Disney announced more than two years ago that the classic Splash Mountain at both U.S. theme parks would be re-themed into a Princess and the Frog ride that will be called Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. We know the current attractions will have to close for construction soon, but while we wait, let’s take one more trip…
Author: Vikki Turner
I am a lifelong Disney lover who will never quite grow up. I love fireworks, roller coasters, and special Disney treats. My four children and husband have been brainwashed into a love of Disney by regular visits to Disney parks and a home life filled with Disney movies and characters. I love travel, writing, and reading.
In Praise of Disney Ponchos
If you travel to Walt Disney World during the summer months, rain isn’t IF, it’s WHEN. And how much and how long. Given that inevitability, packing or buying Disney ponchos is a must. But I didn’t know that my first time to Disney World as an adult. My husband and I took a very last-minute…
The fam goes BIG — the BIG Disneyland Trip Report
With the twists and turns of planning a BIG Disneyland family reunion complete, we headed off to California and our much-needed vacation. Since I’m here to tell the tale, we all made it through the parks and many attractions where things “unexpectedly” go wrong. Here’s our BIG Disneyland trip report on what we did and…
The Fam goes BIG — What’s new to us at Disneyland
We’ve made all the BIG decisions for our family reunion at Disneyland. We know when we’re going, how we’ll get there, and where we’re staying. Now it’s time to get to the details, the BIG new things that will be fun about this trip. The people Probably the biggest new thing is our travel party…
The Fam Goes BIG — the Decisions for Disneyland
We’ve introduced our family and tackled some of the important things we need to know for a Disneyland family reunion. Now we get to the fun part for me: planning the details of our trip and making it a magical reality. Follow along in the second article of our series as we make the BIG…
Disneyland’s Toontown Renovation: “See Ya Real Soon”
Disneyland closed down the kid-friendly Toontown recently for a year-long renovation. The addition of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway spurred Imagineers to overhaul the entire land during construction, updating old attractions and adding on, including an all-new CenTOONial Park green area. Let’s take a stroll through this city of classic characters and see what we’ll…
The Fam Goes BIG — Disneyland Reunion Planning
Planning a family reunion — even to the Happiest Place on Earth — can have its challenges. There are a myriad of opinions, budgets, choices, and decisions to be made for a trip involving multiple households. Follow along with this series as our family goes BIG and tackles Disneyland reunion planning. Introductions This is NOT…
Disney Craft: Valentine Mickey Garland
For holiday cheer of a different and loving variety, let’s make a Mickey Valentine garland to decorate with some heart! Supplies: Yarn in multiple colors (I used black and red) Cardboard and a template for shapes Tape and scissors A ribbon or yarn to string the garland Glue gun or other adhesive To start, I…
What’s new at Universal Studios Hollywood
If you’re traveling to Southern California to visit Disneyland, you’ll likely have a few extra days for other sights and theme parks. Consider taking a drive up the I-5 to Universal Studios Hollywood to see what the park has added over the past few years. The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash was pandemic-delayed…
Star Wars Trading Post in Downtown Disney
When Disneyland was forced to abruptly close due to COVID in March 2020, it left the company with a surplus of Star Wars souvenirs, and an unfilled demand for intergalactic goodies. As the pandemic dragged on and California slow to reopen theme parks, Disney chose to make rain out of Rainforest and reopen the old…
Make Disney’s Carrot Cake Cookie At Home
Carrot cake cookies have long been a fan favorite at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Formerly found at the now-defunct Writer’s Stop, they reappeared on Hollywood Boulevard at the Trolley Car Cafe (the park’s Starbucks location). Calling this mammoth dessert a “cookie” is like saying Mickey is “simply a mouse.” The in-park version is about 4.5 inches…
Coronado Springs Resort Review
Each Moderate Resort has its own charm. I’d argue that Coronado Springs Resort feels the closest to the Deluxe Resorts, while maintaining some of the appeal of the Value selections. Join us on a tour of the Southwest as we explore Coronado Springs Resort! The resort has the new and eye-catching Gran Destino Tower with…