Author: Bridget Ratlief

A beginner’s guide to Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom

Bridget Ratlief | March 7, 2012

On a recent trip to Disney World for the Princess 1/2 Marathon I had the opportunity to spend a day in the Magic Kingdom. The

There always seems to be a great debate on the various Disney websites about whether or not the dining plan is “worth it” and since

Stopping to smell the roses is a learned art when at Disney World, well at least for me. Back in 2006 I brought my kids

Bridget Ratlief | April 26, 2011

I don’t know about you, but I hate driving. My mother always taught me not to use the word hate, she says it is a

Bridget Ratlief | April 19, 2011

The other day my mom gave me an old Disney shopping bag. It’s wrinkled and worn and the plastic is starting to go brittle, but it’s

Bridget Ratlief | April 12, 2011

I recently had the opportunity to spend a long weekend at Walt Disney World with some of my best gal pals for the Princess ½

Bridget Ratlief | March 16, 2011

One memory I have is kind of silly, but it was a magical moment for everyone involved. This memory is from our June 2009 trip

Bridget Ratlief | March 14, 2011

Meeting the Disney characters is almost always magical moment for children, my daughter is no exception. Sure, some shriek and run in terror at the

Bridget Ratlief | March 11, 2011

I enjoy looking at pictures from our past Disney World vacations and with Disney’s new promotion “Let the Memories Begin,” it is hard not to

Bridget Ratlief | March 9, 2011

I had the most amazing time during the Disney Princess ½ Marathon weekend! If anyone had told me a year ago that I would have

Bridget Ratlief | March 2, 2011

As I write this race day is only a few days away. Earlier this week I had my last official long training run until race

Bridget Ratlief | February 28, 2011

I was looking through my son’s autograph book from a few years ago with my kids the other day. This is a favorite past time