The holiday parade at MVMCP is a must-see, and Tony's Most Merriest Town Square Party makes it even easier to enjoy the festivities! Consider this your guide to Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade private viewing party.
The holiday season is in full swing at Disney Springs! With it comes all new holiday merchandise. Here's a look at a few of the new holiday items now in stores.
Happy Halloween! Did you know that in countries such as Mexico, trick-or-treating is not the custom for children? Instead, you may be familiar with hearing the words "Dia de los Muertos" or "Day of the Dead." I'm here to share a little bit of history and background of this three-day celebration and how you can...
My son has autism and anxiety. He likes to know what to expect when he's about to try something new. I know other kids like him probably are nervous to try things for the first time! So, I decided to utilize a tool his behavioral therapists have used with him called social stories. Usually they...
Often times, I notice people asking "which park should I skip on my trip to Disney World?" Animal Kingdom was once known as a "half-day park," but it has evolved quite a bit since opening over 20 years ago. I no longer consider it a park to skip out on!
It's almost here! You are about to run through the Most Magical Place on Earth. But what if your luggage gets lost? What items are must-haves in your carry-on bag?
You will soon start seeing more relaxed costuming on Cast Members at Walt Disney World parks. Here is what will soon be allowed.
One of the first decisions you'll have to make when you book your Walt Disney World Resort Vacation is where to stay. Disney World offers over 25 different resort hotel options to choose from, and they keep building more! Allow me to break down the differences for you!
Here is your daily round-up of all things Disney merch for October 19, 2019! We've got NEW Christmas spirit jerseys, Pixar and Oktoberfest dresses and accessories, Disney Store and shopDisney's top holiday toy picks, and so much more.
No one wants to get sick on vacation. But if it happens, Disney has a plan to help those in medical need, no matter the extent of injury or illness!
There are plenty of guides, lists, and magical tips floating around about how to make your Disney vacation "the best trip ever!" You know you should get that family picture in front of the castle, that you must meet Mickey Mouse, and you absolutely have to ride "it's a small world. There are plenty of...
There are so many fun things to experience at Disney World, including the rides. Yes, there are roller coasters and more "adult" themed rides, but there are so many rides that babies and toddlers can ride with their family. Here are my Top 10, just in Magic Kingdom alone, that everyone in the family can...
If you need a break from the theme parks or want to dip your toes into the cool ocean water for the very first time, there are several Florida beaches within a two-hour drive from Orlando that make a great day trip. This guide is everything you need to know to plan an amazing beach...
Last night we said goodbye to the long running Illuminations nighttime fireworks show at Epcot. While many guests are sad to see it go, I feel excited to check out the new show! To welcome "Epcot Forever" to the lineup of Disney World's nighttime spectaculars, Disney Parks Blog reports that a new line of merchandise...
Many guests are surprised to hear that Disney offers event planning services for private events! I was blown away by the personalized services offered by the event planning team for our 10 year anniversary party this January inside Disney's Animal Kingdom!
It's that time of year again folks! You can already smell the Pumpkin Spice in the air and soon there will be another reason to celebrate this "WonderFall" season in Disney Springs. The WonderFall Flavors Celebration will return this year from September 20th through November 4th. There will be more than 30 locations providing limited-time...
Is Epcot worth visiting with toddlers? Families traveling to Walt Disney World with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers ask themselves this question all the time as they make their travel plans. If you are traveling to Epcot with small children, here are descriptions of 10 attractions to help you plan a riveting experience that they will...
If you've followed my social media this summer, you'd be aware that I was diagnosed with diabetes. As a result, I spent a month getting my health in order and trying to make better eating decisions. In doing that research, I found that a Keto eating lifestyle would benefit me by lowering my blood sugar...
How much would you spend to stay a single night in the Cinderella Castle Dream Suite? How about over $20,000? Here's the details:
Disney has released additional details for the new Villains After Hours event coming to the Magic Kingdom this summer including the actual dates for each event. Here's the details:
Disney just officially announced that the size of a stroller to be used in the parks will be reduced and stroller wagons will be banned from the parks. Here's the details:
Recently, my daughter and I paid to attend the Disney After Hours option for Disney's Hollywood Studios to determine, "Is it worth it?" For an offering that costs $125 per person , it seemed that we'd need to do a great deal to get our money's worth. Here's the details about Hollywood Studios Disney After...
Would you reserve a tour that costs $12,000 for a single day? What if that tour included just about anything you want to do, including a Cinderella Castle Suite tour?
Do you ever wish there was a way to convince your kids to try new foods, or that you could let them try a lot of different foods without paying for multiple expensive meals that they refuse to eat? How about a wish that you could get your children to budget their money instead of...
Our great friends Jim and Lisa invited us to join them at the DVC (Disney Vacation Club) Moonlight Madness event held at Typhoon Lagoon last night. Here's a report from out adventure including photos of Tourist Donald Duck, Tourist Genie and Sebastian.
I promised my children when they were little, that if they graduate high school with honors, I will take them wherever they wish to travel as their gift. Well, I told them I would send them, but they seem to like me a little and want me to tag along. My daughter chose Hawaii two...
One of the major components of planning a Disney World vacation is selecting which parks to visit on what days of your vacation. What is really surprising is that many times we hear things that are very similar to this statement: "We only have five days at Disney, and since we have smaller kids, we...
Disney has released some details on the new Avatar Flight of Passage and Na'vi River Journey including Fastpass+ options and ride heights as well as other info on Pandora!
Planning a Disney World vacation can feel like a daunting task. There are many steps that one must accomplish in order to have an enjoyable time including resort booking, flight reservations, picking the right parks each day, building great touring plans, check-ins, Fastpass+, dining and activities. It may feel more like a military operation than...
Recently, Debbie and I were touring around the Magic Kingdom when we passed Be Our Guest Restaurant on the way to the Little Mermaid ride. She commented that she'd love to have dinner in there. I didn't realize she hadn't eaten the restaurant with me, so I told her I'd get her in soon.
For many years guests have coveted the pre-park opening breakfasts at the Magic Kingdom and other parks. One of the reasons guests wanted those reservations is to try to get an empty park photo with their family. With recent changes to the Magic Kingdom's opening ceremony, there could be an even better reason to...
No one throws an Annual Passholder party like Disneyland. From February 10 to March 9, 2017 Disneyland Annual Passholders are invited to take a Retro jouney to remind them of 1972. This special celebration will also offer "Retro Characters." One might assume that to mean characters that appeared in movies prior to 1972.
The Magic Kingdom is at Phase B closure for New Year's Eve. The parking area is now distributing some complimentary coupons at the parking areas. I've included some current wait times. Here's what Phase B closure means:
Last night Disney announced 6 great changes that are coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Full menu below! Traveling to Walt Disney World can feel like you're planning for a military beach landing. To get the best dinng reservations you must book them 180 days in advance. To get the best Fastpass+ reservations, you must stay on site and book them 60 days in advance or take what is left...
Yesterday, Disney Vacation Club began a new, complimentary member tour of Soarin' Around the World in Epcot. I was invited to experience the tour and thought you might like to have all the details.
Disney's Hollywood Studios offers a meet with Santa Claus. This is an unusual move because Santa Goofy always met in this park on the former backlot. Santa didn't just move into the Studios park, he brought some serious class to the meet and greet. This is the most beautiful location where you can meet Santa...
Muppet Mobile Lab is a show experience that features Dr. Bunson Honeydew and Beaker. It offers you a peak into the "groundbreaking" work in science.
The Dr. Strange interactive show is a new part of the Hollywood Studios entertainment offerings. Here's the details on what it is, where it is and how to participate in the experience.
On Monday night I visited the first Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party of the year. Here's my thoughts on what I experienced that night including some nice photos, witty commentary and helpful thoughts.
Disney's newest animated movie, Moana, will offer a special sneak peek at Disney's Hollywood Studios. The new short clip of the film will be shown in the One Man's Dream theater.