“What are the best things to do at Walt Disney World?” The answer to one of the most-asked Disney vacation questions is different for everyone. And it’s definitely different for kids of different ages! We’ve recently explored the top attractions for our littlest friends and the best attractions for older kids. Today we are going to look at that wonderful age group from 11ish to 14 or so – otherwise known as pre-teens (or “younger” teens). Not “kids” and not yet full-fledged independent teenagers, pre-teens often enjoy a bit more excitement than younger kids do. And while the likes and dislikes for this age group will, of course, vary depending on each kid’s personality, we are going to make the assumption for today at least, that for the most part, this age group is pretty adventurous – and that they love wild rides! So let’s see what’s fun for pre-teens at Walt Disney World! Read more
Disney Vacation Tips
Hanging Out at Oga’s Cantina at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
As you’ve probably heard, Star Wars:Galaxy’s Edge opened to Guests at the end of May and will have it’s grand opening at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World in just a couple of weeks. As there is clearly a lot to experience at this brand new land (or planet to be precise), I want to take the next few weeks to explore a few of the super-cool and out of this world things for you to see and do when you visit. Read more
What Will be Included on Your Disney Cruise?
Cruising is one of the most popular types of vacations for many reasons, and a big part of the reason for this is the value that you get for your vacation dollars. I have written in the past about why Disney Cruise Line is such a great value but as they say, “seeing is believing, so I thought it would be fun to actually show you what all is included on a Disney Cruise. Read more
The Perfect Disney Park Bag (And What to Put in It)
Another Disney accessory that I collect are backpacks. I LOVE THEM and since you carry them on your back, your hands are free for more important things – like Dole Whips or Mickey Ice Cream Bars!! You can easily carry the many things you will need during your fun days in the parks because they are SO roomy. I like to get the backpacks that have side pockets on the outside to put our drink bottles in, as that extra little plus that comes in handy! Read more
Multi-Generation Magic at Walt Disney World
Have you ever planned a trip to Walt Disney World with your children and also included your parents or in-laws? For some families, this might be a no-brainer while others may need some time to weigh the pros and cons. Read more



