AUTHOR: DIS Contributor
Hidden Gems of the Disneyland Resort Part 1: Main Street, Fantasyland, and Tomorrowland
When it comes to a visit to the Disneyland Resort, it can sometimes be a little overwhelming. Between the record breaking crowds visiting, the unbearable parking situation plaguing the resort, as well as the construction going on at the back of Disneyland Park, it can cause a lot of headaches. But what if I were to … Hidden Gems of the Disneyland Resort Part 1: Main Street, Fantasyland, and Tomorrowland
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
Should Disney Adapt Their Live Action Films into Animation?
The idea of adapting their beloved animated films into live action dawned on Disney back in 2010. Here we are 7 years later, and they haven’t shown any signs of slowing down, with more than 10 adaptations currently in the works. So, as Disney keeps making these films, most of which have lead to box … Should Disney Adapt Their Live Action Films into Animation?
Ranking Disneyland Halloween Attraction Overlays
The Disneyland Resort goes all out for Halloween. One of the differences between Disneyland and Walt Disney World is that many Disneyland attractions also get dressed up for the holiday. Haunted Mansion Holiday kicked off the holiday overlay trend, and its success has led to several more rides getting the Halloween treatment. Disney California … Ranking Disneyland Halloween Attraction Overlays
The Tomorrowland Speedway Was a Mistake; Here’s How Walt Disney World Can Fix It
The Tomorrowland Speedway has been part of Walt Disney World and the Magic Kingdom since opening day in 1971. I believe it should never have existed. But if Disney removes the Speedway at this point, what should take its place? There are three reasons the Speedway should have never been part of the Magic Kingdom: … The Tomorrowland Speedway Was a Mistake; Here’s How Walt Disney World Can Fix It
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
The 5 Best and Worst FastPass+ Bypasses
FastPass+ is designed to significantly diminish one’s wait time for an attraction, but are all attraction FastPass+ bypasses created the same? What do I mean by that? I’m talking about where, in the attraction, the FastPass+ line meets up with the standby line, otherwise known as the merge point. FastPass+ guests are given priority access … The 5 Best and Worst FastPass+ Bypasses
13.1 Reasons to Run a runDisney Half Marathon
Do you know you have the opportunity to run through the Disney theme parks and resorts at Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and Disneyland Paris? And I don’t mean running from attraction to attraction to make it to your next FastPass, but running in an official race event? Nearly 25 years ago Walt Disney World hosted … 13.1 Reasons to Run a runDisney Half Marathon
The Top 5 Very First Things to Do with a First-Timer at Walt Disney World
As a Walt Disney World vacation veteran, you may have already built your own traditions to start your trip in style; either a first night meal at the resort restaurant your family loves, or you head straight to ride your number one park attraction. However, if you’re new to Disney, or even better, bringing someone on their first visit, what should be the … The Top 5 Very First Things to Do with a First-Timer at Walt Disney World
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
