I don’t talk about it often, but I’ve been living with type 1 diabetes for 17 years now.
With my experience of living with type 1 diabetes and my expertise in visiting Walt Disney World, I thought I could share a few tips for any parents taking their child with T1D to Disney for the first time, or even for any adults with T1D going themselves!
✨ Always pack extra supplies
Always pack more than you need when going out of town, especially at Disney! It can be pretty hot and humid. That with the combination of a little pool time can cause any adhesive to slide right off—whether it’s your @dexcom or an insulin pump site. It’s good to have extra on hand in case that happens.
✨ pack extra pump supplies when you go to the park
You never know what can happen—a site gets ripped out or starts leaking. A trip back to the room to change your site could really put a damper on your plans, but so could a high. Pack an extra site with supplies in case you need it while at the park.
✨ Place a grocery delivery order for snacks
My blood sugar always seems to be dropping at Walt Disney World, so having a grocery order delivered to your resort with snacks for the room and that you can take to the park is very helpful!
✨ Take snacks to the park
You’ve ordered the groceries, now don’t forget to put some snacks in your bag just in case you need them in the park. Everyone has their favorite low snack, but my go to’s at Disney are fruit snacks and apple sauce pouches. 😜
✨ Know that you may need to adjust your basal rates
A day at Disney is not the same as a day at home. Having diabetes and knowing how much insulin your body needs is like solving a complicated puzzle. You have to consider adrenaline, activity, different foods, sleep, and even the heat/humidity when thinking about insulin needs. Everyone is very different, so talk to your provider about potential adjustments that may be needed prior to your trip!
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Suspect says they are planning a once in a lifetime Disney trip 😆✨
All suspects say we laughed a lot making this. 😂
#disneyfamily #disneyhumor #disneymeme
They did in fact go back to Disney… at least 3 more times that year to be exact. 😂
❓What is a BOUNCEBACK offer?
The bounce back offer is a special promotion that guests who have stayed at a Walt Disney World resort are eligible to book within 7 days of checking out of their WDW resort!
The discount is on the room only, but tickets, dining plans, and memory maker can be added!
The offer is for select dates! If you would like me to send you the dates, comment WDW and I’ll send them to your inbox!
This special offer can only be booked via phone, and calling for pricing is something I help do as a travel agent!
The savings with the BB offer are 🔥 🔥!!
If you’ve been to Disney recently, have you taken advantage of the bounce back offer??
#disneyvacationplanning #disneybouncebackoffer #waltdisneyworlddiscounts #waltdisneyworldflorida
Would you stay at Disney’s Fort Wilderness for Halloween??
This was such a bucket list stay for us!
We actually did a split stay at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn for a few days and then moved over to the Fort Wilderness cabins just in time to catch the golf cart parade, pumpkin decorating contest, and insanely decked out trick or treating!
Shout out to all the guests who deck out the golf carts for the parade, and the ones who go all out decorating their camp spots for Halloween! The Haunted Mansion set up trick or treating was insane 🤯
You wouldn’t know that I’m not a big Halloween gal by this video, but being here was SO much fun!
#fortwilderness #fortwildernesshalloween
We went to our first Disney on Ice show & LOVED it!
This was the Magic in the Stars show, and was very fun to watch for the whole family!
Have you been to a Disney on Ice show?
#disneyonice #disneyfamily #magicinthestars
Brittany Plans the Magic 🤝 For the Memories
So why the name change?
✨ simply put, I wanted to emphasize my why.
I am a travel planner with a focus on Disney destinations, but my help and services don’t end there.
I love to pass along my experiences—wins, mistakes, and everything in between—so that you can use it to create a vacation that feels right for you. And most importantly creates the memories that you will carry with you as your kids get older. Because that’s what it’s all about, right?
If you’re new here, I’d love for you to follow along. 🤗
Have you ever had the opportunity to see the Headless Horseman ride through Magic Kingdom during Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party?
It’s probably the most quiet Magic Kingdom ever is with a crowd of people.
So how can you see this horse trot through Magic Kingdom?
🎃 First, you need a party ticket for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party!
If you don’t have your tickets yet, but are wanting to go, I would grab them now as parties are selling out!
🐎 Next, you’ll want to grab a spot for the Boo to You Parade.
There are new parade times this year—8:15 and 11:15.
The headless horseman comes through prior to the parade starting. You’ll want to grab a spot early (especially for the first parade) regardless, but definitely be there more than 15 minutes before the parade start time as that is usually when he steps off.
🌧️ Set expectations.
Know that if it is raining or has rained, the horse may not ride for the safety of all involved.
Are you going to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party this year? Drop your countdown below!!
#mickeysnotsoscaryhalloweenparty #mnsshptips #halloweenatdisney
Share this with who you want to be drinking Diet Coke with on Disney’s Castaway Cay!
If you know me, you know how much I loved our family vacation on Disney Cruise Line!
It was a perfect mix of Disney, beach time, and family time!
I know cruises aren’t for everyone though.
What’s your perfect Disney vacation?!
#disneycruiseline #disneyparks #castawaycay
I sneezed and suddenly there are 3 trips linked to my My Disney Experience account.
Tell me this isn’t just a me problem. 🫣🤭
I told myself I was going to take a break. We weren’t going to go back until next year.
UNTIL I remembered and realized why we love going so much.
(And also because my husband realized his AP doesn’t expire until the end of October 🤪🫣)
Have you done this? Tell me I’m not alone.
& if you are new here and love Disney like me, I’d love for you to hit the follow button so that we can be friends!
#disneycountdown #magickingdommonday #annualpassholderlife #disneytravelprofessional #disneymeme
Have you visited Disney’s Boardwalk in the evening?
The resort itself is located on Cresent Lake and themed after turn of the century boardwalks in cities such as Coney Island and Atlantic City.
They really bring that theme to life with live circus style entertainment at night!
Several acts are staggered throughout the evening, so you could plan to hang out for a bit and catch a few!
The best thing about this is that it’s FREE and you don’t even have to be staying at the Boardwalk to enjoy!
Have you seen the entertainers at the Boardwalk?
#disneysboardwalkresort #disneysboardwalk #disneytipswithlittles
