AUTHOR: Zoë Wood
To Poncho, or Not to Poncho?
Throughout your life, you will come up against many factors that are indicative of a person’s character, and you have the power to separate people into two distinct groups. For some people, the first instance of this that will spring to mind is the social divide in the US politically, racial issues, or some equally … To Poncho, or Not to Poncho?
The Traveling Lifestyle: Making the Change
In part one of The Traveling Lifestyle series, we covered how important it is to make time for your family to find the magic. If you didn’t get a chance to read the first installment of this series, you can catch up on it HERE. Today we are going to go a little further into … The Traveling Lifestyle: Making the Change
Can We Convert Nine Dragons Restaurant into Yum Cha?
Good Chinese food can be one of the greatest, most blissful experiences in life. On the other hand, mediocre or worse Chinese food can be an enormous, soul-destroying, misery-inducing letdown. Just when you have your taste buds primed for the spicy flavor of Sichuan or the delightful, delectable softness of your favorite dumplings, disaster strikes and you are … Can We Convert Nine Dragons Restaurant into Yum Cha?
The Stories of Animal Kingdom – What to Watch While You Wait
By now we know two things: The first, there’s a lot of planning and waiting involved in organizing a Disney vacation. Second, it’s a whole lot more fun when you can relate to the theming, characters and attractions around you. In part 1 and part 2 of this series we covered what to watch while … The Stories of Animal Kingdom – What to Watch While You Wait
A New Australia Pavilion at EPCOT?
Wouldn’t it be awesome if there was an Australian pavilion added to EPCOT’s World Showcase? Okay, so maybe a little bit of optimistic thinking there but really, how has this not already happened? Sadly, I blame the caricature of Australian cuisine and culture that is Outback Steakhouse. No one says, “throw another shrimp on the barbie” … A New Australia Pavilion at EPCOT?
Road Trip: Three Day-Trips Outside Of Aulani
When you have booked a Disney vacation for more than a few days, sometimes you just want a day, here or there, to explore and do your own thing. Last time we looked at Three Day-Trips Outside of Disneyland, exploring the wonders of Southern California. Today we are going to look at three day-trips you … Road Trip: Three Day-Trips Outside Of Aulani
Road Trip: Three Day-Trips Outside of Disneyland
While on vacation it can be good to take a break from the chaotic glee of the parks and venture out into the real world. On the Disneyland Edition of the Dis Unplugged, Mary Jo gives us a few ideas of things you can do within the Los Angeles area on Day 6. So, where can you … Road Trip: Three Day-Trips Outside of Disneyland
The Unexpected Fears That Can Manifest in Theme Parks
Over the last couple of months, I have talked a lot about prepping your children for your travels. This time we are turning the tables and focusing on how to manage your expectations as the parent. What do you do when your children don’t respond to The Happiest Place on Earth with the enthusiasm you … The Unexpected Fears That Can Manifest in Theme Parks
The Stories of California Adventure – What to Watch While You Wait
We all know that when you visit Disney Parks, there can be a long wait between the initial planning of your vacation and when the fun begins. A few old-fashioned movie nights can help pass the time and get everyone excited for your travel plans. If you are not familiar with the different movies you can watch … The Stories of California Adventure – What to Watch While You Wait
Managing the Social Dynamics and Expectations of Your Disney Travel Party
As the planners of these elaborate Walt Disney World or Disneyland Resort vacations, we have high expectations. Not just of the holiday itself but also the people who will be joining us. We are so busy packing in as much action, magic and once-in-a-lifetime sparkle as possible that we often set the bar too high … Managing the Social Dynamics and Expectations of Your Disney Travel Party



