You’re finally here–Walt Disney World! After months (or weeks!) of planning, you have arrived at the Most Magical Place on Earth, brimming with excitement but also a bit tired from your day of travel. One of the questions I get asked quite frequently is, “What should we do when we get there?” Arrival day plans are different for every family and really depend on several factors. A family with three young kids who traveled on a 4-hour flight and got {Read More}
Miyuki the Candy Artist
Time spent touring the World Showcase pavilions at Epcot is one of my absolutely favorite things to do while at Disney World. Each pavilion is home to delicious food, a beautiful atmosphere, fanciful shopping, talented performers, and exciting shows. With 11 “countries” to visit, you are sure to discover something new on every Disney vacation! One of the best resources for Disney entertainment schedules is Steve Soares’ fantastic website Walt Disney World Entertainment which he updates weekly. Today, let’s check {Read More}
The Magic of DIS-igning!
You may have noticed that in several of the family photos I have on this site my kids are in some sort of matching, Disney-themed attire. I must admit, I’m a total corn-dog when it comes to our Disney trips. It was while planning our first trip that I discovered Creative DISigns on the Disboards, one of the most active Disney trip planning forums on the web. The folks on the Creative DISigns board are there to help you add all {Read More}
YeHaa Bob!
I had the idea to start a series of posts titled “Everything but the Parks” that focuses on, well, everything the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts have to offer outside of their fabulous theme parks. There are a million and one activities in which to partake while on Disney property and so often families become park commandoes and forget to take the time to explore some of Disney’s other magical offerings. It’s also just hard to tear oneself away {Read More}