Let me interrupt my regularly scheduled Disney blogging for a fun trip around the zoos of Ohio (and one in Pennsylvania). Our summer plans included
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
Magical Extras: The Pirates League
Pirates League is without question my favorite “extra” that we’ve added to any of our trips. The experiences that we’ve had are nothing less than
The Path to Disney
I’ve had some questions come out about our travel plans. In the last post I mentioned that we’re driving two hours even though we have
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
Disney with Young Kids
I often share our experience of our 14-hour visit at Hollywood Studios. I talk about it so much because it was a day of pure magic. It was amazing. Over two years later I still feel like that. There is one part of the story that I always take for granted, but that is almost everyone else’s immediate reaction is “You did that with two kids under five?! Are you serious?!” And, I am totally serious.
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
Disney Style
You’ve seen Disney pictures on this blog and all over the internet with cute matching Disney vacation apparel and witty wording. You may be thinking
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
Disney Dollars & Sense
When I said I was going to Disney the first time at lot of people had something to say. Many comments were positive, but there’s
Magical Malfunction
I love being at Disney World. My kids love being there. My Grumpy husband, well, sometimes he might like it a little bit, but that’s
Reflections: Disney World 1st Visit
Planning a trip to Disney for the first time is no small task. Searching the internet you may stumble across a plethora of information and
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