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 […]
In the spirit of “we CAN’T WAIT to get to Disney,” my family and I usually take the earliest flight possible from our hometown airport for our vacations. We know full well that check-in time at the resorts is not until 3 pm, and yet we still can’t help ourselves – if it means almost […]
This past summer, my family and I visited the beautiful island of Aruba for a one-week vacation. Since this was “just” a beach vacation, I initially thought I would take a more laid-back approach to prepare for it. But after reading through some Aruba travel guides, I started to get the sense that it would […]
Nothing says you’re on a Disney vacation quite like Mickey Mouse-shaped food every which way you go in the theme parks! From the classic chocolate-covered Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar to pillowy soft Mickey-shaped beignets; the warm and salty goodness of a Mickey Pretzel right down to the fan-favorite Mickey Waffle – there is no […]
The sweet tooth gene is strong in our family so, as you might imagine, finding a good dessert while at the Disney parks is always on our radar. And while we each have differing opinions on which desserts are the best, we are definitely always in agreement that Disney cupcakes are a must-do when we […]
Long before the debut of Walt Disney’s classic animated film Peter Pan, Disney played the role of Peter himself in a school play. It was a true family affair, with his older brother Roy in charge of handling the ropes that made Walt fly on stage. He very much enjoyed performing this title role of […]
“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 […]
There’s nothing like a quick snack break to stay fueled and keep energy levels high while spending a day at the Disney theme parks. A snack that is near and dear to our hearts, readily available at all of the parks, and just quintessential Disney is none other than the CHURRO! Freshly fried and served […]
