Any Disney adventure, whether it be to a Disney Park or on a Disney Cruise, is going to involve some waiting in line. If you have been to the parks, you probably know there are three different lines to stand in before you even get into the park. Once you enter the park, there…
Author: Kat Anderson
Kat Anderson lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and two children. She spends her days teaching, making music, and dreaming of her next Disney vacation.
Fish Exchange 101
If a cruise on one of the Disney Cruise Line ships is in your future, you may wish to add some extra magic to your adventure by participating in a Fish Exchange. A Fish Exchange (FE) is a gift exchange with other guests on board the ship. The gift exchange is organized prior to…
Tips for Using MaxPass at the Disneyland Resort
Disneyland and Disney California Adventure launched a program in 2017 called MaxPass. Working to help guests skip some of the long lines that form for popular attractions, MaxPass allows guests to select a FastPass directly from the Disneyland app instead of walking to the attraction to obtain the FastPass. That might not seem like a…
Disneyland for Walt Disney World Veterans
Planning a trip to Disneyland can be a new adventure for even the most seasoned Walt Disney World veteran. As residents of the east coast, Walt Disney World in Florida is the Disney park most convenient for us to travel to. My daughter refers to it as “our Disney.” We have visited Walt Disney World…
Disney Cruise Line: Sailing from New York City
As a resident of the northeast, a Disney cruise adventure typically involves air travel. My family was excited when DCL released itineraries that were leaving from New York City, eliminating that long day of airports and airplanes. This is an overview of my experience, along with some helpful hints for anyone sailing from NYC….
Marvel Day at Sea Onboard Disney Cruise Line
Marvel Day at Sea aboard select Disney Cruise Line voyages brings unique activities and excitement for all passengers. I’ve never been a big fan of superheroes. When Disney acquired the Marvel company back in 2009 it was barely a blip on my radar. Perhaps it has something to do with the violence that typically…
Making the Most of the Journey – Top Things That Can Distract Little Ones On the Way to Disney
For most of us any Disney vacation is going to involve some travel. Car, bus, train, plane, no matter what transportation you choose, your children will likely need some distractions to help the journey go a bit faster. This is a list of magic items and tricks that can help avoid the ceaseless cycle of…
Disney Cruise Freebies
It is no secret that Disney cruises are expensive. I’m a rather frugal person, and after spending all of that money I want to make sure I take advantage of everything that is included in the price of my cruise. I dislike experiences where you pay one price, only to find that there are constantly…
Port of San Diego
We had been on several Disney Cruises out of Port Canaveral, but the Eastbound Panama Canal cruise was leaving from the Port of San Diego. The fear of the unknown reared its ugly head, and we weren’t sure what to expect from this new port or city. As with any new situation, I armed…
Review of the Festival of Fantasy Dining Package
If you are heading to the Magic Kingdom soon, you might want to consider booking the Festival of Fantasy Dining Package. This experience not only gives you a chance to take a break and enjoy a meal at Tony’s Town Square Restaurant on Main Street, but also provides you with front row VIP viewing…
Garden Grove
Character dining is one of my favorite ways to meet some of my favorite Disney pals without waiting in some of the long lines in the parks. This allows me to use my FastPasses and park time to ride rides and see parades and shows. I especially love the character meals that are offered at…
Traveling by Auto Train to Walt Disney World
If you live in the northeast, you know that there is one major obstacle keeping you from spending more time at Walt Disney World in Florida: geography. (Okay, and money, but we’ll save the money saving tips for another blog post!) No matter how you get there, it is a long journey. If you fly,…