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Why you don’t want to watch sports on Disney property (and where to watch them)

July 16, 2018 By Tony Caselnova

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An unpopular opinion

When it comes to American Football, I’m a Dallas Cowboys fan. This year, they’re playing the Panthers in week 1, but in the years previous, they’ve played memorable matches against the Giants. Last season was the Cowboys blowing out the Super Bowl contender by 16, In 2016, Terrance Williams ran around with no time outs, causing us to lose by 1 when we could have kicked a field goal. In 2015, Romo fumbled the snap before hitting Witten for the game winner with 8 seconds left.

Needless to say, these aren’t games to miss.

For the aforementioned 2015 game, I found myself in WDW. I spent the first 8 hours of my day in the parks (with a 2-hour break at the ESPN Zone); but, as all sports fans do, I kept my eyes on the clock. I got back to the Caribbean Beach ‘Resort’ with thirty minutes to spare. I went down to the food court (to see if I could eat and watch), but there weren’t any TV’s playing games. Connected to the Old Port Royale Food Court was Shutters.

When I asked to see if they had any TV’s playing the games, they admitted that they didn’t. Starving for both football and food, I asked to see a menu so that I could place a to-go order; resigned to watch the game in my room. I was told that I couldn’t order to-go because the kitchen was “too backed up”. However, if I wanted, I could sit in the restaurant and eat there. I tried to get them to let me place an order, then I’d come back at halftime to pick-up the food, but I was told that they, “may not open up the kitchen to to-go tonight”.

Fuming, I left two food locations on Walt Disney World hungry, before heading back to my room.

Since I’m a fan of American Football, College Football, Soccer (International, La Liga and NWSL) and Lebron James, I watch a lot of sports. While Disney is great at taking money out of your pocket, they’ve always been bad at leveraging sporting events to do it. To contrast, Universal Orlando has: NBC Sports Grille and Brew on City Walk, Finnegans in the parks, Jake’s, The Hideaway and The Kitchen at the hotels.

I’m going to go over some places where you could watch on Disney property, but then, I’ll dive into the much better spots to see your favorite sports. Oh, and since I did get to eat at halftime, I went across the street to the gas station for chocolate milk and trail mix.

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AT DISNEY:

ESPN Zone

This is where most lists begin and end. The overly popular Boardwalk spot is filled normally, but overflowing (with a Soarin-esk queue) when there’s a sporting event. With overpriced food, average service and massive lines, you might be wondering why would anyone wait for this!?

The truth is, that there’s no other “sports bars” in WDW. A quick google search of “Sports Bars in Walt Disney World” will give you:

ESPN Club
Sharkey’s Sports Bar (not in Disney)
Wreckers Sports Bar (not in Disney)
Buffalo Wild Wings (not in Disney)
Rix Sports Bar and Grill (not in Disney)
Miller’s Ale House (not in Disney)
Craig Miller’s Field House Sports Bar (not in Disney)
Hooters (not in Disney)
Drafts Sports Bar and Grill (not in Disney)
ESPN Wide World of Sports Grill

Two in the top 10, one of which is located at a location that most visitors don’t know exist!

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Rainforest Cafe

Rainforest brings the lines and prices of ESPN Zone, without the bar popularity. Unlike ESPN, this place isn’t littered with televisions, but the bar has more than enough to watch your game. Most don’t know that the bar is open seating, so it’s a great way to skip the lines. With two locations, one of them being in Animal Kingdom, it’s a convenient place to break away to get your sports fix.

But anyone looking for a Sports Bar atmosphere or a television sports package (except for the NFL Sunday Ticket package) will be sorely disappointed. This is first and foremost a family restaurant, the bar being an afterthought.

PB&G

A more recent addition, PB&G is an outdoor spot at the Four Seasons Resort. When I want to make a day of watching sports, and I don’t have my own transportation, I bee-bop busses until I land here.

This outdoor bar and restaurant has televisions all around, as well as sports playing over the sound system! The three bartenders I’ve been with are all super knowledgeable about sports, and love to speak it with you. The food is everything you’d expect from a Four Seasons, with next level apps and hand-helds. As of now, this is a relatively unknown spot so you can park at the bar for the day and not feel guilty if you’re only ordering a pint every now and again.

While this is technically inside of the World, it’s unfortunately as inconvenient as leaving (unless you’re staying on the Monorail loop). Parking is Valet only and will set you back $30. The food is, well, Four Seasons; so don’t expect to get away on a McDonald’s budget. Appetizers will run you $12-16, sandwiches float around $20, and entrees get into the $30s. You can get a bucket of 5 beers for $35, or a local draft for $8.

The big negative is that you could be dropping around $100 to watch the game; doubling my normal daily vacation food budget. The second downside is the 6pm closing time; meaning you’ll have to find another way to watch the 4^th quarter.

Splitsville

While I’ve never been here, I’ve heard from several people who say that Splitsville is the next ESPN Zone. For me, it’s already hit the mark because the wait is too long for me to get in (I’ve tried half a dozen times to get a lane). If you’re headed here, you can grab an alley, or sit at one of the bars.

This “West Side” spot (formerly the Virgin Mega Store) offers typical Sports Bar Snacks. Sliders, Nachos, and Pizza highlight the main fare; but you can also get Bowling Alley Sushi. The prices are Four Seasons level, but the food isn’t…the choice is yours.

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NOT AT DISNEY:

NBC SPORTS GRILLE AND BREW

Truth be told, if I want games, grub and I don’t want to spend a lot of green, I go to Universal’s NBC Sports Grille and Brew.

With a dozen starters, you could bring a group and munch on sharables from the 1pm games through the night games. The food is well priced, portions are large and the service has always been great. There are more televisions than people, and I haven’t found a single bad spot in the house. For those who have only gone to ESPN Zone, imagine that capacity….DOUBLED! For the ladies who want to enjoy the weather and not be entrenched in sports, they have outdoor seating available.

While many tourists are beginning to split their vacations between the two Theme Park giants, there are those who aren’t. Universal is a hike from Disney and the Uber bill alone might detour one from making the trip. Also, unlike Disney Springs, Universal’s City Walk has a steep parking fee. If you don’t have a year pass, I can see that being a big reason why not to go to Orlando’s best Tourist Sports Bar.

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Craig Miller’s Field House Sports Bar

A 5-mile drive north from Crossroads will bring you to my favorite sports bar in southwest Orlando; the Field House. The food is great and I haven’t had bad service yet.

Chips and Salsa will run you $12 at PB&G; Nachos will set you back $15 at Splitsville. At Craig Millers, the prices are $3.75 and $8.95 respectively; and that’s not a special! For lunch, they run an Eight Dollar, 9in pizza, with a choice of soup or salad. Feeling extra hungry? Get 2lbs of wings for around $20 tossed in one of their 15 sauces.

The menu is massive, giving you all the American food options you’d expect to see at a Sports Bar. Sound is always playing inside, but they also have an outdoor bar. If you’re going with a family, there’s plenty of booths around the perimeter. If you’re like me (and flying solo), there’s both the bar, and bar seating around the bar!

For sports food and atmosphere, it doesn’t get much better than the Field House

The Local Chains

For those from the States, there are plenty of local chains nearby enough. Driving east on Hotel Plaza Boulevard will run you into Buffalo Wild Wings, Miller’s Ale House or Twin Peaks. To the Southwest of the World, there’s another ‘B-Dubs’ and Miller’s, but if you travel down 192 a mile or two, you can stop at Gator’s Dockside or Hurricane Grill & Wings.

All of these places will give familiar food to the domestic out-of-towner. It’ll also give the International visitor a taste of American Sports Bar chains; well-priced, fried pub food, with sports all around, served by a hit or miss wait staff.

If you’re looking for something to the Northwest of the Magic Kingdom (as Southwest through Northeast have been covered), you won’t find anything except for a desolate 429.

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LAST CALL:

With a car

If I’ve got a car and I want to see a game, I’m headed to Craig Millers Field House
If I’m with the family and they want to go to the parks while I watch sports, they go to Universal Orlando while I go to NBC Sports Grille and Brew

With an Uber/Lyft

If I’m staying to the Southwest (All-Star/Animal Kingdom area), I’ll take a quick ride to Gator’s Dockside and pay the minimum ride share fee.
If I’m staying to the Northeast (Monorail Loop/Epcot Area), I’ll go to PB&G for pretzel bites and a sandwich.

Only Disney Transportation

ESPN Zone is your best bet here. Go to the location at ESPN’S Wide World of Sports (if Disney Springs isn’t super convenient).

Pay Per View’s

Buffalo Wild Wings has no cover for the fights, but make sure to go early (8p-9p for a 10p fight) or you may be standing by the door till 1am. There’s one to the Northeast and one to the Southeast of property.

Agree? Disagree? Don’t care? Pick your poison before writing a comment below. Also, feel free to follow the photo album from my adventures at vsco.com/albertawol

Why Epcot is Orlando’s worst theme park

June 13, 2018 By Tony Caselnova

An unpopular opinion

I can’t tell you about my first trip to Epcot because I don’t remember it; nor does any individual trip I’ve ever taken to Epcot stand out in my mind. What I remember about my pre-postgrad days at Epcot are: rides on Horizons and being able to choose your ending (I always went with space). Walking in, and always starting with Spaceship Earth; walking out, and finding our picture on the boulders. My rides on Body Wars, the best motion simulator Disney has made to date (in my opinion). Being lifted over the barrier around Mission Space by my Dad so that I could get a clear visual of the beautiful building façade. To me, Epcot has been a toe touch park; you plan when you’re going to leave before you even get in.

5 Tips to Beat the Crowds at Disneyland

June 11, 2018 By Tony Caselnova

Disneyland is known as a locals park. I have heard estimates of around 1 million Annual Passholders for the Disneyland Resort. AP’s visit the park daily and the streets are crowded and lines are long. AP’s love the parades and fireworks. They line up with their blankets, board games, cards, and iPads to pass the time while the wait for hours on the curb. AP’s love to see openings or re-openings first or be the last ones to ride if the ride is closing. They will line up outside the gates early to be the first to see the new ride, show, or parade! Some Disneyland Facebook groups having running jokes on how crowded it will be. The real answer is: Disneyland is ALWAYS crowded! But, I have a few tips on how to beat those crowds and enjoy your day or your vacation at the Happiest Place on Earth.

Sheila E, 98 Degrees, MercyMe, Tauren Wells Bring Magic to 2018 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival

May 3, 2018 By Tony Caselnova

New to this year’s concert series will be percussionist extraordinaire and singer Sheila E and ‘80s Canadian rockers Glass Tiger. 98 Degrees – featuring brothers and “Dancing With the Stars” alums Nick and Drew Lachey – also bring their smooth harmonies to the festival. Maybe they’ll sing “True To Your Heart” from Disney’s “Mulan”? And, if that weren’t enough, entertainer Jim Belushi brings his rhythm-and-blues band The Sacred Hearts to the festival this year.

The lineup so far is:

8/30-31 – Blue October – “Into the Ocean”
9/1-3 – Tiffany – “I Think We’re Alone Now”
9/4-5 – MercyMe – “I Can Only Imagine” NEW
9/6-7 – Glass Tiger – “Don’t Forget Me (When I’m Gone) NEW
9/8-9 – Tauren Wells – “Hills and Valleys” NEW
9/10-11 – Postmodern Jukebox
9/12-13 – TBD
9/14-16 – Baha Men – “Who Let The Dogs Out”
9/17-19 – TBD
9/20-21 – Living Color – “Cult of Personality”
9/22-23 – Sheila E – “The Glamorous Life” NEW
9/24-26 – Sugar Ray – “Every Morning”
9/27-28 – David Cook – “Light On”
9/29-30 – Jeffrey Osbourne – “On The Wings of Love”
10/1-2 – Jim Belushi & The Sacred Hearts – Various Hits
10/3-4 – Everclear – “Santa Monica”
10/5-7 – Mark Wills – “19 Somethin’”
10/8-10 – Air Supply – “All Out Of Love”
10/11-12 – TBD
10/13-14 – TBD
10/15-16 – 98 Degrees – “Give Me Just One Night (Una Noche)” NEW
10/17-18 – 38 Special – “Hold On Loosely”
10/19-21 – Devon Allman Project – “Ragged and Dirty”
10/22-23 – TBD
10/24-25 – Billy Ocean – “Get Outta My Dreams”
10/26-28 – Starship featuring Mickey Thomas – “We Built This City”

Toy Story Land-Inspired Games Debut on DisneyWorld.com

May 2, 2018 By Tony Caselnova

Two new digital games inspired by the Toy Story Land expansion at Disney’s Hollywood Studios are available now on ToyStoryPlaytime.com.

Both games are inspired by attractions in the land – the guest-favorite Toy Story Mania!, as well as the new Alien Swirling Saucers.

New Toy Story Land-Inspired Games on ToyStoryPlaytime.com

The Claw Challenge – In :60 seconds, use The Claw to pick as many “chosen ones” as possible. Tip: the smaller the Aliens, the higher the points!

New Toy Story Land-Inspired Games on ToyStoryPlaytime.com

Trivia Mania – Test your knowledge on “Toy Story.” How many questions can you answer?

Another game, Slinky Dog Dash, debuted earlier this spring. In it, you’ve got :10 seconds to stretch Slinky Dog around the course to collect points … but don’t let his tail catch up before time runs out!

All three games are complimentary and can be accessed on desktop or mobile devices.

As a reminder, Toy Story Land will officially open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on June 30, 2018.

For more on what to expect when this thrilling new land opens, check out the list of related blog posts below!

Explore the New Bourbon Trail at Disney Springs

May 1, 2018 By Tony Caselnova

There’s something exciting – and tasty! – coming to Disney Springs on May 1. Kick off your summer by exploring this brand-new Bourbon Trail, where guests ages 21 and older can discover bourbon-inspired beverages and food pairings. Meander through the many shops and restaurants throughout the area and find your favorites!

Each of these drinks has been carefully paired with a delicious dish, and there’s even a map that shows where to find all of them! Whether you’re a bourbon aficionado, or just enjoy sipping and savoring new drinks, this trail is perfect for an afternoon stroll or a night out with friends.

I’ve put together this guide to everything being offered on the trail, so be sure to read up and prepare your taste buds, because these offerings will only be available through June 17 and you won’t want to miss out! You might even find me strolling about and sipping on a tasty beverage myself …

House of Blues Restaurant & Bar

Fine and Mellow – featuring Knob Creek Bourbon, St. Elder, lemon juice, strawberry, and rhubarb bitters
Hurry Sundown Old Fashioned – featuring Maker’s Mark Bourbon, Benedictine, butter pecan syrup, bitters, and caramel pecan bacon
Smoked Brisket or Smoked Pulled Pork Sandwich
Homemade Bread Pudding – topped with toffee sauce and bourbon butter

Splitsville Dining Room

The Trifecta – a stirred concoction of Old Forester 100, Carpano Antica Vermouth, Benedictine, and Pimento Dram
BBQ Chicken Pizza – smothered in BBQ sauce, topped with marinated grilled chicken, BBQ sauce, smoked gouda, mozzarella, cilantro, and red onion

Bongos Cuban Café

Angel’s Envy Bourbon Mojito – featuring Angel’s Blue Envy Bourbon, simple syrup, soda water, and fresh mint leaves
Authentic Cuban Style Churrasco Certified Angus Beef – a 10-ounce skirt steak hand-cut and served with house-made chimichurri sauce, white rice, and beans

YeSake

Strawberry Bourbon Sour Slushie – bourbon, sweet strawberry puree, and lemonade
Citrus Fresh – salmon, green leaf lettuce, cucumber, onion, spinach, and jalapeño tempura crunch wasabi ponzu sauce (available as a bowl or wrap)

Planet Hollywood Observatory

Bulleit Frontier Old Fashioned – featuring Bulleit Bourbon, sugar, and bitters
BBQ Ribs – fall-off-the-bone St. Louis-style ribs, slow cooked in-house, smothered with BBQ sauce, and served with triple fries

STK Orlando

Double Down – featuring Woodford Reserve and lemon juice
Double Smoked Bacon – served with date chutney, oven-dried tomatoes, and crispy garlic
Bag O’ Donuts – enhanced with dulche de leche filling and spice chocolate and raspberry sauces

Enzo’s Hideaway

Enzo’s Bourbon Swizzle – featuring Bulleit Bourbon, lemon juice, ginger syrup, bitters, and fresh mint sprigs with notes of spice, rye, and cedar
Salumi and Formaggi Board – an impressive selection of meats and cheeses

The Edison

Peach Tree Downs – a refreshing peach mint julep with a nutty pecan finish featuring Knob Creek Bourbon and Old Camp Peach Pecan Whiskey, with a rich, sweet, woody, full-bodied and almost-fruity flavor and aromas of toasted nuts, grain, and oak
DB Clothesline Candied Bacon – maple and black pepper-infused bacon served with a sour pickle

Paradiso 37, Taste of the Americas

Kentucky Sunrise – featuring Jim Beam Bourbon, orange juice, and grenadine
Argentinian Skirt Steak – 10-ounce char-grilled skirt steak topped with caramelized onions and chimichurri and served with wasabi or truffle fries

The Ganachery

Woodford Reserve Bourbon – comprised of more than 200 delectable flavor notes, from bold grain and wood to sweet aromatics: spice, fruit, and floral notes

Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant

The Gold Cup – featuring Bulleit Bourbon, Jameson Black Barrel Irish Whiskey, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and muddled mint, lime, and cucumber
Dub Schpuds – herb roasted potato wedges with a Smithwick’s & Dubliner cheese dip

Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar

Coffee Old Fashioned – Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Kahlua Coffee Liqueur, Joffrey’s Cold Brew Coffee, Vanilla Syrup, Aromatic Bitters, and served with a coffee ganache square
Snakebite Sliders – three gourmet beef sliders with tomato-bacon jam, house-made pickles, shredded lettuce and cheese

The Boathouse

Orlando Pride – featuring Old Forester Bourbon and a homemade blackberry citrus purée
Calamari – hoisin chili marinated calamari rings lightly fried with a medley of peppers and served with a side of hoisin chili sauce

Paddlefish

Southern Sangria – featuring Medley Bros. Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, peach liqueur, Tempranillo, and seasonal fruit with warm notes of caramel, oak, and spices that are followed by touches of creamy vanilla, milk chocolate, and caramelized sugar
The Pork Chop – a 10-ounce pork chop served with house-made applesauce and fresh green beans

The Polite Pig

Winner’s Circle – featuring Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Pamplemousee grapefruit liqueur, and elderflower tonic, with a rich and complex flavors and hints of vanilla, toffee, and candied fruit
The Southern Pig Sandwich – mouthwatering pulled pork, fennel-apple slaw, tangy mustard BBQ and Dukes Mayonnaise

Frontera Cocina

Bórbon Néctar – featuring Basil Hayden’s Bourbon, 3 dashes of organic agave, 5 drops of Elemakule Tiki Bitters, and orange peel with lean oak, corn, and caramel flavors and finishes of warm toffee, spice, and drying wood
Carne Asada – garlic and red chili-marinated Creekstone Natural Black Angus Steak, black beans refritos with queso fresco, and caramelized plantains with crema and Cotija cheese and served with tomatillo salsa and warm tortillas

D-Luxe Burger

Smoked Bourbon Gelato Shake – vanilla gelato blended with Knob Creek Single Barrel Bourbon, hickory smoke, and dark chocolate sauce and topped with a bacon strip
Southern Burger – signature blend beef patty topped with a fried green tomato, pimento cheese, lettuce, grilled onion, and bacon

Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’

The Old Fashioned Elder – featuring Michter’s Bourbon and St. Germain Elderflower
Basil Hayden’s Mint Julep – featuring Basil Hayden’s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky, simple syrup, and sprigs of fresh mint
Famous Thigh High Chicken Biscuits – three biscuits topped with Chef Art’s fried chicken thighs, drizzled with hot honey, and served alongside bread and butter pickles

Everything on this tasty Bourbon Trail will be available at Disney Springs from May 1 to June 17, so come on out, grab a drink and a snack, and take a walk with us! You can even pick up a Bourbon Trail Passport that contains all of this info and more at the Disney Springs Welcome Center and at any participating location.

A Taste of Wine Bar George

April 16, 2018 By Tony Caselnova

Wine Bar George is one of the most highly anticipated additions to the vibrant food and beverage scene at Disney Springs. This 200-seat wine bar, scheduled to open soon, is centrally located at The Landing. The space is reminiscent of a winemaker’s home, complete with terrace seating that has sweeping views of Disney Springs and the waterfront stage.

Wine Bar George will offer more than 130 selections by the ounce, glass, and bottle in a range of varietals, vintages, and prices. Acclaimed wineries as well as up-and-coming growing regions and wineries will be featured along with small plates, artisan cheese and charcuterie boards, and sharable entrées designed to complement the wine list.

The biggest reason for all the excitement is George Miliotes himself – renown wine expert, native Floridian, and Disney alum. A celebrity in the wine world, George is a Master Sommelier – one of only 249 in the world. In fact, Wine Bar George is the only wine bar in Florida owned by a Master Sommelier.

We gladly accepted the invitation from George to stop by his home to taste (and sip!) some of the highlights from Wine Bar George. Executive Chef Ron Rupert, who will be at the helm of all things culinary at Wine Bar George, also joined us. My partner, Alex Dunlap, captured some shots of what will be offered and, no surprise, everything was delicious – on the plate and in the glass!

George poured two very special wines to taste – both are listed on the menu under “Outstanding by the Ounce.” These exceptional wines are selected by George in partnership with the respective winery. These wines can be ordered by 1 oz, 3 oz, or 6 oz pours or by the bottle.

For the first wine, George met with owner/winemaker Johannes Selbach to secure a delicious Selbach-Oster, Bömer Riesling – dry, crisp, lush, and very food-friendly. The second wine – Antinori Guado al Tasso – is an incredible Super Tuscan made from the classic Bordeaux grapes with Cabernet Sauvignon as the star. George snagged the wine direct from the winery in vintages from 2004 through 2013.

Ron’s philosophy in the kitchen at Wine Bar George is simple. “I want to create delicious food that pairs well with wine. I pull flavors from around the world that are relevant – that create memories.” Here is a sneak peek at some of his dishes.

The Big Board – An impressive selection of six artisan cheeses and five crafted meats that serves two or more.

Grilled Octopus with Lemon Vinaigrette – This light and refreshing salad has tender pieces of Spanish octopus (a result of grilling then chilling the octopus) with a touch of acidity from the lemon vinaigrette.

Crispy Mac & Cheese Bites – These crispy cheesy bites are surprisingly light. Served with tomato nage and Pecorino, they are Ron’s imaginative take on a grilled cheese with tomato soup.

Porchetta Spiced Pork Cheeks – Served with a creamy three-cheese polenta, these small bites of meaty goodness are cooked long and slow to perfection. The orange gremolata takes it over the top.

Grilled Whole Greek Sea Bass – One of the “family-style plates” that serves two or more, this light and tender whole fish is served with cannelloni bean ragoût and seasonal vegetables.

Olive Oil Cake – This moist cake with a rich olive oil flavor is served with candied olives and lemon mascarpone.

When the doors open to Wine Bar George, expect something special. “It is my responsibility to bring joy to the wine list and the experience,” said George. “I want Wine Bar George to encourage conversations of what is brilliant and special in the wine world.”

Pixar Fest begins at the Disneyland Resort

April 15, 2018 By Tony Caselnova

When you walk through Esplanade between Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, your favorite Pixar characters greet you on banners from above. Primary colored signs above the entrance to both parks welcome guests to “Celebrate Friendship & Beyond” through September 3, 2018. On April 13 Disneyland Resort launched Pixar Fest, a summer long experience that incorporates your favorite Pixar characters throughout the park in parades, fireworks, merchandise, and food.

The new Pixar Pier at DCA will open with the newly themed rides and attractions on June 23.

The Pixar Play Parade returned and moved to Disneyland. A fun filled parade with characters from Monsters University, Toy Story, Incredibles, Inside Out, and Finding Nemo. There is lots of activity on the street and watch out because all of the floats seem to have the ability to squirt water into the crowd. The parade is running twice a day at 3:30pm and 6:00pm. I found a nice view about 15 minutes prior to the start time across from It’s a Small World with a view of the floats as the left the backstage area. On my visit, I was able to see the new Inside Out float, but their was no sign of the UP floats that have been promoted.

The new fireworks show, Together Forever, launches nightly at [9:30]. Disneyland has brought back the projections on Sleeping Beauty Castle and the Main Street buildings. According to the times guide and my experience from the 60th fireworks, the projections will display on It’s a Small World and the water spray in the Rivers of America. Tip: If you have a Fastpass for Fantasmic, stay put and catch the fireworks from the riverbanks. In the past, it was a nice view with the fireworks above Big Thunder Mountain. I don’t recommend my method of continuously walking up and down Main Street for your view. But if you want to try: walk up the right side of Main Street, when you get to the Camera Shop rush back down to Town Square using the backstage passage way and start over.

Since last fall, Downtown Disney has added holiday themed topiaries to their planters. Pixar Fest has brought a collection of unique topiaries to continue the theming throughout the resort.

Next time: Merchandise, Food, and Paint the Night.

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