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When you are shaped more like Buzz or Woody than Snow White
I would describe my body shape as a pear. Not the organic, no pesticides kind, but the genetically modified, six for a dollar variety. For people like myself, of size, visiting a theme park comes with some concerns. No one wants to do the walk back down the line because they didn’t fit in a … When you are shaped more like Buzz or Woody than Snow White
Saving money on an adults only trip
My wife and I celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary on the 23rd of January, and thanks to her awesome planning, we were able to take our longest and cheapest per day trip to date… When we got married, we had to decide between Asheville, NC and Disney World. We set our hearts on going to … Saving money on an adults only trip
Surviving (Or Sharing) Disney World with A Non-Disney Fan
Like many of you, I am considered “that Disney guy (or gal)” among my friends and even family. So, of course, a goal of mine growing up, along with graduating college and finding a job, would be to find the perfect significant other who shared my passion for Disney World. In my mid-twenties, I met … Surviving (Or Sharing) Disney World with A Non-Disney Fan
Five Movies for Your Family to Watch Before Your First Trip to Walt Disney World
A great way to keep the excitement alive after you announce an upcoming trip to Walt Disney World is to hold Family Movie Nights. Prepare some popcorn, put on your Mickey Mouse pajamas, and snuggle up to enjoy some great movies. Most kids have seen popular Disney movies like Toy Story, Frozen, and The Little … Five Movies for Your Family to Watch Before Your First Trip to Walt Disney World
The Other Hawaii (Part 1): How to See the Best of the Islands from a Cruise Ship
I’ve been lucky enough to call Hawaii home for the past year or so and in November I was able to spend 4 nights at Aulani. Let me tell you this…It. Is. Spectacular. But I don’t really need to tell you this. If you’ve hung around the DIS long enough, you know plenty about how … The Other Hawaii (Part 1): How to See the Best of the Islands from a Cruise Ship
Easy ways to stay healthy at Disney
I know when my family visits a Disney Park all we want to think about is fun. We are excited to ride the attractions, see the shows and eat amazing food. I am jumping out of my seat just thinking about it. You have taken care of all the flight reservations, theme park tickets, and packed … Easy ways to stay healthy at Disney
Scared Of Mickey? Ways To Help Familiarize Young Children With The Characters
Is your child scared of Mickey Mouse? Or Cinderella? Too many times I’ve seen parents shove their crying child up to characters they were terrified to meet. Instead of forcing them to meet characters before they are ready here are just some suggestions that might help acclimate them to meeting the characters without leaving them in … Scared Of Mickey? Ways To Help Familiarize Young Children With The Characters
It All Started When I Forgot My Underwear……
We arrive at the Grand Californian Hotel and I am preoccupied with getting the chicken quesadillas from room service and reporting to bed immediately. The flight from Michigan was long. Have you ever had fresh guacamole at 9pm PST? If you haven’t then you are a damn fool. Never mind. Have Daddy order quesadillas, eat and … It All Started When I Forgot My Underwear……
Running the Parks Part 3 – Disney Running Resources
This is part 3 of my series on running Disney races. Part 1 can be found here. Part 2 can be found here. In my previous posts about running Disney races, I wrote about what it is like to participate in a Disney running event, and I also wrote about some things to consider when … Running the Parks Part 3 – Disney Running Resources
Take a baby to a Disney theme park? Are you nuts?
Yep, that was me. Because who in their right mind would do this? I came to this conclusion while strolling through Fantasyland in WDW one afternoon in 1982. A baby, maybe sixteen months old, was having the meltdown to end all meltdowns. You know the kind…screaming at the top of her lungs, lying on the … Take a baby to a Disney theme park? Are you nuts?
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