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!
Top 7 Ways to Stay Healthy and Not Get Sick for Your Disney Vacation
Stay Healthy at Disney: We all know the drill- you have a vacation coming up, and then all of a sudden, there seems to be a stomach bug outbreak at your kid’s school. It seems to NEVER FAIL. Or maybe that’s just me and my luck. It always seems like the weeks leading up to our Disney vacation some sort of sickness is going around; whether it’s the flu, stomach bug, or one of a million other things. Also, Disney World is basically a petri dish of germs, let’s be honest. It’s hard to stay healthy at Disney. Anywhere that has an abundance of kids is bound to be like…
Why You Need to Eat at Carnation Cafe Restaurant in Disneyland!
Carnation Cafe Disneyland Restaurant: For those of you that know me, you know that I like my food. I mean I really, REALLY, like my food. And one of my favorite things to do in the whole wide world is trying new restaurants. Since we just recently went to Disneyland for the first time back in November, I had so many opportunities to try new things! Everything there was new to me! One of my favorite dining experiences was eating at The Carnation Cafe, right in the middle of Main Street USA in Disneyland Park. The Location: Carnation Cafe Disneyland Restaurant One of my favorite things about the Carnation Cafe…
Disney World Vs. Disneyland
Disney World vs Disneyland: For most of my life, Disney World is the place that I liked to call ‘home’. It just felt right. I felt like I belonged. I never really had the need to visit the other Disney Parks around the world because I was just so happy and comfortable at WDW. That all changed when my son turned 4 years old and his obsession with the movies Cars took over. Everything was Cars to him! His birthday party theme was Cars, all he wanted to do was play with his Cars toys- he even got a HUGE Cars race track for that Christmas. That’s when I realized…
Free “You’re Going to Disney World!” Printable Character Letters and Tickets
You’re Going to Disney World Printable Letters: One of the best parts of planning a trip to Disney World, in my personal opinion, is telling my son that we are going. The smile on his face is honestly one of the major reasons we go so often. This child lives and breaths Disney. At school, when he is done with his schoolwork and sitting at his desk, he is constantly drawing Spaceship Earth. Every day he seems to come home with a new rendition of it. Rember, he is 5 years old. I never claimed he was an artist 😀 I like to come up with fun, little ways to…
Strollers at Disney World
How do you handle the stroller situation while at WDW? Do you rent? Bring your own? Something else? Here is an article to help you make the right decision for your family.
Free Dining Plan at Disney World Available NOW!
Free Dining Plan Disney World: As we all know, Disney World can be quiet expensive! So when a deal comes along, I love to jump on it, especially when a great deal like this arrives! Disney World just released FREE DINING! That’s right! Free food! This is honestly my FAVORITE deal! Who doesn’t love free food?! But, like all great things, this deal won’t last forever and is in very limited quantities! So here are the details- A 4-night package that includes a room at a select Disney Resort hotel and minimum 4-Day ticket with a Park Hopper Option. Offer valid for arrivals most nights with check-in Jun. 27 through 28, Jul. 5 through…
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.…
