What is a Garden Grocer and why are we so in love with it? Garden Grocer is a local supermarket outside the Disney World properties in Orlando. There are many grocery stores in the area that will make your deliveries but Garden Grocer does the best job by far! 5
Category: Quick Tips
There’s More to “Sea” Than Just Nemo!
If you’ve ever taken the plunge on The Seas With Nemo & Friends ride, then you’ve probably found yourself exiting through an amazing aquarium. I know how fast paced Disney is. There are things to do, rides to ride, and shows to make. If you are anything like me, it
Strategic Parade Viewing Spots in the Magic Kingdom
Main Street Electrical Parade, Celebrate a Dream Come True Parade, Wishes, Move It! Shake It! Celebrate It! Street Party, and Dream Along With Mickey are some of the best ways to work Disney magic into your vacation. All of these entertainment options happen at the Magic Kingdom, starting along Main
Disney World Quick Tips – Planning your Disney World Budget
There are very few people who visit Walt Disney World without having to carefully plan and budget their available funds. I use a very measured and logical (at least to me) approach for budgeting each of our visits. First – I always try to start early enough so I can
BYOPD Bring Your Own Pixie Dust: A Quick Tip to Creating Your Own Magic
Are you looking for a way to make your vacation extra-magical? Disney does great at sprinkling unexpected pixie dust, but what if you want to create your own? One perfect way I have found is by leaving trinkets out for the family to find when returning to the room for
Beat the Heat by Stepping out of the SUN and Into the SPOTLIGHT!
There is no denying that it is going to be hot in the parks. With the official start to summer upon us, it is time to take a serious look at how to get around the parks on hot days! I’ve done a lot of posts on beating the heat, keeping cool,
Escaping the Rain at Walt Disney World
Until our trip last September, I had never visited the Walt Disney World parks in the rain. At least not anytime that I can remember. In the hot, muggy summer months odds are you are going to encounter the same problem. Luckily, rain showers in Florida don’t last too long
Disney World Quick Tips – What to do when it rains at WDW
What should I do if it rains while at Walt Disney World? This is a question I am asked quite often. My family usually travels to Disney in the summer months (as do most families who have school-aged children). Unfortunately, there are two constants with Orlando’s summer weather pattern: It
Take Advantage of Childcare at Walt Disney World
For parents, a Disney World vacation with the kids is one of those quintessential American (or Canadian!) experiences. What mom or dad hasn’t dreamed of taking their little one to the Magic Kingdom and taking that picture: You know the one, where everyone is smiling and happy in front of
Tips For Battling The Peak Season Crowds at Disney World
This past April, my parents, husband and I made a trip to Walt Disney World during Spring Break (the week of Easter), and even though we used to go every year at this time when I was a kid, I was still concerned about the crowds. I was worried that
Disney World Quick Tips: Don’t Miss the Sponteneity
With the rumors and testing of Disney’sXPass coupled with the recent ticket price increase, one might wonder if you’re expected to pre-plan every moment of your Walt Disney World vacation. I’m a planner. I love to plan. I will plan our vacation months in advance. It is part of the fun
Parking at ESPN Wide World of Sports Explained
Summer is upon us and it’s one of the busiest times at ESPN Wide World of Sports. While parking is free at the complex, it can be somewhat hectic to find a spot, unload your gear, and make the trek to your scheduled field. With a little prep, you can
Disney World Quick Tips and Tricks: Breastfeeding in the Parks
Before my family’s first trip to Walt Disney World, I was a little apprehensive about how, when and where I would breastfeed my son. He was just under three years old at the time and I knew the stigma in America with breastfeeding older children could potentially invade my dream
How to avoid the Disney World Diva Meltdowns
Melt-down – (official definition) “Severe overheating of a nuclear reactor core, resulting in melting of the core and escape of radiation.” Disney World Melt-Down (Diva definition) “The actions that result from being tired, hot, hungry, having aching feet, being over-stimulated, saying no to your greedy kids for the 1,000th time,
