Tasting My Way Around the World – Take 2
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Tasting My Way Around the World – Take 2

ByAmanda's Adventures

During our October Trip, Riley, Jess and I were able to visit the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival a couple of times and sample several items. For those who are interested, here is a little history behind the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. The first festival was held in 1996 and ran for…

October’s “Not So Scary” Food and Fun Trip – Day 9
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October’s “Not So Scary” Food and Fun Trip – Day 9

ByAmanda's Adventures

Today was my last day here as my flight home was scheduled to leave at 7:10 this evening. I woke up around 7:30 and decided to walk over to French Quarter to explore a little bit and pick up a shirt I had seen earlier in the trip. After doing my shopping, I grabbed a…

October’s “Not So Scary” Food and Fun Trip – Day 8
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October’s “Not So Scary” Food and Fun Trip – Day 8

ByAmanda's Adventures

When I woke up this morning, I had no set plans for my last full day. I did have a couple of hours’ worth of work that I needed to get done at some point today, and I had found a nice quiet little area in Disney Springs a couple of mornings ago that looked…

October’s “Not So Scary” Food and Fun Trip – Day 7
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October’s “Not So Scary” Food and Fun Trip – Day 7

ByAmanda's Adventures

I slept in a little bit, then got on the first bus to Disney Springs to get a Starbucks Coffee and wander around a little bit. As I got off the bus, I saw a sign for The Disney Springs Art Walk. I had noticed some of the murals before but didn’t realize they were…

October’s “Not So Scary” Food and Fun Trip – Day 6
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October’s “Not So Scary” Food and Fun Trip – Day 6

ByAmanda's Adventures

I was awake by 7:30, so I decided I should go for a run.  I have already walked over 50 miles so far on this trip, but I am still training for the Wine and Dine 5K and 10K in a couple of weeks so figured I should get at least a short run in. There…

October’s “Not So Scary” Food and Fun Trip – Day 5
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October’s “Not So Scary” Food and Fun Trip – Day 5

ByAmanda's Adventures

This morning the kids slept in while I, once again, walked over to Disney Springs to get my coffee. When I got back, I packed my bags as I was moving over to Port Orleans Riverside for the rest of my trip. Once Riley and Jess woke up, they packed their bags, and we headed…

October’s “Not So Scary” Food and Fun Trip – Day 4
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October’s “Not So Scary” Food and Fun Trip – Day 4

ByAmanda's Adventures

This morning we were up a little after 6:00 a.m. and on the bus to Animal Kingdom around 6.45 to make it for the Extra Morning Hours, which started at 7:30 this morning. (Every morning the parks open 30 minutes early for Disney Resort Guests) We arrived at Animal Kingdom a little after 7:00 and…

October’s “Not So Scary” Food and Fun Trip – Day 3
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October’s “Not So Scary” Food and Fun Trip – Day 3

ByAmanda's Adventures

The original plan for today was to sleep in a little bit, and order breakfast from Artist’s Palette on our way to Disney Springs to get to Gideon’s Bakehouse at opening, then chill at the resort until it was time to head over to Magic Kingdom for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party tonight. Side…

October’s “Not So Scary” Food and Fun Trip – Day 2
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October’s “Not So Scary” Food and Fun Trip – Day 2

ByAmanda's Adventures

This morning the kids decided they wanted to sleep in after our long day yesterday. While they were sleeping, I got up and walked over to Disney Springs to grab an iced coffee from Starbucks. I slowly made my way back to the resort, where I found a rocking chair in a quiet place overlooking…