• Animal Kingdom,  Blog Post,  Dining,  Epcot,  Hollywood Studios,  Magic Kingdom,  Planning,  Tips

    Disney World FREE Planning Printables: Disney World Planner

    Disney World FREE Planer Planning Printables: Are you the type of person that likes to have a place for everything, and everything in its place? Do you like to have everything neat and organized? Are you planning on going to Disney World sometime in the future? If you answered “Yes” to even one of those questions, then these Disney World Free Planning Printables are for you! *Updated November 12th, 2022* I LOVE having a schedule and things all sorted out. So I figured making these Disney World Planning Printables would make life so much easier! What’s better than a free Disney World planner? What are these Disney World Free Planning…

  • Siesta Key Beach
    And Beyond,  Blog Post

    Beaches Near Disney- Siesta Key

    Florida has so much to offer, Disney, beaches, camping, alligators…. I often hear people ask what beach is close to Orlando in an attempt to hit a beach and visit our favorite mouse in the same trip. I going to give you the scoop on one of our favorite beaches ( full disclosure it is also in my backyard).

  • Blog Post,  Planning,  Tips

    Top 7 Crowded Park Strategies at Disney World

    Top 7 Crowded Park Strategies at Disney World: Raise your hand if you like a crowded park! Anyone? No one? I didn’t think so. I am assuming most of us are not fans of places being super crowded. But the reality is, that’s just life, especially when it comes to WDW. Here my list of Top 7 Crowded Park Day Strategies at WDW. 1. Always Expect a Crowd This might sound strange, but if you expect a crowd to be there, you will be setting your expectations correctly and won’t be disappointed. Disney World these days is pretty much ALWAYS crowded, and who can blame them? Disney World is the…

  • Blog Post,  Disney Resorts,  Planning,  Tips

    How to Receive a Free Gift Card from WDW!

    I don’t know about you, but when I am vacationing, I usually deny daily housekeeping. I personally just am not a fan of someone cleaning my stuff and making my bed. (I hardly make my bed when I am at home, I don’t need my bed made when on vacation 🙂 ). But did you know that Disney World will give you a Free Disney gift card for denying daily house keeping? It is one of my favorite perks while staying at a Walt Disney World Resort! But not all resorts do this awesome perk (which is called “Service Your Way”). Read on for more info on how to get…

  • Blog Post,  Children,  Movies

    Movies You Should See Before Heading to WDW and Character Reference List

    About a year ago, the song “Be Our Guest” came on my Disney Pandora Station. My then three-year-old son says, “Mama, what movie is this song from?” You should have seen the look of pure horror on my face. It was at that moment that I realized I have failed as a parent. My son, who has been to Disney several times now, and even ate at the Beast’s castle (the restaurant is called Be Our Guest for crying out loud AND it’s his favorite restaurant), did NOT know that that song was from Beauty and the Beast. So, I figured I needed to correct this and make him watch…

  • Blog Post,  Planning,  Tips

    The Magic Behind PhotoPass and Memory Maker

    They say a photo speaks a thousand words. If that’s true, then photos from a Disney Photopass Photographer must speak at least two thousand words! I don’t know how they do it, but they always seem to capture my most favorite photos of my family. My son, who I happen to think is the cutest kid in the world, just doesn’t take photos well. He’s not very photogenic. But somehow, they always capture him looking cute! In this article, I will explain what the difference is between Photopass and Memory Maker, if it’s worth you getting it for your vacation, and other need to know information.

  • Dining,  Epcot,  Kids,  News

    Candy Sushi is Back

    Candy Sushi Making was an event that sold out quickly last year at Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival. If you want to take advantage of this event in the fall reservations are now open! This year the cost is $10 per participant and there are two sessions a day 3:30pm and 5:30pm. Check it out though, slots are already filling up! For more information check out the official-page here. Thanks to Disney for the use of their picture in this article.  Let me know if you attend and tag me on Instagram.

  • Blog Post,  Planning,  Tips

    A Complete Guide to MagicBands

    To me, MagicBands are basically magic. I mean, it says it all in the name! You technically don’t need MagicBands while visiting Walt Disney World. but it does make your life a whole lot easier. And I am 100% for making life easier. Here is a complete Guide to MagicBands! 1. What are MagicBands? I am so glad you asked! (I am just going to assume that you asked). Anyway, MagicBands are the most magic-filled jewelry that you will ever own. They are bracelets that use RF technology to store your specific information. You match them up (“Mickey to Mickey” as you will hear Castmembers say) to various touch points…