Medieval Times Orlando Castle Delivers History and Entertainment

Photo by: Christa Thompson

Photo by: Christa Thompson

“Tell me, what type of resume does a Royal Knight have?” I asked, Steven Ager the Master of Horse, with my half crooked smile. “No resume, I have been here since I was 17 years old, they have trained me from the ground up.” A likely story from a Royal Knight at Medieval Times. Continue reading

The Gruesome Cinderella at Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany

Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany

The original Cinderella Castle, Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany photo by Unknown

Did you know that Cinderella’s evil step sisters attempted to fit into her glass slipper by cutting off parts of their feet?  Only to have the prince alarmed after receiving their eyes that were plucked out by pigeons…. Read the full Brothers Grimm story here.  Enjoy.

The Most Magical Way to Sweat Your Ass Off at Disney’s New Fantasyland Orlando

Be Our Guest restaurant Photo: Christa Thompson 2013

Be Our Guest restaurant Photo: Christa Thompson 2013

Here you are, after years of denial, I am going to put it all out there.  Being a Florida resident has spoiled me.  There I said it.  Having been a regular guest at the Magic Kingdom since childhood I have become a bit of a brat when it comes to suffocating heat, cattle drives of sweaty tourists who have left all common courtesy at the parking lot, and waiting in lines upwards of two hours long.  Under no circumstances would I ever, ever, ever have braved the Magic Kingdom in June…EVER.  Except of course, for the love of blogging (you can thank me later).  I’ve done this before, the magic, the memories.  I’m telling you like it is, bottom line, all heartwarming moments aside.  Don’t do it.  However, since I did I will fill you in on the New Fantasyland so far.   Continue reading