A few weeks ago I talked about flying or driving and the pros and cons of each. Well, we just returned from a trip to Walt Disney World and we changed things up on this trip and flew. My conclusion is that flying is much better! Here is how we went about it. Read more
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Terrific Tuesdays: Meeting the Characters!
This last week, we took 2 of our grandchildren to Walt Disney World! This was their first experience doing anything like this and to say it was overwhelming for them would be quite the understatement. Read more
Thrifty Thursday: Taking a Break!
One mistake that many folks make is trying to pack too much into their trip – Walt Disney World has so much to do, and everyone wants to do as much as possible! But trying to do too much leads to exhaustion…and that’s not fun for anyone! So while we all want to make the most of our Disney vacation time, sometimes that means that to keep feeling magical, you need to plan some down time into your trip! Read more
Terrific Tuesdays: Drive or Fly?
Many of us don’t have the privilege of living close to Walt Disney World, in fact, we live far enough away, so the big question comes up every time we want to visit our favorite place: Do we fly or drive?
There are pros and cons to each mode of transportation. Read more
Disney with Little Ones: Considering Port Orleans Riverside
If you’ve been following along, you know that I’ve been researching moderate Walt Disney World Resorts. Last time, I took a closer look at Caribbean Beach Resort. This week my research takes me to Port Orleans Riverside. Port Orleans Riverside is adjacent to its sister resort, Port Orleans French Quarter, and is considered a Disney Springs area resort. Riverside is separated into 2 distinct sections – Alligator Bayou and Magnolia Bend – and you’re probably getting some imagery from these names already. The resort is themed after a marshy southern Louisiana town with crepe myrtles, azaleas, the Sassagoula River winding through the property, a history of alligator sightings, and plantation style architecture, just to name a few.