On Saturday June 22nd I attended a Coasting for Kids event at Six Flags Over Texas. Coasting for Kids is being held at amusement parks all over the nation through September 1st. These events benefit Give Kids the World Village while giving participants special access to certain ride(s) at each park. Even the CEO and…
Author: CristinaB
I am a wife, mom of one young boy and two dogs, office manager of veterinary clinic and a self proclaimed Disney nut. When not planning a Disney vacation I am talking about Disney or fundraising for Give Kids the World.
Using the Disney Cruise Line Navigator App While Sailing
The Disney Cruise Line Navigator App recently updated allowing more functionality before your cruise. But what will you see when you are actually on your cruise? The Navigator app is you link to EVERYTHING when you are on board. Make sure that you have the most up to date version BEFORE you board the ship….
A Spoiler Free Review of Toy Story 4 From Two Moms and Their Kindergarteners
We last saw Woody, Buzz and the gang at Bonnie’s house 9 years ago. It seemed like the perfect ending to the Toy Story trilogy. Andy found a perfect home for his childhood friends and everyone was happy. I was surprised when Disney announced that the toys were back in town. I didn’t know how…
Booking Onboard Activities and Port Adventures for a Disney Cruise
So you have booked a Disney Cruise! One of the most exciting things is planning all the fun things you are going to do onboard and at the ports. New Disney Cruise Line Cruisers are able to start booking port adventures and onboard activities for their Disney Cruise at midnight Eastern time 75 days out…
Mickey and Minnie’s Surprise Party at Sea Debuts on the Disney Fantasy
Disney announced back in January that they would be adding a new event, Mickey and Minnie’s Surprise Party at Sea, to summer sailings on the Disney Fantasy to celebrate Mickey’s 90th birthday. I was a little disappointed that my May 4-11th Eastern Caribbean cruise was not included in the celebration time line. Surprise! On Wednesday,…
Disney Store Magical Egg Hunt Adventure
Since 2013 the U.S. Disney Parks have hosted Egg-stravaganza egg hunts every Easter season. These beloved scavenger hunts have now come to your local Disney Store! Egg-Stravaganza Scavenger Hunt at Epcot – picture provided by Kati Swyers From April 5th to April 20th (or while supplies last) participating Disney Stores will host the Magical Egg…
Coasting for Kids: A Nationwide Event Benefiting Give Kids The World
Picture provided by GKTW Throughout the rest of 2019, amusement parks all over the nation will host Coasting for Kids events to raise money for Give Kids the World Village. The Village is an 84-acre resort in Central Florida that fulfills wishes for critically ill children and their families. You can read more about GKTW…
Online Check-In for New Cruisers on Disney Cruise Line
Picture provided by Rikki Niblett My family and I will be going on our first Disney Cruise in May. While I am very experienced with reservations for a Walt Disney World vacation, I was a little nervous for the online check-in process for the cruise. If you have never cruised with Disney Cruise Line before…
Give Kids the World Village opens Kelly’s Sunny Swing
Picture provided by Give Kids the World Give Kids the World Village is an 84-acre non-profit resort know for showing love to critically ill kids and their families when they visit central Florida for their wish trip. So, it is only fitting that they opened their newest accessible attraction on Valentine’s Day. Give Kids the World…
Mickey and Minnie’s Surprise Celebration Debuts at Magic Kingdom
On November 18th of last year Mickey and Minnie celebrated their 90th birthdays. There were many releases of Mickey memorabilia released all through the country leading up to this momentous day. From T-shirts to Oreos to Goldfish, everywhere you turned, Mickey’s face was there. The Walt Disney Company uses the debut of Steamboat Willie on…
Give Kids The Rides Challenge: The Results Part 2
We continue with the results of my Give Kids the Rides Challenge on November 19th. If you haven’t read my original blog about the Give Kids the Rides Challenge visit here. Part 1 of the Give Kids the Rides Challenge results can be found here. Park number 4 When we last left off I was finding Nemo…
Give Kids The Rides Challenge: The Results – Part 1
On November 19th I attempted to ride every ride at Walt Disney World to raise money for Give Kids The World as part of the Give Kids the Rides Challenge. My previous blog explains the Parkeology and Every Ride Challenges. The Preparation My decision to try the Give Kids the Rides Challenge was made only…