Madison at Timeless Tales Travel

04/14/2024

Restaurant Review 🍽 Splitsville Luxury Lanes on the West Side of Disney Springs

The Disney Springs Splitsville location is both a bowling alley and a restaurant but, Splitsville Luxury Lanes is the way to go for me! All the choices of food from the restaurant AND bowling? What more could you ask for! 🤩

Travel back to the 60s with the vintage vibe, retro murals and old-school bowling shoes 🎳 The menu at Splitsville is extensive. They have everything from Burgers to Tacos to HUGE salads to Sushi 🍣🥗🌮🍔think classic diner food with a twist! This is a great place to bring a group with both picky and adventurous eaters. This is also one of the best places for vegetarians and vegans, as many options are already geared towards this kind of eating and several others can be modified! Splitsville Luxury Lanes is a great way to spend a night off from the parks. Disney date night anyone?

Lane reservations fill up FAST so book yours today. Or better yet, have me your Disney Travel Planner book it for you! 😉 [email protected]

Favourite Food Item: Golden Spider Roll
Favourite Drink: Tiki Punch

04/11/2024

to Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade🌴🐘🐊🐅🦒

Absolutely loved this parade! I always wanted to be chosen to ride in one of the floats 🦜🦍🦓 This was such a fan way to see some rare characters like Timon, Rafiki, Baloo, King Louie, Flik, Atta, Pocahontas, Meeko, Kenai, and Koda!

04/10/2024

Secret & PRIVATE bench to watch the Magic Kingdom fireworks🤫

You probably already know about watching the fireworks at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort beach or anywhere at Disney's Contemporary Resort...but did you know Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is also a great place to watch?

This bench is in a secluded area of the resort but still close enough to hear the music being played at Cítricos! Swipe for location on the map 🗺

04/08/2024

Everyone: Excited to see the total eclipse😎

Me: I just want to see SONNY Eclipse again 🥲

03/26/2024

Wish I was eating Mickey ice cream on Main Street, waiting for the Festival of Fantasy Parade today! 🍨

If you could be anywhere at Walt Disney World today, where would you be?

03/24/2024

Restaurant Review 🍽 The Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical R***e in Pioneer Hall at The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort 🤠🐴

This is a Table Service restaurant worth 2 Dining Plan credits. The Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical R***e is dinner theatre at its finest! This rootin' tootin' song and dance show will have you clapping, stomping your feet, singing along, and... maybe even getting up on stage! 👏🎶The meal is all you care to enjoy southern comfort food, and everything is delicious. The cornbread is exceptional, and does double duty! The mac & cheese is cornbread-crusted! Is your mouth watering yet? Mine is 🤤

Here are some logistics to keep in mind:

There are 3 different seating categories(and prices), but not a bad seat in the house!

Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort is NOT to be confused with Disney's Wilderness Lodge. These are two different resorts.

Make sure to arrive 30 minutes before your reservation time to check in and grab your seats. Allow at least an hour of travel time before this 30 minutes begins.

Both the show and the food make this experience well worth the 2 Dining Credits or pricetag. Great for families and adult-only groups alike! Now, keep the sangria coming, because it is unlimited after all😏🍷

Favourite Food Item: House-made Cornbread
Favourite Drink: Opici Family Selection Red Sangria

03/23/2024

IYKYK 👀🏃‍♀️🏃🏃‍♂️

If you don't, message me and I will share this bone-chilling secret with you! 😶‍🌫️🤫

03/22/2024

You're walking around Animal Kingdom, taking pictures of all the beautiful scenery and incredible animals when, suddenly, disaster strikes! You get this notification! And, double disaster, you don't have your portable charger with you...Don't worry Disney thinks of everything😉

Visit one of the Portable Phone Charging System Kiosks located all around Walt Disney World Resort. Swipe to see what they look like and where to find them 🔍

For a one-time fee, you will receive a fully charged portable phone charger that you can carry around with you for as long as you like. What happens when it runs out of charge too, you ask? Find another kiosk and swap it for a fully charged replacement! Swipe again to see how to find where the kiosks are located on the My Disney Experience App!

03/21/2024

to that time Mickey helped me earn my ears! 🫶🐭

03/17/2024

Restaurant Review 🍽 Chefs de France, in the France Pavilion at EPCOT

This is a Table Service restaurant worth 1 Dining Plan credit. Chefs de France makes you feel as though you have stepped into a charming Paris café. The elegant ambience and beautiful architecture are the stars here. The food does not sustain the upscale feel of this restaurant. While the food is pleasant and flavourful, it lacks the attention to detail and stunning presentations of traditional French cuisine. It is worth the 1 Dining Credit, but I wish it was more of a signature experience because of France's high position in the world of amazing food. There are lots of good options on both the Lunch and Dinner menu for both kids and adults alike. This is a safe place to bring picky eaters (even if the names of the dishes make it look like it is not!). The imported wine list is a good reason to come to this restaurant, even just to have a glass of wine and watch people stroll through the cobble stone streets out the windows.

Favourite Food Item: Escargot and the Tarte au chocolat Valrhona, glace à la vanille
Favourite Drink: Kir Royal

03/15/2024

🚨Favourite snack alert🚨

There are many fancy options to choose from at Karamell-Küche in the Germany Pavillion at EPCOT but my favourite is the simple Dark Chocolate Caramel with Sea Salt🤤

What are your favourite sweet treats? 🍪🍭🍫🍬

03/15/2024

100 followers on Facebook! Thanks for the support, everyone!✨🥳🙌

03/14/2024

to Streets of America! 🇺🇸 This was a themed land in Hollywood Studios that had huge backdrops of cities like San Francisco and New York, making it look like you were walking through movie sets. It had fun spots like the Singin; in the Rain umbrella ☔️(with real rain!), ️Mr. Gold's Pawn Shop from Once Upon a Time 🗡📖⏳☕and a whole Honey, I Shrunk the Kids playground area🐜🌱 Streets of America was also home to the spectacular show Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show and one of my favourite attractions, the Studio Backlot Tour.🍿🎥🎞

While it was a lot of walking and looking at the architecture of the different cities, it was also an awesome place to meet characters! This is where I met Kim Possible and Ron Stoppable, it was also the first place to have a Cars meet and greet and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles had a whole performance. The Power Rangers met here for a brief time. Mike & Sully and Phineas & Ferb got their start here too! Streets of America will always live on in my memory as an awesome part of Hollywood Studios.🥰 That's a wrap!🎬

One of these pictures has my favourite Hidden Mickey in it! Can you find it?👀

02/21/2024

Who else misses Bo Peep in Toy Storyland? She has been looking for her sheep for too long!🐑

Other characters available in Toy Storyland include Woody and Jessie together and Buzz on his own. You might catch the Green Army Men roaming around and keep an ear out for The Green Army Drum Corps!

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02/20/2024

🔝 Snack: Breadsticks from Pizzafari at Disney's Animal Kingdom®

This one is a great choice to make your Dining Credits last longer. These breadsticks are delicious, served with marinara sauce and they can be used as a lunch substitute!

02/15/2024

to that time I was the FIRST person into Magic Kingdom®🏰 this is one of my absolute favourite secret tricks! Want to know how to get Main Street basically all to yourself?

Email me at [email protected] and let's get YOU these photos!

02/14/2024

⚡️Going up?⚡️️

Did you know THIS is the elevator where those 5 people mysteriously vanished...? 😶‍🌫️ Snap a quick photo here where the story begins before being ushered into the library rooms!

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™ is an absolute MUST for me when at Hollywood Studios®. Are there any other brave souls who like to dance with the 5th dimension like me?

02/12/2024

Does this sound like you? As a former Character Attendant and avid character seeker, I can help with that 😎

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02/11/2024

🇨🇦 Calling all Canadians 🇨🇦 This Restaurant Review 🍽 is for YOU! Le Cellier Steakhouse located in the Canada Pavilion at EPCOT®

This is a Disney Signature Dining experience worth 2 Dining Plan credits. This is my FAVOURITE restaurant at Walt Disney World®. Le Cellier Steakhouse is a cozy restaurant with amazing steak and seafood options full of flavours inspired by Canada! The more "Canadian-inspired" menu items include poutine, tourtière, Canadian Cove P.E.I. Mussels and Maple Crème Brûlée. Sadly the wines are not from Canada, but there are several beer options and two of the dessert wines are from the Niagara region! 🍺 This is a great restaurant for groups who want both upscale cuisine and standard meat and potatoes options. I can't say enough about this restaurant, it is truly a signature experience - but I am probably a little biased!

Favourite Food Item: Cheddar Cheese Soup (I literally dream about it)
Favourite Drink: Château des Charmes Vidal Icewine, Niagara Peninsula

02/10/2024

EPCOT® is the BEST place to get souvenirs from around the world🌏

This headband is so cute, comfortable, and affordable! The China Pavilion has so many different colours and styles. Keep an eye out for them in the House of Good Fortune🐲

02/09/2024

Looking for an adult bevvy? Get the Limoncello Spritzer at the new yellow and green cart just outside the Enoteca Castello wine shop at the Italy pavilion!

Limoncello, cherry juice, and prosecco - the perfect combination 🍋🍒🥂
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02/08/2024

to in-room celebrations 🥳 Although they don't exist exactly like this anymore you can still celebrate with flowers or gift baskets that automagically appear in your room!

Check out the options here:
WDW: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/en_CA/guest-services/floral-and-gifts/
DLR: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/en-ca/guest-services/in-room-celebrations/

Need help deciding which option is best? I am a Disney celebrations expert😎

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02/06/2024

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02/05/2024

Looking for something chill to do? Disney's Animal Kingdom® has lots to offer but The Animation Experience at Conservation Station takes the cake for me!🍰

🚂Take the 12-minute peaceful train ride to Rafiki's Planet Watch to view animals and beautiful scenery - remember to add the train time and a little buffer before your selected time slot

👩‍🦽Go inside the Conservation Station, look around, and learn about animals - you might even see animals being taken care of!

✅Check in with a Cast Member and then sit down when it is time - you'll get a lapboard, pencil, and paper

✏️Get your animator on! A professional Disney Animator will walk you through how to draw the character - each timeslot has a different animal 🐓🐖🐇🐅

This experience is great for all ages and abilities. The 25-minute class is an awesome way to get some air conditioning, rest and refuel while still having a magical time!

Pro tip: Stay afterward to speak to the professional Animator about your love of animation and Disney movies!

02/04/2024

Restaurant Review 🍽 Jiko - The Cooking Place at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

This is a Disney Signature Dining experience worth 2 Dining Plan credits. This is my second favourite restaurant at Walt Disney World®. They have outdone themselves when they say fine dining. Jiko is an African-inspired restaurant with an open show kitchen. Guests should be adventurous eaters and enjoy bold and unique flavours. This is a great place for a romantic candlelit dinner or to splurge and celebrate something special! Indulge yourself further with after dinner drinks🍸or Kenya AA Coffee ☕

Favourite Food Item: Botswanan Seswaa Short Rib
Favourite Drink: The Chocolate Block wine