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Top 3 Magic Kingdom Attractions for Toddlers and Young Kids

Toddlers often travel to  Walt Disney World with older siblings.  Unfortunately, height restrictions for some rides at the Magic Kingdom Theme Park can leave them feeling “too little” or left out of the fun. Here are my tips for three amazing rides and attractions that toddlers can experience right along with the rest of their […]

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Fitness on Vacation…Yes!

How important is fitness on vacation? While a Walt Disney World Resort vacation always includes a huge amount of walking, many Guests want to stick with their typical fitness routines. And that means hitting the fitness room, even on vacation. In addition to many jogging and walking trails throughout the Walt Disney World Resort, the […]

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Disney Quick-Service Dining: Gasparilla Island Grill

Friends always ask me for Disney Dining recommendations. They want a casual and quick, but special dining experience, often one that does not require a theme park ticket.  Our go-to departure day counter service restaurant is Gasparilla Island Grill. Tucked in the back of the main lobby of the regal Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, Gasparilla […]

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What’s New at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2016?

Summer is winding down, most schools are in session and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (MNSSHP) at the Walt Disney World Resort is again looming on the eerie, misty, ghost-filled horizon. Last year I gave you 8 magical reasons to attend the event (you can check it out HERE).  I thought this year I would update […]

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Disney Goes to Vegas: Marvel’s Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. Is Here!

Although we might wish that every vacation we take includes a day in Disney’s Magic Kingdom or Disney’s Epcot Theme Park, that is not always the case. My husband and I were able to get away recently for a few days to Las Vegas, and we were pleasantly surprised to find that Disney had followed […]

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Food and Wine Relaxation: Chase Visa Lounge Is for Members Only!

As fans of Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival start planning their upcoming Disney Parks vacations, anticipation is at an all-time high.  The Epcot International Food and Wine Festival will run an unprecedented two full months this year (September 14-November 14) and there is so much to see, do and of course eat and drink.  While […]

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Everything You Need to Know About Advanced Dining Reservations

You have finally made your decision … and are headed to the Walt Disney World Resort. Congratulations!  While the Walt Disney World Resort is home to a multitude of counter service restaurants (no reservations needed), most table service restaurants are highly sought after. Securing Advanced Dining Reservations (sometimes called ADRs) is highly recommended, especially if […]

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Try It … You’ll Like It!

As parents, most of us are familiar with trying to get our kids to try something new.  New foods, new clubs, sports or activities are always on our radar and we want our kids to have diverse experiences so they can find out what they like best, what they are good at and what it […]

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Tips for Travelling With Teens, Disney Style!

Summer has finally arrived and for many families that means vacation! And for a great number of our readers, vacation is synonymous with Disney Parks! My kids have logged more Disney trips than they have birthdays, so a trip to the Walt Disney World Resort is one of our favorite ways to unwind. In just […]

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Meet the Princesses…Without Ever Waiting in Line!

Calling all princesses, princes and lovers of royalty! As a mom to a princess of my own (and a prince who tolerates his sister), I know that each magical Disney Parks vacation is not complete without some face time with the regal Disney princesses. But with all of the options for FastPass+ today, sometimes planning […]