Many frequent travelers to a Disney destination have specific rituals that they perform upon arrival. For me it is getting to The Magic Kingdom and seeing Cinderella Castle. Even if I cannot partake in the attractions at that moment, it is almost as if I NEED to see the Castle in order to feel…
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Frozen Treats to Keep You Cool: Non-Alcoholic Frozen Drinks Edition
There’s really nothing more satisfying than sipping a frozen drink as you stroll through Walt Disney World, especially when it’s about 100 degrees out! Sometimes bottled water just won’t cut it; I need something frozen (and delicious!) to keep me going on hot Disney days! As part of my “Frozen Treats to Keep You Cool”…
Baby’s First Haircut at the Harmony Barber Shop
I first met my nephew when he was 2 weeks old. The first gift I gave him was a Pluto stuffed animal and I told him about all the Disney adventures we were going to have when he was older. As soon as he was born, I put in my one big request as an aunt: I wanted him to have his first haircut…
Top Things to Do at Your Resort Hotel
The lobby at the Swan Hotel, Walt Disney World Staying at a Disney resort hotel, whether at Disneyland or Walt Disney World, is one of the highlights of my Disney vacations. I love the immersive theming, the Disney service, and the whimsical touches in our rooms. For some vacationers, a hotel is just a place…
Frozen Treats to Keep You Cool at WDW: Ice Cream Edition
We all know that Walt Disney World can get hot in the summertime. When it feels like you’re walking on the surface of the sun in Central Florida, there’s nothing better than a treat to cool you down! Whether it’s ice cream, a slushy drink, or a boozy treat, sometimes you need a little something frosty…
Movie Review: Westward Ho, the Wagons!
A live action drama based on Mary Jane Carr’s 1934 novel Children of the Covered Wagon: A Story of the Old Oregon Trail and loosely on United States history, Disney’s Westward Ho, the Wagons! was theatrically released on December 20, 1956. The film is ninety-five minutes in length. Plot Summary In the mid-nineteenth century, a…
Incredibles 2 – A Mouse for Less Review
Note: This review is largely spoiler free, but you might learn some details about the film. Fourteen years ago, we were introduced to the Parr family, a group of underground superheroes just trying to get by. With its 20th feature film, Pixar heads back to Brad Bird (of the original and Ratatouille) for both…
Foodie Friday: Incredibles Treats in Tomorrowland
Are you excited to see Incredibles 2? I definitely am! And of course, Walt Disney World has themed their summer event around The Incredibles, with the Incredible Summer. One of the big components of the Incredible Summer is the Incredible Tomorrowland Expo, which is being held in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom. This expo…
A Volunteer Trip to Give Kids The World Village
I just returned from the most amazing trip, and it all revolved around Give Kids The World Village. Give Kids The World began in 1986 in a Holiday Inn run by Henri Landwirth. Landwirth was a Holocaust surviver turned hotelier that wanted children with life-threatening illness to have a little time to just be a…
Movie Review: The Great Locomotive Chase
Based closely on actual events that occurred during the American Civil War, Disney’s The Great Locomotive Chase was theatrically released on June 8, 1956. The live action drama is eighty-seven minutes in length. Plot Summary and Andrews Raid The Great Locomotive Chase portrays the Andrews Raid of April 12, 1862 using the actual names of…
DIY Mickey Wire Ears
Project time: 30 minutes One of my favorite things to come out of the ear trend is DIY Mickey wire ears. Sporting your favorite Mickey ears at Disney has always been the thing to do. But more and more Disney fans are getting super creative and making their own ears at home! I love this…
Splash at Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites Waterpark
Liliane Opsomer, coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids, recently stayed at the Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suite Waterpark. Here is her report. Following a $30 million renovation, the hotel formerly known as Nickelodeon Suites Resort is now the Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites Waterpark. Sadly, all of the Nickelodeon experiences are gone: No…