Pixar’s Coco did what no animated feature since Bambi has done—made me cry! This child-friendly approach to the importance of family, life, and death is, for me, the best movie Pixar Animation Studio has ever produced. The movie was first released in Mexico on October 27th, the weekend before Día de los Muertos, and instantly became Mexico’s…
Author: Liliane Opsomer
Liliane Opsomer is the coauthor of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids and a freelance writer.
She is passionate about travel, Disney, fairies, hobbits and all things magical. Some of her favorite destinations are Orlando, Anaheim, Middle Earth, Belgium, Sydney, Dresden, Patagonia and Hawaii. Liliane lives in Birmingham, Alabama and visits the parks several times a year.
How to Get Into the Holiday Spirit at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Disney’s Hollywood Studios offers an array of Christmas experiences. Liliane Opsomer, coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids, shares with us what guests can do at The Studios to get into the holiday spirit. Through December 31st, enjoy the Sunset Seasons Greetings—an all-new sound and light show projected on the the Twilight Zone…
Santa & Mrs. Claus Stay at the Dolphin & Swan; So Should You!
Liliane Opsomer, coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids recently stayed a the newly renovated Dolphin resort and had a chance to ask Santa and Mrs. Claus about their favorite things to do during their annual stay a the resort. After undergoing a major $140,00,000, 3-year renovation, transforming every…
The International Festival of the Holidays—A New Holiday Festival Debuts at Epcot
Today Liliane Opsomer, coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids, reports on the new Epcot Festival of the Holidays and how the Christmas season is celebrated at Epcot. Christmas at Epcot is one of the best experiences of the year and perfect for visiting the park with children. Many World Showcase countries…
Celebrate the Season at Disney Springs
There’s more to Disney Springs than shopping during the Holiday Season. Liliane Opsomer, coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids, takes us on a tour. Disney’s shopping, dining, and entertainment complex goes all out for the holiday season. Nightly at 6 p.m., a Christmas tree lightning ceremony takes place at the Once…
Resort Hopping the Ultimate Christmas Experience
It is not difficult to get into the spirit of the season at Walt Disney World Resorts. All properties are spruced up with elaborate holiday decorations, and it is absolutely worth your time to go resort hopping. Liliane Opsomer, coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids, takes us on a tour of some of…
Celebrating Christmas at Disney’s Magic Kingdom
With more than 1,300 decorated trees and 8.5 million lights strung throughout Walt Disney World, it is not difficult to get into the spirit of the season at the Kingdom of the Mouse. There is so much to see! Christmas experiences await at every park and resort. The Magic Kingdom is decorated to the…
Guided Christmas Tours at Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World goes all out to decorate the parks and resorts for the Christmas Season. Have you ever wondered what logistics are involved transforming parks and hotels nearly overnight into a winter wonderland? Find out when you take one of the guided Christmas tours—an unforgettable experience. Disney currently offers two tours. Here is what…
Walt Disney World Character Meeting Tips
To most guests, Disney character watching is an important part of their Disney vacation. The characters provide a link between the animated films and the theme parks, and meeting them is very similar to a celebrity encounter, a memory to be treasured. Did you know that, from hundreds of animated-film characters, only about 250 have been…
Top Ten Tips for Families Visiting Walt Disney World
If you’re taking a Walt Disney World trip as a family, there are certain things that you’ll want to consider. Liliane Opsomer coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids shares with us her top ten tips for families visiting Walt Disney World. 1] Be prepared and plan your visit. Make a list of…
How to Enjoy Disney Springs with your Family Without Shopping
Disney Springs, formerly known as Downtown Disney, is a shopping, dining, and entertainment complex along the banks of Village Lake; after a major overhaul, Disney Springs has become a destination in its very own right. Families can have fun all day without shopping, and here’s how. If you are staying at Port Orleans Riverside or…
New Experiences Now Available at Discovery Cove
So many wonderful Discovery Cove experiences await you at this intimate, SeaWorld-owned resort. You probably know that you can swim with dolphins here, but now you can also swim with sharks and feed stingrays! Swim with an Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin This is, of course, the main draw at Discovery Cove. The 50-minute experience begins with an orientation led…