This is the first time on any of our trips that we had real downtime built into our plans. It was actually rather strange. There
Category: Walt Disney World
A Hundred Thousand Things To See
My favorite gift we gave the kids this Christmas was a map. Peanut was pretty excited about it but Diva didn’t really understand. Her brother
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
There were two major highlights planned for our October 2018 trip. The first was celebrating Diva’s birthday park hopping and the second was Mickey’s Not
Trip Report: A Leisurely Day at Epcot
There was no rushing for us on Day 4 of our trip. We had a big day on Monday celebrating Diva’s birthday and planned to
Trip Report: A Day in Hollywood (Studios)
Our second day was set to be one of our early Extra Magic Hours days. I always prefer morning because fewer people tend to get
The Short Story
We spent nine days at Walt Disney World and I have a lot to say about it, but I’ll start with the short version before
We’re Going to Walt Disney World!
Our bags are packed and today is finally the day we leave for Walt Disney World! The kids are watching airplanes to pass their time
The Park Bag
Sure, you could walk into the parks with your wallet, phone, and nothing else but there are several items that make it easier to make
Groceries at Disney
We’ve had the Disney Dining Plan on our last two visits and are opting for it again when we return in a few weeks. You’ll
Stuffing the Suitcases
It’s never too early to start packing. Or at least start planning to pack. Our summer travels have ended. Instead of putting the suitcases away
The FastPass+ Frenzy
We have finally made it to the final stages of our Disney countdown! Last week one of the last dates on the Disney checklist came
How Disney Changed My Child
I was an extremely shy, quiet, in reserve child. Even up until college my shyness followed me around and it still does today. But one
The Planning Resumes
And just like that it’s time to get back to the planning! Our Disney countdown ticked it’s way into the double digits recently and now
Hidden Gems
Everyone knows about Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Cinderella’s Castle, Spaceship Earth, and the many other headliners at the Walt Disney World Parks. But there are
Magical Extras: Harmony Barber Shop
Disney is full of magic, but there are lots of opportunities to add magical extras to your stay. We’ve taken advantage of few of the
Lighting the Disney Skies
The Fourth of July has always been my favorite holiday. I hear people complain when their local city isn’t doing fireworks on the Fourth. To
The Planning Lull
A Walt Disney World vacation requires a least some planning. I even dedicated an entire blog post to how much goes into the planning, but
If The Shoe Fits
One of my biggest concerns and something I often see discussed in online forums is what shoes are best to wear at Disney World. Everyone
#DisneyPhotoFriday
Today’s post is much more of an invitation than a blog. I’ve been so busy with the end of the school year and then we
Oh, The Places to Stay
The last post about Disney Basics touches on one of the first questions of where to stay. I love staying at the Walt Disney World
Disney Basics
One of the first things to happen when you return from any vacation is your friends, family, and neighbors say “How was it?” This question can
Navigating Disney
Planes, trains, boats, buses, and a few automobiles too. That’s how we’ve made our way to and around the Walt Disney World Resort. Our two
Kids & Characters
It’s really hard to guess how kids are going to react to characters. Some will cry and some will jump for joy. Others may do
A Whole New (Disney) World
We’re planning our third trip and I feel like it’s really going to be a whole new world when we make it back. One thing
Disney PhotoPass & Memory Maker
One of the things I’ve loved doing since returning from Disney World is helping friends, especially those going on their first trip, plan for their
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