Wordless Wednesday: Disney’s Amazing Grand Canyon

contemporaryIf you have taken the monorail through the center of Disney’s Contemporary Resort, you’ve seen it: the massive mosaic that covers three walls in the resort’s Grand Canyon Concourse and stands 90 feet tall. Created by Disney legend Mary Blair (it’s a small world) when this resort opened in 1971, this is a truly beautiful and amazing work of art. Next time you head to Chef Mickey’s for breakfast, take a few minutes to check out this famous piece of Disney art and history.  Read more

Planning a Disney Vacation: But Wait… There’s More?

12439126_10154068586299321_506218389225105491_nResort reservation? Check. Dining Reservations? Check. Park tickets, airfare, car rental… Bet you think you’re done planning for your trip, right?  Read more

Wordless Wednesday: They Don’t Look Frozen to Me

IMG_1441The new Frozen themed ride in Epcot’s Norway is scheduled to open sometime this spring, but in the meantime while we wait, it’s nice to see that Queen Elsa and Princess Anna are greeting Disney guests in these lovely topiaries at the Flower and Garden Festival.  Read more

Terrific Tuesdays: Quiet Time Alone at Disney!

12891642_10153587624306234_1922075035017151431_oWalt Disney world has so much to do, to see and to experience that at times it can be quite overwhelming and exhausting! I wouldn’t change any of that for anything, that is what is so exciting about being there. But on this recent trip I needed a “me-moment” as I came to call it later. Read more

Thrifty Thursday: Having S’more Fun at Disney Resorts

Where to stay is always a big decision when going on vacation. I have always been one to stay in a less expensive hotel off site. I will be at the Disney parks all day so I don’t need anything fancy. After all, a bed is a bed, right? Read more