So, you’re contemplating taking the kids on their first trip to Walt Disney World. It’s can quickly become overwhelming when you start researching and bring up a lot of questions. For example, “What’s the right age to take your kids to Disney World?” Well, that’s complicated. When people ask me this question, I counter with a host of other questions to help me best help them. Read more
Disney Vacation Planning
Disney Hair, Don’t Care
I’m going to admit something that is rather vain – I do not like getting my hair messed up or wet, so I usually take a visor with me on trips, in case, heaven forbid. it does happen and I’m not at a place that I can fix it quickly.
But at Walt Disney World I honestly don’t care if my hair gets messed up. Why you might ask??? Because I can put on my MOUSE EARS and they are so cute that it distracts from the mess my hair is in!! I love my mouse ears and I wish I could wear them every single day!! Read more
Managing the Disney Souvenir Madness
It probably isn’t a huge surprise that Walt Disney World is often called The Souvenir Capital of the World. So planning for all of the imploring looks (and potential meltdowns) is hugely important on a Disney vacation with kids. With this in mind, I asked some frequent Disney World visitors if they had suggestions on how to avoid this problem. Following are 10 great tips for dealing with the souvenir madness, appropriate for various ages.
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Exploring Disney: Making Memories with Vacation Traditions
Disney vacations are all about making memories, so why not add some additional fun to your memory-making? Having your own family’s Disney traditions is a fun way to create extra sentimentality to this already magical vacation destination. Not only do you have something to look forward to, but also something fun to look back on as the years and trips to Disney World accumulate behind you. Read more
Disney with Kids: Why Breakfast is Best
My family and I always make a point to be sure and try new experiences every time we go to Disney World. Since we only get to go every other year, we try to pack a lot of fun into our 8 or 9 magical days each time. And since we’re always on a budget, we only get to check out 2 or 3 table service meals each trip. It’s going to take us a long time to eat around the World at this rate, but we’re committed to the challenge! Read more