No matter what type of family vacation I am planning, cost is always at the forefront of my mind when I’m looking for accommodations as well as activities. Planning a trip to Walt Disney World is no different for me and since I’ve been several times in the last few years, I’ve become the go-to person for my friends, family, and acquaintances when it comes to a variety of planning questions. Read more
Designed to capture the magic of Europe that Walt Disney fell in love with once upon a time, Disney’s newest resort, Riviera, is a lovely property that transports you to an elegant bygone era, while still combining a mix of both modern and classic 20th-Century.
With each detail drawing upon the influences of Europe and the Mediterranean, both inside this resort and outside you’ll discover countless details, artistic pieces, and design details influenced by master artists who found inspiration along the European Riviera. Read more
I had heard and seen little bits and pieces of information regarding the Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom but had never looked into it further because it wasn’t something that was particularly interesting to me. That all changed when my 7 and 9 year old sons became very interested in various card collecting and trading card game endeavors. For our upcoming trip, my husband suggested we looked into the Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom “game” so I began doing my research. Read more
I rode this Magic Kingdom classic for the first time just a few years ago. Not sure why I never rode it before, but on this particular trip we had our 5 year old granddaughter with us who was very excited to ride Dumbo, and as we both found out, it was a lot of fun! Read more
Walt Disney World recently completed a major expansion of Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, with the addition of the Gran Destino Tower – and after touring it last month, I can tell you that it is jaw-droppingly gorgeous! Inspired by the adventurous spirit of great Spanish explorers and historic innovative Spanish artists, writers and architects, Gran Destino Tower is now the main entrance for Coronado Springs and added 545 new guest rooms (including 50 suites!) to the 1,800-plus existing rooms at this resort. Read more