Destinations To Travel with Jessica Huff

12/13/2024

PRO TIP: You don’t have to be staying in a particular resort to visit, have some good food, do some shopping and soak up their own brand of holiday magic. In fact, I URGE you to make the resort rounds and see what makes them each feel special. Wilderness Lodge and Animal Kingdom Lodge are the coziest of the cozy and will make you want to run for your matching Christmas jammie sets and hang out forever under their massive Christmas trees.

Do you make a point to visit other resorts during your Disney stays?

12/11/2024

When dining at Universal Orlando’s delicious Grinch breakfast not only will your heart grow three sizes, but so will your waistband! Characters, themed breakfast options, surprise sweet treats and all the merriment any Who can handle! Reservations fill up faster than you can say “Max,” so drop me a line for help with those hard-to-get holiday reservations.

12/09/2024

Sure, you can eat your face off around World Showcase, but those places can feel...cozy...during the holiday rush. For ample seating and a diverse menu, check out the Connections Eatery towards the front of EPCOT. It’s brand new, and since it is at the front of the park, it’s easy for excited guests to pass it by.

How likely are you to break with habit and try somewhere new in EPCOT?

12/07/2024

Show of hands, who has thought they were done Christmas shopping only to remember they hadn’t bought stocking stuffers? (Guilty!) What is your favorite go-to stuffers (Help out all of us tired, stressed “Santas” with your awesome and unique ideas.)

Do you always throw in something with a Disney twist?

12/05/2024

At Disney’s newest island paradise, you can snorkel, visit Goombay Cultural Center, do some shopping, chow down on some BBQ, rent a private cabana, explore by ATV, ride a banana boat, rent some bikes, fish by kayak, take a nature walk, or just nap and swing on a hammock. You are NOT going to want to miss all this gorgeous new island setting has to offer. 🌅

What does your perfect island beach day look like? 🌴

12/03/2024

Whether it be taking a dip in the Monorail pool or being steps away from Downtown Disney, the Disneyland Hotel is a Disneyland staple for West Coast Disney travel! Who has stayed here? What did you love most?

12/01/2024

Let the countdown begin! While we wait for Santa’s arrival, let’s have a little friendly competition. Which Walt Disney World theme park has the BEST holiday decor?

-Animal Kingdom’s sweet found-object creations
-EPCOT’s celebration of international traditions
-Hollywood Studios’ vintage glitz and glamour
-Magic Kingdom’s traditional merry and bright

📷by Disney

11/29/2024

You’ve been in the car ALL day or you have been running around airports for hours. You are ready to chill out and decompress but aren’t quite ready to call it a night just yet...what should you do? Grab some snacks and head out to your resort’s Movies Under the Stars. You can bring some snacks, stretch out on some pool towels, and just exhale.

Who else loves starting their Disney trip with an outdoor movie? Or who thinks a resort day isn’t complete until you’ve ended it watching a beloved Disney movie on the resort grass?

11/28/2024

11/27/2024

We all fell in love with that sweet Pixar lamp back in 1986, and it continues to delight and amuse us...so much so that our Pixar pals now have their very own resort, complete with a dedicated walkway to Disney’s California Adventure Park. From the bright colors, to the adored characters, and comfortable amenities, this newly refurbished resort typically has the most pleasing on-property price point and definitely delivers the theming wow factor.

Would you love a stay here in this fun Pixar playground?! 😍

11/25/2024

Pro Tip: Even if you aren’t staying at a resort on the Skyliner route, you can STILL ride it! In fact, I urge you to make an excuse to ride it! Whether you are taking a park break to go grab a bite to eat, or even just riding the loo, it’s a ride you need to take at least once. My favorite way to ride is a trip over to Disney’s Riviera Resort for a quick service meal at Primo Piatto.

The ride is relaxing, and the resort is breathtaking, so do some exploring! Where do you like to take the Skyliner?

11/23/2024

Sure, your Disney+ library is wall-to-wall with Marvel films, but in Orlando, Universal’s Islands of Adventure is where Marvel reigns supreme! Did you know you can dine with superheroes like Captain America, Wolverine, Spider-Man, and Cyclops, Storm, and Rogue? You can battle Doctor Doom, help Spidey round up the baddies on some awesome attractions, and then take a breather by checking out some authentic and sometimes hard-to-find comics in a real comic bookstore. (Straight out of childhood, right?)

Where would you head to first?

11/21/2024

Is it breakfast? Is it brunch? Or is the Waffle Cristo just the most genius snacking option that Disneyland has ever dreamed up? Take all the savory goodness of the Monte Cristo sandwich and then stuff it inside a crispy and yet somehow still soft waffle and dining dreams come true! This is definitely something I’m going to need to get a copycat recipe of STAT, because I am drooling!

Would this be a breakfast yay or nay for you?

11/19/2024

If you’re sailing with Disney Cruise Line, there’s one stop that’s guaranteed to be a hit with the whole family—Castaway Cay! 🏝️This private island paradise is a dream come true for families, offering a treasure trove of activities that are just steps away from the ship. No long walk or tram ride required!

For the littlest ones, Scuttle’s Cove is a kids-only mini water park with supervised activities that’ll keep them entertained for hours. Meanwhile, older kids and adults can challenge each other at In Da Shade Game Pavilion, where you’ll find table tennis, foosball, basketball, and more. The whole family (as long as they can swim) can enjoy the Pelican Plunge water slide, then eat, shop, snorkel, rent a bike, or any number of activities nearby.

Honestly, there’s too much fun to name in one social post, so let’s talk about it some more in the comments! What’s YOUR favorite area of Castaway Cay?

11/17/2024

The Country Bears have been a Magic Kingdom fixture since the very beginning and this year, they received a... gasp...refurbishment. Nothing major, the music was retooled to bring in some family-friendly Disney tunes that everyone can sing along with.

However, it begs the question...did you feel like this was a good opportunity to just create something brand new in that space or are you happy the Bears get to sing another day?

11/15/2024

Blue Bayou, Lamplight Lounge, Napa Rose...those are all the fan favorites when choosing Disneyland dining but don’t over look the hidden gem, Céntrico! This authentic Mexican spot has some surprising features like a juicy burger with some unexpected, yet AMAZING topping twists.

What is your favorite surprising restaurant in Disneyland that you think doesn’t get near enough fanfare?

11/13/2024

Is it possible to gobble up tasty guacamole without at least saying once to your tablemates, “But it’s a GOOD fat...” Chips and guac are one of those snacks that just work whether it’s 1000 degrees or 10 degrees outside, and EPCOT’s La Cantina de San Angel in the Mexico Pavilion has a winning recipe.

Have you ever lingered in the Mexico Pavilion and eaten your weight in guacamole?

11/11/2024

Tired of hamburgers, hot dogs and chicken tenders on your Magic Kingdom day but don’t want to spend big bucks on a table service restaurant? Pinocchio Village Haus hits the spot with flatbread pizzas, a surprisingly good chicken parmesan sandwich, and grilled chicken Caesar salad. Even better, there’s ample seating to rest your tired feet and the air conditioning is spot on.

Is Pinocchio’s a must do for your crew when you’re looking for something quick, easy and a little different?