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My not-so-little Disney kid is 11 today… looking through memories from her first trip at 3 to her most recent trip at ne...
07/01/2025

My not-so-little Disney kid is 11 today… looking through memories from her first trip at 3 to her most recent trip at nearly 11, there hasn’t been an age I regretted taking her. Every trip with her has been special, watching the magic through each age’s lens.

And I love that she will still wait around for the character bus to empty out so she can interact with whoever is on board! May she always have that magic inside of her. 🫶 Happy birthday, Kit.

My favorite Monday! My favorite animal on Kilimanjaro Safari at Animal Kingdom are the elephants. Now- I admit a little ...
06/30/2025

My favorite Monday! My favorite animal on Kilimanjaro Safari at Animal Kingdom are the elephants. Now- I admit a little bias, because I am obsessed with baby Corra. She absolutely delights me when I see her running around! The giraffes may be a close second.

If you’re an elephant stan like me, you might consider adding the Caring for Giants tour to your next Disney vacation! This tour can be booked at 60 days out, and includes a tour guide who will answer all of your burning questions about elephants. While you can’t get close enough to touch them, you do get a dedicated space with a closer/different viewpoint of the beautiful creatures! The tour less about an hour, and they take you to the spot in a special Safari truck. It’s also one of the cheaper tours on Disney property at $39 + tax! I loved this tour.

What’s your favorite animal on the Safari?

Beignets at Port Orleans French Quarter at Walt Disney World are a must do snack when you’re staying there! These fluffy...
06/28/2025

Beignets at Port Orleans French Quarter at Walt Disney World are a must do snack when you’re staying there! These fluffy, deep-fried pastries are best served hot/warm; shake the bag to really get that powdered sugar distributed. Served with your choice of chocolate or caramel sauce (we loved the caramel best)!

When picking up beignets, S**t Cat’s Lounge is really the place to get them. Not staying at French Quarter? The walking path from Port Orleans Riverside is an easy way to reach the resort, or the boat from Disney Springs is also an option! Otherwise, you can always take a theme park bus (from Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, or Animal Kingdom) to any resort you’d like to visit. A great option for a midday break from the parks!

Happy 626 Day- a day where we celebrate all things Stitch (experiment 626)! Are you a Stitch fan? We loved running into ...
06/26/2025

Happy 626 Day- a day where we celebrate all things Stitch (experiment 626)!

Are you a Stitch fan? We loved running into him at the “Characterpalooza” in EPCOT a couple of weeks ago! You can catch him as part of Walt Disney World’s Cool Kid Summer offerings at Magic Kingdom, where he’s leading the Galactic Blast dance party in Tomorrowland throughout the day. 💙

Your Tuesday tip! You really have to be in the right place at the right time, but if you can catch the “Characterpalooza...
06/24/2025

Your Tuesday tip! You really have to be in the right place at the right time, but if you can catch the “Characterpalooza” near World Showplace in EPCOT you’ll be rewarded with a random assortment of characters to meet!

Last week we were there around 3:30, and saw Captain Hook, Max, Stitch, Eeyore, King Louie, Donald Duck and Kit’s favorite- a random penguin from Mary Poppins. This event is really a training ground for Cast Members, and it’s such a delightful surprise when the gates open! They close the meet quickly, so you really have to move when you see it.

Have you caught one of these character sightings?

Elphaba and Glinda have returned to Universal Orlando… now through August 10th! Catch them in Universal Studios at the W...
06/23/2025

Elphaba and Glinda have returned to Universal Orlando… now through August 10th! Catch them in Universal Studios at the Wicked Experience.

My favorite Monday! My favorite nighttime show at Walt Disney World is Happily Ever After at Magic Kingdom. I love the s...
06/23/2025

My favorite Monday!

My favorite nighttime show at Walt Disney World is Happily Ever After at Magic Kingdom. I love the story, the colors, and especially the MUSIC! We did a Fireworks Dessert Party this trip to get a front and center view, and it was an excellent spot. This is a great way to see the show if you want to be close and enjoy some treats (but I still like the private cruise best)!

What’s your favorite nighttime spectacular: Happily Ever After, Luminous or Fantasmic?

We always like to bring home a few snacks from our trip to enjoy later, when we’re feeling sad. 🤣 The Riviera cookies ar...
06/22/2025

We always like to bring home a few snacks from our trip to enjoy later, when we’re feeling sad. 🤣 The Riviera cookies are a fave- chocolate chip with pistachio, and some sea salt on top. You can only get these at the Riviera Resort, either as a single cookie or a box of four! I personally like these better than the Gideons cookies people wait in long lines for at Disney Springs.

We also like to fill our popcorn bucket the night before we leave, so we have a day or two to snack on it at home!

What’s your favorite Disney snack to bring home?

We caught the character bus at our resort yesterday afternoon. My daughter might think she’s grown most of the time, but...
06/20/2025

We caught the character bus at our resort yesterday afternoon. My daughter might think she’s grown most of the time, but she wasn’t leaving that lobby until she met everyone who came off that bus! We saw Pluto, Goofy and Donald!

Donald was being very sassy about the storm outside, and wanting coins to make wishes in the fountain. Kit had the best time! Check your resort activity guide for days/times of the various activities at YOUR Walt Disney World resort!

Did you hear the news? Test Track reopens at EPCOT on July 22nd! New signage marking entrances for stand-by, Lightning L...
06/19/2025

Did you hear the news? Test Track reopens at EPCOT on July 22nd! New signage marking entrances for stand-by, Lightning Lane and a single rider queues are lit up for the reimagined EPCOT attraction!

About the refurbished attraction, Disney said: “While Test Track has always celebrated new and future automotive technology, it’s also a reminder of what a road trip is all about: spending quality time in the company of friends and family while embracing the beauty of the world around you.”

Disney will alsshare more information in the coming weeks about previews for Cast Members, Annual Passholders, Disney Vacation Club Members and other select groups.

Who’s ready for Test Track 3.0?

06/18/2025

You’re in Animal Kingdom… where are you heading first?

Happy Magic Kingdom Monday! The Main Street vehicles are out and about today, shuttling people from the front of the par...
06/16/2025

Happy Magic Kingdom Monday! The Main Street vehicles are out and about today, shuttling people from the front of the park to the hub in the middle. These vehicles have been in operation since the park opened in October of 1971! They were designed to accurately reflect turn-of-the-century vehicles, and include a double-decker bus, a horse-drawn streetcar, a fire engine, and an automobile.

Have you used any of the Main Street transports?

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