• Blog Post,  Dining,  Tips

    Mistakes to Avoid When Dining at Disney World

    Hi, my name is Nicole and I LOVE food. I mean it’s almost an addiction. The sight of food, the smells of food, and even the sounds of food make me so happy! I know, I have a problem. So when it comes to vacationing, food is always at the top of my mind. Where am I going to eat? When am I going to eat? Is it time to eat yet? And when it comes to Disney World, these questions are even MORE at the forefront of my mind. I make sure that my meals are planned out in the best possible way. So here are some mistakes to…

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    Blog Post,  Disney Resorts,  Epcot,  Hollywood Studios,  Planning

    Disney’s BoardWalk Inn

    Disney’s BoardWalk Inn is one of 3 deluxe resorts (the other 2 are Yacht Club and Beach Club) nestled around Crescent Lake between Hollywood Studios and the International Gateway at Epcot. During each of the past 3 Augusts, Ben and I have stayed at one of these 3 gorgeous resorts, finishing our trio just a couple of weeks ago at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn. This time, though, we were treated to something truly magical – a room upgrade to a 2-story loft cottage with Club Level access.

  • Rare Characters, vacations for families
    And Beyond,  Blog Post

    Top Vacations for Families

    So many places to visit … so little time is the old adage. We have been trying to visit a new destination each summer with our kids. Sometimes we make it further down the road then others. I am going to share my top 8 bucket list vacations for families. I have employed the help for some other great bloggers who I am living vicariously through, and are some of my travel inspirations. Disney’s Beach Club Resort – Contributed by Francine at PixieDustFan.com Ok, so the Beach Club is a bit of a cheat. I have been there for one glorious night. I need to go back. Francine lays out…

  • Blog Post,  Disney Resorts,  Planning

    How to choose the right Disney Resort

    How to Chose a Disney Resort: How in the world do you choose the right Disney resort? There are many factors to consider when deciding what resort to choose for your Disney vacation. I am going to walk you through so things to consider before you make your decision. Of course for most of us, price is ultimately a factor. So lets set that aside for a minute and consider all the other things that we may want to think about in a resort.

  • Blog Post,  Disney Resorts

    A Disney Proposal – A Most Magical Christmas

    By the time this post goes live, Ben and I will be enjoying part 2 of our honeymoon, down in Walt Disney World, so it seemed as good a time as any to share the story of our Disney proposal. On December 26, 2017, Ben kicked off our Disney vacation by proposing to me. Hopefully by now this isn’t a spoiler — I said yes! For months, and I mean months, before the trip, I knew it was coming, so here’s a little peek into the most impatient 8 months of my life. Seriously. I knew for 8 months. Before the Trip I feel like I know Ben really, really…

  • Blog Post,  Planning,  Tips

    The WORST Disney Advice You Should NEVER Follow

    We have all heard our fair share of bad advice. And when it comes to a Disney Vacation, there is plenty of bad advice to go around. Now, I am not claiming that every little bit of advice I give is the law and the best advice in the world. Sometimes different things work for different people or different situations. But, I have heard some advice that just leaves me scratching my head. Below is a list of advice that I truly believe is bad advice that you should ignore. (Disclaimer: This post was written before the pandemic. Most of this advice still rings true! But be sure to read…

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    Animal Kingdom,  Blog Post,  Planning,  Tips

    Kim’s Top 5 Attractions – Animal Kingdom

    The “Top 5 Attractions” series really is one of the hardest to write - partly because picking favorites is always a little painful, but also because the parks are constantly changing! With my next Disney trip right around the corner (less than a week!), I’m hopping in with both feet, though, to list off my Top 5 Attractions at Animal Kingdom.