On weekends in May and June, Disney’s Hollywood Studios hosts Star Wars Weekends, a celebration of the Star Wars universe including special character meets and character meals, celebrity appearances, stage shows, and fireworks. These weekends are a must for any Star Wars fan, and most features of the event are included with park admission. Read more
Disney Vacation Planning
Disney with Little Ones: What My Little Boys Want to Wear
As I mentioned in my previous post, we are down to single-digit weeks in our Disney World vacation countdown. We are getting really excited and for me, part of the excitement is in the planning. Now, it’s down to the details and I’ve started planning what to pack. While Spring cleaning, I cleared out my kids’ summer clothes from last year and realized something – they are going to need new clothes for this vacation that will last all summer long. We may as well load up on adorable Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars clothing that my kids will likely wear until they have holes in them. Read more
Cast Member’s Corner: Looking for Hidden Mickeys
Have you ever been at a Disney park or resort and spot something that looks like Mickey and think: “What a coincidence?” It’s not a coincidence at all. Disney does not have coincidences, everything has been extremely well thought out and planned. These Mickey silhouettes are hidden Mickeys that have been strategically placed throughout the property. You just have to know where to look. Read more
Thrifty Thursday: Stroller Tips for Visiting Disney World
Taking little ones to Walt Disney World will be memorable for everyone, until you start packing and realize just how much you need to take for just them. The biggest and most welcome item – a stroller! I highly recommend a stroller for any little one that cannot walk and keep up with adults or ones that tire easily. Walt Disney is a big place and will require a lot of walking that even wears out most adults! Read more
Terrific Tuesdays: In the Tiki, Tiki, Tiki, Tiki Room
One of Uncle Walt’s original creations, the Enchanted Tiki Room at the Magic Kingdom has changed a few times since it’s beginning. It was one of the original attractions when Magic Kingdom first opened, and as many of the other rides and attractions were, was brought over from Disneyland. Walt’s original idea was to have it as a restaurant with real birds, but then he thought about the mess that would have meant, and…it became animatronic! Read more