With this month bringing the 58th anniversary of Disneyland and of Disney parks in general it got me thinking about how much has changed over the past 58 years of Disney Parks. So many attractions have come and some have stayed though many have gone. So many milestones have been reached and obstacles overcome. In…
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Choosing a Walt Disney World Resort
Have you heard that great news that the 2014 packages for Walt Disney World were released today? There has been a lot of talk about it online lately as people waited to plan their vacations for next year. Are you planning your trip for next year? If so, I’m sure you have found that there…
Visiting Walt Disney World During the 4th of July
Who is going to be at Walt Disney World on the fourth of July? Simply put… There will be quite a few people there along with you. This is definitely a good time to have a really great plan in place! Remember that the Magic Kingdom, especially, may close to visitors at some point through…
The Science of Disney Imagineering
My family is a bunch of science geeks who would spend an entire afternoon watching The Science of Disney Imagineering DVDs. That is if I would let them sit all afternoon and watch them. I know I have mentioned these DVDs before, but I have a specific direction in mind with this. Audio Animatronics. This…
Adventure of a Lifetime with Adventures by Disney
In honor of the 8th anniversary of Adventures by Disney (June 15, 2005), I asked Carol Gallo, an agent with The Magic for Less Travel, to share some of her recent adventure with us. Read on to see what Carol has to say. It was an adventure of a lifetime! Recently I had the opportunity…
Foodie Friday: Best Magic Kingdom Snacks
Welcome to another series of blog posts from me, this time featuring some of the best snacks that can be found around Walt Disney World. Everyone loves a good snack when they’re on vacation. Whether you just ate and want something for “dessert”, are trying to tide over a meal, want something to take home…
Remembering Disney Between Trips
It always seems like too long between trips to Disney for me. Yes, the kids would agree with me on this point. We would likely be happy visiting a Disney park everyday, but that isn’t a possibility for us, nor for many of you, too. While we can always dream about visiting the parks, we…
Top 10 Ways to Tour Walt Disney World During the Heat of Summer
Summer… Thoughts of fun vacations, Walt Disney World, Mickey Mouse, and heat. Heat may not be something that all people think about when planning that Walt Disney World vacation because there are so many fun things to focus on. In the past, I might not be so concerned about the heat, either, but my son…
A D.I.Y Disneyland Wedding
For those of you who have dreamed of the perfect Disneyland wedding, but sadly lack the 6+ figure budget required for a wedding in the park, you can still “make your dreams come true” with a little creativity and imagination! As Walt Disney once said, “If you can dream it you can do it.” Although…
Foodie Friday: Favorite Counter Service Restaurants – Resorts and Downtown Disney
Welcome to the final edition of my favorite counter service restaurants. Previously we looked at Magic Kingdom and Epcot, as well as Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Today, we are looking at the the best counter service restaurants at both Downtown Disney, as well as the Resorts. Downtown Disney Best: Earl of…
Our trip to the NHSCC at ESPN Wide World of Sports in Disney World!
Back in December, my daughters competed with our town cheering squad at a local competition. They did really well and they won second place in their division. Imagine our joy when we realized that in addition to our trophy we also won a bid to the National competition in Disney World!! We are already Disney…
Happy Anniversary to Disney’s Animal Kingdom!
By Debbie Boehm April 22nd marks 15 years since Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened its gates for the first time. As a Cast Member of The Disney Store in the local mall, I have many memories of that time and the excitement building up to this momentous occasion. Earth Day was the perfect day for the…