If you have ever wished you could vacation in New England, circa 1800, then let me welcome you to Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts! Though these sister resorts are in Disney’s deluxe category, there are still plenty of freebies to be found for guests on the lookout: Read more
Wordless Wednesday: Romance Disney-Style
Walt Disney World may be a family vacation destination, but it can also be pretty romantic too! There are many places around the Disney parks, Downtown Disney and the Disney resorts where strolling hand in hand with someone special can create a very special kind of romantic magic. Of course, it would be hard to top the chance to share a moment with the one you love in front of a Castle that practically defines romance! Happy Valentine’s Day! Read more
Terrific Tuesday: My Favorite “Down-time” Disney Place to Chill!
One of the terrific things about Disney is the out of the way places to chill and have a cool drink or just rest. Stop and smell the roses as you wander through impressive gardens and villages that are authentic as you take a trip to the rest of the world without leaving Walt Disney World! Read more
Disney with Little Ones: Something for the Grown-Ups
So you made it to Walt Disney World. With your kids. Maybe you’d been before you had kids and rode all the rides and watched every show to your heart’s content. Maybe you’ve never been before and did not realize that attractions for humans over three and a half feet tall even existed. But now you’re here and you’re looking at the guide map. You realize all of the sudden that there are grown-up things to do. You look at the other grown-up or grown-ups with you and think to yourself, “it sure would be fun to try those thrill rides.” You feel a little guilty, but you shouldn’t. The other adult(s) might be thinking the same thing. But wouldn’t taking time out of your day to ride those rides be selfish? Aren’t you here for the kids? Read more
Thrifty Thursday: Can We Chill With an Adult Disney Beverage?
Several years ago, my husband and I were in need of a “chill” place and a cool adult beverage on our Disney vacation. I suggested just that and his response was – “you can’t find that here!” We were in Disney Hollywood Studios at the time. “HA-watch me” was my response! After finding a great shaded picnic table beside The Great Movie Ride, I set off to get our adult beverages. At the first kiosk cart I found, they served beer. Needless to say I was the hero that day! Read more