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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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Tee Time for Improvement! Our Honest Review of Golf Lessons at Walt Disney World Golf

August 4, 2023

After 25 years of playing golf without any instruction outside of high school level coaching, Andrew had never had a lesson. In order to reach the next step and become a better golfer, he felt it was time to spend some time with an instructor. Find out why we chose to go with golf instruction at Walt Disney World Golf…

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In Things to Do Tags Golf, Walt Disney World
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Oppenheimer Movie Cover

Oppenheimer Movie Review: Is Christopher Nolan's Epic Worth Your Date Night?

July 21, 2023

It seems everyone has been anticipating and talking about Director Christopher Nolans’s new film: Oppenheimer. Andrew has been so excited. As a World War II history enthusiast he couldn’t wait to see the story about the creator of the atom bomb. To be honest this wasn’t even on Julie’s radar, but she is always down for a good historical drama. We are both fans of the director’s previous work, and the cast seemed jam packed with talented folks. Let’s dig into what we thought…

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In Movies Tags Universal Pictures
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The Super Mario Bros. Movie Poster

Was "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" Super? Our DINKs Review & Date Night Verdict!

April 5, 2023

As kids growing up during the early years of Nintendo, we are both very familiar with Mario and friends. We spent many hours conquering level after level, and saw the evolution from 8 bit to more advanced graphics. (We even remember a terrible live action movie at one point that was such a let down…) So, when we heard a new movie was in the works we were really intrigued to see if this one would do justice to a nostalgic childhood franchise. We were also excited to see how the story would develop and to see this video game on the big screen. Read on to hear both of our thoughts of the The Super Mario Bros. Movie…

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In Movies Tags Universal Pictures, Nintendo, Super Mario
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Airboat Ride Florida: Our Wild Adventure on the St. John's River with Midway Tours!

March 20, 2023

One of the things we have always talked about doing since we moved to Orlando was an Airboat Ride. Even though we live hours from the Florida Everglades, there are still plenty of options in Central Florida. Here is our experience with Midway Airboat Tours along the St. John’s River…

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In Things to Do, Special Experience Tags Boat, Tour/Excursion
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EPCOT’s International Festival of the Arts Outdoor View

What's NEW at EPCOT's Festival of the Arts 2023? Our Sneak Peek & Guide!

January 15, 2023

If we had to choose our favorite Epcot festival, it would be the International Festival of the Arts (presented by AT&T). While all of the festivals have food, this one has food that looks beautiful. There are so many opportunities to interactive with art and it is the best way to buy a memorable piece for your home. This week we were invited by Disney Parks to a Media Event to get a sneak peek at new additions to this year’s event. Let’s dive in and explore all the fun new artful offerings…

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In Parks Tags Epcot, Festival, Walt Disney World
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Gullane No. 1 Golf Course: Our Honest Review of Scotland's Hilliest Links!

December 21, 2022

Our final round on what was an amazing Scotland golf adventure was at Gullane #1. This was our only round on the east coast of Scotland and by far the hilliest. Host to multiple golf championships and great views across the Firth of Forth to Edinburgh, Gullane 1 was a lot of fun, challenging, but fair…

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In Things to Do, Travel Tags Golf, Scotland
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Our Stay at The George Hotel: Edinburgh City Center Review (Perfect for Exploring Scotland!)

December 14, 2022

Andrew and his brother stayed at theInterContinental Edinburgh George Hotel for the second half of their golf trip to Scotland. Here is our review of the hotel and restaurant located in the heart of Edinburgh, Scotland…

InterContinental Edinburgh The George has been welcoming hotel guests since 1881. The hotel occupies five listed Georgian townhouses on George Street, built in 1775 as homes for Edinburgh’s most prosperous citizens. The hotel is an ideal base from which to explore the city, shop, and dine at Edinburgh’s best restaurants. The hotel boasts elegant interiors, 8 meeting rooms, an equipped gym, the Printing Press Bar & Kitchen, and Burr & Co., their quirky coffee shop with a devoted local following.

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In Resorts & Hotels Tags Scotland, Golf, International Travel
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