AUTHOR: Shari Kessler
Open Your Arms, Mickey Mouse, ‘Cause I’m Coming In For My Hug!
Welcome Back Character Meet and Greet Hugs & High Fives – It’s Been A While! It’s been a really long time, but slowly, step by step, we have reached a significant milestone with character meet & greets at Disney Parks & Resorts. Since April 18th, 2022, guests have been able to approach characters, hug them, … Open Your Arms, Mickey Mouse, ‘Cause I’m Coming In For My Hug!
The Disney Bubble is Bursting – Can You Hear It Pop?
Our Disney Bubble is bursting. We always talk about the Disney Bubble, the fantastic fantasy of being within Disney walls and escaping the outer world around us. But lately, I am feeling this bubble has popped, or perhaps for some of you, deflating. Are you feeling it too? Now, this may not necessarily be bad; … The Disney Bubble is Bursting – Can You Hear It Pop?
If You Hear Music at Walt Disney World, Dance!
Disney music is incomplete without breaking out your dance shoes. We sing to our favorite Disney tunes, but I believe we don’t dance often enough to them. Movement, self-expression, freedom….dance. I am not a dancer by any means, but I believe music and movement combined are emotionally, mentally, and physically healthy. It can bring families … If You Hear Music at Walt Disney World, Dance!
Pin Trading at Walt Disney World IS ALIVE AND WELL!
Pin Trading is strong in Walt Disney World! Disney pins are an art; they are a beautiful way of expressing yourself. You can buy them in the Parks & Resorts, online, trade them, decorate or wear them in many ways. Disney pins show off who you are as an individual. Some people collect pins, others … Pin Trading at Walt Disney World IS ALIVE AND WELL!
Hopping Between Epcot and Hollywood Studios – What’s Your Favorite Path?
Choose Your Own Adventure. I love those books, you get to choose which path you want the story to take you. It reminds me of the movie Clue, and at the end, there are surprise different conclusions to solving the murder. At Walt Disney World, going between Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios reminds me of … Hopping Between Epcot and Hollywood Studios – What’s Your Favorite Path?
Parenting on a Disney Vacation…It’s Not Easy
There is another side of parenting on a Disney family vacation. It’s not all Mary Poppins, and it’s filled with things no one tells you or talks about. Parenting is always a challenge, and you might be tempted to think at Disney that you’re the only one at the Happiest Place on Earth whose kids … Parenting on a Disney Vacation…It’s Not Easy
Searching for Gen X Disney Nostalgia at Walt Disney World and on Disney+
Do you remember watching Battle of the Network Stars? Oh, hello Gen X, my friend! It was a show on the ABC network that introduced all of our favorite television network stars from late seventies to the mid-eighties competing in camp-like events. It was a special time in our Gen X lives, and for me, … Searching for Gen X Disney Nostalgia at Walt Disney World and on Disney+
Getting from the Orlando Airport to Disney: A Recent Review of FL Tours
*DIS Contributors review meals, resort stays, and entertainment that they have paid for during their own vacations. They only utilize discounts and 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 … Getting from the Orlando Airport to Disney: A Recent Review of FL Tours
Exploring Bambi’s Butterfly House & Gardens at the Flower and Garden Festival
EPCOT‘s annual International Flower & Garden Festival is still in full swing and if you haven’t explored the many gardens of the festival, I suggest you check out Bambi’s Butterfly House. Now through July 4th, 2022 this little oasis is a walk-through experience located just near the Imagination pavilion. Let’s explore! If you are looking … Exploring Bambi’s Butterfly House & Gardens at the Flower and Garden Festival
Celebrate Your Favorite Pet This Month – Disney Style!
May is National Pet Month! We all love our pets, and when you have a pet, it seems like they’re celebrated every day. Our pets are our family members. Whether you own a pet or not, we can all celebrate National Pet Month – Disney style. From cats and dogs to birds and chameleons, Disney … Celebrate Your Favorite Pet This Month – Disney Style!