Erik Johnson
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Catch a Glimpse of the Future of Epcot

Catch a Glimpse of the Future of Epcot

The Odyssey: Transformed! If you have been to Epcot over the past twenty years, you have probably noticed the Odyssey Restaurant on your way into World Showcase. There it rests, year after year, providing only restrooms and a baby care station most of the time. During...

A Quick Run Around the World at the Food & Wine Festival 2019

A Quick Run Around the World at the Food & Wine Festival 2019

The foodie paradise that is Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival is nearly through its 2019 run and for the first time in my life, I am fairly certain I have eaten at least one item at every location. Considering I live in Colorado, this was no easy feat! On my first visit,...

Thanksgiving Memories at the Parks

Thanksgiving Memories at the Parks

I never wanted to go to Disney World during any sort of holiday. In fact, as we planned our second vacation to Orlando, we specifically wanted to go late in March when the spring breaks dried up and the summer heat had yet to set in. And yet, when my sister suggested...

Enjoy the Parks in a Whole New Way on Dapper Day!

Enjoy the Parks in a Whole New Way on Dapper Day!

Back in the early days of the Disneyland Resort it was common to dress up for public occasions, even a nice afternoon at a theme park. Today at the Happiest Place on Earth there are days to dress up fancy referred to as Dapper Day. Though it is not an official Disney...

A Pictorial Tour of Port Orleans Riverside

A Pictorial Tour of Port Orleans Riverside

Deep in a secluded, quiet bayou, thousands of families sleep their Disney nights away to the sounds of crickets and a faraway jazz band. Port Orleans Riverside is the largest resort on Walt Disney World property and yet most of the time, you would hardly know! This...

Make Your Mark with Blaze Pizza

Make Your Mark with Blaze Pizza

The transformation at Disney Springs opened up a massive amount of opportunities for various entrepreneurs to jump into the space that used to be Pleasure Island. Sorry, Society for Explorers and Adventurers, but we can enjoy a lot more family-friendly entertainment...

To Boogie with Oogie or Try Something Not-So-Scary?

To Boogie with Oogie or Try Something Not-So-Scary?

Updated: Oct 7, 2019 This time of year, you have likely seen a lot about both of Disney’s Halloween events, each on their own coast. Disneyland has made a little more news perhaps, as its inaugural Oogie Boogie Bash is taking place in Disney’s California Adventure...

Catch a Ride on Disney’s Magical Express!

Catch a Ride on Disney’s Magical Express!

Of all the changes made to the Walt Disney World Resort over the past few decades, my favorite might just be Disney’s Magical Express. I know, that’s a pretty big statement considering the amount of change we have seen at Disney World. Hear me out, though! If you...

Return to Disney’s Past with the Skyliner Gondolas

Return to Disney’s Past with the Skyliner Gondolas

Soar over Hourglass Lake Most of us have a treasured Disney attraction that long ago rode off into history, replaced because of changing guest attitudes, changing maintenance schedules, or even changing intellectual property. Quite a lot of you will remember Disney’s...

Mini Golf at Walt Disney World

Mini Golf at Walt Disney World

You and your family have been going to the parks for a few days and need a break. What is there to do other than theme parks? How about a round of Miniature Golf on your day off at one of the two spots available at the Walt Disney World Resort? Each spot has eighteen...