AUTHOR: Shari Kessler

Shari Kessler loves the Disunplugged and all things Disney. She has imparted her passion for the parks along with her husband of more than 25 years to their three young adult children. Their family vacations have included Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line and Aulani but their home base is Walt Disney World as she resides from New Jersey. Shari also loves her cats Ricky and Lucy(RIP Lucy 2021). As a former early childhood educator she is now assisting at an animal hospital in NYC. She enjoys the Disunplugged community and hopes her articles connect with the Dis family. You can find her and all of her articles at: https://sharikessler13.wixsite.com/my-site Thanks for reading!

Daydreaming Fun: Let’s Have an Overnight Experience in a Disney Park!

By Shari Kessler | Published August 2, 2021

Let’s have some imaginary fun! I was daydreaming (just your usual Disney fantasizing) about what it would be like if Walt Disney World had created a small area for one family to stay on property for a sleepover. We know Cinderella Castle has that capability, only not to us regular, plain old folks, but what … Daydreaming Fun: Let’s Have an Overnight Experience in a Disney Park!

Let’s Rope Drop…COFFEE?!

By Shari Kessler | Published July 20, 2021 | Updated July 22, 2021

Let’s talk over a cup of coffee. Recently in Walt Disney World, my family and I stood in the parks and waited right in front (at “the rope”) to enter. Early bird catches the worm, and our goal in the Magic Kingdom that morning was to head for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. We got up … Let’s Rope Drop…COFFEE?!

My Nest Is Empty; What Comes Next As a Disney Parks Fan?

By Shari Kessler | Published July 15, 2021

I’ve been feeling this shift in our family dynamics for a while. With a few children, my husband and I spent our vacations surrounded by all things Disney. We spent wonderful years creating lifetime childhood memories for them in the parks, on Disney cruises and at Aulani Resort and Spa. I loved it, and I … My Nest Is Empty; What Comes Next As a Disney Parks Fan?

Disney and New York City: See You at The MET!

By Shari Kessler | Published July 13, 2021

New York City and Disney often come together to create events for Disney fans who live in the Northeast, and the fun begins in just a few weeks! It has just been announced that Live at The New Am will be a soft opening concert welcoming back Disney to Broadway that’ll run from July 22nd-25th. … Disney and New York City: See You at The MET!

Sometimes the Smallest (Disney World) Things Take Up the Most Room in Your Heart

By Shari Kessler | Published July 6, 2021

Walt Disney World is doing a great job of opening things up. Fireworks are happening, marathons are on the docket, and there’s the chance that the kiosks might open soon for FastPasses. While these big things are great, Piglet was so right; in life, it’s the little things that are most meaningful and make amazing … Sometimes the Smallest (Disney World) Things Take Up the Most Room in Your Heart

Someday We’ll Find It: the Muppet Connection

By Shari Kessler | Published July 1, 2021

The Lovers, the Dreamers, and Disney… The Muppets and Disney have me confused. There is a disconnect between the two, and there has been since the early 2000’s. The Muppets suffer an identity crisis within The Walt Disney Company and it shows in their confusing presence in the parks and on Disney+. Will we find … Someday We’ll Find It: the Muppet Connection

Put Me in Summer and I’ll Be a Happy Snowman!

By Shari Kessler | Published June 25, 2021

Summer 2021 has officially begun! Let’s countdown to see what Disney has in store for us! These are the special Disney events I am very excited about… Walt Disney World Summer Season In Walt Disney World parks, the Taste of Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival has been extended into the Summer 2021 season, ending … Put Me in Summer and I’ll Be a Happy Snowman!

Find Your Laughing Place at Disney World!

By Shari Kessler | Published June 18, 2021

Some of my favorite Disney memories stem from simply watching my young children laugh. Disneyland’s Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular’s Genie was comic genius; my son was young and it was his first introduction to stand-up comedy. It was wonderful and fun, and was a cherished moment to watch him experience such laughter and joy. … Find Your Laughing Place at Disney World!

What’s on Your Guilty Pleasure Disney Songs Playlist?

By Shari Kessler | Published June 2, 2021

There are so many Disney songs we love to sing out loud, in the shower, the car, and listen to on our walks. If Wheezy can sing, we can sing too! But what Disney songs do you love to sing that maybe you don’t want to admit? Songs that you secretly love and that give … What’s on Your Guilty Pleasure Disney Songs Playlist?

What Disney Sights Take Your Breath Away?

By Shari Kessler | Published May 27, 2021

Some explore the world, and international travel is part of their lives. The original seven wonders of the ancient world have mostly come and gone and new ones have emerged in our modern era. Creations of beauty, designs of technology and mother earth coming together that catch our breath and cause us to gasp in … What Disney Sights Take Your Breath Away?