Disney with Special Needs: SURPRISE!

So if you’ve been with me you know that my family had been planning a trip to Disney World for Thanksgiving week, and last week you learned the devastating news that the trip had to be postponed until spring. I’ve been doing my best to process it and not be absolutely crushed, and one way that I’ve done that is to think about our past trips and how they have all be different, but fabulous. One that keeps coming to mind is the year that I surprised the little one with a trip a couple weeks before Christmas. It was truly wonderful and I love the memories that we made not just once we got there, but during the ride as the surprise started to unfold. Read more

Thrifty Thursday: Making the Most of the Epcot Food and Wine Festival

This year’s Epcot International Food and Wine Festival is in full swing once and it’s not too hard to see why this annual event is so popular. After all, what could be better than being able to eat and drink your way around the world? 🙂 If you are visiting for the first time this year, having a plan will help you make the most of your time, your money and your waistline! Read more

Wordless Wednesday: World Showcase Entertainment


As you wander around World Showcase in Epcot, you will find all kinds of great entertainment. One of our favorites can be found in Mexico – and it’s hard not to stop and listen when you hear the Mariachi Cobre playing. This 12 piece band plays daily and attracts a good size crowd. And if you’re lucky, you may get to join in! Read more

Disney with Special Needs: Dealing with Disappointment

The air is getting (kind of) cool. The evenings are getting crisp. Leaves are starting to get that orange, red, and gold fabulousness that happens at this time of year. And pumpkin spice everything is filling the shelves of every store, market, gas station. It’s finally fall!

And we know what that means! I’ll be heading to Disney World in two months!

Wrong.

Yep. You read that right. Wrong. Read more

Wordless Wednesday: It’s the Most Delicious Time of the Year!

What could be better than eating around the World? Not much! And the popularity of Epcot’s annual Food and Wine Festival proves it. This year’s festival is now in full swing and Disney, as usual, has tons of great events and workshops related to all things food and drink, and of course delicious items to try from around the world! The festival runs this year through November 13. Bon Apetit! Read more