Wordless Wednesday: Once Upon a Time

img_2021The other night, I had the chance to see the new Castle Projection show, “Once Upon a Time.” In this new show, Mrs. Potts tells Chip some of her favorite fairy take stories, and these stories then come to life on Cinderella Castle. It is simply beautiful! Be sure to take the time to watch this lovely new show each evening at Magic Kingdom! Read more

Terrific Tuesdays: Finding the Animals on Kilimanjaro Safari

14855955_10154117388141234_5636804395341491636_oMy husband commented on our last trip that he saw more animals on that trip then he had ever seen before. Reason? We went straight to Kilimanjaro Safari first thing in the morning. The air was cool and the animals were much more active than ever before. It did help that we visited Walt Disney World in November so the mornings were definitely cooler than in August or even September. Read more

Meeting Characters at Islands of Adventure

14856156_10154559604122488_2921759723360345699_oUniversal Orlando has lots of opportunities to meet unique characters, and Islands of Adventure definitely has several of our favorite character meet and greets. Most character meets are scheduled, and there are a few that aren’t, but if you look in the right places you can find plenty of awesome character experiences. Read more

Disney Vacation Planning: What Should We do the Evening We Arrive?

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Imagine this: it’s late afternoon when your flight gets in. You make it to your resort and  get everyone settled in. You don’t have a park day planned until tomorrow. What do you do now? If this sounds like a predicament you might find yourself in, I have some suggestions to help you out. Read more

Thrifty Thursday: Holiday Season Fun

521636_10153048005945508_1181610290_nIt’s November now, and that means that Walt Disney World is getting ready for the holidays! Walt Disney World really transforms for the holiday season, and there are so many special things happening….many at no additional cost….that guests should definitely make room in their daily itinerary. Read more