Top 5 Reasons To Be Excited About Disney’s Art of Animation

Disney’s newest resort, the Art of Animation, has a lot to be excited about! When I went to check out this resort for myself, I was excited to see what new details and experiences Disney has brought to the table; and I’m happy to report that I was very impressed! If

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Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Second Phase Opens

Lightning McQueen, Mater, Flo and other characters from the popular Pixar film “Cars” race into Radiator Springs just in time for the summer vacation season today as Disney’s Art of Animation Resort opens the second phase of its new family suites property at Walt Disney World Resort. Less than a

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Vegan Marketplace, Chef Tours, and More at 17th Annual Epcot International Food and Wine Festival Sept. 28-Nov. 12

For a record 46 days beginning Sept. 28, Disney guests can taste their way around the world during the 17th annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival at Walt Disney World Resort. The culinary event, just named one of the Best Food and Wine Festivals by the Travel Channel, includes

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Epcot’s Coral Reef Resturant Review

I remember in the 80’s when Epcot opened, my family visited the Living Seas. I remember thinking that it was one really huge aquarium as I descended in my hydrolater and then rode my seacab (does anybody remember those things?) to “Seabase Alpha”. In fact, the Living Seas IS a

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Art of Animation Discount for Disney Visa Cardholders

Use your Disney’s Visa Card to save 15% at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. Book now through 6/14/12 for travel 6/18/12 – 9/27/12 Experience Disney’s Art of Animation Resort at Walt Disney World® Resort and save 15% when you book with your Disney’s Visa® Card. From the magically themed family suites and

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Disney World Planning – Family Meeting Nights

Hey folks! Thanks for keeping up with my Disney World Planning Series as I plan my September family vacation to Walt Disney World! If you missed the other articles in this series you can check them out here. I am now  172 days away from my vacation. This means that

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Technology Enables More Moms to be Household CEOs

Disney Interactive Media Group (DIMG) announced today results from the second installment of its “M.O.M. – Mom on a Mission” research study, started in 2010, that illustrate how women are utilizing technology and the Internet to make being a mom easier. The study revealed that more moms are taking on

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Disney Makes Healthy Living Fun With New ‘D-Lightful Living’ Program To Help Families Make Better Health & Nutrition Choices

Getting kids to become animated about healthy lifestyle habits is not always easy. Today Disney Consumer Products (DCP) announces an exciting new program to help equip parents and busy families with the tools they need to incorporate more of these habits into a busy schedule. Through a series of weekly

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Off the Beaten Path: Magic Kingdom Quiet Places

During our WDW trips, we stick to the “Pirates Code”: “He who falls behind, gets left behind”. This drives home the point that it’s everyone’s vacation (particularly when we’re in our grand gathering) and we need to maintain a pace that’s good for everyone. If the kids had their choice,

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Disney FamilyFun Magazine Launches Innovative ‘Badges of Fun’ Program with 20th Anniversary June/July Issue

Now on newsstands, Disney FamilyFun‘s June/July issue celebrates the magazine’s 20th anniversary and its unique mission that has rallied millions of devoted readers:  less worry, more fun!  The “birthday” issue kicks off a new, year-long, multifaceted sponsorship series that combines advertorial and editorial elements seamlessly and entices families to earn

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Wednesday with Walt: Happiness Is…

Walt Disney said, “Happiness is a state of mind, it’s just according to the way you look at things.” Disney fans know all about happiness. Merriam-Webster describes happiness as “a state of well-being and contentment; or a pleasurable or satisfying experience.”  All we know is that it is the sheer

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