On our next Disney World vacation we have decided to try out Disney’s Childcare Services. Disney offers fun and exiting things for little ones so that Parents can have a little “Me” time! Walt Disney World Resort offers supervised activity centers, in-room babysitting, and themed parties and adventures. Today I
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The Mystery of the “Teddy Bear Lady” at the Grand Floridian Resort
Have you heard of the “Teddy Bear Lady” at Grand Floridian Resort at Disney World? Back in 2009 our family was on our annual Disney World trip and we were taking our 5 year old Princess to dine with Cinderella at 1900 Park Fare at Disney’s Grand Floridian. After we
10 Tips to Surviving Walt Disney World During Holiday Week
When visiting Disney World during the Holidays you can expect people. Lots and Lots of people! While it may be busy and you might not be able to ride Space Mountain 20 times in a day there are some things you can do to make things a bit more manageable.
Top 5 Reasons Why Disney Character Meals RULE!
Ok, so as an adult I know I should be slightly ashamed to admit the following statement (but I’m not, so here it goes): I LOVE CHARACTER MEALS – they are honestly my favorite part of my Walt Disney World trips. For those of you who don’t know, a character
Keeping Phones Charged at Walt Disney World Parks
It’s true, a visit to Walt Disney World shouldn’t be all about staying connected with your phone. We should be able to experience and enjoy the magic without texting, tweeting, checking in, etc. But in some cases it’s necessary to be accessible to the outside world (in case of emergency,
An American in Paris: A US Disney Park Goer’s Guide to Disneyland Paris
In 2012, We were given the incredible opportunity to live in Germany. Our family typically takes at least one trip to a Disney park every year, and because of the cost Disneyland Paris can demand during their peak season, we had always found it was cheaper to fly back to
10 Adult Only Must Dos at Walt Disney World
When you think of a Walt Disney World trip, many people don’t think of it as “adult only”. Right? With the theming of many resorts, the characters in the parks, and so many character dining options, it doesn’t seem like a destination for an adult only trip. However, with a
Why The Disney Dining Plan Will Make Your Life MUCH Easier
So you’re in the midst of planning your Walt Disney World vacation, and you are deciding things like places to stay, when to go, flights/transportation etc – but there’s one more thing that should be on your list of things to book – the Disney Dining Plan! Why should I
Plan the Ultimate Walt Disney World Vacation With These 10 Tips
A lot goes into planning the ultimate Walt Disney World Vacation from booking your trip to packing your bags! A little extra thought, and a check list or two, in the beginning is one way to help ensure you have the best trip possible. I’ve been planning Disney vacations for
Top 3 FastPass+ Selections by Park at Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World’s FastPass+ system has been in place for almost a year now. At the 60 day mark (or 30 day mark if you are not staying a WDW property) guests can make their selections for the 3 attractions they would like a FastPass for on each day of
More Than Just Shopping: Exploring All That Downtown Disney Has To Offer
Downtown Disney is a shopper’s paradise – the complex offers tons of specialty shops that offer a myriad of unique items for purchase, and there’s also tons of Disney merchandise available too! While there are plenty of chances to give your credit card a workout at Downtown Disney, there are
Paying for your Disney Reservation Using Disney Gift Cards
Have you been debating purchasing Disney Gift Cards to pay for your Disney Vacation? Maybe you’ve been wondering exactly how using a Disney Gift Card to pay off your Disney Reservation works. As a frequent visitor to Walt Disney World I’ve come to love the ease of using Disney Gift
10 Tips for Planning a Magical Multi-Generational Walt Disney World Vacation
When I was younger there was nothing better than a trip to Walt Disney World with my parents and grandparents. Some of my best memories of my childhood are from those trips. As an adult, I’ve had the privileged of not only going with my son and my parents, but
Creating New Disney Traditions
With the holidays just around the corner, one of the things I look forward to the most during this season is all my family’s traditions. From decorating the tree, to watching all the classic holiday films, and to opening a new pair of pajamas on Christmas Eve – each tradition
