AUTHOR: Zoë Wood

Zoë Wood is a travel writer from Sydney, Australia. Since her first visit to Disneyland at the age of 6, she has spent her years frequently visiting Disney Parks and traveling around the world. Join Zoë as she lets you in on all the tips, tricks, anecdotes, and embarrassments that arise from her family adventures.

Monday Merch Meeting: Waffles, Loungefly, Americana, Pins, Dresses & Father’s Day Gift Guide

By Zoë Wood | Published June 1, 2020

Happy Monday, everyone! I hope your weekends were full of fun and happiness as temperatures warm in the northern hemisphere. This week we are going to take our usual look at the week’s worth of offerings from Disney as well as a Father’s Day Gift Guide, AND a sneak peek at a new Haunted Mansion-inspired … Monday Merch Meeting: Waffles, Loungefly, Americana, Pins, Dresses & Father’s Day Gift Guide

The Lasting Effects of a Disney Vacation on Children and Families

By Zoë Wood | Published May 31, 2020

Traveling with your children can be one of the most awe-inspiring experiences you will have. As a child who often traveled — and now as a parent who travels with their children — I hope each of you can revel in the opportunity to expose your own family to new cultures, unique microcosms of natural beauty and … The Lasting Effects of a Disney Vacation on Children and Families

10 Tips for Safer Travel in Your “Post-Pandemic” Return to Disney Parks

By Zoë Wood | Published May 27, 2020 | Updated October 8, 2020

Editor’s Note: The term “Post-Pandemic” in the title refers to WHENEVER you make your return to the Disney theme parks after the way the COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives. Whether you are desperately hanging on to that July resort reservation or planning a future return to the wide world of travel in general, most … 10 Tips for Safer Travel in Your “Post-Pandemic” Return to Disney Parks

Monday Merch Meeting: Americana Release, Dooney & Bourke, Loungefly, Spa Set, Pins & H20+

By Zoë Wood | Published May 25, 2020

And just like that, we are back for another week of Disney Merchandise! The Monday Merch Meeting is about to begin, where we take a look a the last seven days of offerings from the Disney shopping gods. This time we have a lot to get through thanks to the release of Disney’s Americana collection, … Monday Merch Meeting: Americana Release, Dooney & Bourke, Loungefly, Spa Set, Pins & H20+

When Do Special Needs Requests Become Entitled Demands?

By Zoë Wood | Published May 24, 2020 | Updated February 22, 2024

Before I begin, I would like to establish a few things due to the delicate nature of the subject. The first of which being that I personally have two children who, between them, have Autism, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder, Anxiety, Speech difficulties, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia and a few other labels that don’t directly pertain to this … When Do Special Needs Requests Become Entitled Demands?

How to Recover from a Long Theme Park Day in Time for the Next One

By Zoë Wood | Published May 23, 2020

Theme park days can be long and arduous. You can easily spend 12 – 16 hours in some of the Walt Disney World, Disneyland, or Universal Resort parks and the 20,000 steps you might take can leave you exhausted and weak. In this article, we take a look at how to prepare your body for … How to Recover from a Long Theme Park Day in Time for the Next One

Five Unexpected Theme Park Experiences To Prep Your Kids For

By Zoë Wood | Published May 22, 2020 | Updated February 22, 2024

When we plan for a theme park vacation, we spend a lot of time thinking of how magical it will be. If you are sharing the planning process with your children, they are most likely seeing the experiences to come from all the best angles. So how do you save your children from a huge shock … Five Unexpected Theme Park Experiences To Prep Your Kids For

Do You Even Disney? 2020 Canceled Vacation Edition

By Zoë Wood | Published May 20, 2020

It’s another year and another round of stupid things people say when they find out you are a Disney lover at heart. Welcome to the 3rd annual edition of Do You Even Disney? where Disney is now a verb and a noun, at the same time. If you missed the previous 2018 & 2019 version … Do You Even Disney? 2020 Canceled Vacation Edition

How to Avoid Emotional Dysregulation at Disney

By Zoë Wood | Published May 19, 2020 | Updated March 4, 2024

If you are headed into the Disney theme parks with a family member that has special needs, there are some things you can do to prevent a breakdown and keep everything running smoothly. First of all, let’s look at some of the issues you may be dealing with and talk about some insider tips that … How to Avoid Emotional Dysregulation at Disney

Monday Merch Meeting: Disney Bounding, Puzzles, Pins & Minnie Mouse Peter Pan Sneak Peek

By Zoë Wood | Published May 18, 2020 | Updated May 24, 2020

Welcome to this week’s Monday Merch Meeting where we have a scroll through all the latest Disney merch releases and enjoy a little retail therapy in the comfort of our PJs. Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Limited Release May – Enchanted Tiki Room Inspired The fifth collection of the Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction merch … Monday Merch Meeting: Disney Bounding, Puzzles, Pins & Minnie Mouse Peter Pan Sneak Peek