My family and I always make a point to be sure and try new experiences every time we go to Disney World. Since we only get to go every other year, we try to pack a lot of fun into our 8 or 9 magical days each time. And since we’re always on a budget, we only get to check out 2 or 3 table service meals each trip. It’s going to take us a long time to eat around the World at this rate, but we’re committed to the challenge! Read more
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Disney with Kids: Magical Mail
Have you ever noticed that there are multiple vintage mailboxes on Main Street at Disney’s Magic Kingdom? The United States Postal Service has loaned these antique mailboxes to the Walt Disney World Resort and they are real, working mailboxes that cast members empty each and every day. A fun fact – the beautiful cast iron mailboxes (like the one in the photo) were manufactured in Bridgeport, Connecticut in the early 1900s – that’s right around the time our beloved hero Walt Disney was born! Read more
Exploring Disney: Lefou’s Brew
Before our last family trip to the Walt Disney World Resort, I’d been lurking on every imaginable Disney-related blog, Facebook page, and forum I could find. Two words kept appearing over and over: Lefou’s Brew. Read more
Exploring Disney: Hidden Details Scavenger Hunt
There are many ways to describe Disney World, but one word that is particularly applicable is “iconic”. Even people who have never been to the parks know what the most popular sights and rides look like, and once you’ve been a few times, you probably feel like you could walk around with your eyes closed and know what you’re seeing. Here’s the thing— you’re probably wrong. Read more
Disney with Kids: Bringing the Magic Home for Halloween
Can you believe summer is officially over and now Halloween is right around the corner? Before we know it, the holiday season will be in full swing! That also means it’s been over a year now since my family last visited Walt Disney World and we are feeling pretty homesick for our favorite place. Read more