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Frozen beverages at a Disney Cruise Line Sail Away Party

Cheers to No Hangovers! Disney Cruise Line's NEW Zero Proof Mocktail Menus Revealed

May 28, 2024

When sailing away on a cruise vacation many people envision kicking back with a frozen drink in hand as the ultimate picture of relaxation. But these days more and more people are choosing to forgo the fully loaded libations for one reason or another. While we have enjoyed many cocktails on Disney ships over the years, lately in our everyday lives we have been finding ourselves choosing more and more mocktails for a healthier balance. We were a little nervous that if we were looking for an alternative to alcohol while onboard, the only thing available would be super sugary concoctions geared towards kids. But we were ecstatic to learn that Disney Cruise Line had just soft launched a brand new “Zero Proof Cocktails” menu featuring an array of elevated craft mocktails…

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In Foods & Drinks, Cruise Tags Drinks, Mocktails, Disney Cruise Line (DCL)
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Hemisphere Restaurant MCO Review: An Epic Airport Date Night with Runway Views!

May 25, 2022

Guess where we went on a date night recently? The Orlando International Airport. Wait, what? Yup, we found an amazing hidden gem right within the MCO terminal: Hemisphere Restaurant. Being aviation enthusiasts we couldn’t wait to experience the elevated culinary menu, crafted cocktails, and of course some epic airport views. Read on to learn about our first class dinner experience found inside the Hyatt Regency Orlando Airport hotel…

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In Foods & Drinks Tags MCO/Orlando Airport, Hyatt, Dinner, Drinks, Restaurant Review, Date Night, Orlando/Florida
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Persimmon Hollow Brewing Co. - The Lake Eola Taproom

Persimmon Hollow Brewing Co. - The Lake Eola Taproom

A Look Back: Our "Get Weird" Vegan Brunch Review at Persimmon Hollow Lake Eola

January 3, 2022

When thinking of local brunch options a brewery isn’t usually the first thing that comes to mind for us. But our mind has been changed big time. Recently we joined some foodie friends to experience an awesome collaborative event by Persimmon Hollow Brewing Co. and The Dinner Party Project to try some new vegan brunch options as well as a selection of local brews. Read on for all the details…

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In Foods & Drinks Tags Lake Eola, Persimmon Hollow, Brewery, Drinks, Brunch, Vegan, Media Event, Orlando/Florida
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Our Polite Pig Review: A Look Back at the Build Your Own Old Fashioned Menu!

September 1, 2021

Last night we were invited to a preview event at The Polite Pig in Disney Springs. We joined some other blogger friends to mingle over nibbles and try the brand new Build Your Own Old Fashioned Menu. This new offering officially launched today and we have all the details…

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In Foods & Drinks Tags Disney Springs, The Polite Pig, Drinks, Appetizers, Media Event
California Grill

Our California Grill Anniversary Dinner Review: A Look Back at a Disney Classic

May 8, 2021

At the very top of the Contemporary Resort you will find an award-winning restaurant that is arguably one of the most sought after dining reservations on Walt Disney World Property — The California Grill. This signature dining restaurant offers Pacific Coast inspired fine dining and unbeatable views of the Seven Seas Lagoon and the Magic Kingdom. We have been lucky enough to dine in this establishment a few times over the years, and it has always been a special occasion for us. Since the menu and ambiance makes for a romantic date night we decided to book a dinner here to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Read on to learn more about one of our favorite spots for a magical meal…

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In Foods & Drinks Tags Restaurant Review, Walt Disney World, Contemporary Resort, Dinner, Drinks, Anniversary, Date Idea
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La Luce has a modern look with a touch of Tuscan art too.

La Luce has a modern look with a touch of Tuscan art too.

La Luce Restaurant Review: Our Date Night at Hilton Bonnet Creek's Signature Restaurant

September 29, 2020

Recently we booked a little staycation at Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek (make sure to read more about this unbelievable resort in our review here.) One evening we had the chance to enjoy date night at the signature restaurant at the resort: La Luce. This modern restaurant was created by a famous Napa Valley chef and features Italian dishes, Mediterranean-inspired drinks, and a Trattoria-style wine program. Currently La Luce is ranked as the #2 restaurant in all of Orlando by TripAdvisor and we couldn’t wait to experience it…

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In Foods & Drinks Tags Hilton Bonnet Creek, Dining Review, Hilton, Bonnet Creek, Date Idea, Dinner, Drinks, Orlando/Florida
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Enjoy this one of a kind view on a Disney specialty cruise.

Enjoy this one of a kind view on a Disney specialty cruise.

Setting Sail on a Disney Specialty Cruise with a Private Fireworks View

July 6, 2020

With the July 4th fireworks at Walt Disney World canceled this year, we figured it was the perfect time to reminisce about a special fireworks experience we had last fall. We are always amazed at the amount of special activities and tours available at Disney and booking a private specialty fireworks cruise was one awesome time. Technically our friends Max and Niki had booked the experience for their honeymoon, but they let us crash the party and come along (how nice are they right?). One night last fall our group of four enjoyed some drinks at the Top of the World then set sail on our private pontoon. Read on to hear all about our enchanted evening sailing.

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In Special Experience Tags Walt Disney World, Contemporary Resort, Fireworks, Date Idea, Private Party, Boat, Drinks, Snacks
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Two of our Sangrias we enjoyed at Sangria University.

Two of our Sangrias we enjoyed at Sangria University.

Sangria University at Coronado Springs: Get Your Drink On at Disney World!

November 26, 2019

This month a new adult experience has officially launched on Disney property. Introducing: Sangria University at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. Offered exclusively at Three Bridges Bar & Grill, this fun class is a unique opportunity to both learn, and get your drink on. So read on to hear all the details on this activity that is perfect for adults to enjoy while on Disney property.

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In Foods & Drinks, Special Experience Tags Walt Disney World, Coronado Springs Resort, Dining Review, Sangria University, Drinks
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Update: Why We Changed Our Name to The Orlando DINKs

Yup, you read that correctly, after 6 years of being known as The Disney DINKs, we are officially changing our name to The Orlando DINKs.

While changing one word doesn’t seem like a huge change, it feels pretty huge to us since this has been our identity for so long. There are a few reasons why we decided to make the change, some of which are directly related to Disney and some that aren’t. Before we really get into it, we want to be very clear that this article isn’t an intent to bash Disney by any means. We have had amazing experiences related to Disney, from our wedding, multiple Anniversary trips on both coasts, and Disneyland Paris. Being Disney Vacation Club members has allowed us to experience some amazing destinations including Hawaii, Hilton Head Island, and Vero Beach. None of these would have been possible without DVC. We have also had the pleasure of sharing these experiences with friends and family throughout the years. So while it may seem like we are quitting Disney, we certainly are not (and please note we are even keeping our fun mouse ear branding!) Read on to learn more…

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Moving Near the Mouse: Moving to Orlando to be a Disney Local
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Everyone dreams about moving to their happy place whether it be the country, the mountains, or, in our case, near the house of the mouse. Last year we were able to make our dreams a reality and left Maryland to start a new chapter in Orlando. It’s hard to believe it, but we have now been Floridians for one year! We wanted to take a look back at this last year and chat about:

  • How we pulled off a big cross country move last year

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  • and finally, how our Disney habits have changed now being locals

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Setting Sail on a Disney Specialty Cruise with a Private Fireworks View

With the July 4th fireworks at Walt Disney World canceled this year, we figured it was the perfect time to reminisce about a special fireworks experience we had last fall. We are always amazed at the amount of special activities and tours available at Disney and booking a private specialty fireworks cruise was one awesome time. Technically our friends Max and Niki had booked the experience for their honeymoon, but they let us crash the party and come along (how nice are they right?). One night last fall our group of four enjoyed some drinks at the Top of the World then set sail on our private pontoon. Read on to hear all about our enchanted evening sailing.

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Is Disney Vacation Club Worth It? A DVC Review & Guide
Is Disney Vacation Club Worth It? A DVC Review & Guide

If you have read some of our resort reviews before, you may have figured out that we are Disney Vacation Club (DVC) members. We have been blue card holders since 2013 and have used our membership in various ways. We find that we get a lot of questions about DVC, with the most frequent being “Is DVC worth it?” It can be a bit confusing at first to figure out how the membership exactly works so we wanted to break it down for our readers. With this article we will be covering…

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Our Story: Why We Started The Disney DINKs Blog (Dual Income, No Kids & Disney Travel!)
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We were recently asked to participate in a “Disney Friends Blog Hop” for people to discover other Disney blogs in the community. (You can learn a little more about that at the the bottom of this post!) We also realized with many new visitors recently it may be a good time to share a bit more about the two authors behind the posts. There are two things we tend to get asked pretty frequently. Many people are curious of how we decided to launch a Disney based blog geared towards an adult crowd. Many people are also curious about the term “DINKs” (Dual Income No Kids) and we wanted to touch a bit on our journey to decide to be childfree. So here is a little peek into the world of Julie and Andrew…

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