Jillian Hoffman


Resort Visits: Animal Kingdom Lodge

December 3, 2011
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Ok folks, let’s talk about Disney resorts.  This may shock you, but staying at a Disney resort is my favorite part of the trip. I know, you’re thinking “but Jillian, I thought the food and drinking was your favorite part?!!” Don’t get me wrong, it is but my favorite place to do these 2...
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Almost Silent Saturday

November 5, 2011
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Sometimes there are these moments in DisneyWorld that take your breath away. That moment when you just stop, listen to the sounds around you and enjoy the view. Remember, we’re older now, we can take the time to do this. Please enjoy the view from my moment on my last trip!   Share
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Signature Dining: Jiko

October 8, 2011
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One of the things I have discovered more as an adult in Disney is Signature Dining. These restaurants are some of the best on property! The food, service, atmosphere, etc. are almost always outstanding. I say almost because, let’s be real, everyone can have an off night. Today I want to talk to you...
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Epcot’s Food & Wine Festival

August 24, 2011
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So I know it may seem kind of early, but now is really the time to start talking about Epcot’s Food & Wine Festival. Last year was my first time ever attending the annual fall event and I have a few tips to share with you! 1) Before heading out to World Showcase, stop...
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Drinking Around the World: Epcot Edition

July 23, 2011
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Ok let’s get serious, one of the best parts about being an adult in Disney is being able to enjoy some drinks around World Showcase in Epcot. I mean look at that delicious concoction above, how can you resist?! And if you’re asking “hey Jillian, that looks yummy, what drink is that?” Well you...
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Taking Time for the Details

June 18, 2011
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copyright Jillian Hoffman One of the things I love about going to Disney as an adult is the time I have to just walk around and appreciate the details. Don’t get me wrong, I love spending a day in the parks with my 4 year-old cousin Robert but he doesn’t really let me have...
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Quick Side Note: Don’t Be Afraid to Ask

May 21, 2011
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Hi all!! So with being in Disney this past week I didn’t have time to get out a full article so I thought I would introduce you to what will hopefully be a fun sporadic topic. My “Quick Side Notes” will be articles that I’ll write when anytime I feel something has happened or...
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The Best Surprise EVER!!

April 23, 2011
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(photo courtesy of Steve Bassett) Yup, that picture is how this suprise ended! But I’m getting ahead of myself. So remember in my last post I told you that my last minute trip ended up being a surprise? Well this is the story of how we pulled off the surprise. Both mine and Kelly’s...
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When to Go: The Last Minute Trip

March 26, 2011
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There are so many wonderful times of year to go to Disney World; the fall for the Food & Wine Festival, the Holiday Season, spring for Flower & Garden, etc. I’ll be writing about those in a future edition of my “When to Go” series; but today, I want to talk to you all...
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Golf & Dining at Saratoga Springs

February 26, 2011
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Two weeks ago my parents decided they were tired of the cold weather up here in the Northeast. So what did they do? Well they booked themselves a long weekend in Central Florida! Yeah I know, I was jealous too. They weren’t staying at Disney but I knew they would stop in for a...
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