Our family loves staying in the Cabins at Fort Wilderness. Our family of 5 is hardly ever just a family of 5. We almost always wind up traveling with a larger group. Fortunately, Disney has made it much easier for a family of 5 to travel to Disney in recent years, but previously options were…
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Top 5 Reasons Memory Maker is Worth It
You’ve probably heard about Memory Maker, but may be wondering if it’s worth it. A quick background, Memory Maker is a Disney PhotoPass product that allows you to pay for the entire “bundle” of photos taken by Disney PhotoPass photographers while at Walt Disney World. Memory Maker includes all of your Disney PhotoPass photos including…
The Grand Floridian’s Eggcellent Easter Decorations
Easter at Walt Disney World is a wonderful time of the year to visit, though they don’t have a televised Easter parade anymore they do still have plenty of Easter cheer. Mr. and Mrs. Bunny visit the Magic Kingdom and they will even pose for a visit or two. Mickey, Minnie and the gang are…
DYI: Disney Countdowns
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…
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…
Tips for Combating the Disney Blues
It happens to all of us, the vacation ends and you’re forced to return to your normal life. Even if you’ve got a job as a beanbag chair tester at Google or a professional puppy playmate, it can wind up feeling dull in comparison to a Disney vacation. The dichotomy can leave you mopey, uninterested, maybe even…
4 Tips for Baby’s First Walt Disney World Trip
Planning for a Walt Disney World trip can be a daunting task – but bringing a baby along for their first trip adds even more complexity! We took our son for his first trip when he was 9 and a half months old and had an amazing trip! Below are my top 4 tips to make…
Navigating Orlando International Airport (MCO)
I will be the first to admit, I have no sense of direction. If you tell me to go East, that means nothing to me. So it is no surprise, even though we had a map and instructions on how to get to the Magical Express transportation area at Orlando International Airport (MCO), we struggled. …