Spring is here! Well, that's what it says on the calendar even though the temperatures in Toronto don't really reflect it. I'm glad though that the snow is almost all melted and there's a bit of green on trees and the ground. Last year I visited Epcot on my own and shared a few tips for visitors heading to the International Flower & Garden Festival. I've updated the post … [Read more...]
Good Eats: Benihana in Orlando, Florida
Our most recent Disney cruise found us staying at a non Disney owned property for the first time. We had a full kitchen, two bedrooms and a washer and dryer in our suite. We got to Floridays Resort in the early afternoon and were too tired to cook dinner so we decided to splurge and headed to Benihana on International Drive for some teppanyaki. Benihana Orlando on … [Read more...]
Good Eats: Key West Conch Fritters in Key West, Florida
A few weeks ago I shared some of my family's favourite sweet treats in Key West, Florida. I'm back with another Good Eats in Key West recommendation and this time it's seafood. Known as the Conch Republic, Key West is a popular port of call for many cruises including the 5 night Bahamian cruise on the Disney Wonder. So naturally along with key lime pie, we had to … [Read more...]
Good Eats: Butterbeer at Universal Studios Orlando
This week's Good Eats post is not a food dish but rather a drink. Butterbeer at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Orlando needs no introduction - especially for Harry Potter fans. I've been wanting to try the HP version for a while now (yes, I was one of those people who waited in line at the bookstore at midnight each time a new book was released) … [Read more...]
Good Eats: Kermit’s Key West Lime Shoppe in Key West, Florida
Our first port of call on our Halloween on the High Seas Disney Wonder cruise was Key West, Florida. We only had 5 hours here and decided very early on in the planning process that our top priority was to try Key Lime Pie - a dessert that originated here. The food highlight of our visit was Kermit's Key West Lime Shoppe. We got off the cruise ship shortly after breakfast … [Read more...]