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Приєднався 17 кві 2019
A channel for people who love Disney and Walt Disney World! This is our happy place and love sharing the fun.
Join our family's Disney Quest! We are Jim, along with my wife Dawn , who won us a trip and a night's stay in the Castle! She also expertly captures the adventures from behind the camera. Occasionally we are joined by daughters Arianna and Molly who are happy to tag along and offer a younger perspective ( and have mom and dad pay). We hope you will come along too - subscribe and let us know what you’d like to see!
Join our family's Disney Quest! We are Jim, along with my wife Dawn , who won us a trip and a night's stay in the Castle! She also expertly captures the adventures from behind the camera. Occasionally we are joined by daughters Arianna and Molly who are happy to tag along and offer a younger perspective ( and have mom and dad pay). We hope you will come along too - subscribe and let us know what you’d like to see!
Trying Treats at Gaston’s Tavern and a visit to Enchanted Tales with Belle
Bon Jour! Today we are in the Magic Kingdom in Disney World and are trying our some snacks at Gaston’s Tavern! It’s famous for that cinnamon bun and Grey Stuff, but we wanted to try the newer items like the Crème Brûlée Croissant and the Ham and Gruyère Tart. Afterwards we head over to Enchanted Tales with Belle. That’s right, we are in full Beast mode!
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The Edison - A Restaurant in Disney Springs that's a little different
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Jim and Dawn try the Edison for dinner! After visiting here to try a drink during Flavors of Florida, we were excited to add this restaurant to our agenda. Our experience here was unexpected! Come along to see the good, bad, and different! Oh yeah, this used to be the Adventurers Club. Closing it was a crime. That may have influenced my opinions.
Phoenix Rising - a new family coaster at Busch Gardens Tampa
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Phoenix Rising - a new family coaster at Busch Gardens Tampa
A Solo Trip to the Magic Kingdom
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While Dawn is out of town, Jim goes to the Magic Kingdom alone to see what it's like to go to the park solo! If you've ever wondered, come along! Plus, learn what to do with a Mickey balloon when it's time to go on a ride!
San Angel Inn - Mexican Fine Dining in the Mexico Pavilion
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We love the inside of the Mexico pavilion - is so beautiful in there! The San Angel Inn Restaurant seems like a great choice on the surface, but we didn't love it last time we were there...but that was 10 years ago! We needed to try it again. Come along and see what it's like now!
Steakhouse 71 Lounge - No Reservations? No Problem!
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Jim and Dawn stop by the Contemporary Resort for a bite to eat. There were no reservations available but that did not stop us! We popped into the Steakhouse 71 Lounge...unlike some lounges, this one has its own menu that differs from the restaurant. Check it out here and see why we are always saying "try the lounge".
Back to the Polynesian - This is where we like to vacation!
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Jim and Dawn Spend a few days at Walt Disney's Polynesian Resort - Why? Because we are on vacation! We love exploring Disney and trying new things, but this is one of our favorite resorts so we come here for our vacation! Come along and see our room, hang out at the pool, try some treats, and grab a stool at Trader Sams, our favorite bar in all of Disney World!
Be Our Guest - It's fine dining we suggest!
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Jim and Dawn try Be our Guest at Disney World's Magic Kingdom. We try the Grey Stuff and Spoiler alert it's delicious, don't believe me? Well, you know what to do. We check out the 3 course meals, visit the various dining rooms, and see the beast himself. So is this a must do? It's not a cheap meal. Come along as we let you know if this place is indeed enchanted.
STK in Disney Springs - Try their Happy Hour for great deals!
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STK is a fine dining establishment in Disney Springs but it has a bit of a reputation for being very expensive and having a club like atmosphere that doesn't mesh with an expensive Steakhouse. Even without knowing if it's true, that makes it a difficult choice for dinner! Well, we found a way to sample STK without breaking the bank .We got to sample some food and check out the atmosphere by hit...
New food items at 50’s Prime Time Cafe in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
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Dawn and Jim head back to 50’s Prime Time Cafe, one of our favorite places to eat at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We say we went there to try some of the new items on their menu…but honestly we just wanted to go back! This place has such a fun atmosphere. We did our job though, and sampled the new items so you can see what’s there. We ate there about 8 months ago too where we sampled some of the...
Snacks and Rides at Epcot but there will be no pizza
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We had a fantastic day at Walt Disney World's Epcot. It's probably our favorite theme park too! But once again my attempt to get pizza at the pizza window in Italy was thwarted! I feel like the Trix rabbit. Anyway, come along for a fun filled day at Epcot and find out why...my loss is a park tip for you!
Tiana's Bayou Adventure - Jim and Dawn check out the new ride
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Tiana's Bayou Adventure is now open to all Magic Kingdom guests! Jim and Dawn try out this new ride that's not entirely new (so long, Splash Mountain!) so where do we stand on this ride....is it better than the old one? We check it out as well as some of the food treats that are inspired by Tiana at Golden Oak Outpost.
Flavors of Florida - new Florida-inspired treats at Disney Springs
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Jim and Dawn spend some time at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World to check out “Flavors of Florida”, a long list of Florida inspired food, drinks, and snacks that are available now through August 11th. Just about every food location in Disney Springs has one or two items featured in this series and there’s a checklist of all the items in the my Disney Experience app, so you won’t miss a singl...
Disney's Riviera Tower Studio - Tiny living at a Grand Resort!
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When you want that Deluxe resort experience but don't want to invest a fortune, here's an idea - get the tiniest room at the fanciest place! We stayed at the Riviera Resort in the Tower Studio. This room is designed for 2 people that get along well! It's a small space, but you gotta see the layout and how it works. Come along for the tour!
Disney themed Airbnb’s - another option
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Where to stay on your Disney vacation is a big decision…on property at a Disney resort or off property. Somewhere extravagant or o budget place to stop and sleep? Here’s an option you may not have considered - some airbnb’s have great theming! We stayed in one to try it out and we give our view of the experience and our thoughts on who this would be perfect for.
DVC FAQ's - Jim and Dawn discuss Disney Vacation Club and how it works
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DVC FAQ's - Jim and Dawn discuss Disney Vacation Club and how it works
Busch Gardens’ Serengeti Safari - yes we fed Giraffes!
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Busch Gardens’ Serengeti Safari - yes we fed Giraffes!
Epcot's Italy Pavilion, Including a meal at Tutto Italia
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Epcot's Italy Pavilion, Including a meal at Tutto Italia
The Boathouse Lounge - A favorite restaurant with no reservations!
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The Boathouse Lounge - A favorite restaurant with no reservations!
Disney's Wind and Waves Grill - Fine dining at Disney's Vero Beach resort
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Disney's Wind and Waves Grill - Fine dining at Disney's Vero Beach resort
Disney's Vero Beach Resort - Jim and Dawn head to the beach!
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Disney's Vero Beach Resort - Jim and Dawn head to the beach!
The walls are down at Epcot- See the brand new Communicore Hall
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The walls are down at Epcot- See the brand new Communicore Hall
Epcot's UK Pavilion - A Tour of Everything United Kingdom, from The Beatles to Winnie the Pooh!
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Epcot's UK Pavilion - A Tour of Everything United Kingdom, from The Beatles to Winnie the Pooh!
Caring for Giants - Animal Kingdom's behind the scenes look at elephants!
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Caring for Giants - Animal Kingdom's behind the scenes look at elephants!
Three Bridges Bar and Grill at Villa del Lago - A Scenic Lounge at Disney's Coronado Springs
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Three Bridges Bar and Grill at Villa del Lago - A Scenic Lounge at Disney's Coronado Springs
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort - including the Dahlia Lounge
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Disney's Coronado Springs Resort - including the Dahlia Lounge
New at Disney Springs - Dreams That Soar - A Drone Light Show
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New at Disney Springs - Dreams That Soar - A Drone Light Show
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind - A unique Coaster in Epcot
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Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind - A unique Coaster in Epcot
Tony's Town Square Restaurant - Italian food at Disney's Magi Kingdom
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Tony's Town Square Restaurant - Italian food at Disney's Magi Kingdom
Love the “hello dawn” intro !
It’s funny AND it’s nice to know Dawn is there 😁
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We first went to the Edison in 2019 and our experience was great. Ambiance is cool, food was good, drinks... unremarkable. Overall our experience was positive enough that we were looking forward to our next visit. Fast foward to March 2024 and it was a very different experience. Food was nothing special. Drinks and ambiance the same. But for what you are paying to dine there, I expect better. Not sure if we will be back.
Ya I think that’s the big issue…the it was pricey even for Disney and the food was not remarkable and didn’t live up to the atmosphere. It’s nice to know it impressed you once….perhaps it will return in the future!
Can't Wait to Ride!!! Im Visiting Soon and this is definitely one of the first im gonna try and get a ride on!! Have the wait times been crazy? I normally try to visit sundays because i find them to be less busier
We were there on a Saturday morning and it probably would have been a 15-20 minute wait if we hadn’t waited for the front row. I imagine once it’s newness dies down it won’t have a terrible line, as it’s milder than some of the other big coasters here. For a must ride, I always recommend going at park opening!
@@niceworkpal5218 Rope Dropping hasnt let me down so far 😅😂
It doesn’t hurt to be honest - all of us viewers appreciate it - nice work pal!
Thank you! It was a tough one because we really wanted to love it. But we’ll go out and find more awesome places!
I enjoy ur vids cuz I see the food well u show lots time on what we expect to eat
That’s the hardest part…waiting to eat while we record the food 😂
We can't wait to ride Pheonix Rising! It sounds like a fun coaster. Nothing crazy but some good elements and fun for the family. I'm so glad they added a good B&M coaster for families to go on. Cheers!
It’s a nice addition to the park - good for all ages, even kids like us lol!
Awesome - loved this 😂
Glad you enjoyed it - what’s your countdown at , like 10 days? It’s almost time to start packin’ 😁
@@niceworkpal5218 yes 9 days - good memory! We are watching the weather reports right now - fingers crossed 🤞🏻
Try not to read to much into the weather reports for the Disney area- they forecast rain for every day in the summer. It doesn’t always happen and when it does it can be for a short time. But the reports will look scary!
Dawn!!!! Where r u?? Sometimes solo time is all u need eat what u want do as u please
It was a little weird to be there without Dawn, but solo was ok! Dawn is back for our next videos- and maybe someday we’ll get her take on a solo day!
New sub here. Love the content. Local also so I hope to run into you someday 💪🏼😎🌴keep it up
Thank you for watching and subscribing! We are actually really hoping that we will run into someone that recognizes us. We need more Disney friends! If you see us out there please say hello!
Missing you the lovely Dawn but good for you
The only thing that would have made this day better would have been if Dawn were there with me! But then the video would need a new title.
You can't hear us, but we're laughing at all your "punny" jokes.
Thanks for laughing at my puns…I try to come up with some every few days to stay healthy - they say 7 days without a pun makes one weak 🤪
I absolutely love your videos! I do miss Dawn, however, your Dad jokes were on point!!!! Great video!
Thank you! But don’t worry Dawn will be back! If we need anything it’s more Dawn!
Nice to see did u meat the beast at end?? Oh ok you didn’t . I heard they r changing that soon
Yes they just added the Beast photo back in. Just missed it!
Coronado Springs is our favorite WDW resort. Stayed there 5x already, with another 2 or 3 on the horizon. Our stay in the tower was nice (and one of the next 3 might be a tower stay again) but prefer the Casitas due to the price. And CSR definitely has the best food and drink options.
We loved this resort. It’s a moderate resort that acts like a deluxe! I’m sure we will be back for a stay at some point but yes the food locations will have me back several times. This place is a bit underrated in my opinion!
Corn syrup lol🤣🤣🤣
I know…a corny joke 😂
We r me and hubby but we have our lil baby too
Disney kids grow up to be Disney adults….my kids still love it even though they are older now
Dessert looks beautiful
It was super impressive!
What a beautiful place on water in the romantic evening
For me it definitively wins the most romantic category
Oooooh Mexican love Mexican ❤❤❤
This was so good and much better than my expectations of typical Mexican food!
Great vlog👍
Thank you! Although it’s easier when you’re hanging out at the Polynesian!
So we go to Be our Guest for the first time in years and did that there is no photo opportunity with the Beast but literally days later, it has been added back! Did Disney actually listen to me?!?!
Staying at the Polynesian looks like the ultimate vacation, definitely on my Disney bucket list
We talked about it for years before finally going there last year and the first thing we did after was rebook for this year!
Fireworks incredible
Great spot to catch it. They play the music on the beach, and no crowd to fight afterwards
Oh wow best fun lounge ever so much fun
Best bar in Disney!
Love the trundle bed great room hey great view too some garden near car park for convenience ❤to ally enjoyed this vid with hubby and I watching
Ya, the parking lot is not the ideal view but super convenient if you drove there! We were in such a convenient spot for everything.
Great picture on ur video like great camera
It’s a great camera but the camera man was tipsy 😂
Better filet mignon at the Brown Derby
We’ve eaten at Brown Derby a couple of times and we had some great stuff there too! But if it’s a steak competition in all parks then I’m going to LeCellier! Oh my I’m getting hungry now.
Sorry I don't know what you're talking about most overrated restaurants ever
Just curious, what’s your favorite at Magic Kingdom? There is only one other in Magic Kingdom I wouldn’t fight you on 😂
Still counting 20 days to go! We really want to visit Beasts Castle - do they give you a choice of which room to eat in? Ps - we loved the singing 😊
They don’t ever ask, but if you request a room , I’m sure they would accommodate. It’s rare that they don’t. Maybe you’ll have to wait a few minutes extra. 20 days - so excited for you! I’d love to hear the highlights and if you have any questions don’t hesitate to ask!
you have a wonderful wife!
Dawn is awesome. She is fun and full of Disney spirit…Plus she puts up with me!
What beautiful place
It was very pretty and elegant. I will have to say It made me feel better about having a full meal in there at some point.
Great vid
Thank you 😊
Same! I have never used the pizza window! I'm making a point to do that next time 😂
The funny thing is, I don't even know how good it is! I mean, it's pizza so it will be good, but is it the same as Via Napoli? No idea. I just always thought that it was a missed opportunity to not have slices available in Italy, and then you hear they do have a window, it's just never open, then after they say it's open all summer, it's closed the minute I get there. Maybe it's just the universe telling me to lose a few pounds lol.
@@niceworkpal5218 😂😂🤣🤣
Until then Pizza Window!🤣
Oh I'll get there if it's the last thing I do lol!
Our family was disappointed in the ride and the food. What has happened to Disney? We spent a lot more money and it was just not the same. I think we are done with Disney. Better places to spend our money.
I’ll give you the food- the beignets were not amazing. But I’ll respectfully disagree on the ride. I think it was a step up from what it was. Lastly, yes Disney can be expensive, especially if you’re not feeling the magic. This is our happy place so feel free to check back and see what’s going on there. May you find your happy place!
I tried it. What a waste of a good ride opportunity. They could have done so much better. No villain makes it so boring !!
Wow, we really liked it...We liked the state of the art update as well as the original story that wasn't a rehash of the movie. But hey everyone has different tastes. I will ride it for you haha!
I try to make it here every summer ❤
After our stay, I’m considering that too!
When I grow up, I want your job. Nice to see some different places at Disney Springs. Another fun video!
Lol thank you! Yes it can be work, but usually we are having a blast. We do have some first world problems like being too full to eat what we planned. And yes we are usually on the lookout for things we might not have shown before. Disney Springs is full of those places!
Wife and I stayed for 8 days in one in January. Honestly I wouldn't recommend it for that long of a stay. We made it work though. We will be staying at Riviera next May, again for 8 days, but this time in a deluxe studio :)
8 days IS a long time in that room. We were in there 3 nights and it was great, but I don’t know where I would have put 8 days worth of stuff lol. I bet you’ll enjoy the bigger room!
Agree. Grand Flo reminds me of Bellagio in Las Vegas. Needlessly pretentious and feels like it would have been cool 30 years ago
Great comparison…I don’t know if we can ever bring ourselves to stay there when there are so many other great choices out there!
It looks great for 2 people that are DVC. We are not, so I'm thinking it would be too expensive for us. But I would love to stay at The Riviera just once! Thank you for giving us the tour!
If you ever decide to stay there, that room will still be the economical choice…since your not DVC, check out David’s DVC rentals…you can “rent” DVC points and it’s cheaper than booking direct with Disney. Thanks for watching - more Disney fun coming up!
A very pretty tiny room. The view and shower make that room. Thanks for showing it!
It was a nice place to stay - other than not having a lot of room to spread out our luggage it was perfect. I’d stay there every time just to be at the Riviera! Hey, thanks for watching and stay tuned for more adventures!
Thanks for this DVC video, great information
Thanks…I’ll always talk about DVC. The only thing I like more is doing the on-site research 😂
Great video thank you! If I buy resale DVC for Saratoga and then later buy some points for poly, would I have that 11 month window to use all my points for either in that advance time?
No you would have 2 contracts, each with the ability to book the home resort at 11 months. BUT you can bank points and borrow ahead, so you could use up to 3 years of points for poly, then use Saratoga points the next year. There’s always a strategy!
Wow great Airbnb nice touches everywhere
It was a lot of fun. There are some awesome ones out there…a lot of them are very big with many rooms. I’d love to check ‘em out but I need more friends 😂
The partial use of a contract is not a con. The contracts are 50 years from the opening of the resort unless it’s been extended. If you purchase a direct Animal Kingdom contract it will expire at the same time as a resale contract. You will not get more time by purchasing direct.
You are correct…but if I was buying direct I would buy the newest ones and get the 50 years. With resales you need to check because they are typically older and you will be choosing from a wide variety of expiration dates. They are all ok if the price is right!
Great video! How were the noseeums when you were there?
We didn’t see um. 😂 seriously though we read that it was their season but we had no problems with them
Here’s a link to our drinks around the world tour that ended in Italy with some fine Via Napoli pizza! Drinks Around the World - the best drinks at the World Showcase! ua-cam.com/video/p8nXOmd1Ax8/v-deo.html
Nice dancing pal!
Thank you…the Italian music is inspiring 😂