We are kicking off a series showing you exactly how we are planning our next Disney vacation! We are excited to show you step by step how we are planning our trip. Here is what you need to know: There are 12 of us traveling together. Jen and her family, Dave and Jodi (our mom!) … Read more
It is an exciting moment when you FINALLY arrive at Walt Disney World! No matter if you are staying at a Walt Disney Resort or if you are staying off site, there are a few things you shouldn’t do on your arrival day. These tips are especially important if you are flying and if this … Read more
One thing that helps to save you a ton of money when vacationing at Disney World is getting groceries delivered to your hotel room. This takes a little bit of planning ahead of time, but having food items for breakfast and snacks can really save you some cash! Figuring out what to order can feel … Read more
One fun part of going to the Disney Parks is wearing clothes that fit the park you are in. Walt Disney World has a rule that people over the age of 14 are not allowed to dress in full costumes. Instead, many people love to wear clothes that are themed towards a specific character. This … Read more
One of Disney’s primary values is safety, and because of that you will be required to go through a security check when you arrive at the parks. You need to know how to get through security quickly. There are contactless scanners that you will be required to walk through at each of the four Disney … Read more
Apple AirTags are becoming very popular – and for good reason! They are a simple to use tracking device that connects to your Apple device. If you are wondering if there are uses for an AirTag while you are in Disney – we say yes! Apple AirTags are small tracking devices that help locate personal … Read more
One of the more challenging things about planning a Disney World vacation is trying to figure out all the abbreviations people use when giving tips and hacks. These are especially common on Disney Facebook groups. Here is an example of something you might see: “Be sure to RD SDMT because you can’t get a LL … Read more
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (MNSSHP) is back with fun new details for 2024! The parties are on select nights starting on August 9 and run until Halloween. This is a very fun Halloween themed event that fans look forward to each year. You will find costumes galore and a variety of special events that only … Read more
We are so excited that Disney has FINALLY released details about the 2024 Food and Wine Festival! The 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE takes place at Walt Disney World Aug. 29 through Nov. 23. The Food and Wine Festival is a yearly tradition at EPCOT. While our favorite event is the Flower and Garden … Read more
The Disney Disability Access Service, commonly known as the DAS pass, is a service of Disney that supports those with developmental disabilities. DAS is intended to accommodate a small number of guests who are unable to wait in long lines in a conventional queue. Disney has a wide variety of services available for guests … Read more
It can be challenging to find suitable accommodations at Disney World if you have more than 4 people in your family. When we travel, we almost always book a vacation home (AirBnB, VRBO etc) because of the extra space it gives our family of five. When we visit Disney World we prefer to stay on … Read more
Finding out how many people visit Disney World in a day is not as easy as a quick google search. Disney doesn’t release daily numbers for the Disney parks. They don’t even release yearly attendance numbers of their parks. So how do we figure this out? One of the best ways to figure out the … Read more
It is easy to find Disney packing lists! These lists have all the basic things you should bring – good walking shoes, Tylenol, sunscreen, rain ponchos. After our last trip to Disney World we realized there are a ton of unique things to bring to Disney World that you should consider! We compiled a list … Read more
Disneybounding is a way of dressing to pay homage to your favorite character! Adults are not allowed to wear costumes to the Disney Parks, so many adults will dress in ways that give a nod to a certain Disney character. If you want to Disneybound as Belle we have some great ideas for you! Disneybounding … Read more
Every year EPCOT hosts a number of festivals. The two most popular festivals are the International Flower and Garden Festival and the Food and Wine Festival. The Flower and Garden Festival has been around since 1994. Every spring Disney World pulls out dozens of gorgeous topiaries and flower displays and turns Epcot into a gorgeous … Read more
If you have a car with you on your Disney World vacation you need to make sure you know about parking. Parking can be a bit challenging and even expensive, but we have some Disney parking secrets and tips to help you! If you are staying off site, you will likely have a car with … Read more
Eeyore is the pessimistic stuffed old grey donkey belonging to Christopher Robin in the classic Winnie the Pooh books written by author A.A Milne. Eeyore is the gloomy friend of his chubby bear pal Winnie the Pooh, Kanga the Kangaroo, wise Owl, little Piglet, and the one and only Tigger. These beloved characters live in … Read more
If you are looking for books about Disney World you have found the right place! Finding good books about Disney World can be quite a challenge. You have to sift through literally tens of thousands of books on Amazon. We have spent the time to do some research for you! If you are looking for … Read more
Celebrating holidays with kids is such a fun thing to do! No matter if it is your own children, nieces and nephews, neighbor kids, or any other children in your life, celebrating holidays with kids brings an extra level of fun to the day. We love how Disney makes it easy to celebrate each holiday … Read more
When Disney celebrates something they go all out. One of the fun elements of the 50th Anniversary celebration was the addition of 50 gold characters around all four of the Disney Parks. These statues celebrate both new and iconic Disney characters. One of the big questions people had was “what is going to happen to … Read more
EPCOT has a new nighttime spectacular and we are so excited! Luminous: The Symphony of Us debuted at EPCOT on December 5, 2023. This is the same date that World Celebration Gardens opened! World Celebrations is the part of EPCOT where you can visit Dreamers Point and see the “Walt The Dreamer” statue. Luminous replaces … Read more
For all you Festival of the Arts fans, we have news for you! EPCOT International Festival of the Arts will be running from January 12, 2024 through February 19, 2024. This festival focuses on art of all kinds. You will find special menus featuring colorful cuisine, daily musical performances, acrobatics, and artists creating live! There … Read more
The original animated version of Aladdin was released in 1992. Its popularity rose quickly thanks in part to the music of Alan Menkin (A Whole New World, Friend Like Me, Prince Ali). Of course, Robin Williams and his depiction of the genie is what really stole the show! Genie is perhaps one of the most … Read more
Christmas is a magical time of year! It doesn’t get any more magical than being at Disney World during the Christmas season. One longstanding tradition at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland is gingerbread displays. These displays are planned for months and created right in front of Disney guests! 2023 Gingerbread House Displays In Walt … Read more
Christmas is right around the corner! Finding Christmas gifts for the people in your life can be extremely fun or extremely challenging. One of my favorite things to do is to find small gifts to put in my kids’ stockings. Sometimes I sneak a gift or two into my sister’s stocking (we are together every … Read more
Finding the perfect gift for someone can be quite the challenge! You want something fun and unique. You also want something that isn’t going to add clutter to their home. If you are searching for that perfect gift for the cook or baker in your life, I have you covered! I have found some of … Read more
We have great news to share with you! Disney After Hours events are returning to Walt Disney Resorts in 2024! We are so excited for this announcement from Walt Disney World. Disney After Hours will be back in 2024. These are popular, separately ticketed events where you will be enjoying the park for three hours … Read more
Of all the Walt Disney Parks, Epcot has the best restaurants. Not only does Epcot have great places to eat but it also has a diverse selection you can’t find anywhere else! So much food, so little time! How in the world can you make dining decisions, and know the best Epcot restaurants, with so many … Read more
One of the most sought after treats at Walt Disney World is the Mickey Mouse beignet. These are top notch, delicious, and can only be found at Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter resort. For many of us, these beignets start off our Disney vacation. We arrive at our resort and immediately make our way to … Read more
Best Apps for Walt Disney World If it has been a long time since you were at Disney World, you might be very surprised how things have changed on the technology front. Long gone are the days of walking into one of the theme parks with a paper map cut out of a Disney World … Read more