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!

Why Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser May Not Be in the Stars For Me

By Shari Kessler | Published March 5, 2021

As a lifelong Star Wars fan, I enjoy most everything about the genre. I love the movies, I enjoy buying the merchandise, I’ve visited Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Walt Disney World, and when Disney introduced Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser as a possibility for 2021, I tried to convince myself this was something that I … Why Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser May Not Be in the Stars For Me

Visiting Universal Orlando During Your Disney Trip: Come and Check It Out!

By Shari Kessler | Published February 26, 2021 | Updated February 6, 2023

BLASPHEMY!! Did I say a taboo word…Universal?! When deciding where to visit in Orlando, Florida, an option you may want to check out is Universal Orlando. Whether it has been awhile since you visited there, or you have never been, a lot has changed, and it may be a great option for your family to … Visiting Universal Orlando During Your Disney Trip: Come and Check It Out!

Come With Me to the Magic

By Shari Kessler | Published February 19, 2021 | Updated July 19, 2023

I am lucky that my family are all Walt Disney World fans and enjoy going on vacation to the parks. Some adults who want to vacation there often have a challenge getting their loved ones on board with a vacation they view as overpriced or for young children. The DIS has the DISboards, which is … Come With Me to the Magic

Mickey for President: Top Five Disney World Spots to Celebrate Presidents’ Day Weekend!

By Shari Kessler | Published February 12, 2021

Mickey Mouse could be a great president; he’s a great leader and an all-around global-friendly mouse. Overall, he’s clearly experienced, classic, timeless, and popular, not to mention that he’s very trustworthy and has credibility. While Mickey isn’t running for office anytime soon, it isn’t too challenging to find areas at Walt Disney World to feel … Mickey for President: Top Five Disney World Spots to Celebrate Presidents’ Day Weekend!

Why We Love Walt Disney World

By Shari Kessler | Published February 9, 2021

Sometimes we lose sight of the things we love when they’re right in front of us. Sometimes we feel we have to justify our love of Disney to others and feel we must defend ourselves as to why we love our parks. We shouldn’t. We love Walt Disney World. We love our DIS Unplugged community. … Why We Love Walt Disney World

You’re Braver than You Believe: Taking Your Preschooler to Walt Disney World

By Shari Kessler | Published February 2, 2021 | Updated July 11, 2023

We all wish for that special vacation for our family; creating memories, spending quality time together and hoping it will be a success. But let’s face it, traveling with a preschool-aged child can be challenging, and you’re very brave to do it! It’s not always a piece of cake, but it can have moments where … You’re Braver than You Believe: Taking Your Preschooler to Walt Disney World

Leaving Bruno at Home When You Head to Disney

By Shari Kessler | Published January 21, 2021

So you got a puppy during the pandemic? A kitten during Covid? Congratulations! Now that you have these adorable pets, certainly named proper Disney pet names, it’s time to begin planning if you intend on leaving them home for your next Walt Disney World vacation. With the potential for Disney-centric vacations in the coming years … Leaving Bruno at Home When You Head to Disney

Breaking Out of the Disney Rut

By Shari Kessler | Published January 14, 2021

We all have ruts. Sometimes our Walt Disney World vacations can become routine and repetitive, and we find that it’s time to change things up. Getting out of the Disney rut is important because Disney is different these days; so let’s adapt and prevent, dare I say, boredom, or (yikes) dare I say: the Covid fatigue … Breaking Out of the Disney Rut

Looking Forward to 2021: Disney Silver Linings

By Shari Kessler | Published December 30, 2020

Our Disney community was hit hard 2020. In hard times, we look to our past and present leaders for guidance. Walt Disney, our community leader, was an optimist. He once said, “I always like to look on the optimistic side of life…” So, what Disney silver linings can we look forward to as we look ahead with … Looking Forward to 2021: Disney Silver Linings

Taking Pictures at Disney World: Making Memories

By Shari Kessler | Published December 22, 2020

Taking pictures at Walt Disney World is an important part of our vacation. We all enjoy taking pictures in the parks and looking back at our good times once we return home. Disney Legends, the Sherman Brothers, even wrote a song about it entitled Making Memories. Our DIS community has a discussion forum area where … Taking Pictures at Disney World: Making Memories