Since moving to Orlando we have enjoyed being able to go golfing year round. We have been trying to get out and explore difference courses and recently tried a highly recommended golf course just south of Walt Disney World Property that has been on our list for quite some time: Mystic Dunes. We enjoyed a day on the course and then capped it off with dinner and drinks at the on-site restaurant. Read on to find out what we thought of this uniquely designed golf resort…
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While we love “It’s a Small World,” there is more of the real world to be explored too…
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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Thinking of planning a road trip to Disney? Read on!
The Ultimate Guide to a Summer Disney Road Trip
f you're planning to spend your summer vacation on a road trip and experience the magic of Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, one big and exciting adventure is ahead of you! While we personally live just down the road from the house of mouse, we know many of our readers are not as close. Our friend Lindsay has put together this great guest post on preparing for a drive to the parks. Use this ultimate guide to a summer Disney road trip to plan your vacation without stress and focus on things that will guarantee you a great time…
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Our California Grill Anniversary Dinner Review: A Look Back at a Disney Classic
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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We Were Featured on the WDW Magazine Blog!
We are really excited this month to be featured on the WDW Magazine Blog. We sat down with writer Thomas Fusilli to discuss starting the blog and how we experience Disney. We are always happy to share our knowledge and connect with other Disney fans. Make sure to check out the full article here…
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Coopers' Craft & Fondue Recipes: A Fireside Date Night for Two
(This content is intended for 21+ only. Please drink responsibly. This article is a paid partnership with Coopers’ Craft. All thoughts are our own.)
With spending a lot of time at home this past year have you been looking for more out of the box ideas for a date night in? We know we have been! It was the perfect time for an invite from The Blogger Union to attend a Zoom party for bourbon tasting and fondue making. With two amazing things involved like Bourbon and Cheese, of course we said yes! Coopers’ Craft Bourbon and the cheese-wizards over at Di Bruno Bros. partnered to present a fun, virtual event: Fireside Fondue with Coopers’ Craft. It was the perfect excuse to learn some new culinary tricks and have a date night at home that was a little more creative than watching Disney+ all night. Read on to hear all the details and recipe how to’s…
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A ride in a theme park. (Photo by Polina Sushko on Unsplash)
7 Tips for a Successful Theme Park Visit
If you enjoy traveling and immersing yourself in different cultures, you probably like a bit of adventure as well. Some of the most common tourist attraction spots are undoubtedly theme parks. However, although visiting a theme park is a pretty straightforward process, there could still be some complications and trouble along the way. If you wish to experience a successful theme park visit, we've gathered some tips that could be very useful…
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Cinderella's Royal Table Review: is Dining in the Castle Magical and Worth the Signature Price?
When thinking of bucket list experiences at Walt Disney World one can top the list for most Fairytale loving fans: seeing iconic Cinderella Castle. Now imagine a chance to dine INSIDE the castle. Sounds like a dream right? Cinderella happens to be Julie’s favorite princess and we were lucky enough to dine at Cinderella’s Royal Table years ago for a special occasion. We decided to return once again to celebrate our anniversary last month. Read on for a review of the restaurant and see if this Signature Dining experience is as magical as it sounds…
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