Hello and welcome back to Thoughts While Watching, the blog series where we watch old-to-oldish Disney media and watch with modern eyes. Sometimes we cringe; sometimes we applaud; either way it’s always interesting and edifying! We’re not going back too far in time for today’s entry – only a couple decades, in fact. Let’s take in the 1994 Walt...
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Here’s a hot take: overall, I think Walt Disney World’s food scene is solid. Some of it is AMAZING, some of it pretty good, some of it middling, and much is unremarkable. But on the whole, you can order anything from any restaurant and be reasonably confident it will be, at worst, acceptable. Overpriced, maybe, but fine to eat....
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Whew! I don’t know about you guys, but after some rather heavy weeks I could use a little frothy Disney fun. And when I’m looking for a moment of zen, I turn to music. DISNEY BACKGROUND MUSIC: CLOSE YOUR EYES AND YOU’RE THERE Different scenarios call for different music types, of course; what I listen to when I run...
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Guys, I just realized I forgot to review Dahlia Lounge from my December trip! Can I convince you to travel back in time for me for an important cocktail discussion? THE FOOD SITUATION AT CORONADO SPRINGS IS IMPRESSIVE Disney’s Coronado Springs is a unique beast in the stable of WDW resorts. The resort as a whole is billed as...
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Try not to let this shock you, but most – not all, but most – of my Walt Disney World trips revolve around runDisney. I know! This is an astounding statement! All those miles run and wakeup calls at ungodly hours don’t exactly scream “add a workout to this trip.” In-room stretching, sure, but not strength training. Not to...
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Hello and welcome to my 2026 Princess Half Marathon Weekend coverage! Today we’ll be discussing our final lunch at Raglan Road at Disney Springs. Read all the posts in this report here. Onward! Raglan Road is an undeniably great choice for a Disney Springs dinner or weekend brunch. Hearty food, strong drinks, AND entertainment? Sign me up! But a primetime...
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Hello and welcome to my 2026 Princess Half Marathon Weekend coverage! Today we’ll be discussing our stay at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort. Read all the posts in this report here. Onward! Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort flies somewhat under the radar. I might go so far as to say that it has the least buzz around it of any Walt Disney...
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Hello and welcome to my 2026 Princess Half Marathon Weekend coverage! Today we’ll be discussing our meal at Epcot’s La Hacienda de San Angel. Read all the posts in this report here. Onward! Everyone loves Mexican food! So it just makes sense that Epcot’s Mexico pavilion plenty of dining options. Whether you’re looking for a margarita to go, a margarita...
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Hello and welcome to my 2026 Princess Half Marathon Weekend coverage! Today we’ll be discussing my single day in Epcot and determining whether it’s worth the high ticket price. Read all the posts in this report here. Onward! Hello and welcome to yet another entry in the blog series no one asked for: Jenn Natters On About How Value Is...
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Hello and welcome to my 2026 Princess Half Marathon Weekend coverage! Today we’ll be discussing our pre-half meal at GEO-82 in Epcot. Read all the posts in this report here. Onward! Score one for the hoi polloi! Down with the corporation-exclusive Siemens lounge; up with GEO-82, the restaurant for the masses. Assuming, of course, that the masses are prepared...
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