With all of the information that Disney has released recently regarding the re-opening of the U.S. Disney Parks, it can be easy for those who have been dreaming of the perfect Disney vacation to get discouraged. As a Disney Travel Planner, it's been hard for me to tell my clients the big changes that will be coming to the parks for the foreseeable future. However, with a little faith, trust, and pixie dust, I know that Disney will still make each vacation one to remember! Let's dive into 10 ways that you can make the most of your Disney vacation once the parks open up in July! 1. Respect the ..read more

Holy cow! We’ve made it! This is the last stop! Day 12 of my Drinking Around the World leads me to the Canada Pavilion. Canada:  Torontopolitan I may be wrong, but I believe this is the only cocktail you can buy in the Canada Pavilion, besides going into Le Cellier and having dinner or hopping over to the Refreshment Port. This tastes almost like an alcoholic Hi-C. It’s fruity and sweet and I love it!!! You can buy this at the beer cart in Canada. Ingredients: 1/2 oz Chambord 1.5 oz Iceberg Vodka 1/2 oz Cranberry juice 1/2 oz Orange juice (no pulp) Mix all ingredients togethe ..read more

Time to get rowdy this Monday!!! Day 11 of my Drinking Around the World leads me to the United Kingdom Pavilion. United Kingdom:  Welsh Dragon When I first saw someone else carrying this drink around, I did a double take because it’s such a bright green color! I immediately went inside Rose and Crown and asked the bartender what it was and this was it! A welsh dragon. I promise you it tastes as good as it looks! If you haven’t tried this drink, you MUST! It’s definitely more fruity than it is strong, but it serves a nice little punch! Ingredients: 3/4 oz peach schnapps 3/4 oz melon l ..read more

Can we make today slushie Saturday? Day 10 of my Drinking Around the World leads me to the France Pavilion. France:  Grand Marnier & Grey Goose Orange Slush This is such an iconic cocktail, and it’s on many visitors’ lists as a “must have” drink. It’s the perfect choice when you want something refreshing and need cool down (especially from the Florida heat). And if you choose to get the extra shot on top, you’ll only need one of these to get your buzz going! It kind of tastes like a grown-up dreamsicle. You can find this drink at Les Vins des Chefs de France booth, and during the sum ..read more

My mind needs a day to go on vacation and this is the perfect cocktail to let me do just that. Day 9 of my Drinking Around the World at home leads me to the Morocco Pavilion. Morocco:  Tangier’s Breeze Man, I could spend an entire day just in Morocco. And after being on my feet all day, I would occasionally head over to Spice Road Table. If I was lucky (and it wasn’t too busy), I could grab a table by the window and order this fruity drink and I felt as though I was being transported to a Moroccan Seaside Café. It definitely screams “I’m on vacation”. You can also find this drink at Marr ..read more

Well, with things opening back up and more and more people going to work, you may need this next drink in your life to decompress after a long day. Day 8 of my Drinking Around the World at home leads me to the Japan Pavilion. Japan:  Violet Sake Okay, so I know this isn’t a new drink by any means, but this is another drink that I had held off on trying because I don’t really care for drinks that remind me of how a flower would taste. But, holy sake did this drink make me rethink all of my decisions. It tastes like if you were to mix grape jolly ranchers and the infamous violet lemonade ..read more

It's finally time to get real 'merica with this next cocktail. Day 7 of my Drinking Around the World at home leads me to the American Adventure Pavilion. The American Adventure:  Red Stag Lemonade This is going to sound completely cliché, but I LOVE this drink!!! But, in my defense, it is still being served after being a fan favorite from the Food and Wine Festival in 2011. And who doesn’t love frozen lemonade? The black cherry bourbon gives this cocktail such a nice kick, which puts it at the top of my list. You can find this drink at Fife and Drum. Ingredients: 1 oz Black Cherry Jim ..read more

Time to get fancy this Friday and hold that pinky up high. Day 6 of my Drinking Around the World at home leads me to the Italy Pavilion. Italy:  Peach Bellini Oh how fancy I would feel carrying this glass around the World Showcase! It’s ridiculously refreshing and the perfect sweetness to turn wine into a cocktail. I’m almost positive it’s one of the most expensive drinks when you’re traveling around the world too, so this is a great alternative! You can find this drink at Tutto Italia Ristorante. Ingredients: 1 oz Monin or Island Oasis peach puree 4 oz champagne Grab your favori ..read more

It's Hump Day! I think it's time to kick your feet up and crack open a can or bottle of something sweet. You deserve it! Day 5 of my Drinking Around the World at home leads me to the Germany Pavilion. Germany:  Schöfferhofer Pink Grapefruit Hefeweizen Sorry guys. I know you were probably looking for a specific cocktail for Germany, but I just can’t top the Schöfferhofer Pink Grapefruit Hefeweizen. On only very rare occasions do I not partake in this drink when I pass by the Germany Pavilion. It’s one of my all time favorite beers. You can find this beer at Sommerfest. Freeze your favorit ..read more

Next up is a frozen drink that will cool you off in the blazing 80-90 degree weather in Florida. Day 4 of my Drinking Around the World at home leads me to the African Trading Post. African Trading Post:  The Frozen Elephant Here’s a bonus drink!!! How easy is it to pass up this little refreshment area? I assumed there weren’t any alcoholic beverages here for the longest time because we really only used it as a stop for a bottle of water if we were desperate. This drink tastes exactly like it sounds, like a soda-shop frozen vanilla coke from drive-in restaurants. You can find this drink a ..read more