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…
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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…
Griffith Observatory — So Cal side trip
If you plan to take a day off from Disneyland to visit attractions in the Los Angeles area, I’ve got the best way to end your LA day. Griffith Observatory has great view of the city, cool exhibits, and best of all, it’s FREE! Take a tour to see why this stop should make it…
Foodie Friday: Review of the Hot Dog Hall of Fame
Universal Orlando Resort’s CityWalk is known for having some spectacular restaurants. From Cowfish to Toothsome to NBC Sports Grill and Brew, there are choices that abound. But one thing that’s not quite as prevalent are the number of quick service options. However, on a recent trip, stopping at a counter service dining establishment was all…
Why Amazon Prime Now is a MUST HAVE for Parents
I recently heard a parent saying that the different between a vacation and a trip is children. A proper vacation is one you take as adults only and a trip is something you do with kids. I disagree. I think that we, as parents, can absolutely luxuriate in a vacation WITH our children as long as we plan for…
Adding an Itinerary to your Disney Travel Journal
It is time to add an Itinerary to my Disney Travel Journal. If you recall in my last post, Creating a Disney-Themed Packing List, I enjoy creating different pages for my travel journal because it allows me to better plan our vacation and it serves as a great souvenir. Ideas for a Travel Journal Itinerary…
Managing a Split Stay at Walt Disney World
Dreaming of a stay at Grand Floridian? A split stay might make it possible! What is a split stay? Simply stated, when guests divide their trip to stay in two (or more) different accommodations, they are splitting their stay. For example, a guest might stay at Disney’s All Star Movies for the first part…
Henri’s Starlite Scoops coming to Give Kids the World Village
Since Give Kids the World Village opened in Kissimmee, FL in 1989 they have been serving up ice cream to critically ill children and their families on their wish trips to central Florida. What started out of a train caboose is about to evolve into something much more with Henri’s Starlite Scoops. Honoring Henri Landwirth…
4 Things To Do On Arrival Day: Toddler Edition
You’ve been awake since before the sun, wrangled your littles onto a plane, entertained them with books, toys, endless snacks, your phone, and somehow you’ve managed to keep them happy during the ride on the Magical Express. Welcome to Arrival Day! Take a deep breath because mama, you’re here. You’re finally here! Bask…
Dreams Come True: Meeting Disney Princesses In Real Life
This past weekend, I had one of the most incredible experiences ever. I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to attend one of the Speaker Series events at Give Kids the World, located in Kissimmee, Florida. For those who don’t know about Give Kids the World, it is an organization that is near and…
Give Kids the World Event: Speaker Series
Let me begin by saying that this was one of the most amazing opportunities I have ever had! I recently had the amazing chance of attending an event at Give Kids the World Village in Kissimmee, Florida to listen to a speaker series to help raise money for the Village. The speakers included Disney…
Dining at the Restaurant Agrabah Cafe at Disneyland Paris
I recently saw the new live action version of Aladdin in the theater and the movie took me back to my recent visit to Disneyland Paris. While we may not have found ourselves in a chase through the streets of Agrabah like Aladdin did, we did have the opportunity to dine like Prince Ali at…