AUTHOR: Ashley Cooke
Staying at Disney Before Hurricane Irma: Part 4
The Saturday before Irma I have never, and hopefully will never again, be happier to leave Disney than I was on the Saturday morning before Hurricane Irma hit Florida. Our Magical Express Bus was due to leave at 8 am and, already prepped from the night before, my husband and I shared a final cup of … Staying at Disney Before Hurricane Irma: Part 4
Staying at Disney Before Hurricane Irma: Part 3
The Friday before Irma As I woke up around 6 am on Friday morning, I realized that finding a new Saturday morning flight felt similar to pulling up to Disney property the day before: less elating than I anticipated. I was in disbelief, and overwhelmed with gratitude; but also unsure if it would be enough … Staying at Disney Before Hurricane Irma: Part 3
Staying at Disney Before Hurricane Irma: Part 2
*Note that this article is the second piece in a 4-part series. You can read part 1 HERE. Getting to Disney from South Florida The pre-daybreak drive from Jupiter to Orlando doesn’t take that long, maybe 2.5 hours or so, but on Thursday morning it took more than 4. I continued to call airline carriers, … Staying at Disney Before Hurricane Irma: Part 2
Staying at Walt Disney World Before Hurricane Irma: Part 1
* Note that this article is the first piece in a 4-part series. Setting the stage Over Labor Day weekend, my family — my husband, mother, and I — fulfilled a “we should” dream that we had been talking about for years, and took a trip to Disney World together. We shared a one bedroom … Staying at Walt Disney World Before Hurricane Irma: Part 1
Disney Stores Around the World: Dublin
For those of us who really need a Disney Parks fix, the Disney Store can deliver a dose of much-needed magic when traveling to the parks just isn’t feasible. While I’d argue that all Disney Stores have something interesting to offer, stores located in domestic and international city hubs can be especially exciting. These locations … Disney Stores Around the World: Dublin
Disney Stores Around the World: New York City
For those of us who don’t get to Disney Parks and Resorts as much as we’d like to, the longing for Disney can be temporarily soothed by an occasional trip to the Disney Store. While most mall Disney Stores can sometimes feel more homogeneous than magical, stores located in city hubs often feel like they’ve … Disney Stores Around the World: New York City
A Free Upgrade and Late Check-out at a Disney World Hotel: What Worked for Us
The night before leaving for our most recent Disney trip, my excitement was creeping in, just as it had done on countless trips before. Looking for a task to distract me from the anticipation, I sat and mentally prepared for our trip, carefully reviewing our packing list, ensuring that I hadn’t overlooked any vacation essentials. My … A Free Upgrade and Late Check-out at a Disney World Hotel: What Worked for Us
Are Disney Deluxe Hotels Worth the Price?: A Vacationer’s Perspective
During the last four years and seven trips to the Walt Disney World Resort, my husband and I have often found ourselves mulling over a question that seems to be common among Disney vacationers: Is staying at a deluxe resort worth it? Between all of our trips, we have loved to spend time at the … Are Disney Deluxe Hotels Worth the Price?: A Vacationer’s Perspective
3 Healthy and Delicious Quick Service Meals at Walt Disney World
With so much delicious food available on a Walt Disney World vacation, it’s easy to derail the healthy eating habits we have at home. While a little culinary indulgence is a pleasure of any Disney trip, the good news is that there are plenty of meals – even quick service ones – that can fit into a healthy diet. I am … 3 Healthy and Delicious Quick Service Meals at Walt Disney World
6 Tips to Battle the Post-Disney Blues
Let’s face it, Disney fans are a group that knows the pain of PDB, or post-Disney (vacation) blues, all too well. For some, PDB (also known as PDD: post-Disney depression) comes in the form of powerful nostalgia, gratefulness for having uninterrupted time with family, and missing the precious days away from our jobs. For others (and I, for … 6 Tips to Battle the Post-Disney Blues
