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-paced long walks around our neighborhood. They HATED it! I just kept saying – “C’mon! Keep up! We’re in training for the parks!” Here are a few…
During our trip earlier this year, I wanted to spend a little more time in World Showcase, and go a bit deeper into the pavilions. When mentioning some (or all) of the pavilions in World Showcase, one common park touring theme is “unless we’re visiting a specific shop or dining location, or maybe a…
It is always very tempting to use a school holiday for a Disney vacation. There is usually the problem of crowds and heat. But here in the Northeast we have quite a few days to select in early October where schools are closed that will include a weekend. This might be a great time to visit…
The last day of your trip. You know the one – exciting at the start, but you know it’ll be bittersweet at the end. The day where you try to come up with a way to sell off most of your belongings, ditch your responsibilities, and come up with a way to talk your…
This past summer when we announced we were taking our yet to be year-old daughter with us on our annual Walt Disney World Resort vacation we got the standard excitement, but we also got a lot of questions from others. Why were we bringing someone so young? After all, she would have no clue…
With the kick-off for Disney on Ice starting in Orlando tomorrow, let’s throwback to 2012 when Disney on Ice brought Rockin’ Ever After on tour! This was an amazing show, as it featured Disney’s newest princess, Merida! It was a very well done show, showcasing Pinocchio, The Little Mermaid, Brave, and Beauty and the Beast….
We traveled for the first time this past month to Disney World as a family of 4. While I could write about my experiences through my own eyes (and I will in a later article), I enlisted my 7-year-old son to help out first. We often forget what it is like through their young eyes….
During our May trip, we scored free tickets to the After Hours event in the Magic Kingdom. Yes. Free. Not a remarkable achievement since I heard many guests got free tickets. But for us, that was huge. And not once, but twice while we were there. I was some kind of fired up because…
62 Delicious Festival Days Run Sept. 14-Nov. 14, 2016 Top celebrity chefs, brand new Disney resort cooking and dining experiences and irresistible Eat to the Beat dining packages will add fresh twists to the 21st Epcot International Food & Wine Festival presented by Chase at Walt Disney World Resort. The annual Disney celebration of…
For this week’s Throwback Thursday, it’s a celebratory stuffed plush for Donald Duck’s 50th birthday! In going through old childhood memories, my sister stumbled upon this fabulous stuffed Donald Duck, complete with tags. Knowing that Donald Duck turned 50 in 1984, one would assume that we saw this show then. As for Sport Goofy, this is…
For the past seven years, my son has vacationed at Walt Disney World with us as an only child, which meant he had full reign of vacation. The hardest decision he had to make was choosing between mom or dad to ride Big Thunder Mountain Railroad with. This year however, he will have to share…
Disney Cruise Line will treat guests sailing this fall to a wickedly good time as the ships transform into a ghoulish wonderland filled with frightfully fun events and activities, special decorations, unique menu items in the restaurants and themed parties. In 2016, Halloween on the High Seas takes place on most voyages aboard the…
Disney Movie Nights – they are just traditional. They usually involve pj’s, favorite snacks, blankets & stuffed friends. But, in changing times, there is a new concept of movie night…themed movie nights. I love this concept for so many reasons. It is more than just watching a movie. You can include themed activities, food,…
It’s the Disney Driven Week In Review! We understand that life keeps you busy, so here is a list of what you may have missed! Happy Father’s Day to all of our Disney Daddies! Have you been counted? Sign up today & get counted! We are also a part of Networked Blogs & Bloglovin’!…
Can you see him peeking at you? That lone, yellow eyeball used to peek up from the rock right before the drop on the Maelstrom attraction in Epcot’s Norway pavilion. The Maelstrom, which means a powerful whirlpool in the sea or a river, was a dark ride attraction at Epcot, that featured a short film…
Exciting new entertainment and experiences are in store for Disney Wonder guests after the Disney Cruise Line vessel is transformed this fall. Headlining the enhancements are imaginative spaces for children, a jazzy restaurant and an English pub. Following are highlights of the fun for guests of all ages, debuting on the Disney Wonder this…
This is my first post from our recent trip. I’d intended to process photos and write posts in chronological order, just because I tend towards straight line thinking, and it’s easier to keep track of things that way. And I also wanted to somehow process a ton of photos and write many articles about…
It’s the Disney Driven Week In Review! We understand that life keeps you busy, so here is a list of what you may have missed! Have you been counted? Sign up today & get counted! We are also a part of Networked Blogs & Bloglovin’! Get our posts delivered to your inbox daily or…
With the opening of Disney Springs last month, a whole new array of upscale name brand shops opened along with it. I got to check out two stores specifically in depth while I was checking out the new Town Center area, the Alex and Ani store and the Vera Bradley store. If you were expecting…
One of the benefits of Throwback Thursday is the opportunity to relive great memories from the past that you may not have looked at in a while. Looking for a photo today, I decided to “dig deep” and pull out an old photo album and I stumbled across this blast from the past. Mickey’s Toontown…
