We have returned from another successful Mardi Gras at the Happiest Place on Earth. My father decided when my grandmother passed away, that he would use some of his inheritance to buy into Disney Vacation Club. My family has...
I am deep in family vacation planning mode, and I’ve decided that 2024 will be our Disney year. With that decision made, I am now faced with the difficult decision of how we should do Disney. Should we do a traditional...
I have now taken kids to Disney twice who probably will never remember.
The first was my oldest, right when he turned two, and then my middle child, Dane, when he was 17 months. I absolutely do not regret...
I’m sure you’ve all seen the new trailer for the live-action Disney movie of The Little Mermaid. Isn’t it beautiful? Can you feel the passion in the one snippet of the song “Part of that World?” It brought me...
Dear Santa,
I'm typing this while I joyfully listen to Christmas music playing through the Echo Dot you so kindly brought our family last year. I've also already watched my first Christmas Rom-Com, bought wrapping paper, put up a few...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Tara Jones, a family travel planner with Cupcake Castles Travel Co, who specializes in Disney vacations.
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I love Dole Whip.
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But I’m a Dole Whip fanatic.
Dole Whip obsessed.
If you are unfamiliar with Dole Whip, let me enlighten you. It's pineapple soft...
The most magical place on earth.
That's what I have always heard Disney referred to as.
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Trips to Disney Without Your Kids is a Must
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