Today on our visit to Epcot we’ll start by doing one of my favorite things shopping and end with another favorite, candy! Hours spent in Mouse Gears If I’m not on a ride or attraction, trading a pin, or eating, I’m probably shopping. When I am at Epcot a good deal of that time is…
Epcot From A to Z (Part 1)
Epcot. As a kid I really wasn’t excited about it. And now to think about a day there leaves me longing for more time. This time out in a search for my favorites, we’ll start with all the soda you can drink and end with a Gran Fiesta Tour starring three well-known Disney birds. All…
March 29, 2011- Carnival Valor – Grand Cayman
Not much exciting to report for the Grand Cayman day. Been here several times, most recently in July 2010 on Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas. Today’s plan was to go to a resort for a day pass at the Westin Casaurina Grand Cayman. Family would hang out at the beach and I was going…
Photo Journal—Documenting Your Trip in Pictures
Last year some friends were planning their first trip to WDW. As I was talking to them about their upcoming trip, I mentioned a couple of great photo areas. The mother responded that they were not big photograph people and didn’t think they were going to bother taking a camera. While I found this information…
When Sickness Strikes—To Stay or Go
Our family has taken three trips to Walt Disney World and are planning a fourth trip for the fall of this year. Before each trip we pray for good health, and we pack medicines for common ailments just in case. The best piece of health advice I can give is to be prepared. Make sure…
The Bay Lake Tower experience in pictures
Our family of 6 stayed in a two bedroom villa in Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. It was February 2011 and we stay for 10 whole days. Having stayed personally on Disney grounds 25+ times over the past 20 years, I have to admit this was one of the MOST ‘Disney-fied’ resort experiences…
Rikki’s Must-Do
By Rikki Niblett Photos by Marc Lorenzo In the past couple of trips, there has been a Must-Do that’s popped up on my radar. It’s not something that Stacy ever mentioned on any of her shows, but trust me, it is a good time! And I think it’s something that you need to check out…
Preserving Memories of your Disney Vacation
A Disney vacation is a big deal! Dreams of visiting the World are often envisioned years before they ever become a reality. Money is set aside and advice is sought as those dreams start taking root. When the trip is officially booked, the countdown begins. The day before departure, bags are being packed, lists are…
Laundry on the Disney Dream
I know that going on vacation should mean that you get to leave all the tasks of daily life behind and this includes laundry. But, there is always that occasion that requires the use of the laundry facilities on the ship. They do offer a laundry service but, if you want to do the laundry…
How WDW Made Me Think About Heaven
On my family’s second trip to WDW, our boys were six and four-years-old. Our first visit had been two years before, and everything had been truly magical. The children were in awe of all the sights and activities. There were no disappointments and no complaints. Naively, I expected the same attitudes, reactions, and dispositions in my…
DREAM-ing of the Spa – Part Deux
As written by my husband, Chris. There was a time in my life when I would have laughed at you if you told me that I’d be a fan of spas. When Jess talked me into trying a spa near where we live six or seven years ago I was hesitant to say the least….
Disney Dream-Inside staterooms
The Disney Dream has something totally new in the cruise industry—portholes in the inside staterooms! This is a unique idea and one that is making these inside staterooms harder to get than those with the large picture window portholes or the verandahs. This same feature will be on the Disney Fantasy when she comes out…