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.

The Monday Merch Meeting – Week of April 13th

By Zoë Wood | Published April 13, 2020 | Updated May 1, 2020

The Monday Merch Meeting is now in session, and we have a lot to catch up on! Grab your morning beverage of choice, lock yourself in a childless room, and let’s get started. Limited Edition Parks Easter Pins Released for 2020 On Sunday, April 12th, shopdisney.com released their exclusive Limited Edition Park Pins for Easter … The Monday Merch Meeting – Week of April 13th

The Next-Time Disney Parks Addendum

By Zoë Wood | Published April 8, 2020

If there is one thing I hear routinely from people coming home from their favorite theme park, it’s the disappointment of missing out on a particular attraction that they had their heart set on experiencing. Some knew well in advance, and just failed to adjust emotionally in time before their visit; others skipped blissfully into … The Next-Time Disney Parks Addendum

The Monday Merch Meeting – Week of April 6th

By Zoë Wood | Published April 6, 2020 | Updated May 2, 2020

Happy Monday my Disney-lovers, we are back with another Monday Merch Meeting, where we enjoy the new offerings from the Disney Merchandise gods in the comfort of our isolated living spaces. Ready to browser-window shop with me? Princess-Inspired Fancy Dress & Jewelry Sets I used to love dressing my kids up in Disney costumes. The … The Monday Merch Meeting – Week of April 6th

Five More People You Don’t Want to be in Disney Parks

By Zoë Wood | Published April 1, 2020 | Updated February 20, 2025

If you are sitting at home, socially distant and isolated; but also slightly suffocated by the 24/7 exposure to the people you live with, I feel you. We are canceling vacations and desperate to book new ones, all while working from home and homeschooling our kids, no one seems to know where each day ends … Five More People You Don’t Want to be in Disney Parks

The Monday Merch Meeting – Week of March 30th

By Zoë Wood | Published March 30, 2020 | Updated May 2, 2020

If you have seeped into a weird time coma where no one really knows what day it is, then I am here to help. This week’s Monday Merch Meeting is now in session with the official attire being PJ’s and comforting beverage of choice, a must. Let’s take a moment to escape from confines of … The Monday Merch Meeting – Week of March 30th

Five Disney-Inspired Family Activities to Pass the Time at Home

By Zoë Wood | Published March 25, 2020

Whether you are sitting on canceled travel plans or just home-bound with the current precautionary climate, finding ways to pass the time without being glued to a screen is hard work. How exactly do you involve the whole family in new activities within the home that don’t cost money and aren’t going to cause a … Five Disney-Inspired Family Activities to Pass the Time at Home

The Monday Merch Meeting – Week of March 23rd

By Zoë Wood | Published March 23, 2020 | Updated May 2, 2020

It’s been a strange week. More resort closures, more travel bans, isolation, and quarantine; it’s been eventful. The Monday Merch Meeting is now in session, helping you pass the time at home, uncomfortably close to your loved ones, by contemplating the future of travel and resort shopping! Let’s begin with one of my favorite monthly … The Monday Merch Meeting – Week of March 23rd

Rebuilding Your Canceled Vacation

By Zoë Wood | Published March 18, 2020

Wow, what a week it has been. Only seven days ago, I was sharing my own experience with canceling travel plans to Japan. Since then, the news broke of additional closures to the Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World, Disneyland Paris, and a suspension of service for Disney Cruise Line. Before 2020, I could have never … Rebuilding Your Canceled Vacation

The Monday Merch Meeting – Week of March 16

By Zoë Wood | Published March 16, 2020 | Updated May 2, 2020

Welcome back my Disney-enthusiast friends for your Monday fix of what is new in Disney Merchandise! If you missed last week’s edition, you can find it here. We are adding Aulani into the mix this week, and I wanted to take a look back at a few of the super cute offerings made at the … The Monday Merch Meeting – Week of March 16

Traveling at Times of Uncertainty or Cancelling Your Dream Vacation?

By Zoë Wood | Published March 11, 2020 | Updated May 28, 2020

The world is facing unpredictable times at the moment. The news tells us one thing, our governments another, and may the Disney gods help you if you are susceptible to the tales of social media. If you don’t already know, I am referring to the widely reported COVID-19 Coronavirus. This article is not to spread panic … Traveling at Times of Uncertainty or Cancelling Your Dream Vacation?