I’m often asked why I go to so many Disney parks when they all pretty much offer the same experience. My answer: they don’t! While there are many shared experiences from one Disney park to another, they all have unique attractions, shows, dining opportunities, and even cultural exchanges that make going to several – or […]
Disneyland’s Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! – First Look & Insider Tips
This weekend may be the debut of a little something called Pandora: World of Avatar over at Walt Disney World. Exciting. We West Coast Disney fans know, however, that something equally *awesome* is happening at the Happiest Place on Earth this weekend too. Get your awesome mixes ready. The most hotly anticipated attraction of the summer at Disneyland […]
Which Disney World Resort is Best for Your Family: Value vs. Moderate vs. Deluxe
Hooray! Your family is going to Walt Disney World! You’ve decided to stay in a Disney resort hotel to take advantage of the various on-property Disney perks. But which one is the right choice for your family? As with many things at Disney, the right answer is: it depends. Walt Disney World offers a wide variety […]
Visiting San Francisco’s Walt Disney Family Museum with Kids
Think you need to go to Anaheim or Orlando to walk in Walt Disney’s footsteps? Think again. Disney history is alive and well in Northern California too. In fact, one of the most impressive collections of Disney memorabilia is on display in my hometown of San Francisco. The location? The Walt Disney Family Museum. Founded by Walt’s […]
Tips for Disney Cruise Line with Toddlers & Preschoolers
So many family travelers wait to do certain kinds of travel until their kids are “old enough.” After recently cruising aboard the Disney Wonder with my 3 year old son and his 7 year old big sister, I can definitively say that a Disney cruise is not one of those experiences that needs to wait. Disney Cruise Line […]
What’s New at Disneyland 2017 – Spring & Summer Guide
Looking for all that’s new in spring and summer 2018? Check out my Disneyland 2018 spring and summer guide. As much nostalgia and history as there is at the Happiest Place on Earth, the reality is that Disneyland is ever changing. On every trip, I discover something new or sometimes even an old favorite removed. […]
Disney Cruise Line Fish Extender Gifts for the Non-Crafty
When I found out I was going on my very first cruise aboard Disney Cruise Line, I must admit I was a little intimidated. Not because of the travel planning part of it. I’ve got that down, for obvious reasons. Rather, I was intimidated by a longstanding DCL super crafty tradition: the fish extender gift exchange. […]
Uber Car Seat Orlando: A Guide for Parents at Walt Disney World
Ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft are a major time and money saver in my travels. When I travel solo or with my husband, both apps get major use. When it comes to using Uber and Lyft with our young kids, however, things get more complicated. As a parent of an almost 8 year old […]
Easy DIY Disney Cruise Door Magnets
I just returned from my very first Disney Cruise thanks to the 2017 Disney Social Media Moms Land & Sea Celebration. As I was preparing for the trip, I found out that one of the fun ways cruisers add a little Disney magic to a Disney Cruise Line experience is to decorate their stateroom doors. Ever since someone discovered that […]
Disneyland with Preschoolers: 25 Fun Things to Do (That Aren’t Rides!)
My family has taken our kids to Disneyland at nearly every age and stage. Some might find it a bit crazy to take babies, toddlers, and preschoolers on a theme park vacation. But our trips have been so worthwhile even at the ages where our kids are too young to remember them. In fact, the toddler […]
