Exploring Disney: Getting Silly with the Great Goofini

Last time we visited a Storybook Circus and took part in one of the most beloved acts — the flying elephant, Dumbo. Today, we are sticking around the circus to explore another of the acts. In this adventure we’ll join the Great Goofini on his death-defying demonstration of bravery and skill on Goofy’s Barnstormer. Read more

Disney with Kids: Taking Tweens

Disney World has something for guests of every age, and families with tween-agers are no different. What’s a tween-ager?  Tweens are kids who aren’t quite little anymore but they’re not big yet either. Maybe too cool to run up and hug Mickey but not too cool to fight Darth Vader. Sound familiar? Read more

Exploring Disney: Getting Classic at the Circus

There are a few things that immediately come to mind when thinking about Classic Disney. Cinderella and her missing glass slipper. Peter Pan and Tinker Bell soaring off to Neverland. Jiminy Cricket. And, of course, Mickey Mouse.

For me, and many others, one that always makes me smile is Dumbo. Now, I’m not going to lie and tell you I love the movie. I don’t. It makes me cry. But I have a soft spot for Dumbo himself, and my little one has a love for both elephants in general, and this particular big-eared fellow. Read more

Beating the Disney Heat

Happy Summer, and welcome to the hottest time of the year in Orlando and at Walt Disney World. Hooray!!

If you’re touring the parks this time of year, you can plan to spend lots of money on personal fans or personal water sprayers. You can buy hats and camelpacks for your water. Or plan to buy lots and lots of high-priced bottled water and cool treats …

But with a little planning there are some other ways to beat the heat. Here are some favorites: Read more

NEW Fall Savings Now Available at Walt Disney World

You can now save up to 20% on rooms at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels for stays most nights Oct. 8-Dec. 24, 2018  when you book by Oct. 7, 2018. (Book by Dec. 24, 2018 for stays most nights Nov. 11-Dec. 24, 2018.)
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