I love spending the day at the parks. It gets hot and busy but that’s the perfect time to get a cool snack, or a cold drink and find a little shade to people watch from. When we plan our Disney vacations, advanced dining reservations are a must, especially when food allergies are involved. We usually make reservations for the bigger meals, either breakfast or dinner. That doesn’t mean that we don’t get hungry during the day though! You don’t need reservations to be able to eat at the park: from the quick service spots to the vendor carts there are plenty of allergy friendly options. Read more
Thrifty Thursday: The Price is Right – Saving on Airfare to Disney World
Getting to Disney World is a big part of the vacation budget. It’s also the one that makes my stomach turn the most. I love to fly, but I detest the prices of airfare. And airline tickets can be a fickle thing to find at a good price. Here are some things that have worked for me in the past. Read more
Wordless Wednesday: Peaceful Polynesian
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is a popular place, both to stay at as well as to visit, with some great restaurants there including the popular ‘Ohana. But no matter your reason for being there, be sure to take some time to explore. This is a lovely resort and has some very surprisingly peaceful areas that will make you truly feel as if you are on a Polynesian island! Read more
Terrific Tuesdays: Amazing Flights of Wonder
In all the years I have been traveling to Walt Disney World, I had never taken the time to enjoy the Flights of Wonder, until last year! I had heard from several blog friends and also a close friend that this was a show that I must see. They promised it was not a typical “bird-show”, but rather a show filled with amazing winged animals and that I would definitely walk away being in total awe of these magnificent creatures. Those are pretty high expectations, but after seeing Flights of Wonder, I think it is much more than what they described! Read more
Disney with Special Needs: Weather Edition
We have a saying here in Virginia: “If you don’t like the weather… just wait a couple minutes.” It might be just the tiniest bit of an exaggeration, but the truth is, the weather around here has a tendency to be a little bit moody. It could be hot enough to brew sun tea at the beginning of the week and then by the end of the week we’ll be running around wrapping our plants in burlap and hoping that they survive the night. Read more