One of the exciting things about going to Walt Disney World is the countdown that leads up to the magical vacation. To make this process even more magical, I made three different DYI Disney countdowns for our upcoming June vacation. Below are the details for each! Go ahead and get creative. Countdowns for My Kids…
Baby’s First runDisney Race
My husband and I have been runDisney addicts for a couple of years now, so when our son was born we knew he had to accompany us on our first coast-to-coast journey! Here’s exactly what to expect at your child’s first runDisney race. Bib Pick-Up Bib pick up for another person has been prohibited in recent years…
Foodie Friday: Snack Spotlight on Butterbeer Ice Cream
I am a huge Harry Potter fan. Plain and simple. I devoured the books, I eagerly anticipated movies, and one of the coolest moments was walking into Universal’s Islands of Adventure and stepping into Hogsmede for the first time. It was surreal. Even more surreal was stepping into the world of Diagon Alley just a…
Kingdom Keepers V: Shell Game
The Kingdom Keepers – Finn, Willa, Charlene, Maybeck and Philby – have been invited on the first ever Disney Cruise through the Panama Canal. Their DHI’s (which, just to confuse us, stands for both Disney Host Interactive AND Daylight Holographic Imaging) are going to be installed on the Dream, so that cruisers can interact…
Dinner at Cabanas on the Disney Dream
Cabanas on the Disney Dream is not a part of the dining rotation restaurants, but it is a good option if you’d like to have a quiet dinner with a gorgeous water view while sailing on the Disney Cruise Line. We decided to give Cabanas a try on one of our evenings, and we enjoyed…
The Magic of Disney Dollars
Disney Dollars, the official currency of Disneyland and Walt Disney World, debuted in Disneyland on May 5, 1987. Disney Dollars may resemble Monopoly money more than US currency, but Disney Dollars were the first currency to be four-color printed in the U.S.! It took more than 203 man-hours and hundreds of employees to engrave and…
Hey Batter Batter: Spring Training with the Atlanta Braves
Every spring there is a mass migration to Florida. No I’m not talking about birds, I am talking about baseball players! Teams from around the country travel to Florida to begin their seasons. You can see some of the top teams in the league play in Florida and that includes in Walt Disney World. …
What to do in Walt Disney World When it’s Cold Out
You’re headed to Walt Disney World for seven days of sunshine! You pack your suitcase full of summer attire. Shorts, t-shirts, flip flops, bathing suits, and sunscreen fill your carry-on. You’re ready for 85 degrees, bright sunshine, and weather perfection… and then you find out it’s going to be 50 degrees and rainy. Fortunately, Walt…
Disney Recipe: Mama Melrose Ristorante Italiano’s Panzanella Salad
One of the first Disney cookbooks I ever purchased was called “Cooking with Mickey and the Disney Chefs.” What drew me to the book was that it contained recipes from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Disney Cruise Line. It remains in heavy rotation in my kitchen, so that my family can continue to experience…
Epcot DiveQuest Tour
One of the most fun — and most exclusive tours — at Walt Disney World is the Epcot DiveQuest tour. On this tour, you’ll become part of the attraction as you SCUBA inside the enormous Living Seas aquarium tank. Before the dive, the DiveQuest tour takes you behind the scenes of Future World West and…
A Preview of the Star Wars Half Marathon – The Dark Side
The Star Wars Half Marathon celebrating The Dark Side is taking place this week and there is plenty to be excited about! Each runDisney race weekend is designed in basically the same way, with races taking place on the applicable Friday, Saturday and Sunday and a corresponding runners’ expo running from Thursday through Saturday. …
The Magic of RunDisney: My Disney Running Playlist
When I first started running, I wanted to do everything I could to keep my mind off of what I was doing. To accomplish this, I listened to podcasts during the first 8 months of my training. Listening to podcasts, and especially Disney and running podcasts, gave me invaluable information about runDisney events and…