Nicole Ellington
I'm a lover of all things Disney! I have an adorable son named Andy (after Toy Story), and an amazing hubby named Aaron. For my family and I, Disney isn’t just a hobby or someplace we casually go when on vacation, it's a way of life. We try to go back 'Home' twice a year. My hope for this blog is to help families navigate their crazy, magical times through Disney and reach their Disney Dream!
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Top 5 Disney World Breakfast That You NEED to Try!
Disney World Breakfast: One of the most important meals of the day is breakfast- or so they tell us. Typically, I am not a breakfast person. Usually, I just drink my coffee and I am ready to go! But there is something about being at Disney World that makes me really want to have breakfast! We don’t have breakfast everyday on our vacation, but we do make sure to have breakfast at least a few times on our trip. Below, I will show you my top five favorite places to grab breakfast while at Walt Disney World! Be Our Guest Disney World Breakfast Having breakfast at Disney World once a…
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What To Pack in Your Disney World Park Bag
Disney World Park Bag: When going on a vacation – especially a Disney vacation – it’s very important to make sure you are packing all of the right things. But have you ever thought about what to pack in your park bag? For those who might not know, when we refer to a “park bag”, we mean the bag you take into the parks – pretty self-explanatory. Having everything that you need in this bag is very important too! Recently we, (Kim, Jen, and I) were on That Park Life Podcast. We had such a great time and really appreciate Greg and Beth for having us on! We bet you…
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What to do on Arrival Day at Disney World
WHOO-HOO!! That day you have been waiting for is FINALLY here! Today is your arrival day for Disney World! No matter how long you have counted down to this day, you want to make sure that you are prepared! Most people have their Fastpasses covered and dining reservations covered, but have you thought about what you are going to do your first day there? Before you leave your house- Confirm luggage tags are on luggage (and that you have all of your luggage) Any paperwork is on hand and easily accessible. Also, make sure that you have confirmation numbers easily assessable if you need them. If you are flying: Arrive…
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Top 7 Disney Father’s Day Crafts that Kids Can Make at Home!
Disney Father’s Day Crafts: Father’s Day is almost here! And what parent doesn’t love a homemade craft from their kids?! And if you are a Disney parent, I am sure you would love a Disney homemade craft even more! This list will be comprised of easy, cute, and ADORABLE crafts that you and your kids can make at home for this upcoming Father’s Day! Just in case you aren’t the homemade type person but you still want to get that Disney Dad something special, here is a great list of Disney gift items that you can buy right off amazon and be sent right to your front door! Prince Charming…
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Top 21 Father’s Day Gifts for the Disney Loving Dad
Father’s Day is fast approaching! You are going to want to be prepared ahead of time. Have no fear! I compiled a list of items that I think most Disney loving dads would love! There is something for everyone on this list! Happy shopping! Disney Father’s Day Gifts The links below are affiliate links. We will make a small profit off your purchase. All money will go back into the upkeep of the website. The price you pay here is the same price as you would pay straight from Amazon. The prices that are posted were correct at the time of me posting this article. Prices can change at any…
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Free Things to get at Disney World! With Printable Checklist!
Free Things at Disney World: Who doesn’t like free things, right? To be honest, I really am a big ol’ cheapo. And Disney is so expensive to begin with anyway! So, if you are anything like me, having a list of things that you can enjoy for free is a huge plus in your book. Enjoy! Not only will this post explain a little bit about all the freebies and where to find them, but at the bottom there is a free printable check list so you can keep track of your Disney World freebies! Free Things at Disney World that Don’t Require a Ticket I am going to break this…
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Top 14 Disney World Music Soundtracks to Listen to While at Home
Disney World Music Soundtracks: If you are anything like me, you are REALLY missing Disney right now. I miss the sights, the rides, even just walking around! But one thing that I miss a lot is the sounds.
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Disney Bedtime Hotline is Back!
Disney Bedtime Hotline: Last Fall, Disney released a Bedtime Hotline service to help those kiddos get to bed! It was only around for a very limited time. Well, good news! Today, Disney has released it again! For a limited time, you can call 877-7-MICKEY for a special bedtime message from Mickey Mouse or one of his very best friends!. The hotline is available starting April 17 through midnight (Pacific time) on April 30. SO this is a very limited timeline! There is a limit of 1 message per call, and you do need to make some selections when you call in before handing over the phone to your little one. But you can…
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Disney Workout Videos While You’re Stuck at Home!
Disney Workout: It is a crazy time we are living in. CRAZY! Everything seems to be closed- from gyms, to nail salons, to even our beloved Disney World and the Disneylands across the globe. But never fear! Here are some great ways to bring the gym and the Disney magic right to your home! Did you know that there are some great workout videos that you can do at home with your kids right on YouTube? And the best part of it is that they are Disney inspired! (Well, Star Wars and Marvel- but Disney owns them so it counts). My son and I just did a bunch of these…
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How to Make Perfect Mickey Waffles at Home
Do you miss Mickey Waffles when you are not in the parks? Well then this recipe is for you!
