844: A Farewell to DINOSAUR, FArts Updates, and Another Off-Property Hotel Review

We’re recapping a recent Walt Disney World trip where we start with a big moment for longtime fans — one final ride on DINOSAUR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom — sharing what it felt like to experience this attraction again and why it hit a little differently this time around.

From there, we dive into Festival of the Arts for some updates at EPCOT while also taking a moment to pay tribute to Catherine O’Hara and her lasting impact. Along the way, we share what impressed us, what missed the mark, and what’s actually worth your time (and appetite) on your next visit.

We also spend time in Magic Kingdom soaking in some classic favorites — grabbing popcorn, stopping by Casey’s Corner, and taking in the Starlight Parade — before doing what we somehow always end up doing and heading over to Disney Springs for Pizza Ponte and a scoop (or two) from Salt & Straw.

Finally, we talk about staying off property once again — this time at TownePlace Suites Lake Buena Vista — and share honest thoughts on location, value, parking fees, included perks, and whether it makes sense compared to staying in the Disney bubble.

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