So You Booked Your First Disney Cruise, Now What? Part 4 ~ Embarkation
It’s finally here! The day you thought would never come!! The day you can finally give your kids the answer they have been waiting for. “Yes, that’s right. Today is the day we leave on our cruise!!” But what exactly does that mean besides standing on deck waving to all the poor s
Tips for Surviving the Holidays at Walt Disney World
So, you’re lucky enough to be spending Thanksgiving or Christmas at Walt Disney World! Congrats! No cooking, no cleaning, and no surprise house guests. All the makings of a fantastic holiday. The holidays are such a magical time to be at Disney, but it ca
November 25, 2013
Fun Fact Friday – Thanksgiving Dining at WDW
If you are travelling to Walt Disney World over Thanksgiving you may wonder where you can go to get a good Thanksgiving meal. Having made this trek a few times myself, I can tell you that there are many options to choose from! Ranging from the traditional to more unique offerings, D
So You Booked Your First Disney Cruise, Now What? Part 3 ~ Before You Go
Your trip has been paid for, excursions have been booked and adult dining reservations have been made. Your kids have been asking at least twice a day when you leave for the cruise and you have been keeping yourself up at night worrying about what you need to pack. So what exactly d
November 12, 2013
Mama’s Monday Tip – Saving for Disney with the Target Red Card
We all know that Disney can be expensive. If you are a teacher or have school aged children, like me, travelling during the slower, more affordable times of the year can be an impossibility, and saving for Disney is even more important. While Disney is great about having spec
MyMagic+ – One Mama’s Guide; Part One, MagicBands
If you haven’t heard of MyMagic+, FastPass+ or Magic Bands by now, and are actively planning a trip to Walt Disney World then this is a must read! My family recently finalized our trip plans for our upcoming Walt Disney World vacation! Since this is our first trip using MagicBands an
Part 2: So You Booked Your First Disney Cruise, Now What? ~ Time for Final Payment
What seems like forever has finally arrived! It is now 75 days before your sail date (if you are sailing on your first Disney cruise) and time to make that final payment. After the initial shock of seeing again exactly how much this trip is costing, you will suddenly realize that th
Planning a Holiday Trip to Walt Disney World, or The Line is HOW Long?
Visiting Walt Disney World, or any Disney destination for that matter, during the holidays can be a wonderful experience. But, it is essential that you go into it understanding the things that set the holidays apart from other times of the year. One of the questions I get
Disney Photography ~ Capturing the “Empty Park” shot
I often am asked how I get empty park shots. Do I work for Disney? No. Do I have special access? I wish. One thing I don’t think people realize is when the parks close, you don’t necessarily have to leave immediately. It still takes quite some time for all the guests to le
So you booked your Disney Cruise…Now what do you do?
You finally found the ship, sail date and itinerary perfect for your family’s busy schedule. Disney Mama Lin’s family and my family are about to sail together on our Caribbean cruise on the Wonder in a few days so we have been doing more than our fair share of planning and prepping a
Mama’s Monday Tip of the Week – Using Disney Bell Services!
If you are like me, I plan my arrival and departure times for our Walt Disney World vacations to ensure maximum park time. This means arriving early, before check-in is available, and departing late, after check-out. Since we typically drive to Walt Disney World from Texas, and thus
Trick or Treat! It’s Halloween Time With Mickey Mouse
September begins the holiday time in Walt Disney World. The parks transform into a holiday wonderland, beginning with Halloween theming and then the beautifultransition of winter wonderland and Christmas decorations. Walt Disney World and Disneyland, throws a special party in honor
The Mom’s Guide to a Perfectly Packed Backpack for the Parks
A perfectly packed bag for the parks helps to make a perfect day in the parks. I am always asked what do I prefer to take in the parks a diaper bag, cross body bags, hip pouch, or a back pack. To be honest, it really depends on if you are traveling with children or not. I pe
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