Thrifty Thursday: Having S’more Fun at Disney Resorts

Where to stay is always a big decision when going on vacation. I have always been one to stay in a less expensive hotel off site. I will be at the Disney parks all day so I don’t need anything fancy. After all, a bed is a bed, right? Read more

Wordless Wednesday: Loving the Land

One of my goals on my visits to Walt Disney World is to notice the details. Some are small, and some are pretty big…but fun, beautiful, and interesting details are everywhere at the Disney parks. A favorite of mine is the mosaic leading into the Land Pavilion at Epcot; it is just beautiful! The next time you head over to Soarin’, take a few minutes to check this out first! Read more

Terrific Tuesdays: The Barnstormer

 

Goofy’s Barnstormer holds a special place in our family’s hearts.  My husband and I are both avid roller coaster fans – when we used to come to Disney pre-kid, we would literally go from park to park and just ride the coasters and thrill rides.  Over and over.  Until we couldn’t take any more.  It was just one way we enjoyed the magic.  We hoped that when we had kids, our children would love roller coasters too (especially since we were both terrified as children!).  Well, The Barnstormer has officially now been the first roller coaster ride for both of our children, and I’m happy to say, to rave reviews! Read more

Favorite Universal Orlando Quick-Service Restaurants

11118812_10153934197137488_127766422705606717_oYou can’t conquer Universal Orlando Resort’s two parks on an empty stomach – thankfully, there are plenty of quick-service options for you to grab a meal in between rides and shows. Here are five of my favorite quick-service restaurants at Universal Orlando. Read more

Cast Member’s Corner: Not Just Another Carousel

When you enter Fantasyland through Cinderella Castle the first thing you lay eyes on is the Prince Charming Regal Carousel.  The white horses going around and around to the classical Disney music with the pictures that tell Cinderella’s story, how could you not love that?  But working there, I’ve heard time and time again, “Mommy I want to go on the carousel” and the response “You can go on a carousel anywhere, let’s go on something else.”  And so your little princes and princesses are missing out on a pretty unique carousel. Read more