We are both really big Pixar fans so when we heard a new movie was coming out we were pretty excited. To be honest though, we hadn’t seen too much marketing about Onward or really know what this new story was about. When we were invited to an early screening we went in knowing not much more than this was a story about two brother on a magical adventure. We discovered this story had a lot of interesting facets. Read on to hear what we thought about this latest addition to the Pixar film family…
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Local Day Date: Orlando Wine Festival 2020 at Icon Park
This past weekend we attended a really fun local event: the 3rd Annual Orlando Wine Festival. We thought this was a perfect opportunity for a day date and enjoyed plenty of wine, food, music, and fun. We also loved that this event supported a local animal non profit too. Read on to hear more details about our day of “pour decisions”…
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The Disney DINKs Featured on "Martinis and Your Money Podcast: Living a Better Life One Cocktail at a Time"
Last year we had the pleasure of working with our friends over at The Financial Gym to learn how to strengthen our financial fitness. Shannon McLay (the owner of The Financial Gym) runs her own podcast called Martinis and Your Money: Living a Better Life One Cocktail at a Time. She started the podcast as a way to start a conversation about finances for regular people - and what better way than with a fun drink in hand?
In honor of Valentine’s Day she invited us on the show to chat about finance for couples and how we have been crushing our goals. So grab a cocktail and check out our chat with Shannon:
You can also learn more about our Fin Gym journey with these two articles:
Interested in whipping your own finances in to shape? You can start with a Free Consultation Call.
Disneyland Paris Dining Review 5 of 5: California Grill
While visiting Disneyland Paris and using the Premium Half Board Dining Plan, we were able to dine at some of the top restaurants at the resort. On our last night of our trip the concierge at our hotel was nice enough to snag us a reservation at one of the fanciest places. We were excited to cap off our trip with a dinner at California Grill, located inside the luxurious Disneyland Hotel. While there is a California Grill in Florida, these two restaurants are pretty different from each other. Read on to hear our experience at this signature location (and for some of our best food photography to date!) Also, if you want to see all of our articles about Disneyland Paris you can see them listed at the bottom of this article or we recommend to start here: 2 Disney Loving Americans Go International (Part 1): How to Plan a Trip to Disneyland Paris.
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After a Less than Magical Cruise on the Disney Fantasy is DCL still worth the price?
We love cruising and have been fortunate enough to experience a few voyages with Disney Cruise Line. We find that Disney cruises have always been our favorite. But the best experience also comes with a higher price tag compared to other brands, making them only feasible for us every several years. Last week we booked a 7-day Western Caribbean cruise to celebrate our Anniversary and take some of our best friends for their first time. We couldn’t wait to get back on board the Fantasy! Unfortunately not every vacation can be perfect, and this sadly turned into a trip where many little things went wrong, ultimately leading to us coming home disappointed. While we had some great moments and company, we do feel that Disney dropped the ball in certain areas and did not feel as premium as it should. We are not alone in feeling this way and many are currently writing correspondence to guest services. We were torn about writing this article as we didn’t want to simply complain but we also thought it was important to address what did go wrong for us personally so others can be aware for future cruises. The big question we want to ask is if the price tag is still worth it after the experience we had. Spoiler alert: as of this moment we don’t actually have an answer. We are still processing how we feel about everything, hoping to hear more facts, and waiting to see how Disney responds. We hope that they will address everyone’s concerns promptly and we will update this article as soon as we can.
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Why Disneyland Paris Photopass is NOT Worth it (and What We Did Instead)
Most who have been to a Disney Park in the U.S. are familiar with a service called PhotoPass. There are photographers throughout the parks to capture professional images of your whole group on vacation. We have always found it worth it to buy a package and come home with tons of fun memories from the trip. When we recently visited Disneyland Paris, they too advertised having PhotoPass as well, but we soon found out it was nothing like the U.S. version. Read on to hear why we do not recommend purchasing PhotoPass here and what we did instead…
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Everything You Need to Know About Disneyland Paris
Visiting Disneyland Paris had been an item on our bucket list for so many years. This year we set some goals and were able to make that dream come true. We spent a ton of time planning (make sure to read Part One of this article for an overview of DLP and how to plan a trip) and then set off for a new adventure. We know Walt Disney World and Disneyland really well, but this was our first visit to an international Disney Park. How do things compare to the U.S. parks? Well we have the scoop for you on attractions, food, service, and more. Read on for our detailed review of the good and the bad, and what makes Disneyland Paris different and special…
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Welcome to the Wildest Show in the West! (Photo from disneylandparis.com)
Buffalo Bill's Wild West Dinner Show - Disneyland Paris
While visiting Disneyland Paris we had purchased a Premium Dining Plan. This plan allowed us access to more restaurant options and some special experiences like character dining not included with lower level plans. One of the options available happened to be for a dinner show located in the Disney Village area called “Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show... with Mickey and Friends: The Wildest Show in the West!” We had heard many people loved it and figured we should check it out one night. Was it worth ponying up one of our meal plan credits? Well saddle up and read on to learn more…
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