Editor’s Note: This article was written prior to the parks closing due to COVID-19. Visiting Droid Depot in Galaxy’s Edge and making your own droid is a fun and exciting experience your whole family can enjoy. Haven’t you always wanted your own BB-8 or R2D2? Maybe your allegiance is to the First Order and you…
Author: MeredithJ
I’m fascinated not only by the wonder and magic that Disney can bring, but by the man himself who made it all come alive. I’ve been in love with Disney for over 30 years and use that magic to fuel my own creativity as well. I am a writer, avid reader, historian, and Star Wars nerd. When I'm not writing or reading, you can usually find me singing any number of Disney movie songs to any one who will listen.
Disney After Hours in Magic Kingdom Park
Disney After Hours in Magic Kingdom Park is a special ticketed event held after park closing in the Magic Kingdom. It takes place on select nights in select months. Hours for the event vary depending on what month it is and can range from 10 p.m.-1 a.m, 9 p.m.-12 a.m., or 8 p.m.-11 p.m. On…
Family Time with Disney + and Clone Wars
We’re all having a little more couch time these days, right? And that’s ok, because there are so many things out there to keep us entertained. My favorite is Disney+. So many of my old favorites are all in one place and there’s a lot to choose from. But there’s one series my whole family…
Review of Poster Art of the Disney Parks
Poster Art of the Disney Parks written by Danny Handke and Vanessa Hunt, showcases poster art and fantastic illustrations found throughout Disney Parks. These wonderful additions to each park bring out guest’s imaginations. Often, they leave guests with a lasting impression of the magic they feel when visiting. Each chapter explores a…
Festival of Fantasy Parade in Magic Kingdom Park
The Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade in Magic Kingdom Park is something every family should plan to see while visiting Walt Disney World. It’s a parade that pays tribute to the tales of Fantasyland and is perfect for kids and adults of all ages. The beautiful, bright colored costumes bring out the whimsy and fun…
Meeting Vi Moradi – the Resistance Spy at Galaxy’s Edge
There are so many fun characters to see and meet in Disney’s Galaxy’s Edge. Throughout the day Chewbacca, Rey, Kylo Ren, and First Order Stormtroopers roam around looking for recruits to join their respective causes. They are really fun to interact with and make guests feel like they’ve landed on a real planet from our…
How to Rope Drop the Magic Kingdom
Rope Drop is the time of day when the parks at Walt Disney World open. The Magic Kingdom‘s rope drop is exciting to watch and be a part of. It’s also a great way to get to the most popular rides first and decrease your wait time. In the past, rope drop at the Magic…
The Magic of Meeting Characters on the Disney Dream
The magic of meeting characters on the Disney Dream really makes cruising with Disney special. Seeing your favorite Disney character live, right in front of your eyes is an experience every Disney fan treasures. There’s an intimacy during these meet and greets on a cruise ship that will leave fond and lasting memories for every…
Visiting The Oceaneer Club Onboard the Disney Dream
Cruising across the ocean is a fun way to spend vacation. The wind in your hair, seemingly unlimited food and drink, games, sunsets…the list goes on. Now, take all the wonderful things you love about a regular cruise and add Disney Magic to it. That’s how I felt when my family and I took our…
Disney Movie Nights: Cars
Disney Movie Nights are always a favorite way to celebrate an upcoming trip to Disneyland or Walt Disney World. Cars, Cars 2, and Cars 3 are classic Disney-Pixar films. The excitement, nostalgia, and laughs are one reason my family loves to incorporate one of these movies into our Disney Movie Nights. Decorating for this movie…
How to Travel to Disney World with a Large Group
Traveling to Walt Disney World requires planning. Even if you don’t want to stick to a schedule; some thought should go into how you will spend your time in the parks. I recently returned from a fantastic trip to Disney with my entire family (13 of us!); and with such a big group, it took…
Ranking Walt Disney World Value Resort Pools
Photo: Ellice Ford Staying on Disney property has its perks, and one of my favorites are the various pools. Each resort, from Value to Deluxe, have multiple on-site pools that are great to use when winding down from a long day in the parks. This post will focus on ranking the Value Resort pools. Value…