On a recent July trip to Walt Disney World, I finally gave in and ordered an ECV for myself, an electric convenience vehicle or scooter as they are commonly called. I have health issues that have zapped my stamina, so walking around the parks all day in the heat was not something I would be…
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Breakfast at Boma-Flavors of Africa
If you have never paid a visit to the Animal Kingdom Lodge, I highly recommend it. It is one of the most unique hotels on Disney property and it is also home to some really fabulous restaurants. A favorite of many guests is Boma-Flavors of Africa, which offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner each day. I…
Using Uber at Walt Disney World
Uber. The four letter word that is getting spoken by more and more guests at the Walt Disney World Resort. Uber is a company where drivers use their own personal cars (requirements must be met) to provide rides to consumers between destinations (similar to a taxi service). Uber completes its business transactions entirely online so no cash…
Taking an Ice Cream Break at Ample Hills Creamery
Summer temperatures have officially arrived in Florida! If you plan on visiting Walt Disney World this summer, there is no doubt that you will be looking for ways to stay cool on your vacation and I am guessing that frozen treats will be high on your snack list this season. There are a lot of…
Review of Afternoon Tea at the Grand Floridian
Afternoon Tea at the Garden View Tea Room at Disney’s Grand Floridian has become a tradition for us on each trip. It is a fun way to spend some quality mother/ daughter time together. I think we have purchased our daughter a minimum of three tea sets in her younger days. She loved playing with…
My Walt Disney World Bucket List 2016
Not long ago I shared some of my recent Walt Disney World firsts with you guys. Well then I created a Walt Disney World Bucket List and holy Mickey pretzels! I didn’t realize just how many rides I haven’t been on, events I haven’t been to, and most importantly, how much food I haven’t eaten! I am…
Why We Love the Cabins at Fort Wilderness
Our family loves staying in the Cabins at Fort Wilderness. Our family of 5 is hardly ever just a family of 5. We almost always wind up traveling with a larger group. Fortunately, Disney has made it much easier for a family of 5 to travel to Disney in recent years, but previously options were…
The Grand Floridian’s Eggcellent Easter Decorations
Easter at Walt Disney World is a wonderful time of the year to visit, though they don’t have a televised Easter parade anymore they do still have plenty of Easter cheer. Mr. and Mrs. Bunny visit the Magic Kingdom and they will even pose for a visit or two. Mickey, Minnie and the gang are…
4 Tips for Baby’s First Walt Disney World Trip
Planning for a Walt Disney World trip can be a daunting task – but bringing a baby along for their first trip adds even more complexity! We took our son for his first trip when he was 9 and a half months old and had an amazing trip! Below are my top 4 tips to make…
Old Key West A Pristine Resort Along Bonnet Creek
Old Key West — The least Disneyesque of all Disney properties Old Key West is Disney’s first time-share property (Disney Vacation Club) and when their owners do not use their units they are rented out on a nightly basis. Modeled after the Caribbean-style residences and guesthouses of the Florida Keys the resort is the least…
The Mysterious Shades of Green
Everyone has a Disney goal, right? My Disney goal is to stay at every hotel on property, so when my in laws offered to let us stay with them one trip at the Shades of Green I jumped at the chance. We stayed for one night September of 2014 and had a wonderful time….
Which Disney Princess Dining Experience is Right for You?
Which Princess Dining Experience is Right for You? So you are headed to Disney World, and you have heard about all of the ways to dine with royalty. But, which Princess Dining Experience is right for your family? There are currently three different dinner dining locations that include visits with at least one princess: Cinderella’s…