The Best Moments Of My Recent Walt Disney World Vacation

I'm one of those people that travels to Walt Disney World a lot, in case you hadn't guessed. But even though I've been more then my share of times, each vacation holds something different, wonderful, and unexpected. Today I wanted to share with you the best of my most recent Disney trip.


Art Smith Welcomes You Home


Art Smith's Homecoming Florida Kitchen - This new restaurant at Disney Springs took me back home to my Southern roots. The menu is like every wonderful thing my grandmother ever cooked me and elevated to the sublime. From the friendly and on point wait staff, to the Sous Chef in charge of the kitchen who made a surprise and welcome stop at our table. Homecoming served me one of my best meals ever.


The Hamilton at Art Smith's Homecoming Florida Kitchen


Animal Kingdom After Dark - Magical doesn't even begin to describe this. I know that many people found it boring, I am not with them. The projections on the Tree of Life are amazing, and Expedition Everest in the dark is one of the most thrilling rides I've ever been on. My whole group truly enjoyed the nighttime Kilimanjaro Safari, and how active the lions were. The entertainment was fun and creative, and I will go back again and again, because it's only going to get better with Rivers of light and Pandora.


The Tree Of Light At Night


Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar - So hooked. The theming here is nostalgic and fun, the drinks were bright, fresh, and creative. Either sitting indoors or out, if I lived in Orlando, this would be my go-to spot for cocktails. The best thing may just be that they put as much thought into their non-alcoholic drinks as they do the full cocktails. It's full of fun, family win.


Jock Lindsey's Hangaer Bar


Soarin' Around The World - Loved it! Any time Disney says that they are planning on re-doing one of my favorite rides I get a little antsy. Do you? I thought that they knocked this one out of the Park. The new movie not only hits sites around the world, but for Disney history geeks, there are subtle connections that make it a very Disney trip around the world to boot. The third theater - well - everyone loves shorter lines.


Soarin' Around The World


Food & Wine Festival Gardens - I've been to F&W many times, but this was the first year I went where extra care was taken to the look and feeling of the eating areas as well as the food. I was charmed by the Wine and Dine Studio with it's herb gardens and wine bottle art. I loved the Next Eats courtyard with the wall of tomato vines and sail shade. The extra care that has gone into the tasting courtyards where you eat and drink makes the whole experience a just little bit nicer.


Wine and Dine Studio Tasting Garden


MagicBands - I'm starting to get into this new Disney groove that's RFID fueled and MyDisneyExperience App organized. I still think that it makes unbridled spending just a touch too easy, but having access to everything you need in the palm of your hand the moment sure is convenient.

What have been the best points of your most recent Disney trip? Leave me a note before and I'll try to work your faves into my next vacation.