When planning your trip to the Walt Disney World Resort it is easy to get swept up in to the dream of the “whole family” going. You know, you, your spouse and kids, aunts, uncles, cousins and of course, the grandparents. While this is a lovely image and Disney has created their “Magical Gatherings” to…
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Potty Accidents Happen, Even at WDW
The first time we visited Walt Disney World, our boys were 2 and 4-years-old. It was a wonderful, magical vacation, and we have many treasured memories from that trip. One of our favorite memories to laugh about is when my youngest son peed on Goofy’s Barnstormer (which has continued to be one of his favorite…
Just Keep Swimming
As the once wise Dorrie told us “What do we do? We just keep swimming!” I don’t often follow the advice of cartoon fish but in my case recently I have found it to be something I go back to. I have begun the long process of training for the Walt Disney Half Marathon in…
Honey I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure on Rainy Days
Our family loves to visit the Honey I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Florida. Although my children are getting older, “Honey” is still one of the highlights of our trip. When watching the Honey I Shrunk the Kids movie, what child doesn’t daydream about shrinking down to spec-sized…
Happy Birthday, Love Mickey Mouse
A couple of years ago, the Walt Disney Company did a campaign where you got in to the parks for free on your birthday. I think this was an awesome idea and if you were a Florida resident, it was probably easier to coordinate than it was for those of us around the country. I’m…
Getting Ready to Run!
Well there are many things in my life that I particularly do not like to do. We all have those lists right? Like laundry, cleaning out the gutter on the roof, changing a dirty diaper and one that has always been on my list, running. I love sports and have played sports my entire life…
Rides We’d Love to Rehab
If you are a long time traveler to the Walt Disney World resort, after you get over your feeling of nostalgia while walking through the parks and riding the rides, there are times, if you are like me, that you think, “Wow, that ride could totally do with a make-over!” I know that there are…
Rides We’ll Ride Over and Over: Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
You don’t have to be a kid to love you some Buzz Lightyear! Ever since the very first “Toy Story”, we have all been fans of his here in my family! When Magic Kingdom opened “Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin” my family and I could NOT wait to ride it. Years later, it is still…
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
By: Rikki Niblett Recently it’s become more and more evident that Fall is one of my favorite times of year to visit Walt Disney World. Not only do you have lighter crowds, but you have great events like the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival and perhaps the event that I love the most, Mickey’s…
Do you join the Jamboree?
And by Jamboree, I mean parade. Nobody puts on a parade like Disney. I’ve seen holiday parades, daily parades, I’ve seen them in all of the parks that offer them; I’ve seen the parade on land and parade on sea. I’ve seen parades in the daylight and in the evening; I’ve even seen parades that…
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin vs. Toy Story Midway Mania (by Brandon, age 13)
In all of Disney World, two outstanding arcade-like rides can be visited. Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin is located in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom, and Toy Story Midway Mania is found in Pixar Place at Hollywood Studios. In both attractions, guests move guns around to shoot targets. Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, the older of…
To Buy or Not Buy: A Meal with Characters
Making advanced reservations for sit-down meals and buffets at Disney World is a must! The question for many planners is, “Are the meals worth it?” Furthermore, many parents ask if reserving a meal with the characters merits the splurge. For guests who have purchased either the deluxe or regular dining plans, at least one table…