Arms Inside The Vehicle

This is just a quick post with the intent of re-energizing this blog...........I enjoy it when I do it, but it has been hard for me to make it a priority. We have been to Walt Disney World a LOT of times.  I have found that some of our best trips do not involve the "E-Ticket" rides whatsoever.  On a recent trip, we took a leisurely stroll through the Maharajah Jungle Trek at Disney's Animal Kingdom park.  Along with many interesting animals (Komodo Dragons, huge bats, interesting birds, and tigers just to name a few), I spotted a few Hidden Mickeys...........It's so fun!

We have had the pleasure of talking with some new visitors to WDW over the past few weeks.  It is so fun for Tabitha and I to do that.  It takes me back to a day when we would order promo DVD's to be delivered to our house and watch them.....Before you ask, the internet did exist and so did YouTube......But it was definitely a time of transition!  Talking with these people, it took us back to some of the budget tips that we have learned over the years.

Overview: Le Cellier is a steakhouse in the Canadian section of Epcot.  It's a very beautiful section of the park with the waterfalls and walkways.  There are some signature dishes that it is known for, such as the Canadian cheese soup and the the filet mignon with mushroom risotto and truffle butter.  Le Cellier is VERY popular, so getting reservations can be difficult to get without advanced planning. We ate there for lunch this past June (2017), but this review will also incorporate our experience from past trips as well.

This is one of our favorite places to stay.  As a "moderate" Disney resort, the rates are very reasonable.  Combined with the theming and amenities, the value is excellent.  The grounds are beautiful, there are great non-theme park entertainment choices, and multiple dining options.  Plus, as a family of five, this moderate resort will accommodate us in one room! Pictures from our stay in June 2017

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/animal-kingdom/backstage-tales/ My oldest daughter and I took this tour and we thoroughly enjoyed it.  We are both animal lovers and are the people who animals just naturally gravitate toward.  This tour is not for everyone.  Even when we just finished, I had mixed feelings on it.  The turning point for me was when we walked through the park for the rest of the day and the facts that we had learned and then shared with the rest of the family kept coming out!  It was so apparent that we had learned so much that morning!

Disney Tourist Blog is one of my favorite blogs to read.  Check out this post about how to photograph the World of Avatar: http://www.disneytouristblog.com/pandora-world-avatar-photo-tips/

For those who run/jog/walk and are staying at the Disney's Port Orleans Resorts, there is a fun little event held every Sunday morning called "The Beignet Dash Fun Run."  It is "Held every Sunday at 8:00am.  Join us on Sunday Runday for a quick dash around the Resort.  Finish your race with a tasty beignet!  Check-in begins at 7:30 at Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter on the Riverwalk between building 5 and the Doubloon Lagoon Pool.  $15 Plus tax."