Doing Walt Disney World As A Single Parent

One of the best trips I ever took to Walt Disney World was with my 6 and 7 year old sons and me. Just me and the boys. And it was awesome! But scary. Because I was it. The only adult. And a female adult with two boys….think “I’m too old to go with mom to the bathroom” tricky. In most ways, it was the best trip ever. In other ways, it was trickiest trip ever. It was also the most educational trip ever for me as a parent. Let me share my new Disney wisdom! There are family bathrooms everywhere! As Continue reading Doing Walt Disney World As A Single Parent

The Ultimate Disney Shorthand Cheat Sheet

If you’ve visited even just a few Disney fan sites you’ve probably run into our little secret language. We speak in code. Not because membership is restricted. Not because we’re secret agents working under cloak of internet for the Disney organization. We speak in code because it’s so much easier than spelling it out all of the time. “I recommend you ride the TTA while you wait for your BTMR FP and then head over to CRT for your ADR.” Now here, I’m assuming most people visiting me have limited knowledge of Walt Disney World and are coming here to learn. Continue reading The Ultimate Disney Shorthand Cheat Sheet

Add Dining Plan Or Skip Dining Plan? THAT Is The Question!

You’ve picked your resort. Decided on how long you’ll stay. Chosen the type of park tickets you want. And then Disney throws another wrench into the mix. The Disney Dining Plan. There are three types of plans to choose from: Quick Service Dining Plan: one Rapid Fill Resort mug for each member of your party. two Quick Service and one snack for each member of your party, per night of your package stay. Disney Dining Plan: one Rapid Fill Resort mug for each member of your party one Table Service meal, one Quick Service meal an one snack for each member of Continue reading Add Dining Plan Or Skip Dining Plan? THAT Is The Question!

Why You Need To Try Hollywood Studio’s 50’s Primetime Café One More Time

I don’t typically write restaurant reviews here. But after a few of you have written me and asked about my recommendations? You shall receive. I was moved to write about 50’s Primetime Café in Hollywood Studios for a number of reasons. We hadn’t eaten there in a very long time. There was a reason we hadn’t eaten there in a very long time. We (finally) had an amazing experience again. We first went to 50’s Primetime Café when in first opened in 1989. It was fantastic. The premise is you are having dinner with family. Your servers are cousins or aunts Continue reading Why You Need To Try Hollywood Studio’s 50’s Primetime Café One More Time

EPCOT’s Top Ten Must See Attractions

EPCOT has so much to offer; from around the world restaurants and shopping to unique and clever attractions. EPCOT is the reason our family likes to purchase park hopper tickets — we always seem to end up at EPCOT multiple times during our stay. For those of you who think EPCOT is only for adults, think again! When my son was 7, he declared EPCOT his favorite park. When my daughter was in her teens, we couldn’t get her to leave. She loved the shopping and being able to meet Cast Members from other parts of the world. In typical Disney style, Continue reading EPCOT’s Top Ten Must See Attractions

My Most Popular Disney Pinterest Post

This almost Wordless Wednesday post was inspired by the Disney Wordless Wednesday blog hop,  sponsored by Disney Day By Day and Deb at Focused on the Magic. My most popular Disney Pinterest Pin is a link to my collection of the best packing lists out there. Over the years, I’ve found that my Disney packing list changes. Constantly. Because mine is ever-evolving, I figured many of you have evolving lists, too. Click below for some amazing suggestions.

Everything You Need To Know About MagicBands But Were Afraid To Ask

Read on to learn all about MagicBands…When you book your vacation, you will set up an account on the Disney site. Click onto the My Disney Experience tab so you can personalize your bands. Scroll down to the MagicBands, click and you’re ready to go. You can choose a name and a color for each band. Disney will send them to you approximately Continue reading Everything You Need To Know About MagicBands But Were Afraid To Ask

Navigate Disney World During It’s Busiest Time Of Year

How to navigate the tremendous crowds that arrive at Walt Disney World every holiday season. Continue reading Navigate Disney World During It’s Busiest Time Of Year

Your New Year’s Guide To Walt Disney World

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Celebrations at Walt Disney World can be extra magical. And because so many people feel this way, it will also be extra crowded. New Year’s Eve is no exception. New Year’s Day, however, is a different story. Read on to find out why! From New Year’s Eve parties at resorts and restaurants to special fireworks displays, Disney World will be buzzing with activity. To find out what special event is right for your family, check out this page. Our favorites, especially when the kids are small, include the early countdown and fireworks displays. Our kids got to participate in the countdown Continue reading Your New Year’s Guide To Walt Disney World