Exploring Disney: Happy HalloWishes!!

There’s nothing like Halloween at Disney World. I love Halloween no matter where I am, but there’s something extra special about this time of year in the Most Magical Place on Earth. If you’ve been with me for a while, you know it’s so special to me I spent my anniversary (the day before Halloween) in Disney a couple of years ago. There are many things about autumn in the parks that are indescribably wonderful, but one that never fails to give me chills is the special Halloween-themed fireworks at the Magic Kingdom. Read more

Fun (and Free) Disney World Resort Activities

Walt Disney World’s on-site resorts are great complements to a Walt Disney World vacation, with great theming, fun pools, and even extra activities available to resort guests – and many of these activities are free! Check out some extra fun stuff you can do at your Walt Disney World resort. Read more

Exploring Disney: Top 10 Character Experiences at Walt Disney World

Disney is fantastic at many things, and one of those things is character experiences.  We all have favorite Disney characters, whether they be princesses in castles, pirates in swashbuckling fights, or furry favorites like Mickey and Winnie.  Part of the magic in Walt Disney World is seeing these characters come to life, seeing them walk and talk and dance and play.  It’s one of my most favorite Disney things!  Here are my top 10 favorite character experiences. Read more

Walt Disney World during Hurricane Season

August is here and after the hurricane season of 2017, this time of year will inevitably bring back memories for many islanders, Floridians, and vacationers who were impacted by the back to back storms last year. Our hearts were breaking each night as we watched updates of the hurricane force winds destroying property and creating flooding in Texas, Cuba, Florida, Puerto Rico, and all the other affected islands. Read more

Exploring Disney: Meet Me On the Midway

With all the hullabaloo about Toy Story Land happening, everyone is hoping to get chosen and scooped up by The Claw, or fulfilling childhood dreams of riding a Slinky Dog along an Erector Set roller coaster. No? Only me? Well, the point is, all the attention is going to the new kids on the block, and many seem to be forgetting about our old friend, the Toy Story attraction that started it all in Hollywood Studios — it is very storyline appropriate, to be honest. We got a couple of new toys, and left our old one behind.

Not me. Not this girl, whose daughter now plays with 30-year-old Barbies in addition to her own. Nobody left behind. That’s why today we’re heading to the Toy Story OG — Toy Story Midway Mania. Read more