When folks ask for my help with planning their Disney vacations, once the dates are decided, there are then usually two major discussions that we have. The first is, where to stay. And the second is, should they get a Dining Plan? So let’s chat about this today, because like most things about planning a Disney vacation, the answer depends on your family. Read more
Wordless Wednesday: The Friendly Neighbors at Animal Kingdom Lodge
One of my favorite places at Walt Disney World is the Animal Kingdom Lodge. A number of rooms open directly onto the resort’s own savannah, where a variety of animals roam free….directly outside your balcony door! They really are great neighbors to have! Read more
Terrific Tuesdays: Tree of Life
A must do for our trips is the amazing Tree of Life! I find myself wandering along the walkway, snapping pictures of the more than 300 animals “carved” into the trunk. How many can you find? Read more
Disney with Little Ones: Post Disney Vacation Depression Strikes Again
It’s been exactly a year since my family visited Walt Disney World. There are bittersweet reminders of our trip all week, as we celebrated Mother’s Day and 2 family birthdays there in 2015. As I look back through our pictures from one full year ago, the Post Disney Vacation Depression rises to the surface once again. I wrote on this topic a couple of years ago, but I’m here to tell you again – it’s real! Whether your trip was 5 years ago or you just got home last week, you can experience triggers that re-traumatize you and bring back those feelings of emptiness all over again. Check out these updated symptoms below. Read more
Disney With Special Needs…Have a Plan and Do Stick to It
So now you know how important it is for you to remain flexible when you venture into the World. Sometimes, though, tossing your plan off the monorail track may not be the best idea. Plans do exist for a reason and there are some points in your vacation when you will need to rely on that plan to get you through. That’s why my next tip for you is…
Have a plan…and do stick to it. Read more