Arriving at Disney World is one of the best moments of life. For my family, the trip has been upwards of 14 hours in a car (or train, but that’s a whole other talk) and months of preparation, and we’ve been ticking down the milestones for several states. When we finally see that first billboard held up by a white-gloved hand, and then the first mention of a resort, and then, oh, then, the “Where Dreams Come True” arch, it is a glorious moment. There are often tears. I want to fling myself out of the car and do a dance. It is wonderful. But even among all the giggles and cheers and tears and kisses and hugs, there is a dark cloud looming. We try to ignore it. We push it away and refuse to let it dampen our spirits. But it’s there. The worst, most miserable, most terrible, horrible moment of a Disney Vacation — when it ends. Read more
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Wordless Wednesday: Telling a Story at Epcot’s Festival of Holidays
One of my favorite things about the Holiday Season at Walt Disney World is the Festival of Holidays at Epcot. Here along with other entertainment, the Holiday Storytellers will share the customs, traditions and even the food of a number of the World Showcase countries Christmas and Winter holiday celebrations. You will meet the most fascinating storytellers, like La Befana in Italy. Check the times guide or the My Disney Experience app for times for each so that you don’t miss any! Read more
Terrific Tuesdays: Treats at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
I’m not gonna lie, I have a major sweet tooth. And no where is that sweet tooth happier than at Walt Disney World. Treats abound at the Disney parks, Disney Springs, the resorts and dining locations and there is pretty much something for everyone.
Of course, if it’s the Holidays, then it’s pretty much guaranteed that there will be treats….and even more guaranteed that Disney will be in overdrive when it comes to those treats.
With that in mind, I present: Holiday desserts at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party: Read more
Disney with Special Needs: That’s a Lot of Dessert
If you take even a brief tour of the Disney website you’ll find that there is something special that pops up fairly frequently — dessert parties. When I was first planning an adventure to Disney I only noticed two — what was then the Tomorrowland Terrace Wishes Fireworks Dessert Party and an Illuminations party. Since then, the number of parties available has exploded and virtually anywhere you are in the evening, there is a party getting ready to go.
So what are these parties and do they work for a family with special needs? Would a vegan, two super small eaters, two super big eaters, crowd-haters, and even a service dog find enough reasons to shell out the extra cash for these added experiences? Read more
Terrific Tuesdays: Happy Birthday Walt Disney!
Someone very special to all of us had a vision years ago: he dreamed of a place for young and old to come together, a place that would take people to a magical world – and of course those dreams led to Disneyland and Walt Disney World! Read more