Charlene K. | the Disney Driven Life

Tuesday Tips with Charlene, we hope, will help your everyday life – which would give you more time to focus on fun stuff, like planning y...

Do you “train” before going to Disney?? Prior to our very first trip to Disney World – I took my then six and eight year olds on fast-pac...

The Tomorrowland Star Jets was an attraction that opened on November 28, 1974 in Magic Kingdom. I am not sure of when this photo was taken...

This week’s Throwback Thursday needs very little introduction. Please enjoy these photos I found of the Skyway over Fantasyland. Technica...

Last week, we revisited a vintage 1970’s Walt Disney World attraction, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. I thought it would be fun to revisit...

Look at those beauties! Talk about a Throwback Thursday! These vintage photos unfortunately are not dated, but guessing the 1970’s. 20,00...

Before Epcot had a Flower & Garden Festival, topiaries graced the parks. This photo from 1983 shows the entrance to Epcot. A herd of elephants loo...

With Epcot’s International Flower & Garden Festival starting, let’s throw back to a 1983 topiary. This lonely, lovely hi...

This ship is an exact replica of the 18th century merchant vessel, Columbia Rediviva- in addition to taking guests on a 12-minute journey aroun...

Winter blues got you thinking ahead to spring break or even, summer vacation? Now is a perfect time to start planning! Disney has so many ama...

Have you even taken or considered taking or fantasized about taking an adults-only trip to Disney? Well, Charming and I did just that. No kids....

These photos of a 1978 Matterhorn and Skyway in Disneyland were passed down to me. I do not have much of a story behind them, but it...

The Force Awakens. Those three words send chills rippling through me. I watched the first trailer at least a dozen times when it was first rele...

You may remember my earlier post when I introduced Becca Klein, a life-long Disney fan and sensational artist. Now, we take you behind the scen...

I have had the immense pleasure of getting to know this very delightful and ridiculously talented lady, who, by all accounts, is definitely a n...

This week, we Throwback Thursday (#TBT) to my first bowl! This was part of a set which also included a plate and a cup but sadly those are MIA...

People often ask me for tips on how to save for Disney. At our house, we’ve made it a priority by making it a family affair. Here’s...

Independence Day is hands down my favorite holiday. Lucky for me I just happen to live in the 4th of July capital and we do it up big here. Cel...

As Father’s Day rapidly approaches, I love talking with the kids to find out what their ideas are for gifts for their dad. Our 17 year ol...

Are you planning a trip to Disney and looking for items to purchase before you leave? Or maybe you’ve recently returned from a trip and a...

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