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!
Tusker House: Top 5 Reasons You Need to Eat Here
Disney World Tusker House: What do you do when one person in your party will eat anything and everything (spoiler – that’s me), and someone else in your party only eats maybe a handful of foods and refuses everything else (another spoiler – that’s my five-year-old son)? Going out to eat must be hard, right? Wrong! Not at Disney World, anyway. So many restaurants there cater to adventurous eaters and picky eaters alike. This blog post will be all about Tusker House over in the Animal Kingdom. I personally believe that it is hands down one of the best buffets on Walt Disney World property. From the food, to the atmosphere, to…
The Maps of Disney
Maps of Disney: Whether you have been to Disney World or Disneyland 100 times, or you have never been before- looking over a map of the parks is very important! The Disney parks are an ever-changing landscape. Something seems to be different every time you visit. If you have never been to the parks before, it is especially important that you try to get the lay of the land. Well, do I have good news for you! Here at Disney Dream Co., it is one of our goals to be a place of reference when looking for park info. I have compiled a list of Disney World maps for you…
Top Disney Gifts for Under $20
Top Disney Gifts: Christmas is right around the corner! Before you know it, it will be gift-giving season. I love gift-giving, but sometimes it’s hard coming up with that perfect gift for someone. Well never fear! I have come up with the Top Disney Gifts under $20 that you can give to your Disney loving friends or family (or you can just buy all these items for yourself- I won’t judge). Happy shopping! Note: This post contains affiliate links which means I may receive a small commission from purchased products. This comes at no extra cost to you. It would be the same price if you purchased through my link…
Top Disney Must-Have Christmas Items
Top Disney Must-Have Christmas Items: Christmas is coming! Christmas is coming! And if you are anything like me, you love to deck the halls with as many Disney items as you can get! Well lucky for you, I have compiled a list of amazing Disney Christmas must-haves! Happy Shopping! Note: This post contains affiliate links which means I may receive a small commission from purchased products. This comes at no extra cost to you. It would be the same price if you purchased through my link or purchased on your own. Any money that I receive from this goes directly back into the upkeep and maintenance of Disney Dream Co.…
Free Disney Countdown Printables!
Free Disney Countdown Printables: If you are anything like me, you have the need for a constant countdown to your next Disney trip. Whether is Disney World, Disneyland, or even a Disney cruise! I feel like something is missing in my life if I do not have some sort of count down. When this article goes live, I will have 11 days till my family and I are in Disneyland! The place that started it all. It has been 10 and a half years since I was last there! And this trip will be my husband’s and son’s first time visiting, so I am really looking forward to all of…
Top 5 Reason to Stay in a Disney World Value Resort
Disney World Value Resorts: My family and I have stayed at every level of Disney resort: Deluxe, Moderate, and Value. Although each level is great, we keep going back to the Values. And there are a few reasons for that! But before we dive on into those reasons, below I will list the review articles that I have (so far) written about the Value Resort- All-Star Movies All-Star Music All-Star Sports Okay, let’s dive into this post and see what makes these resorts so great! 1. The Disney Feel Out of every resort we have stayed at, the Value Resorts stand out with that Disney feel. Don’t get me wrong,…
LeFou’s Brew: Easy Disney World Recipe!
LeFou’s Brew Disney World Recipe: Have you ever had LeFou’s Brew at Magic Kingdom before? If not, let me try to explain it to you really quickly. The best way that I can describe it is… amazing!! It’s a slushy, cold apple drink that is mixed with a hint of marshmallow and topped with a fruity whipped cream (I know it sounds like a lot is going on, but trust me, it works)! This deliciously refreshing drink, which can be found at Gaston’s Tavern in Fantasyland, is inspired by one of my favorite movies, Beauty and The Beast. Now you can make your own LeFou’s Brew at home with this super simple recipe! And I…
Toy Story Birthday Party!
Toy Story Birthday Party: If you haven’t gotten the memo yet, my family loves Disney. Like we are literally OBSESSED. Even my son, who just turned 5, is already brainwashed head over heels for Disney. Every year (except for his first birthday because he was too young to pick) we let my son decided what his birthday party theme will be. This year he finally picked Toy Story! I was so ecstatic about it because the kid’s name is Andy… it’s about time we had a Toy Story theme. Now, I am no party planning expert. I am not crafty. I am cheap. These three things are really against me…
Epcot Rides and Attractions for Toddlers and Babies
Epcot for Toddlers and Babies: When most people think of taking their younger kids to Disney World, they usually think of taking them to Magic Kingdom. And they are not wrong! Magic Kingdom is chock full of toddler-friendly activities! But for some reason, Epcot is lower on the list. Most people would say that Epcot is not for kids. To that I say, no way! Epcot is for everyone! I have already written an article called “Top 8 Things for Kids to Do in Epcot”, but that was written more generally for kids of all ages. This article will be specifically for the younger kiddos. This is a Part 2…
Top Magic Kingdom Rides and Attractions for Toddlers and Babies
Magic Kingdom for Toddlers and Babies: Disney World is a place for everyone. Young, old, and young at heart. In my humble opinion, there is no ‘right’ age to take your kid to Disney World. There are benefits to take them when they are babies (they are FREE), and there are benefits to taking them when they are older. But Disney World makes sure that there is something for everyone at every age. Lots of times, when you go to an amusement park, there might not be that much for the younger kiddos. But not at Disney! Here is a list of things that those young kids (and everyone in…
