AUTHOR: Kristen Evans
Helping Children Cope with a Cancelled or Delayed Disney Vacation
You’ve been counting down for weeks if not months. The countdown calendar hit zero, but the magical Disney vacation that was supposed to happen had to be cancelled or delayed. You’re obviously disappointed and frustrated. But worse yet, you now have to explain and try to help your child understand that, despite all the planning, … Helping Children Cope with a Cancelled or Delayed Disney Vacation
Why Socially Distanced Character Greetings are Still Magical
Meeting characters has always been one of my favorite parts of visiting Disney World. Now, as a parent, watching my kids hug and interact with their favorite characters is a very important part of our family vacations. With social distancing guidelines in place, we knew our experiences with characters would be different this year. Fortunately, … Why Socially Distanced Character Greetings are Still Magical
Life Skills that Can be Practiced Through Disney Pin Trading
During a recent visit to Walt Disney World, a very magical fellow guest generously gave both of my children a lanyard and a handful of pins to introduce them to Disney pin trading. My husband had done some pin trading as a child, but my kids and I had never traded before. I’ve noticed guests … Life Skills that Can be Practiced Through Disney Pin Trading
Disney Magic Doesn’t Just Come from Mickey
The words Disney and magic are pretty synonymous. After all, Walt Disney World is known as The Most Magical Place on Earth. Hearing this, I immediately see Mickey in my mind or picture Tinkerbell with her trail of pixie dust. But magic in Disney does not come exclusively from the characters, or even the attractions. … Disney Magic Doesn’t Just Come from Mickey
5 Strategies to Prevent Fear of Meeting Disney Characters
Meeting characters has always been one of my favorite parts about Disney vacations. My husband and I booked breakfast at Chef Mickey’s and waited in line for meet and greets long before having children. Taking our children to meet characters for the first time was arguably the aspect of our last 2 family vacations we … 5 Strategies to Prevent Fear of Meeting Disney Characters
The Magic and Chaos of Character Dining
DIS Contributors review meals and entertainment that they have paid for during their own vacations. They only utilize discounts and special offers if they are available to the general public, such as annual passholder discounts, Tables in Wonderland, or DVC membership discounts. They receive no additional compensation for dining experiences or events, so that they … The Magic and Chaos of Character Dining
3 Reasons I’m Not Looking Forward to the Opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is scheduled to open on May 31, 2019 in Disneyland and on August 29, 2019 in Walt Disney World, and I am in no rush to see this new land. Below are three reasons why I’m NOT looking forward to the opening of Galaxy’s Edge: 1. Crowds: It goes without saying … 3 Reasons I’m Not Looking Forward to the Opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
