Making Disney Cruise Memories with Tweens and Teens

Kids grow up fast, and as the saying goes, “you only have about 18 summers to make vacation memories with them”. Of course, this doesn’t mean that your adult kids won’t want to travel with you, but the fact is that once they’re in college, they’ll have their own ideas about what their vacations should look like – which may not include you.

So making those vacation memories while you can is so important! While it may seem easier when they’re little, once your kids are pre-teens and teens, there are still LOTS of vacations you can take that they will enjoy! And one of the best is a Disney cruise.  Read more

Where’s Nemo at Walt Disney World?

If you are looking for Nemo, Marlin, Dory and friends when visiting Walt Disney World, look no further than the Seas With Nemo and Friends pavilion in Epcot. There you will have the chance to see all kinds of sea creatures in the giant aquarium, visit with Crush, and of course look for Nemo. If you have a really good eye, you will probably find him in all kinds of places! Read more

Exploring Disney: Astro Orbiter

Have you been into Orbit?  I think many people don’t even realize that Astro Orbiter is right in front of them – or should I say just over them. 🙂  Unless you are looking for it, this ride is somewhat hidden in Tomorrowland. Close to the People Mover, you actually have to take the elevator to the 2nd floor to board your “space-ship”! Read more

Celebration Vacations: Why Traveling is the Perfect Way to Celebrate a Birthday Milestone

Are you turning 40, or 50, or 60 (or more) this year? How are you celebrating? If all you’ve got planned is dinner and birthday cake, it’s time to think outside the boring (birthday gift) box and consider a birthday vacation to celebrate your special day and year. Whether you are traveling with a special someone, your extended family, or a big group of friends, what could be more fun than combining visiting someplace fun with others to help you celebrate? Especially if it’s someplace new that has been on your “bucket list”? Read more

Taking a Ride With the Great Goofini

Who wouldn’t love the chance to ride a “plane” with Goofy? On The Barnstormer in the Storybook Circus area of Fantasyland in Magic Kingdom, you – and your little ones who are at least 35″ tall – can climb onto Goofy’s wacky stunt plane and enjoy what is for many kids, a first, fun, roller coaster. Read more