disney Recipes, From the Archives, Heather McPherson | Read More

Try on Princess Tiana wedding gown at trunk show today, Saturday

The Princess Tiana-inspired wedding gown was first revealed during New York Bridal Week in October 2009. (photo by The Walt Disney Co.) Central Florida brides can try on the wedding gown inspired by Princess Tiana for the first time today during a Kirstie Kelly trunk show at The Collection in Winter...

March 5th, 2010 | A Mom and The Mouse, Kristin Ford | Read More

Oscar worthy decadence: Planet Hollywood’s White Chocolate Bread Pudding

Cap off your Oscar party with White Chocolate Bread Pudding Somewhere in the definition of decadence are the words “bread pudding.” The roots of this comfort food are in peasant cuisine, but chefs have certainly lifted this mixture of custard, bread, vanilla and sugar to royal heights. In...

March 4th, 2010 | Disney Recipes, Featured, From the Archives, Heather McPherson | Read More

Celebrate ‘Princess and The Frog’ with treats from ‘Tiana’s Cookbook’

Froggy-in-the-Water Cupcakes from 'Tiana's Cookbook: Recipes for Kids' (Disney Press photo) Celebrating the March 16 DVD release of The Princess and The Frog? You can plan a fun viewing party for your family with themed dishes from Tiana’s Cookbook: Recipes for Kids. It is chock-full...

March 4th, 2010 | A Mom and The Mouse, Featured, Kristin Ford | Read More

Now in bloom: Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival opens

One of the new topiaries this year represents Vidia, the fastest flyer of the Disney Fairies. I wish I could say spring was in the air this morning for the official opening day of the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, but all I can really say is brrrrr. At least it LOOKS like spring,...

March 3rd, 2010 | Dewayne Bevil, Featured, Park Tips, Pictures | Read More