I have never been a runner nor much of an athlete, but when I read about the Disney Princess Half Marathon a few months ago, something deep inside of me perked up. All of a sudden I had full color visions of myself sprinting though Cinderella’s castle, jogging past the TTC, and pushing my tired…
Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Parade at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Compiled By Lindsey Tullier One of my family’s favorite parades at Walt Disney World is Mickey’s Jammin’ Jungle Parade at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. For the Christmas season, it is magically transformed into Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Parade. What’s a Disney parade without beloved characters wandering around, interacting with guests? Here, some of our favorite Disney “critters”…
Photos around the Contemporary Resort
I had the privilege to stay at the Contemporary Resort with a wonderful view of the Magic Kingdom last December thanks to the perseverance of our Magic for Less travel agent. What a wonderful place to stay, especially, with the walking path to the Magic Kingdom! From our balcony, we were able to see the…
Homeschooling in Preparation for a Trip to Walt Disney World
There is so much homeschooling that can be done when preparing for a trip to Walt Disney World. My children are starting 1st grade and 5th grade this fall, so most of the things that I mention here will be aimed for those levels. One of the first things that I had them do together…
The Swan and Dolphin Urban Legend
The Swan and Dolphin Urban Legend They may not be very Disney looking in outward appearance, but the Swan and Dolphin hotels are actually good choices for a resort. The rooms are extremely comfortable with Heavenly beds and many rooms overlook the water and the Boardwalk Resort, with Epcot’s World Showcase a little further away….
Trip Insurance: Cruise Lines
By Mic Anderson Welcome to the third installment of my insurance primer. In this final installment, we’re going to explore insurance on cruises, focusing on Disney Cruise Line and their policies. Again, please remember I’m not an insurance agent in any shape or form, nor have I played one on TV. This is coming from…
Harmony Barber Shop, Magic Kingdom
One of the best ‘magical’ moments at Magic Kingdom is at Harmony Barber Shop. Most guests probably aren’t aware of the real working barber shop in the park but it’s a treasure! While they specialize in first haircuts, they also will give girls and boys…and any kid at heart…a style with pixie dust. My 9…
Traveling Walt Disney World and the Disney Cruise Line on Oxygen
Nothing makes you stop and think about how easy you have it like traveling with someone who has a health issue. My mom smoked for well over 30 years and, in 2003, was diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). From the day of that diagnosis on, she was on oxygen 24 hours a day. …
Summer Nightastic!
By Kristi Letsinger We just returned from a very busy two week trip to Walt Disney World. Originally, the plan was for a short trip, but with the announcement that the Main Street Electrical Parade and the new Summer Nightastic! Fireworks Spectacular would begin on June 6, we decided to extend our trip. We are…
Le Cellier — Is It Really Worth It?
By Heather Lewis I have a confession to make. Despite countless trips to Walt Disney World, until recently I had never been to Le Cellier. I had heard how hard it was to get reservations, have very small children, and usually am not planning my dining until 60 days before a trip, so I never…
Trip Insurance Part 2: Specifics for Disney Reservations
By Mic Anderson Here it is — reading you can’t put down! Okay, insurance may not be that exciting, but it can be somewhat mystifying. That mystery tends to make us want to put off dealing with it. I hope these insurance articles will demystify travel insurance for you. Remember, I am not an insurance…
Princess Half-Marathon
By Teresa Pitman My daughter has run several half-marathons, but I think she’s always been a little disappointed about the level of family support she’s received. Sure, at least one or two family members usually show up to cheer, but we tend not to be overly enthusiastic about the whole race experience. It’s a somewhat…