We took our children to Walt Disney World for the first time in 2010. Our daughter was 6, our son was almost 3, and our youngest daughter was just a glimmer in our eye. Our oldest daughter is now 15, our son is 11, and our youngest daughter is 7. As Disney Vacation Club (DVC)…
Category: Theme Parks at Walt Disney World
Everything about Animal Kingdom, Disney Studios, EPCOT and Magic Kingdom
The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge: A Great Respite at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge is going to change the patterns of Disney’s Hollywood Studios forever. Gone are the days of the Backlot Tour, The Great Movie Ride and Lights, Motors, Action! But in a little corner of Hollywood Boulevard and Sunset Boulevard sits a memory of old Hollywood: The Hollywood Brown Derby. The original Hollywood…
The Other Nighttime Spectaculars
One of the defining moments for any day of a Walt Disney World vacation is what happens right at the end – the “nighttime spectacular.” People will line up or save a spot for hours for some of these shows, and they are truly wonderful and breathtaking. But that’s not what I’m talking about here….
Mini Magic Kingdom Portrait Sessions Are Back For A Limited Time At Disney
We all know, love, and depend on Disney PhotoPass and Memory Maker to capture all of our Disney fun and special moments and honestly, they do an amazing job. From capturing the excitement on our favorite rides like Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith and Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain, to catching…
Disney After Hours At the Magic Kingdom: Is It Worth It?
In January 2018, my husband and I splurged on tickets to Disney After Hours at the Magic Kingdom. This is a $125 hard ticket event that gets you into the Magic Kingdom for 3 hours after closing. Most rides are open, some character meets, and you get all you care to enjoy popcorn, bottled…
Is the Disney Magic Gone, Or Are You Looking Too Hard?
Over the last few years, as crowds and prices have increased, the “Disney Experience” has come under increasing scrutiny. We’ve all heard the cries that the magic has disappeared, but is it really gone? Maybe you’re just not looking for it. Or, dare I say, maybe you’re looking too hard. Our family visits Walt Disney…
Rope Drop 101: What is it and Why Does it Matter?
What is Rope Drop and Why Does it Matter? Any Walt Disney World veteran who knows how to maximize time in the parks and lessen time spent in lines will tell you that getting to the parks for rope drop is essential. What is Rope Drop? In simple terms, rope drop refers to being…
Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at 25: Fun Facts
On July 22nd the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror turns 25. To celebrate this anniversary Here are some fun facts on one of our favorite attractions
EPCOT Update Scorecard
There are so many Epcot Updates announced it’s difficult keep track of what’s going on. Therefore, to help out, we’ve created the Epcot Update Scorecard so that you can see all the major changes in a quick glimpse. To be sure, all opening dates are estimates. We’ll provide an update after the D23 Expo…
First Haircut at the Harmony Barber Shop (as an Adult)
As I have been fortunate to take multiple trips to Walt Disney World, I have tried to continually find new and different experiences to try in addition to returning to all of my favorites. When preparing for my most recent trip, things had gotten really busy at my job and I didn’t get a chance…
Fun Facts About The Many Adventures of Winnie The Pooh
June 5th 2019 marked the twentieth anniversary of The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh in Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland. For twenty years families have ridden bouncing honeypots through the Hundred Acre Woods to join Owl, Roo, Tigger and, of course Pooh, the most gentle of bears as the begin another adventure. Until your next visit,…
Tips to Beat the Summer Heat at Walt Disney World
For most people, and during most times of years, one of the aspects of a Disney vacation is that you are experiencing warm weather. If you are coming from a spontaneous blizzard in early March, that warmth might be as much a draw as Flight of Passage, but over the summer, it is definitely something…