I have never been one to go out of my way to meet the characters. I am just fine seeing them as a walk around each park. However, on this last trip with 2 grandkids, I was on the lookout for characters for them to meet! Read more
Disney World Deliciousness: Boatwright’s Dining Hall
We have stayed at Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort many times over the years – it is our very favorite resort – but we had NEVER eaten at the restaurant there, Boatwright’s Dining Hall, until our last trip in September. Now that we have, I can say that we absolutely LOVED it!!! Read more
Disney with Special Needs: The Road Trip Edition Part 2
Have you mapped out your journey and picked out some milestones yet? I hope so, because it’s time to really dive in to our road trip to Disney, starting with packing. I know there are some of you out there that are like— but isn’t that something we do right before the trip? To you I say – NO! Packing for a road trip to Disney is not something you can just throw together at the last minute, especially if you are traveling with a family who has one or more members with special needs. Your packing can seriously make or break the success of your trip. Besides…it’s a lot of fun. No? Just me? Read more
Thursday Thoughts: Saying Good Bye to an Old Friend
One of Walt Disney’s guiding philosophies as he built Disneyland (and the Disney brand in general) is that the Disney company should always be ready to “try something new”. In fact, one of my favorite Walt Disney quotes speaks to just this:
“We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.”
I think it is safe to say that this continues to be one of the missions of the Disney company – whether movies or theme parks – there is always something new. Of course, that is a big part of what keeps us going back to the Disney parks, because there is ALWAYS something new to see or do! Read more
Wordless Wednesday: Learning and Fun at Innoventions
I sometimes think that Innoventions, in Epcot, may be one of the most overlooked attractions in Walt Disney World. Divided into Innoventions East and West, both buildings are filled with fascinating exhibits, movies, demonstrations and all kinds of hands-on ways to learn about the latest in technology, science, and well, almost anything. It’s always changing, and always fun. Yes, it is *gasp* learning too, but wouldn’t it be great if all learning was this much fun? Plus it’s a great way to cool off, and get away from the crowds for a bit too. 🙂 Read more