A Walt Disney World vacation would not be complete for our family without an evening dining at the ever-popular ‘Ohana restaurant at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. We first visited this gem in 2010 and it has since become a staple for every trip that has followed. We also have a serious soft spot in our […]
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On this very day in April 1998, Animal Kingdom opened its doors to the public for the first time. This spectacular theme park showcases and celebrates wildlife and all of the beauty of our world, so it was only fitting that Earth Day was the day chosen for its debut. In addition to providing outstanding […]
One of the things we look forward to most on our Disney vacations is the food. And considering that our kids are now all teenagers in the thick of growth spurts and basically never not eating, it is no surprise that snacks and meals are a top priority when we go away. In fact, choosing […]
The first time we ever took our kids to Walt Disney World, my oldest son had one single request – visit the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction. He had his entire morning all planned out – he’d go on the ride, see the pirates, and shop for an eye patch and hook souvenir afterward. It […]
“I don’t want the public to see the world they live in while they’re in the park. I want them to feel they’re in another world.” Walt Disney One of the things I love best about Disney vacations is the escape from reality into the proverbial Disney Bubble. Here, an adorable mouse in red shorts […]
Ride the rides and meet some characters…ride more rides and meet more characters! Lather, rinse and repeat for every hour spent inside of the Disney theme parks and you’ve got my kids’ ultimate touring plan. Visiting all of the attractions and reuniting with as many characters as possible has always been the name of their […]
I have always been in awe of cast members of The Walt Disney Company. From the Imagineers who dream up and design new state-of-the-art attractions for the theme parks to the entertainers on screen and on stage who bring beloved characters and stories to life – talent in the Disney community is truly second to […]
When we decided to take our first trip to the Disneyland Resort, I knew that soaking in every bit of the history that Disneyland has to offer was going to be a top priority. For this very reason, we decided that the Disneyland Hotel, a property every bit as rich in history as Walt’s first […]
My oldest son had just turned one year when my husband and I introduced him to the Disney/Pixar movie Cars. Matchbox cars and Fisher-Price Little People vehicles were among his favorite toys at the time, so we were pretty confident he would enjoy watching a film about cars coming to life. Little did we know […]
I recently had the honor and the great privilege of visiting the Disneyland Resort for the first time ever with my family. We spent a week surrounded by Disney magic, in the midst of amazing experiences that were brand new to us; and, best of all, we came away with an even more profound sense […]
