My Top 5 must have, most forgotten items for the kids!

35 Days!  Yes that is the countdown until our “Holiday” trip begins!  I usually am pretty stress free (except for the night before/morning of the trip).  This trip however is a bit different for me.  This upcoming trip I will be traveling with BOTH kids!  Yes I know some of

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What is Rope Drop and Why do I want to see it?

As a Florida resident, most of my trips until the past few years were day trips.  We would leave early in the morning and arrive around 10, not thinking much about the going-ons before we arrived.  We rarely did multi-day trips and didn’t think about arriving early, even then. Until

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Packing a cooler for Walt Disney World

Planning a Disney vacation can be expensive,  but Disney does a great job of allowing families of all sizes and budgets to have a great vacation!  There are all sorts of ways to cut down costs at the Parks, but maybe the most beneficial to your wallet is having the

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Ready, Set, Pose! Meet and Greet Like a Pro

Who doesn’t love a character meet and greet? I love seeing the interactions between the characters and their fans!  From silly poses to autograph sessions, this special time is not be missed!  So, what do we all do?  We fumble for our cameras and cell phones, struggle with terrified children,

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Monorail Happy Hour – An Adult Escape!

For those of you who have been to Walt Disney World before, you know that around 2 pm, the Magic Kingdom gets super crowded, the sun gets super hot, and the complaining/meltdowns/tantrums begin – and we aren’t just talking kid meltdowns, I have witnessed many adult ones too! It’s hot,

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Behind the Seeds Tour – A Different Side of Epcot

Mickey Mouse shaped tomatoes? Pumpkins resting in hammocks in the air? No, it’s not the dream I had last night after spicy pizza and too much Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. These are just two of the interesting things that you can see on the Behind the Seeds Tour at Epcot. The

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Packing for your Disney Vacation – Is There an App for That?

Of course there is!  Gone are the days of Mom handing you a handwritten list of what you are allowed to bring.  No more spreadsheets for each trip, detailed right down to the phone chargers.  Or maybe I’m the only packing nerd here?  Somehow, I doubt it.  My new favorite

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Fort Wilderness – The Perfect Resort For Families!

Once you have made the decision to vacation at Walt Disney World, The Place Where Dreams Come True, then along come other decisions that you need to make, one of them being, “where will we sleep?” WDW offers a large variety of Resort Hotels, in all price ranges, and they

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How to Do Mouse Gear and Not Go Home Broke

I know what you’re thinking. That title is misleading; that is just not possible! Especially if you’re at Epcot with kids, right? I used to agree. However, I’ve been visiting the World since my youngest was an infant, and I’ve learned some ways around all the “I want!!!” (That’s my

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Disney Quick Tips – Holiday Room Decorating

Dreaming of a Disney Christmas Disney does an amazing job decorating their resorts and parks during the holidays.  No detail is left  undone.  Except your own room!  This is where you come in.  Below are some tips for making your resort room special during the holiday season.  Many Disney visitors

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Top 10 Free or Cheap things to do outside of Disney World

Many people think that Disney World is just the 4 parks, but there are many things to do outside of the parks that do not cost a lot and some are even free ! Here is a list of a few of my recommendations of some free or cheap things

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Travel Insurance for your Disney Vacation “Must Do” or “No Way?”

When you travel to Disney are you purchasing trip insurance?  Is the extra cost worth it?  I’ll share my experiences and you can decide for yourself! Our Story I had never bought trip insurance in my life prior to my first trip with my then 2-year-old in February 2009.  Our

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The Pirates League at WDW: It’s A Pirate’s Life for Me!

Ahoy Mateys! Have you ever wondered if the pirate life is the life for you? Well here’s your chance to find out! While we were planning for a recent trip to Walt Disney World, my daughter decided that she wanted to join Captain Jack’s crew and live the pirate life. The journey

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Art of Animation vs Pop Century – Which Resort is Right For You?

    Planning a Walt Disney World vacation is hard work – there are so many questions to answer! Where to eat, what to do, and one of the most important ones- where to stay! To answer that question, I must say that I HIGHLY recommend staying on WDW property

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