Terrific Tuesdays: Meeting the Characters!

15418321_10154244147701234_7446309891458129382_oThis 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

Disney with Little Ones: Typhoon Lagoon

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With the first snowfall coming down in central Indiana as I type, I have never been more ready for a trip to Walt Disney World. This time around, we added the Water Park Fun and More option to our Park Hoppers. We will be visiting in September and I know from experience it will still be blazing hot down in Lake Buena Vista that time of year. What better time to try out the 2 Disney water parks on WDW property, Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach? I’ve never been and neither have my little boys, who will be 6 and 7 by then. So, what do the water parks have to offer our family? Today I’m sharing with you what I’ve learned so far about Typhoon Lagoon. 

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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?

15318022_10154227254716234_5850314950830508268_nMany 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 Special Needs: 2016 Trip Report Part Two

wp_20161028_16_16_42_proThanksgiving was just last week (and by the way I’m super thankful for the joy that Disney has brought my extra special family and for you for coming along on the ride with me!) but in our timeline here we are still back in October, journeying on in my trip. When last we left our intrepid travelers, the little one and I had just successfully enjoyed our first morning and early afternoon together in the parks and had returned to the hotel to find the hubster and the mommy so we could venture into Disney Springs for the evening. That’s where we’ll pick up… Read more