Magic Kingdom Fireworks

Need a little magic in your day? No matter your age, two minutes of Magic Kingdom fireworks at Disney World will always make a difference. Yes. We tried, very hard, to get the lady in front to sit down. There's always someone, right?   (11/5/12: linking up to Super Jenn's Monday's Magical Moments link up) … [Read more...]

Dining at Disney, Part 1: Boardwalk, Ohana, Epcot & Hollywood Studios

After all the hours I spent planning out the "perfect" dining plan for my family in the form of ADRs (Advanced Dining Reservations) one would think I wouldn't allow for a change of plans. Not so, not so at all. Our very first night, Monday,  we made changes. We skipped the Whispering Canyon Caf e and opted for counter service at Cosmic Rays so that we could casually enjoy the beautiful weather, lack of lines, excitement of being there and the fireworks at 8 pm at the Magic Kingdom.  (when … [Read more...]

7 things… I wouldn't leave behind if I were going to Disney World tomorrow

PassPorter's Walt Disney World 2010: The Unique Travel Guide, Planner, Organizer, Journal, and Keepsake! This guide is more than enough information to help you plan and get through each day at Disney. It was my guide for booking, for determining the best place to eat for dinner each night, to learn about rides before going on them and every single detail in between. Its updated annually, so you know its up to date. I'm not a big Vera Bradley person, but the Vera Bradley Tech Case held my life … [Read more...]

Magic Kingdom, with Kids, at Night, with Disney Tips

Every book and website I read while preparing for Disney, and every e-mail sent to me as a HARO response, prepped us to take our kids to Disney World first thing in the morning. "Be there at least 15 minutes before they open" one said. Another warned that we should always leave early, avoiding parade and fireworks crowds. Well, last week I was at Disney World. We arrived Monday, about an hour and a half late due to weather. So rather than checking in at 11:30 , we checked in at about 1.  I … [Read more...]