Table 108: An Ode to JR, the Man Who Understood Us (and My Spoon)
Thirteen nights. One table. One extraordinary Disney Cruise Line server. From speedy dinners and mountains of desserts to a very special sundae spoon, JR made Table 108 our happy place aboard the Disney Dream. Sometimes the best Disney magic comes from the smallest gestures.
65 Desserts. 13 Nights.
I ate 65 desserts during our 13-night Disney Dream cruise. Yes, SIXTY-SIX! From magnificent crème brûlée and unforgettable sundaes to desserts that tasted like sunscreen, I'm sharing the delicious, the disappointing, and everything in between. And I would absolutely do it again.
13 Nights, 13 Menus: What We Really Ate on the Disney Dream
Thirteen nights aboard the Disney Dream. Thirteen different dinner menus. From incredible curries and unforgettable tofu to disappointing turkey and a few emergency protein bars, here's what we really ate on our transatlantic cruise. And yes, I have thoughts.
Did You Know? There's More to Disney Cruise Breakfast Than the Buffet
Did you know Disney Cruise Line offers a sit-down breakfast without reservations? After 29 cruises, I still love the familiar menu, especially the Peanut Butter and Jelly Typhoon. Here's everything you need to know about breakfast, including a little mystery involving those coveted window tables.
Did You Know? There's a Book Exchange on the Disney Dream!
Did you know there's a book exchange on the Disney Dream? I spent 18 nights searching the ship for this mysterious collection of books, only to discover it was hiding in my favorite place. Right next to the pastries. Naturally.
Did You Know? A Little Disney Magic Happens at Noon on the Disney Dream! 🚢🎶
Did you know the Disney Dream has a magical noon tradition on sea days? It took me 28 Disney cruises to discover the Captain's announcements, Cruise Director Jimmy, and Disney melodies played on the ship's horns. Here's why you shouldn't miss it!
Did You Know? Disney Cruise Line Has FREE Pastries!
Did you know Disney Cruise Line has FREE pastries? From chocolate treats to little afternoon indulgences, I'm sharing one of my favorite cruise secrets. All you need is an appetite. And possibly a double espresso.
Four Tuesdays. One Pizza. Zero Regrets. Summer House on the Lake
Four Tuesdays. Four lunches. The exact same order. With all the restaurants at Disney Springs, why did we keep returning to Summer House? The Hobbs Pepperoni Pizza and Buena Vista Cobb might have something to do with it.
There Is Toast At Ale & Compass.
There is toast at Ale & Compass! After far too many Saturday breakfasts without it, Dave can finally rejoice. The breakfast menu has changed, my Dark Chocolate Waffles survived, and breakfast peace has returned to Disney’s Yacht Club Resort.
Do You Like Waffles? Yes, I Like Waffles.
There is a little breakfast secret hiding at Steakhouse 71. Order the seasonal pancakes, swap them for Mickey waffles, keep all the seasonal goodies, and thank me later. I’ve tested this trick in spring, summer, fall, and winter. Serious research was required.
Accessibility, Arthritis, and My Personal War on Staircases
I never thought I would hate stairs.
Then I watched my daughter struggle to climb them.
From Disney attractions to cruise ship decks, accessibility isn't about convenience.
It's about pain, dignity, and the experiences people miss when stairs are the only option.
Social Roost: The Restaurant I Was Too Anxious to Try
I spent years walking past Social Roost in downtown St. Pete because anxiety convinced me I didn't belong there.
Turns out, it's one of the friendliest restaurants I've ever visited.
Great food, honest service, amazing cocktails, and the best mussels I've ever had.
Let’s Talk Brunch at The Library
Brunch is serious business, and nobody does it better than The Library in St. Petersburg, Florida.
From fluffy pancakes and extra-crispy bacon to shelves of books and a surprisingly cozy atmosphere inside a hospital campus, this restaurant delivers one of my favorite brunch experiences anywhere.
Hollywood Studios Survival Guide: Ronto Roasters & The Secret Breakfast Hideaway
You woke up early for rope drop, forgot breakfast, and suddenly found yourself desperately searching for food and air conditioning in Hollywood Studios.
Luckily, Ronto Roasters and a secret hidden seating area inside Docking Bay 7 might just save your entire morning.
Oh Ale & Compass Restaurant… How I Love You and Hate You
I used to love breakfast at Ale & Compass Restaurant.
Then the menu changed, the eggs became suspiciously scrambled, and the toast disappeared.
My honest, funny review of one of Disney World’s most complicated breakfasts.