Halloween was two days ago (hope you had a blast!) which means it is now Christmas. That’s just kind of how it works. We get a few precious weeks of pumpkins, skeletons, bats, and ghouls, and then just like Cinderella’s magic spell, at midnight it all changes. Only this time, the pumpkin goes away rather than coming back. Wake up the next morning and everything is jingle bells and bright red hats and goodwill toward men. Read more
Christmas Holidays
Christmas in July: The Most Magical Time of the Year
Most of us who love Walt Disney World are of the opinion that any time is a great time to visit, but at the same time, most of us also have a favorite time to go. For me, it is definitely the Christmas season! While I love Disney year round, when it comes to magic, for me nothing beats the magic that is the holidays at Disney. To give you just a bit of an idea of all that this season offers, in celebration of “Christmas in July”, I thought I’d share a few images to give you just a taste of how amazing Disney is this time of year. Read more
Affordable Disney: Magical Special Events – Part 2
The one thing I hear most often from Disney enthusiasts is that “Disney does it right, even down to the smallest detail”! This statement is so true and even more so when it comes to special events throughout the year. Magic Kingdom is the home to 2 very popular special events: Mickey’s Not so Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. (Otherwise known as MNSSHP and MVMCP among Disney fans. ) Read more
Affordable Disney: Magical Special Events – Part 1
While a Disney vacation is fun at any time of the year, it is even more fun if you visit during one of Walt Disney World’s special events. As special events happen there all year long, chances are pretty good you’ll encounter at least one during your visit. Read more
Wordless Wednesday: Retro Christmas at Hollywood Studios
One of the many things we discovered on our recent Walt Disney World trip were the new Christmas decorations at Hollywood Studios. Whimsical and very retro, they add a delightful touch of “old Hollywood” to this park. And while they couldn’t be more different from the much-missed Osborne Lights, to be honest, they totally “fit” Disney’s Hollywood Studios. I just loved them! Read more