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Cooling Off at Disney and Universal: Our Favorite Pools in Orlando
Orlando is hot, and nothing feels better after a day at the theme parks than a pool. When we plan a vacation to Walt Disney World or Universal Orlando, we always plan in a day at the pool. It is a much needed rest between several open-to-close park days. So, when we are looking for … Cooling Off at Disney and Universal: Our Favorite Pools in Orlando
Gadgets and Gizmos A-Plenty: Navigating Your Disney Vacation with Devices
Now more than ever, it’s a part of your world. A Walt Disney World guest needs to be technologically literate in order to have both the most efficient and hygienic Disney visit, and have the access they need to what the parks and resorts offer. You need to use your smartphone and use it often. … Gadgets and Gizmos A-Plenty: Navigating Your Disney Vacation with Devices
Training for Disney? Here’s One Thing You Aren’t Practicing, and It’s Not Walking
If you are planning a trip to Disneyland or Walt Disney World, chances are somewhere along the line you have heard someone mention how much walking you are in for. In a time when we rely so heavily on technology, with many of us in seated, sedentary jobs, training for the change of pace ahead … Training for Disney? Here’s One Thing You Aren’t Practicing, and It’s Not Walking
Managing Expectations With New COVID Guidelines at Disney Theme Parks
Because it’s important for us to help Disney fans manage their expectations regarding their upcoming vacations to the parks, I want to share a couple of my thoughts on last night’s announcement from Disney that they are resuming the requirement to wear face masks indoors at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland. This has been … Managing Expectations With New COVID Guidelines at Disney Theme Parks
Are Your Teens Too Cool for Disney?
No! Of course they aren’t; no one is too cool for Disney. Allow me to rephrase that one. Do your teens think they are too cool for Disney? Ah, that’s better. With an almost fourteen-year-old, I am newly familiar with the world of moody teen cantankerous behavior, and I know firsthand that nothing you can … Are Your Teens Too Cool for Disney?
Cowboy-Sized Appetite? Head to Whispering Canyon Cafe!
*DIS Contributors review meals, resort stays, and entertainment that they have paid for during their own vacations. They only utilize discounts and offers if they are available to the general public, such as annual passholder discounts, Tables in Wonderland, or DVC membership discounts. They receive no additional compensation for dining experiences or events, so that … Cowboy-Sized Appetite? Head to Whispering Canyon Cafe!
“I’ll Lose Weight Before We Get There” – The Famous Last Words You Should Never Bank On
When you are booking a vacation that is months – even years – away, you tend to assume that all of your goals will be complete by the time it comes around. In your perfect scenario, you’ll be fitter, stronger, slimmer, more tanned, and will have unquestionably saved more money before it is time to … “I’ll Lose Weight Before We Get There” – The Famous Last Words You Should Never Bank On
Let’s Rope Drop…COFFEE?!
Let’s talk over a cup of coffee. Recently in Walt Disney World, my family and I stood in the parks and waited right in front (at “the rope”) to enter. Early bird catches the worm, and our goal in the Magic Kingdom that morning was to head for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. We got up … Let’s Rope Drop…COFFEE?!
My Nest Is Empty; What Comes Next As a Disney Parks Fan?
I’ve been feeling this shift in our family dynamics for a while. With a few children, my husband and I spent our vacations surrounded by all things Disney. We spent wonderful years creating lifetime childhood memories for them in the parks, on Disney cruises and at Aulani Resort and Spa. I loved it, and I … My Nest Is Empty; What Comes Next As a Disney Parks Fan?
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Review
I recently had the chance to stay overnight at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort – the last Walt Disney World resort on my list for never having stayed there. Before I get into all of the details of this particular resort, I’d like to share how much I think the theming of each of the Walt … Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Review
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