Blog posts: 12/17-23/2012 Day 1: Well this is it–probably our last trip to Disney with all 4 of us for quite awhile. Let me introduce you to the main characters–me(Emily), my DH(Robby), my DD(Elizabeth) and my DS(Matthew). I say this is our last trip for awhile because the oldest is already in college…
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Eating Disney-style at home
I don’t know about you, but there is something to be said about dining at the Walt Disney World Resort. I enjoy dining almost as much as I enjoy riding the rides in the parks. Of course for me, it is largely due to the fact that I come from a family that loves to…
Why the holidays are more magical…
If you could choose a time to the Walt Disney World Resort when it is the most magical, I would highly recommend choosing to go during the Christmas season. Now I know that most of us have been trained to think “No, no, it’s too expensive to go then” but it’s simply not true. Why? …
Magical Mystical Massage
On our Disney trip in August, Chris gave me my favorite sort of birthday present – a spa visit! Since I have already tried out the Grand Floridian Spa (and it’s going to be closed for the next 18 months) and the Mandara Spa at the Dolphin, I figured that it was time to try…
All Star Activities at Disney’s Value Resorts
During most Disney World vacations, our family stays at a value resort in order to save money and continue taking these special vacations as often as possible. Our most recent trip in September was no exception. We stayed at All Star Sports Resort. Typically, the value resorts offer the minimum in resort amenities. The rooms…
A Review of Louis A. Mongello’s The Walt Disney World Trivia Book
Are you interested in discovering all sorts of fun facts about Walt Disney World? Or perhaps you simply want to test your knowledge of one of America’s most popular vacation destinations. Louis A. Mongello’s The Walt Disney World Trivia Book: Secrets, History & Fun Facts Behind the Magic, published by The Intrepid Traveler in 2004,…
Surviving the Multi-family Disney Vacation
It’s inevitable. You’ve made several trips to Walt Disney World and have been bragging it up to your friends and family. “It’s so much fun! It’s wonderful! There’s just something special about Disney!” And now….they want to go with you. You hear yourself saying how excited you are and what a great time you are…
Guarding Your Sensitive Stomach on Disney World Attractions
Do you have a sensitive stomach? The older I get, the greater the effect some Disney attractions have on my belly! Approaching some rides with caution and staying completely away from others, I seek to avoid any possibilities of queasiness on my vacation. At Magic Kingdom, the queasy rides include Astro Orbiter and the Mad…
Bringing the Magic Home
Jim Croce once crooned “If I could save time in a bottle the first thing that I’d like to do . . .” I can’t say these lyrics were running through my head at the end of my recent Disney vacation, but I know that many Disney fans could change this phrase to “If I…
Games to Play between Disney Vacations (by Brandon, age 13)
Have you ever been longing for Disney between your Disney vacations? Playing Disney games makes a great way to pass the time. Throughout the years, Disney board games and video games have been an excellent help in keeping Disney on our minds in the time between our vacations. My family has collected a massive number…
My Best Day at Disney World (by Brandon, age 13)
Extraordinary and unforgettable, my best day ever at Disney World occurred on September 7, 2008, with my brothers, parents, and grandparents. This was our first trip to Disney World with our grandparents, and Grandma’s first time ever at Walt’s theme parks. Some unique and exciting incidents happened. One, which was part of the Year of a…
Your Disney Vacation is Booked! Now What?
Congratulations! After much thought and decision making regarding dates, resorts, length of stay, and Magic Your Way add-ons, reservations have been made and the countdown has begun. You’re going to Disney World! But what’s next? Is there still more planning to be done before departure day? Absolutely! Let’s discuss what steps to take in getting ready…