I’m blogging live from WDW – and a couple of months ago I certainly didn’t expect to be here right now! Lee is attending a conference for work at Coronado Springs, and back in January asked me if I wanted to come with him. But I had work commitments – at that point in time … Continue reading "My Bonus Trip to Walt Disney World – Part 1"
Anatomy of an Anita Answer Column, Part 1 Last week, in Part 1.5, I went on a little sidetrip and talked a bit about what it’s like to write for this amazing website. I unintentionally opened up the proverbial Floodgates Of Feedback. I was sure you’d all say “Put on your big girl pants and … Continue reading "Anatomy Of An Anita Answer Column Part 2"
I’m just back from a short overnight trip to Disneyland – we went up to attend Taste – the final signature event of this year’s Food and Wine Festival. Taste was fun – I’ll have more information and pictures up later. We stayed at the Paradise Pier – the last time I stayed there was … Continue reading "Back from Disneyland – A Few Observations"
Ever since the Napa Rose restaurant opened at the Grand Californian in 2001 I think most of us have heard how wonderful it is. Hard to believe, but up until a few weeks ago Lee and I had never tried it – it was one of those things we always planned to do. Since it’s … Continue reading "Dinner at Napa Rose at the Grand Californian Disneyland"
MouseFanTravel President Beci Mahnken was part of the first ever Adventures by Disney Backstage Magic! Here is Day 2 of her blog: Lights, Camera, Adventure! – the Morning Report Yes, I will admit it. I am not a morning person. There. I said it. Even in my own time zone having to be up around … Continue reading "Adventures by Disney Backstage Magic – Day 2a"
MouseFanTravel President Beci Mahnken was part of the first ever Adventures by Disney Backstage Magic Tour! Here is Day 1 of her blog: It all started with a mouse”. Actually this morning, it all started with a 5 am alarm buzzing to ensure I made it to Seatac Airport in time for my flight to … Continue reading "Adventures by Disney Backstage Magic – Day 1"
I decided today to eat at the Concourse Steakhouse one last time before it closes at the end of the month. When I was handed the menu the waitress told me that for the last several weeks, and for the few remaining, the chef is testing various new appetizers, entrees, and desserts that will be … Continue reading "Contemporary Resort Update — The Wave & Construction"
This was Challenge #38: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR, 1/5s shutter, f3.5 You’ll find this fountain in the marketplace of the Mexico Pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase. Mexico is a great place to get beautiful, colorful photographs. Because it is so dark, you have to be extra careful … Continue reading "Where in the World? #39"
AllEars® reader JeanineY is part of the NFFC trip to Tokyo Disneyland. She will be filing reports along the way. First, a note about Jeanine’s camera. As you saw in an earlier blog, her night photos of the parade were awesome! I’ve had my camera for ages–it’s a Sony F717 which came out right before … Continue reading "A Trip to Tokyo Disneyland – Final Thoughts"
Warning: This blog entry contains explicit chocolate photos. Not recommended for non-chocoholics. Chocolate Souffle was the star of the first Sweet Sundays demonstration of this year’s Food and Wine Festival, prepared by Napa Rose’s pastry chef Jorge Sotelo, and his assistant Sergio. Chocolate Souffle Makes 8 servings 6-1/2 ounces 62% Scharffen Berger Dark chocolate (or … Continue reading "Food and Wine Festival – How to Bake a Chocolate Souffle"
