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.



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?





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?





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?









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