I recently had the great fortune of taking a brief but wonderful trip to Walt Disney World. Typically my husband and I would rent a car and occasionally take Disney’s Magical Express from Orlando the Walt Disney World Resort and back. The price of rental cars and gas are both outrageous, and Disney’s Magical…
Category: General Travel Tips
The Lion King on Broadway in New York City
We recently had the opportunity to visit New York City and take in a show! This was a welcome visit after the pandemic had closed down all of the Broadway shows until recently. We also love the Festival of the Arts at Epcot, to get our culture in, but this a nice treat…
Keeping your Crew Together — Child Safety in the Parks
Traveling as a family is a continual exercise in counting heads and keeping your crew together. A crowded Disney park can be an easy place to lose someone if you’re not vigilant. To avoid having your own “Lost Boy” (or girl), consider some ways you can address the risks before and during your vacation. Before…
You Can Still Get to Walt Disney World Without Disney’s Magical Express
Did you miss the big news this week? It was pretty hard to, given that it was all over Disney social media. Beginning in 2022, Disney’s Magical Express will cease to operate. (Find out the details here in this article.) Now, we went to Walt Disney World before the Disney’s Magical Express existed, and…
TEN Mistakes Even Theme Park Veterans Make
I’m not one to brag, but I have spent a lot of time in theme parks like Disneyland, Disney World, Six Flags, Knott’s Berry Farm, etc. over the years. I can repeat the Matterhorn unloading spiel in both languages, detail alternative places to watch the Magic Kingdom fireworks, and explain why I always arrive early….
Taking your Child’s Friend on a Disney Trip
Have you ever thought about taking your child’s friend on a Disney trip with your family? It may seem like an easy thing, but there’s a lot to work out before and during travel. Here are some questions to consider: Before the decision Don’t let the words “would you like to go on a Disney…
Do-It-Yourself Disney Notebooks
Here’s an easy, do-it-yourself Disney notebook project. Maybe you’re asking why it’s good to have a Disney notebook? Well, we’re at the beginning of a new year, and you may be planning a vacation to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, or another Disney destination. I previously wrote about adding a packing list or an itinerary…
Organizing your Disney Trip
Organizing everything for your Disney trip can seem like a full-time job, but it doesn’t have to be. Over the years, I’ve come up with a few tricks to keep me organized before, during, and after our Disney trips. Organizing before the trip For me, organizing for a Disney trip begins when I email our…
A Look at Walt Disney World’s Wilderness Lodge
Though it might be hard to think of at first, there are some moments where guests would like to take a break from the Walt Disney World parks, rope dropping, dining reservations, parades, attractions, etc. Not everyone will agree on this, but there have been multiple moments where I have met people, as well as…
Tips for Disneybounding!
Keep It Simple While it is completely your choice, my biggest tip for you would be to keep your disneybounding outfit SIMPLE. Do not drive yourself crazy trying to make every detail absolutely perfect. Remember, you want to be comfortable in your disneybounding outfit for your magical day in the park! Make sure you check…
Preparing Children for Walt Disney World
As a “non-childless” millennial, the last several Disney World trips I’ve taken have included my children. (No judgment to those who take Disney trips without kids! I also know how great that is!) I’ve compiled some tips on preparing children for Walt Disney World that have helped us greatly over the years. Plan Plan Plan…