Recent content by StarboardSide

Biergarten, hands down for kids - lots of food choice that kids like (mac n cheese, sausages, etc, and lots of dessert choices) and the kids (and parents) can get on the floor to dance when the polka band comes on. It’s always fun to get to know the people you share your table with, too. Second...

We stayed at Ft Wilderness four times without renting a cart, thinking of it as a luxury. And we didn’t really mind the buses - they do run on time and are efficient. But two years ago we had some extra cash and decided to treat ourselves to the golf cart rental. We were astonished at the...

This forum helps me!! A little Disney chat in the evening is delightful. Also, I retrace my footsteps at Disney in my mind as I drift off to sleep at night. It’s a wonderful and peaceful way to comfort my mind after a stressful day, and takes me back to all the warm memories of our vacation. I...

Nice! All I have for decorations are my three Sleeping Beauty fairies, and one has become lost over many years of moving! If anyone knows where I can find another Fauna let me know!

I just asked the family - if you could only go on one ride at Epcot, what would it be? I wondered if Test Track would win, but the family voted for Soarin -and we LOVE the new version. But after more reflection we acknowledged that Spaceship Earth actually holds our hearts. The line always goes...

Magic Kingdom can be a little overwhelming for the littlest ones - best done in small doses. Ride the train, visit the castle, but don’t try to do too much, especially if it’s very hot. We like to go there first thing and be back at the resort pool by noon. Little kids love Animal Kingdom, and...

I’m blown away that people prefer the California version over the World version. We’ve always loved Soarin and were thrilled when it was changed. It’s the only amusement park ride that people give a cheering ovation at the end! It would be cool if they make another version in a few years - so...

Every year we have this debate, too. My husband, especially, thinks it’s a waste of money because he only ever wants to hang out at the resort pool all day, then go to Epcot for dinner. But I always prevail on getting the hoppers just so we’re guaranteed the flexibility to go wherever we want...

We drove from Maine and back last week, spent 2 nights each way, and 5 nights at the resort. On the way home we even took the time to visit Bristol Caverns in TN... Great bonding time with the family! Safe travels!

We always stay at the cabins at Ft Wilderness, and my favorite thing to do is wake up early while the family sleeps and take my coffee out onto the picnic table on the porch and watch the sky brighten and listen to the birds. Nirvana. Especially with that glowing feeling of anticipation of fun...

YES! Just being in the present moment over and over, soaking it in and moving slowly. You nailed it.

We love the cabins at Ft Wilderness. If you drive, you can bring all your groceries and beer with you; if you fly, WeGoShop will deliver same to your cabin. The cabins are equipped with outdoor grills and picnic tables. Saves a lot of money on meals in the parks, and you get an entire cabin to...

I have SO many examples of kindness at Disney World - if you are there with kindness in your own heart you will definitely see and feel it from others. Years ago, a cast member saw our 4yo daughter crying because the line at Peter Pan was so long, and she whisked her right to the front. One...

We had a fast pass for NRJ last week and were on the ride surprisingly quickly. It was beautiful - very colorful, almost neon. But a little of that goes a long way, and once seen there’s no desire to repeat it. “Been there, done that”....