Category: Travel Blog
Lightning Lane & Multi Pass – Our Review
Lightning Lane & Multi Pass: What Worked, What Flopped, and What We’d Do Differently A Disney Debrief from Travel n Taste Journal If there’s one thing that can make or break your Disney day—it’s your ride strategy. Between Lightning Lane, Multi Pass, and a 7AM booking scramble, there’s a lot riding on your plan (and… Read more
Hollywood & Vine Disney Play ‘n Dine Review
Hollywood & Vine Disney Play ‘n Dine Review: Characters, Comfort Food & Mickey Waffles for Days A Disney Debrief from Travel n Taste Journal Our breakfast at Hollywood & Vine Disney Play ‘n Dine was the perfect way to kick off our Hollywood Studios day. Between beloved Disney Junior characters and a surprisingly delicious buffet,… Read more
A Real-Life Fairy Godmother
A Real-Life Fairy Godmother: Our Magical Princess Makeover with OJ A Disney Debrief from Travel n Taste Journal Every Disney trip has its magical moments—but this one felt straight out of a storybook. While most little ones dream of a makeover at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, we found something even better: OJemah (OJ), a professional stylist… Read more
Dining in the Castle
Dining in the Castle: Our Honest Review of Cinderella’s Royal Table A Disney Debrief from Travel n Taste Journal Our 8:20 PM dinner reservation for two at Cinderella’s Royal Table was nothing short of a fairytale. Set inside the iconic Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom, this experience is one of Disney’s most coveted—and most talked-about—dining… Read more
Two Parks, One Epic Day
Two Parks, One Epic Day: Princesses, Space Travel, and Safari Adventures A Travel n Taste Journal Series Some days at Disney are for strolling and snacking. This was not one of those days. From rope dropping Frozen Ever After to hopping between EPCOT and Animal Kingdom, we packed in two parks, princess breakfasts, thrill rides,… Read more
Grand Floridian Café – A Hidden Gem Worth Savoring
Grand Floridian Café – A Hidden Gem Worth Savoring A Travel n Taste Journal Feature If you’re planning a Disney trip and craving a peaceful, quality meal outside the parks, let me put you onto one of my favorite hidden gems: the Grand Floridian Café. Nestled inside Disney’s flagship resort, this charming spot offers all… Read more
The Drive to Disney
The Drive to Disney: Overnight Miles, Roadside Legends, and a Car Full of Snacks A Travel n Taste Journal Series Some people fly. We drive. And not just a quick hop down the road—an 835-mile overnight haul straight to the heart of the magic. Why? Because there’s something kind of iconic about packing up the… Read more
Our Overnight Drive to Disney
Our Overnight Drive to Disney: Why We’re Skipping the Flight and Hitting the Road A Travel n Taste Journal Series There are a lot of ways to get to Disney World—but for this trip, we’re going old school: an overnight drive. While flying is faster, we wanted flexibility, fewer moving parts, and let’s be honest—a… Read more
Why We Took a Day Off Before Our Disney Trip (And You Should Too)
Why We Took a Day Off Before Our Disney Trip (And You Should Too) A Travel n Taste Journal Series When you’re planning a big vacation—especially one like Disney World—it’s easy to get caught up in the ride bookings, park strategies, and countdown clocks. But sometimes, the best move you can make… is doing nothing… Read more
Booking Day at Disney: Chaos, Curveballs, and a Solid Plan (Eventually)
Booking Day at Disney: Chaos, Curveballs, and a Solid Plan (Eventually) A Travel n Taste Journal Series We thought we were ready. We had mapped out every ride. Prioritized every reservation. Checked wait times, walking times, and had a strategy locked and loaded for Lightning Lane and Multi Pass bookings. But Disney booking day had… Read more