By Ann Dunnington Good day, Walt Disney World planners! I am currently sitting on a plane, flying from Calgary, AB, Canada to Minneapolis. A short layover (aka, a quick run through the very long Minneapolis Airport), and we’ll be on our way back home to Ohio. I had originally planned on doing a Calgary/Canadian Rockies…
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Disney’s PhotoPass and PhotoPass Plus: A Great Option for Great Photos
In our family, I’m the one that has taken and documented our girls’ lives in photographs since they were born. My husband has always been the one with the video camera until our oldest daughter discovered her video making skills. I had to always remember to make sure that I was in some of those…
Walt Disney World, the Best Family Vacation
Have you ever considered taking a family vacation to Walt Disney World? This magical destination is a wonderful place for people of all ages to visit because of the terrific attractions, lovable characters, exciting restaurants, and other enjoyable activities. First of all, Walt Disney World is the best family vacation spot because of the fantastic…
Fantasia Gardens: A Magical Miniature Golf Experience
Have you ever played miniature golf at Disney World? In 2011, my parents, grandparents, brothers, and I shared this experience for the first time at the Fantasia Gardens course. Exciting and memorable, this adventure is well worth one’s time and money. Before our trip last September, I earned four mini-golf tickets as a result of…
WiFi at Magic Kingdom: A Welcome Addition or an Unnecessary Distraction?
Have you heard the latest Disney news? Magic Kingdom has begun offering free Wi-Fi to all of its visitors. Being one of the few without a smart phone, I find this magical report particularly exciting for those of us who own an iPod Touch. Moreover, even smart phone owners are likely to share in my…
First in Line for Our Magical Moments!
Arrive early and be at the front of the line! Our family has learned that this simple procedure has a way of earning a “Magical Moment” or two on a Walt Disney World vacation. For those readers not familiar with the term, a magical moment is an occasion when a cast member chooses YOU to…
Disney, eh? A Canadian Point of View
By: Teresa Pitman Did you know that Walt’s last vacation before he passed away was in Canada? He clearly had some affection for his northern neighbours (yes, that’s neighbours with a “u”) and the feeling is returned: Walt Disney World is a top vacation destination for Canadian families. In fact, a recent Toronto Star survey…
A Review of Kimberly Button’s The Disney Queue Line Survival Guidebook
A trip to Walt Disney World is perhaps one of the most anticipated and exciting vacations one may ever take. As a result, many guests begin preparing months in advance for their special vacation. In addition to reading through sites like the Mouse for Less, travelers may also purchase guidebooks to use as a resource…
Traveling Through Disney with Autism
I just felt that this picture was fitting when talking about Disney and Autism. As most of us know, Disneyland and Walt Disney World are bright, beautiful, and sometimes overstimulating. Yes, I just said “sometimes overstimulating”, and I’m sure most of the parents with children on the Autism Spectrum will know exactly what I mean. …
Tales From a Disneyland First-timer
What can I tell you about Disneyland that you don’t already know, or haven’t already heard? Even as a first time visitor with my hubby last month, I knew that it would be a good Disney time. I knew the magic would be there, and I had read about the rides and attractions that we…
My Last Minute Trip to Walt Disney World Without a Plan
By: Dena Burkett On a recent trip to Florida to meet my parents for a Spring Training baseball game in Tampa, we decided to make a last minute trip to Walt Disney World to spend a half day and have dinner. One thing to keep in mind is that I am a huge Disney…
Disney Must-Haves…
In the past I have shared my strange obsession of taking home meaningless merchandise (and I use that term loosely!) from my Walt Disney World Resort vacations. Stray napkins, unused fast-passes, maps – you name it, I bring it home. So yes, it’s weird but beyond them are some other things that are on my…