Today in the Mouse House

Best Resort for a No-Parks Disney Vacation
Welcome to those of you joining me from My Dreams of Disney and those of you just hopping aboard. I am the 3rd stop on our Magical Blogorail. Most of the time when families are planning a Disney World vacation, their main focus is on making sure they have plenty of time to spend in Disney’s four incredible theme parks. And why not? The world-class attractions, live performers, shows, parades, fireworks and more that make visiting the Disney parks such an {Read More}

26.2 for Pete’s 26th
Welcome to those of you joining me from My Dreams of Disney and those of you just hopping aboard. I am the 2nd stop on our Magical Blogorail. Well, it’s official. I have registered to run the Walt Disney World Marathon–for the second time–on January 11, 2015. As everyone knows, I love Disney World and I could pop down there several times a year with pleasure. This time, however, it wasn’t love for The Mouse that was the impetus behind my decision. {Read More}

My Magic Plus 101 – Everything You Need to Know About Disney’s Newest Invention
In the summer of 2013, the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida began testing a brand new program called My Magic Plus (My Magic+), an almost $2-billion technology that has been in the works for quite some time. The goal of this program is to allow resort guests to have a completely personalized experience during their Disney vacations by creating customized itineraries and plans for their trips. Initially, a small percentage of visitors staying at select Disney resorts were able {Read More}
Planning Your Disney Vacation

I’m Only a Morning Person at Disney World
I truly hate getting up in the morning. It’s painful and miserable and sometimes cold and sometimes dark and always dreadful. I am the queen of the snooze button. I am a night person, frequently getting a second wind around 9 o’clock and then … [continue reading...]

‘Tween & Teen Boys in Disney World–No Princesses Allowed!
Fairy tales, castles and princesses. Pixie dust, magic wands and snuggles with Winnie the Pooh. These are often the images that come to mind when one thinks about visiting the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando. But what many people do … [continue reading...]
Choosing Your Disney Resort

Best Resort for a No-Parks Disney Vacation
Welcome to those of you joining me from My Dreams of Disney and those of you just hopping aboard. I am the 3rd stop on our Magical Blogorail. Most of the time when families are planning a Disney World vacation, their main focus is on making sure … {continue reading...}

Great Disney Pools – What’s All the Fuss About Stormalong Bay?
Welcome to those of you joining me from Heidi's Head and those of you just hopping aboard. I am the 3rd stop on our Magical Blogorail and this month, in honor of summer begin almost here, we're sharing our favorite Disney pools! Often … {continue reading...}
All About Disney Dining

Outdoor Kitchen Tour – Delicious Snacks at Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival
Welcome to those of you joining me from Two Moms and a Mouse and those of you just hopping aboard. I am the final stop on our Magical Blogorail. Spring in Epcot means one thing--the stunning International Flower and Garden Festival that blooms … [continue reading...]
Disney News

New #MagicatPlay Jumping Beans Line at Kohl’s
In just a few days my girls and I are headed to California for this year's Disney Social Media Moms Celebration in Disneyland. This annual conference is one of the most celebrated among social media mavens and only a small number of bloggers are … [continue reading...]
Extra Disney Magic

Disney After Dark – Capturing Dazzling Images with the Panasonic ZS40!
Disney World, with its iconic characters and landmarks, is a mecca for photographers, amateur and professional alike. Millions of photos are snapped in the Disney parks and resorts each year, most by parents hoping to capture that perfect, adorable … [continue reading...]
Disney Social Media Moms

The Mom-Work Balancing Act
I've been thinking for a long time about what I call "feathering my empty nest" even though with three girls ages 11, 9, & 7 my nest is far from empty. Still, it will be empty in the not-so-far-off future and I don't want to be shucking and … [continue reading...]