You would not believe how many people's mouth's have dropped--to the ground--when I share that we hired a sitter in Disney. So many people think of a vacation to Disney as a family-thing that they never consider getting out and relaxing. Please, take it from me, if you are going to spend so much on a vacation to Disney World, you deserve a little four hour break (or more) to celebrate your family, and to celebrate all the planning that went into your fabulous vacation. So, before you go, plan a … [Read more...]
Dining at Disney, Part 1: Boardwalk, Ohana, Epcot & Hollywood Studios
February 17, 2010 By 4 Comments
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...]
Before you go to Disney: Make an Autograph book
February 4, 2010 By 8 Comments
Disney World was not our first Theme Park. Living in South Eastern Pennsylvania, we've visited Sesame Place, Dutch Wonderland, and Hershey Park. Our family has also been to two Sea Worlds (Orlando and San Antonio) and plenty of parties with characters to meet and greet. And each time had a commonality: our kids had no interest in meeting and greeting. While for all of those trips it didn't really matter, for Disney World, I wanted the kids to see the characters. I wanted the pictures, the hugs, … [Read more...]
Magic Kingdom, with Kids, at Night, with Disney Tips
February 4, 2010 By 2 Comments
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...]
Counting down to Disney. Our ~~loose~~ plans. (AKA I need some serious Disney planning advice)
January 18, 2010 By 4 Comments
The countdown has started, and I'm feeling so not ready. Expect to see a lot of Disney-related blog posts in the next few weeks. We booked the Disney Dining Plan, which includes one table dining (which means one sit-down service), one counter service (fast-food or QSR style) and one snack (and that would be my daily coffee.) Actually. Its not. I thought the coffee would be the daily meal snack, but then I learned that you can buy a resuable cup in your resort and refill it for free, as many … [Read more...]
