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Disney Tips- What Should I Take and What Should I Leave?

Disney Tips- What Should I Take and What Should I Leave?

If you are like me you are a planner. It is very important to be prepared when traveling to Disney because poor preparation can make or break the enjoyment of your vacation. When preparing for your days at the parks it may be helpful to know what you can take ...

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Thrifty Thursday: How About a FREE Disney Sundae?

Thrifty Thursday: How About a FREE Disney Sundae?

When you are on the Disney Dining Plan and you order a quick service meal, you get 1 meal, 1 drink and 1 dessert of your choice. This usually consists of some sort of cake or ice cream bar. Did you know that at Pop they have a bakery section ...

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Terrific Tuesdays: Disney Resort Hopping

Terrific Tuesdays: Disney Resort Hopping

One thing my family tried on our last trip to Walt Disney World was resort hopping. Since we went around Christmas, all of the resorts were decked out in holiday decor. We had a great time checking out these resorts, as they are beautiful no matter what the season ...

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Running with Disney: A Newbie’s Thoughts on Disney Marathon Weekend

Running with Disney: A Newbie's Thoughts on Disney Marathon Weekend

As I have mentioned previously, one of the reasons we chose the week we did for recent our Disney World vacation, was because it was Marathon Weekend, and our DD was participating in the 5-K. This was a totally new experience for all of us, Disney veterans that we are, ...

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Disney Outside the Parks: The Sweet Side of Disney

Disney Outside the Parks: The Sweet Side of Disney

I am so excited to be hosting this new series called, Disney Outside the Parks! Disney has such a big impact on so many lives and the magical memories that we create with our loved ones stays with us forever. The one thing most of us dread about a Disney ...

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Thrifty Thursday: Don’t Miss the Fireworks!

Thrifty Thursday: Don't Miss the Fireworks!

I was talking to a recent Walt Disney World visitor the other day. We talked about everything she and her family did on their trip and how much they all enjoyed Disney. When I asked her what they thought of the fireworks shows, she said they had not seen them. ...

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Terrific Tuesdays: Sailing Away on Disney World’s Boats

Terrific Tuesdays: Sailing Away on Disney World's Boats

One thing my family enjoys doing while at Walt Disney World is looking at the scenery a little differently than others do. Most people think that you need to rush to places by monorail or bus transportation. Though sometimes we do, we also like to go by boat. ...

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Running with Disney: A “New” Kind of Vacation

Running with Disney: A New Kind of Vacation

If I had to pick one word to describe our recent trip to Walt Disney World, it would be “new”. We stayed in a new resort, ate in new restaurants, and had new experiences. And this is probably one of the things I love about visiting Disney World: no matter ...

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Wordless Wednesday: The Simple Things of the Season

It seems like the holidays approach faster and faster each year. Hopefully you’re almost done with the pre-holiday craziness and take time to enjoy the simple things of the season. Such as a yummy ice-cream cone! I hope you all have a happy and safe holiday. Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday: Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights

Now through January 7th at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, The Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights is happening! It is an absolute amazing site to see! Best part…it’s included with your theme park admission! Nothing extra to spend to enjoy the show! Continue reading

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A Disney Christmas Dream

We all have a dream when we think about Disney World, for some it may be a magical stay at a deluxe villa resort, for some it may be an extended vacation with everyone in their family, for others it may be to actually visit Walt Disney World for the first time ever. My Disney dream is to visit Walt Disney World for Christmas. Not the week before, not the week after, I want to wake up Christmas morning and open presents with my kids at Walt Disney World. I want to celebrate Christmas at Walt Disney World! Continue reading

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Disney Christmas Magic: Epcot’s Holiday Storytellers

Once a month I am honored to be a contributor for WDW Fan Zone, and last week I shared over there one of my absolute favorite events at Walt Disney World during the Holiday Season. No, it’s not the parade, or the fireworks, or the music, or the food….it’s something far simpler…..and in many ways I think far more meaningful. Continue reading

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Christmas at Walt Disney World: Do the Resort Decoration Hop

It shouldn’t come as a great surprise that Disney, the master at creating scenic backdrops for a year’s worth of events and festivities, is at its glory during the Christmas Holiday season. The parks are, of course, decked out with lights, wreathes, garlands, trees, and many other holiday symbols and decorations celebrating all the winter holidays. But overlooked by many who visit during this time of the year, are the resorts where, in my opinion, the true Christmas “gems” are, when it comes to decorating. For here, the Disney Imagineers and decorating staff, combined with the Disney florists, bakers, and pastry chefs, create some absolutely amazing Disney holiday magic. Continue reading

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