Traveling with small children is often exhausting. Sometimes something as simple as a trip to the grocery store seems overwhelming! So a trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth might not sound like a very magical experience. Fortunately, Walt Disney World is literally made for families with kids. One of my favorite amenities for families…
Author: Katie M
Katie is a wife and mother who loves Disney Parks, planning trips & runDisney! Her favorite park is Animal Kingdom and she's on a mission to stay at all of the on-property resorts. Between trips, she and her family live in southern Indiana where she works as a CPA.
Everything You Need to Know About Baby Care Centers: Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Traveling with small children is a daunting task! Fortunately, Walt Disney World is literally made for families with kids. One of my favorite amenities for families with small children are the Baby Care Centers located in each Walt Disney World theme park. The Baby Care Centers are air-conditioned, quiet locations within each park that offer a…
How to Use Disney’s Mobile Ordering System
One of my favorite recent developments at Walt Disney World is the new Mobile Ordering System! If you haven’t heard – several quick service locations across Walt Disney World are now offering the ability to place your dining order via its mobile ordering system. Using the system, you can order and pay for your food…
How to Register for a runDisney Race
Have you ever been tempted to sign up for a runDisney race? You may have seen your friend’s awesome photos online. Or maybe you’ve been at Walt Disney World or Disneyland during a race weekend and caught the running bug! No matter how you discovered runDisney races, you’ve probably realized that the racing bug is…
How to Make Advance Dining Reservations at Walt Disney World
One of the most exciting parts of planning your Walt Disney World vacation is the food! The best way to ensure that you get to eat where you want on your trip is to make Advance Dining Reservations. Advance Dining Reservations (sometimes referred to as ADRs) for some restaurants are very difficult to secure so…
How to Order MagicBands
If you’re staying in a Walt Disney World Resort Hotel, one of the steps of planning your vacation is ordering your complimentary MagicBands! MagicBands are unique to Walt Disney World so you if you’ve never ordered them before (or if it’s been a while!) here’s a step-by-step tutorial. MagicBands can be ordered through the My…
Disney on Ice – Passport to Adventure
Have you ever considered taking your family (or just yourself!) to Disney on Ice but weren’t sure what to expect? That’s exactly how I’ve felt for a while now! I always look for ways to get a dose of Disney and I thought this might be perfect for that. I finally took the plunge and…
How to Pre-Purchase Memory Maker
One of the options you’ll consider when planning your Walt Disney World vacation is whether to purchase Memory Maker. Memory Maker is a way to get all of the photos that were taken during your vacation. If you need help deciding whether Memory Maker is right for your family, you can read all about it…
Best Attractions for Pre-Schoolers at Walt Disney World
Are you planning a Walt Disney World trip with pre-schoolers? If so, you probably have lots of questions about what attractions your pre-schoolers can do and what might be most appropriate for them! Luckily, we have a handy guide for both! If you’re looking for height restrictions, you can find a complete list here….
Disney’s Boardwalk Inn and Villas
You have a lot of choices when planning your Disney vacation. One of the first decisions you’ll make it where to stay. There are so many great options on Disney property that the choice seems overwhelming! I’ll try to make it easier for you and give you some reasons you should consider Disney’s Boardwalk Inn…
All You Need to Know About Phased Closures at Walt Disney World
The Holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year at Walt Disney World. It’s often the time of year that you’ll hear about Disney enforcing “phased closures” of the parks. But what exactly is a phased closure? Read on to learn all you need to know about phased closures at Walt Disney World!…
Everything You Need to Know About Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon
Have you ever thought about visiting one of Disney’s water parks? If so, read on to learn everything you need to know about Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon! If not, read on to learn why you should consider visiting! Attractions Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon has attractions that will appeal to every member of your family. For the thrill seekers…