AUTHOR: Beth Seltzer
Who Does it Better? My Universal Photos vs. Disney PhotoPass
Making memories is what vacations are all about, and having family pictures (with the entire family in them) can be priceless. I’ve been a big fan of Walt Disney World’s PhotoPass service ever since it came out, as it enabled my family to come home with lots of new memories. We also use PhotoPass to fulfill the … Who Does it Better? My Universal Photos vs. Disney PhotoPass
An Introvert’s Guide to Adventures by Disney Group Travel
For years I had heard about the incredible quality of service provided by Adventures by Disney (ABD), and considered going on one of their adventures. ABD offers guided, structured tours to many different places all over the world. They offer longer adventures to Asia and Europe, and shorter adventures to places like New York City … An Introvert’s Guide to Adventures by Disney Group Travel
The New Pixar Play Zone at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Vacation time is a time for families to be together, but it can also be nice for the adults in a family to have some time to themselves. When my husband and I plan a night out, we like our kids (ages 10 and 8) to have just as good a time as we do. So over … The New Pixar Play Zone at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Bursting the Disney Bubble: Staying Offsite at Disneyland
As a Disney Vacation Club (DVC) member and self-proclaimed Walt Disney World “expert,” I’ve stayed at many different Disney World resort properties. I love staying in the Disney Bubble when I’m in Florida, and I’ve never considered staying offsite. I like the idea of not driving, parking, and dealing with traffic. Plus there is just something … Bursting the Disney Bubble: Staying Offsite at Disneyland
Using Disneyland MaxPass to Maximize My Family Vacation
During a recent trip to Disneyland, my family and I decided to try out Disneyland’s new MaxPass. As a frequent visitor to Walt Disney World, I’ve had a lot of experience with the Disney World FastPass+ system, but I had not been to Disneyland since 2013 so I was excited to try this new system out. … Using Disneyland MaxPass to Maximize My Family Vacation
Family Time, Our Time, and My Time: Keeping the Magic Alive
Families are filled with different personalities, and the experience that each of those personalities brings to a vacation makes for a unique trip. As a Disney-loving family of four, we have found that we each enjoy different things about Disney. Most of the time, compromises need to be made so that everyone can be satisfied, … Family Time, Our Time, and My Time: Keeping the Magic Alive
Disneyland’s Blue Bayou Restaurant Versus Disney World’s San Angel Inn
Two Disney restaurants with similar types of theming (but with very different types of food) are Disneyland’s Blue Bayou Restaurant and Disney World’s San Angel Inn at Epcot. My family has eaten at San Angel Inn in Epcot many times, and we love the food and the theming. So, during a recent trip to Disneyland, we couldn’t … Disneyland’s Blue Bayou Restaurant Versus Disney World’s San Angel Inn
Will Toy Story Land Be Any Good? A Sneak Preview from Hong Kong Disneyland
When I heard the D23 Expo announcement that Hollywood Studios‘ Toy Story Land would be opening in the summer of 2018 (only 3 years after it was first announced), it impacted me in a way that might be different from other folks. Instead of being excited, I started to get very worried. That’s because I have experienced Hong … Will Toy Story Land Be Any Good? A Sneak Preview from Hong Kong Disneyland
A Review of the Disney Vacation Club Member Lounge in Epcot
As a Disney Vacation Club (DVC) member who lives out of state, I am always eager to take advantage of any DVC “perks” that I can experience during my trips. However, it often seems that events take place during times my family is not visiting, like holiday “Merry Mixers” or special hours at the parks. So, when … A Review of the Disney Vacation Club Member Lounge in Epcot
Becoming a Disney “Expert”
Like many folks who follow the DIS, I’m known by my friends and colleagues as a Disney “Expert.” While I’ve always loved and appreciated Disney World, my status as Disney “Expert” is a fairly recent phenomenon. There are several factors that brought me to this status today. Starting a new job with a longer commute … Becoming a Disney “Expert”
