Travel and Leisure

When first time visitors ask for the "Pop Culture Hotel," they mean Disney's Pop Century Resort. A fantastic value and a lot of fun, this resort is a favorite among cost-conscious families and those who like to make sure they get the most out of their vacation dollar.

Is it realistic to do the Magic Kingdom in one day? A touring plan can help you decide how much of your vacation you should allot to this park and how you should approach your trip. The advice can be invaluable in helping you make the most of your Disney World vacation.

So many stressful questions confront those who are planning a trip to Walt Disney World. One of the first that must be dealt with is where to stay. Are Disney World resorts on property the right answer?

Is Disney World open on the days you'd like to visit? How can you find out? Fortunately the answer is pretty easy, but that doesn't make planning a trip to Disney World much easier.

2010 brings the 15th Annual Epcot International Food and Wine Festival in Walt Disney World! This 15th Annual year will be full of the things that make the Epcot Food and Wine Festival so special, including celebrity chefs from around the globe, noted international and local wineries and beverage-makers, a star-studded line-up of events, and a long list of special events from wine seminars to cookbook signings to 5-star dining opportunities for guests to enjoy.

Disney World's Pop Century Resort is a great place to stay for families on a budget. With a bright, contemporary feel and a fun atmosphere for kids and adults alike, Pop Century can easily fit the needs of anyone heading to Disney World for a visit. But Pop Century also has a hidden secret; look across the lake from the main hotel, and you'll see a mysterious group of run-down buildings. What are they and why are they there? Find out here as we look at the Pop Century Legendary Years.

The annual Epcot Food and Wine Festival allows Disney World guests to sample and experience both familiar and new flavors from around the world. This year, there are several new tastes to savor and new seminars to sample, including dishes from Bangkok, Thailand; Melbourne, Australia; and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; visits from renowned chefs celebrating cooking with family and friends; and a Tequila Tasting Seminar in Epcot's La Cava del Tequila.

As a Disney World fan specializing in food, one of the questions I'm most asked is, "What are the best restaurants in Disney World?"

The honest answer to that question is that all of the restaurants in Disney World are unique; it all depends on who you are and what kind of food, service, and level of formality you're looking for. That said, there are several restaurants in Disney World that stand out for specific objectives, including restaurants that are best for kids, adults, and grabbing a quick meal!

One of the newest restaurants in Walt Disney World, Kouzzina by Cat Cora, is Chef Cora's first and only signature restaurant!

This long awaited hot spot is the result of a collaboration between Chef Cat Cora - one of the Food Network's Iron Chefs and executive chef of Bon Appetit Magazine - and Disney World, which is getting more well-known for its cuisine year after year.

Deciding where to stay on your family vacation to Disney World can be confusing! There are hundreds of hotel, condo, and vacation home options, and transportation, proximity to the theme parks, and cost are all big components of what will end up being the best place for your family to stay. Whether you want to save time, save money, or have the most luxurious vacation possible, this will help you determine which accommodations options best fit those priorities.