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Wind Chill Causes Disney To Cancel Some Activities

A wind chill advisory in the central Florida area caused several outdoor activities in and around Walt Disney World to be canceled on Tuesday as the forecast called for the temperature to feel like it was in the high teens.

Among the activities affected by the cold weather included evening campfires, which were canceled at the Contemporary, Grand Floridian, Polynesian, Yacht Club and Beach Club. Also canceled for Tuesday as well as Wednesday, January 4 are the Pirate speciality cruises. The Spirit of Aloha dinner shows were also a victim of the cold weather.

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Stop By Vivoli il Gelato At Disney Springs

Vivoli il Gelato is known for only serving up freshly made gelato, and amongst the many high-end gelaterie in Florence, Italy the world-famous, 85 year old, family-run gelato shop reigns supreme. But you don't have to take a trip to Italy to get a taste of the cold and creamy treat, because the family's second storefront was opened in none other than Disney Springs.

Packing Your Toiletries Bag For A Healthy Vacation

September is preparedness month, so we're resharing some of our best articles for staying safe and healthy during a Walt Disney World vacation. Taking just a little time to get prepared before you leave can make a world of difference in how you feel if things go, well, south.

Tasty Hand Scooped Ice Cream at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

On hot Florida day (because there's bound to be a few of those in September) there's one sweet treat that just about everyone has on his or her mind, I'm talking about Ice Cream. And sitting in the shadow of the Tower of Terror at Disney's Hollywood Studios is a little shop that specializes it in delicious, hand scooped ice cream.

Grey Goose and Grand Marnier Slushes in France

Say you're looking for a cold adult beverage in Epcot and beer isn't your favorite and the margaritas have too much tequila for your taste. You should definitely head to France and order a Grey Goose Citron Lemonade Slush or the Grand Marnier Orange Slush.

Top Five Frozen Drinks at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom

As the temperatures start to rise for the summer season at Walt Disney World, thirsty guests go in search for ways to cool down in the Parks. Lucky for them the Disney beverage program offers up some fantastic frozen drinks to tempt taste buds on even the hottest of days. For your snacking delight we've gathered together a list of the Top Five Frozen Beverages you can find at the Magic Kingdom.

Disney's Coronado Springs Laguna Bar

The Coronado Springs Resort offers a breezy, outdoor lounge. Located near La Marina, the Laguna Bar is perfect for sipping a cocktail in the sultry summer evening and winding down next to the beautiful lake. The view here may be one of the prettiest of all Disney Bars.

Finding Beer, Wine and Mixers at Disney’s Value Resorts

Not all of the Walt Disney World Resort Hotels have a bar or lounge on property away from their pools. It's sad, but true. However for those that still want to kick back and enjoy an alcoholic beverage in the air conditioned comfort of your room, simply head to your resort gift shop to check out the limited selection of alcoholic beverages to be found in the shop's coolers.

Orlando's Winter Weather

Every year thousands of northerners head south to Florida in an effort to take a break from the cold and snow. After freezing, shoveling, and slipping on the ice, they pack their bags during December, January and February trying to recapture the sun and warmth that they are missing in the cold arctic blasts. However, old man winter can be a cranky guy and the January weather in Florida has become increasingly colder.