I just felt that this picture was fitting when talking about Disney and Autism. As most of us know, Disneyland and Walt Disney World are bright, beautiful, and sometimes overstimulating. Yes, I just said “sometimes overstimulating”, and I’m sure most of the parents with children on the Autism Spectrum will know exactly what I mean. …
May The Force Be With You!
By Rikki Niblett Random useless commentary by Chris Johnson Every year in May/June Walt Disney World holds Star Wars Weekends, celebrating all that is included in the Star Wars Universe. This event takes place at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Friday, Saturday and Sunday during those weekends. I know that I’m in the minority as I…
Tales From a Disneyland First-timer
What can I tell you about Disneyland that you don’t already know, or haven’t already heard? Even as a first time visitor with my hubby last month, I knew that it would be a good Disney time. I knew the magic would be there, and I had read about the rides and attractions that we…
My Last Minute Trip to Walt Disney World Without a Plan
By: Dena Burkett On a recent trip to Florida to meet my parents for a Spring Training baseball game in Tampa, we decided to make a last minute trip to Walt Disney World to spend a half day and have dinner. One thing to keep in mind is that I am a huge Disney…
Disney Must-Haves…
In the past I have shared my strange obsession of taking home meaningless merchandise (and I use that term loosely!) from my Walt Disney World Resort vacations. Stray napkins, unused fast-passes, maps – you name it, I bring it home. So yes, it’s weird but beyond them are some other things that are on my…
Is it still a Disney vacation without the theme parks?
I have been to Disney’s Vero Beach resort. I have toured the one at Hilton Head, as well. And while, yes, these resorts are beautiful and the level of customer service is everything you would expect from the Walt Disney Company…I cannot bring myself to say that I, personally, would consider at stay at either…
Feelin’ Hot Hot Hot!
By Ann Dunnington It’s that time of year. Walt Disney World has already been feeling temperatures in the 90s, and summer is still a few months away! If you’re anything like us, weather at “the world” is on your mind when you’re doing your trip planning. If you’re going to most magical place…
Souvenirs or Stuff?
I hate to admit it, but I save a LOT of stuff from my visits to the Walt Disney World Resort. I have maps, brochures, napkins, pins, soap, shampoos, body lotion…I mean, if it has the WDW logo on it, for some reason, I find the need to save it. These things have made for…
Magic Kingdom: It’s NOT just for kids!
I have been involved with many debates regarding all-things Walt Disney World related. Love it or hate it, it seems that everyone has an opinion on it. One of the latest conversations that I had regarding my favorite vacation spot dealt with the opening of Storybook Circus and how Magic Kingdom is not fun for…
Why I Love The Epcot Flower and Garden Festival
By: Rikki Niblett Spring is one of my favorite times of the year. I love the budding flowers, the fresh clean scents and the trees gaining their leaves. Spring, whether it’s at home or at Walt Disney World, is hands down my number one season to enjoy. Unfortunately, I don’t get down to the…
Bon Jour, France Pavilion!
Okay, I have to admit this little fact, but for years I absolutely hated Epcot. There, I’ve said it. From my first visit in 1983 I viewed a day of touring that park like it was torture and clearly I was being punished for something. Granted, that first trip there wasn’t a lot to see…
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
Back in 2008, my family and I stayed at POP Century for our trip. We were in the 70’s complex, right on the lake, and we could see the unfinished side of the resort. It was one of those moments (again) where I wish there was a giant tent or wall around the whole thing…