Do you have any Disney fantasies? No, I’m not talking about the cruise ship. I’m talking about that hidden dream you have about something special that could happen to you at a Disney park. Maybe you’re hoping your boyfriend will pop the question in front of the castle? Maybe your Disney fantasy is just being…
Author: TraciD
I love Disney and I consider Disney snacks a major food group. Dole Whip floats are my favorite! I've been hooked on Disney since my Disneymoon at Walt Disney World and I love sharing my knowledge of Disney with others.
Organizing your Disney Trip
Organizing everything for your Disney trip can seem like a full-time job, but it doesn’t have to be. Over the years, I’ve come up with a few tricks to keep me organized before, during, and after our Disney trips. Organizing before the trip For me, organizing for a Disney trip begins when I email our…
Pixie Dust: Magical Moments in Disney
Pixie Dust! What is it? Of course it’s the stuff that helps Tinkerbell and Peter Pan fly. In Disney fan speak, however, Pixie Dust is an unexpected magical moment that happens during a Disney trip. Oftentimes, it takes the form of some sort of upgrade or freebie that a cast member bestows upon you. However,…
Fantasmic! Review
It took me six trips to Walt Disney World before I finally saw Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It was sure worth the wait. For some reason, my family and I have never been ones to watch the shows – fireworks, parades, or otherwise. With a few exceptions – Festival of the Lion King is…
Mobile Ordering at Walt Disney World
Mobile ordering at Walt Disney World is da bomb! I might have said that a time or two during my most recent visit to Walt Disney World. Mobile ordering wasn’t an option on the dining plan during my last visit in 2017, so I was happy to see it was for the trip I…
ABC Commissary Dining review – A Surprisingly Savory Supper
How about an ABC Commissary dining review? Yes, I said ABC Commissary! I freely admit it. Like many others, I’ve bypassed ABC Commissary in Disney’s Hollywood Studios as a dining option. However, I was pleasantly surprised by our recent experience there. I’m not sure anyone really thinks about ABC Commissary often. It’s in a weird…
Behind the Seeds Tour: A Good Value?
Have you ever wondered if the Behind the Seeds is a good value? In spite of price increases over the years, this tour at EPCOT remains one of the most inexpensive ways to get a peek behind the scenes in Walt Disney World. Behind the Seeds is one of dozens of tour options at…
FuelRod Portable Chargers at Walt Disney World
FuelRod portable chargers at Walt Disney World are a lifesaver when it comes to reviving or preventing a dead phone. Let’s face it, with the MyDisneyExperience app and cameras, our phones are more important than ever when visiting the house of mouse. What do you do when you go to check when your next…
Disney Movie Insiders
Disney Movie Insiders is a great way to feed your love of Disney while you’re at home. If you enjoy going to see new Disney releases in the theaters and buy the Blu-Rays or DVDs to add to your collection at home, you really should be a Disney Movie Insider. Why? It’s the place…
Camping at Fort Wilderness
Camping at Fort Wilderness is, for our family, the absolute best way to visit Walt Disney World. Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground combines a top-notch camping experience with all those extra Disney magical touches. Together, they create an atmosphere that is both exciting and laid back. You might think that camping, even at Disney,…
How to become a Disney Historian
I’m a Disney Historian. Guess what? You can become one, too! This little known activity – which doesn’t cost any extra – is a fun way to journey through one of Hollywood Studios’ most underrated attractions. Walt Disney Presents is a self-guided historical tour through Walt’s early life and more. The tour ends with the…
Bon Voyage Adventure Breakfast – Dining As Just Adults
The Bon Voyage Adventure Breakfast at Trattoria al Forno is a smashing good time. Simply put, the food is delish and the character interactions are a hoot. My 19-year-old daughter and I attended this breakfast as part of our mother-daughter trip that we called the Great Girls Disney Adventure. Or in her words, “No stinky…