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As tradition goes, the NFL Super Bowl MVP gets a trip to Disney World for all of his hard work put forth during the past season. And since many of us are Giants fans here, we couldn’t help but potentially plot this for weeks: Where would our MVP Champ stay when visiting the amusement park (slash mini world of all things Mickey)? Plus, Eli already has an affinity for travel — he got married at the One & Only Palmilla — so we figured we’d help him plan his Orlando vacay. Check out our favorite Disney hotels for Eli Manning and his family after the jump, and then tell us: Which hotel would you stay at in Disney World?
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Water rides are just one of the many ways to keep cool while at Disney
It’s about a billion degrees in Orlando during the summer, so how can you stay cool while you visit Walt Disney World? As the poem goes … “Let me count the ways…”
Swimming Pools
The obvious way to stay cool at Walt Disney World is to jump into one of the great pools. Pools like the Hippy Dippy Pool at Disney’s Pop Century, or Nanea (the Volcano Pool) at the Polynesian Resort are – like all of the hotel pools around Disney World – great places to escape the heat.
Water Parks
Another way to get away from the Central Florida summertime furnace is by visiting one of the awesome water parks. Both Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach (the world’s coolest water park) are great for getting out of the broiling sun and into a nice, cool lazy river.
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The Japan Pavilion at Epcot has some of the best sushi in Disney
There’s no doubt that the number of sushi lovers is growing all the time, and the trend is as true in Orlando as it is anywhere else. So if you’re headed to Disney World for vacation and can’t live without your raw fish fix, here’s a guide to hooking Disney’s best sushi.
1) Japan Pavilion in Epcot Center
Not too surprisingly, the best place for sushi in all of Disney World is the Japan Pavilion at Epcot Center, where all of the eateries serve at least some sushi. The contemporary Japanese menu at Tokyo Dining includes sushi, sashimi, and maki rolls, which is made by chefs stationed at a bar in the dining room. Teppan Edo, known for stir-frying meals on tabletop grills right in front of guests, also serves sushi, as does Yakatori House, a casual eatery overlooking the Japanese gardens.
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The Wishes fireworks show at the Magic Kingdom is a great fun and free offering at Disney World
Walt Disney World is notorious for sucking money out of its guests’ wallets. But there are some really nice, free, or very inexpensive activities a family can enjoy during a Disney vacation.
The best fun and free offering at Disney World is watching the Magic Kingdom’s nightly fireworks show, Wishes, from the beach of one of the hotels on the monorail. The best beach to watch Wishes from is the beach at Disney’s Polynesian Resort. You can grab a pool chair and relax. The music is piped right on to the beach. It’s a great experience. (For more info on places to watch the fireworks, check out this post.) Read More »
Snow White's Scary Adventures at Magic Kingdom
Those of us who were raised in Florida have experienced Disney World at least two dozen times in our lifetime, thanks to close proximity to the theme parks as well as amazing Florida resident deals year-round. And those of us who have ventured on every single ride at the Magic Kingdom, Epcot Center, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, and Typhoon Lagoon too many times, have clear favorites and priorities when returning to Disney’s famed attractions. Additionally, we all have one ride…or two…or three that give us butterflies from the very thought of being subjected to bespoke torture. Below are three rides I avoid like the plague.
Snow White’s Scary Adventures at Magic Kingdom: I don’t think I ever got over the wicked witch’s vicious antics in Snow White’s Scary Adventures. From ages three to seven, I was too young to decipher between fiction and reality, and mistakenly thought the witch cardboard cut-outs were going to come after me. Though I laugh at this now, I would avoid this ride for kids that are prone to fearing monsters under the bed and in the closet.
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Downtown Disney in Disney World, Orlando
Orlando is typically a must-do vacation for any family with children. Parents might try to save money by searching the web for the best deals at Disney World, because we all know how expensive a family vacation can be, but they might not look into the numerous Orlando attractions outside the theme parks. To help keep your vacation within budget, consider these fun and free alternatives.
Downtown Disney Marketplace: Experience the Happiest Place on Earth without paying for it. Downtown Disney is a perfect spot for a relaxing day. You will enjoy walking along the boardwalk and shopping in various specialty stores like the Disney Mega Store and the Lego store. Afterward, you can reward the kids (and yourself) with ice cream from the Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop. It’s within a short drive from Disney ‘s All Star Movie Resort, one of Disney’s most affordable resorts, or the pricier. Read More »
