I have a confession. I have never seen the original 1967 animated version of Walt Disney’s The Jungle Book. There, I said it. Whew. Now that I’ve let you in on my little secret, we can move on. Should I also mention that while I have read my kids the classic Disney book, I’ve never seen any other version or remake of the movie featuring Mowgli, Baloo, and the rest of the crew until now? Anyway, I saw the new live action Disney adaptation of the classic, that is currently in theaters, last Sunday with my family. For a bunch of people who do not have a longstanding love of all things Jungle, we cannot stop talking about this movie. Read more
Disney World with Little Ones
Disney with Little Ones: Making the Most of Peak Season
We are in the middle of Spring Break season across the country and Spring Break means school’s out. When school’s out, you can bet that Walt Disney World is packed. Since the weather is milder than the longer summer break, families flock to Orlando during March and April. Some families are Disney veterans; some are newbies who’ve done their research and are prepared with Fastpasses, dinner reservations, and some kind of touring plan.
Terrific Tuesdays: The Barnstormer
Goofy’s Barnstormer holds a special place in our family’s hearts. My husband and I are both avid roller coaster fans – when we used to come to Disney pre-kid, we would literally go from park to park and just ride the coasters and thrill rides. Over and over. Until we couldn’t take any more. It was just one way we enjoyed the magic. We hoped that when we had kids, our children would love roller coasters too (especially since we were both terrified as children!). Well, The Barnstormer has officially now been the first roller coaster ride for both of our children, and I’m happy to say, to rave reviews! Read more
Disney with Little Ones: Our Favorite Snacks
There’s a lot more to dining at Walt Disney World than hamburgers, hot dogs, and popcorn. Standard amusement park choices are certainly available, but that’s only the beginning. Foodies and Disney frequent flyers alike love talking about (and even debating) the best food, snack, and drink options available on property. While some items are widely available across property, there are plenty of items that are specific to certain parks or resorts. Read more
Disney with Little Ones: When Sickness Strikes
Unfortunately, this article was inspired by real – life, real – time events. A good friend of mine is currently at Port Orleans Riverside with a very sick little boy on his 3rd birthday. He started feeling a little under the weather 2 days ago but today he became lethargic and hot so mom and dad rushed him to immediate care. They walked away with a bunch of medicine and a pneumonia diagnosis. Naturally, this made me sad because they haven’t been able to fully enjoy their first family Disney World vacation experience. Read more