You’ve been awake since before the sun, wrangled your littles onto a plane, entertained them with books, toys, endless snacks, your phone, and somehow you’ve managed to keep them happy during the ride on the Magical Express. Welcome to Arrival Day! Take a deep breath because mama, you’re here. You’re finally here! Bask…
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Mini Magic Kingdom Portrait Sessions Are Back For A Limited Time At Disney
We all know, love, and depend on Disney PhotoPass and Memory Maker to capture all of our Disney fun and special moments and honestly, they do an amazing job. From capturing the excitement on our favorite rides like Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith and Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain, to catching…
Why you Should ABSOLUTELY Take Small Children to Walt Disney World
This is a story of how my preconceived notions of Walt Disney World with young children has changed in the last 15 years. I was pretty judgmental, I know! “Who would want to bring a baby to Walt Disney World?” This is what my naïve college brain thought when I visited Disney World…
Disney After Hours At the Magic Kingdom: Is It Worth It?
In January 2018, my husband and I splurged on tickets to Disney After Hours at the Magic Kingdom. This is a $125 hard ticket event that gets you into the Magic Kingdom for 3 hours after closing. Most rides are open, some character meets, and you get all you care to enjoy popcorn, bottled…
Planning a Last Minute Trip to Galaxy’s Edge
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Walt Disney World – to go or not to go, it wasn’t even a question. As someone who remembers watching the original trilogy on VHS tapes growing up (I’m not old enough to have seen them originally in theaters), read every Star Wars book I could get my hands on,…
Is the Disney Magic Gone, Or Are You Looking Too Hard?
Over the last few years, as crowds and prices have increased, the “Disney Experience” has come under increasing scrutiny. We’ve all heard the cries that the magic has disappeared, but is it really gone? Maybe you’re just not looking for it. Or, dare I say, maybe you’re looking too hard. Our family visits Walt Disney…
Top Tips to Consider When Booking Dining
So you’ve planned your trip & now it’s time to book your dining. What are some things to consider when booking dining at Disney World? It’s a strategy that you must plan wisely, especially if you are trying any new or popular restaurants! Whether you have decided to opt for the Disney Dining Plan…
Meeting Anna and Elsa
The most famous Disney sisters of all! August 4th is National Sisters Day here in the United States, and it got me thinking about the times my family met some of the most famous Disney sisters of all: Anna and Elsa. We’ve been lucky enough to meet them in Disneyland, Walt Disney World and on…
Foodie Friday: Joffrey’s Coffee Frozen Beverages
It’s summer and that means it’s hot down in Orlando. When you are looking to cool off, sometimes you’re looking for something frozen and refreshing. That’s where the Joffrey’s Coffee comes in handy. The best news is that there at least one Joffrey’s location in each of the four theme parks, so if you are…
Take A Break In Magic Kingdom Without Wasting Precious Ride Time
Let’s face it, Magic Kingdom is HUGE, the lines for the most popular rides are LOOONG and most of the year, you can expect it to be HOT! So, here’s how to take a break in Magic Kingdom without wasting precious ride time. We all know that there are some must-do rides while in Magic…
Give Kids the World Event: Speaker Series
Let me begin by saying that this was one of the most amazing opportunities I have ever had! I recently had the amazing chance of attending an event at Give Kids the World Village in Kissimmee, Florida to listen to a speaker series to help raise money for the Village. The speakers included Disney…
Rope Drop 101: What is it and Why Does it Matter?
What is Rope Drop and Why Does it Matter? Any Walt Disney World veteran who knows how to maximize time in the parks and lessen time spent in lines will tell you that getting to the parks for rope drop is essential. What is Rope Drop? In simple terms, rope drop refers to being…