Disney with Little Ones: Don’t Fear That Road Trip

Having a couple of  boys, I get a little anxious if travel plans don’t go as smoothly as anticipated. Patience at these ages (okay, mine too) only lasts so long and car rides become really miserable for everyone when young children are unhappy or bored. Not so long ago we hesitantly made the decision to drive from Indiana to the Florida panhandle – a total of 11 hours drive time in normal traffic. Although this is still several hours from Disney World, I discovered that with some preparation, a lengthy drive is completely manageable. The experience gave me enough confidence to know that if we drive to Disney World for our next magical vacation, we will survive. Read more

Disney with Special Needs: Filburt’s Triumphant Return! Maybe

If you have been following any of the Disney news recently then you know that Disney World has just started a trial program that allows guests to bring dogs to four of the resorts. I did a little digging and found out that this program is meant to last for one year after which they will make a final decision about whether to keep it going or to stop it. Read more

Wordless Wednesday: Castle Spookiness

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Cinderella Castle is pretty magical, transforming in all kinds of ways – you just never know what you’ll see! Not surprisingly, at Halloween you can expect a little spookiness, but no worries, it’s not too scary!   Read more

Thrifty Thursday: Quick Service at Sunshine Seasons

One of the best places to find a great variety of options for quick service meals is Sunshine Seasons in Epcot. Located in Future World on the lower level of “The Land”, here you will find a number of places to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters.

Each section has their own cuisine, so you can find Asian, gourmet, soups & sandwiches and wood-fired meals in addition to a garb-n-go section for even quicker meals. Special diet options are available such as gluten free, Kosher and vegetarian. And of course, it wouldn’t be Disney without desserts. The produce served and used throughout all the stations is from The Land’s very own greenhouse, which makes it even better. Read more

Wordless Wednesday: Do You Want to be a Pirate?

If you’ll be traveling with fans of Jack Sparrow, be sure to catch his show, Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Tutorial. Shows are held right outside of the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction and if your little ones are lucky, they may be one of 4 scallywags chosen to learn a few sword tricks from Captain Jack. Check My Disney Experience or a times guide for showtimes each day. Read more