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It's Disney day in our house!
Heading off to enjoy our annual mom / daughter trip at Walt Disney World! Can't wait to share the magic with all of you!
Arrival at All Star Sports
🤩If you have been around long enough, you know I LOVE a fun mom / kid trip!
👻The "B" family is checking in to Disney's All Star Sports for a quick mom / kids trip for Mickey's Not So Scary and a quick "last minute summer fun" trip!
💜The fun part-the kids are older, which means lots of late nights and experiencing aspects of the parks you may not experience with younger kids! Makes me super excited for them-and my own mom / daughter trip coming soon!
Castaway Cay Cabana
🌊Let's visit a cabana on Disney's Castway Cay.....and you'll see all the reasons why they are amazing!
🌊Privacy and Comfort: Cabanas provide a private space away from the crowds, offering a more tranquil and comfortable environment with cushioned lounge chairs, a shaded area, and a dedicated space for your group.
🌊Personalized Service: Cabanas come with a personal concierge who can help with food and drink orders, provide towels, and assist with any special requests you might have, making your experience more convenient and enjoyable.
🌊Exclusive Access: Some cabanas are located in prime areas, such as near the beach or the lagoon, offering easy access to the water and minimizing the walk from your cabana to the beach.
🌊Amenities: Cabanas are equipped with various amenities like a refrigerator stocked with drinks, a safe for your valuables, and a ceiling fan to keep you cool.
🌊Complimentary Extras: Depending on the package, you might receive additional perks such as snorkel gear, floatation devices, and water toys.
🌊Upgraded Facilities: Many cabanas include features like a private bathroom (for certain premium cabanas), a shower, and an outdoor area with a dining table.
🌊Enhanced Experience: Renting a cabana can help you make the most of your time on the island by providing a central base where you can store your belongings, take breaks, and enjoy a more leisurely day.
🌊Family-Friendly: Cabanas are ideal for families, offering a secure area where kids can play under supervision and adults can relax without worrying about losing sight of their children.
🌊Shade and Shelter: They provide a shaded retreat from the sun and protection from occasional rain showers, ensuring a more comfortable experience regardless of the weather.
🌊Relaxation: With a cabana, you can enjoy a more relaxed atmosphere, with less stress about finding a spot on the beach or dealing with crowded areas.
Magic Kingdom at Night
✨🌌 Magic Kingdom is absolutely magical at night. 🌟
The park transforms into a wonderland of twinkling lights and enchanting views once the sun sets. The castle looks like it’s straight out of a fairy tale, glowing beautifully under the night sky. 🏰✨
It’s amazing how the nighttime adds a whole new layer of magic to this place. 🎆💫
Disney Princesses at EPCOT
Water Fun Aboard Disney Cruise Line
🌊There is so much magical fun aboard Disney Cruise Line! Ready to give DCL a try?
🌊A 4-Night itinerary is PERFECT for your first Disney Cruise Line voyage!
🌊Email me at [email protected] to plan your first-or your next-Disney Cruise Line voyage!
Disney in Fall
🍁Fall at Walt Disney World is hands down my favorite time to visit! I cannot wait to enjoy the parks next week, as Disney kicks off its fall season!
🍁If you have not visited Disney in fall, you are missing out! It's not too late to plan for this year, and we can DEFINITELY plan for 2025!
🍁What's your favorite reason to visit Disney in the fall?
Make Memories
💙As parents, it may be "just another vacation", but to our kids-it's how they are spending their childhood.
💙We get 18 years with our "children". The rest of their lives, we know them as adults. Take the trip--you'll look back and be so thankful.
Five Things I'll Never do at Disney Again
➡️Go an entire day in a theme park without taking a break. Midday breaks are key to everyone’s happiness and magical experiences-kids and grown ups alike.
➡️Stay at a resort with only one form of Disney park transportation. I prefer at least two theme park transportation options from my resort.
➡️Go without booking a sit down meal on at least 3 days of my trip. They are a great way to rest, get some good food, and even see some characters.
➡️Miss Happy Ever After. It’s the best way to end a Disney day-and even better with a view from the Plaza Garden during a dessert party.
➡️Stay offsite. It’s entirely too inconvenient, time consuming, and the magic just isn’t there.
What will YOU never do at Disney AGAIN?
Disney's Art of Animation Resort
🌸Disney’s Art of Animation Resort is definitely the resort you want if you want a true Disney theme!
🌸Rooms and Suites themed after your favorites:
🚗 Cars
🦁 Lion King
🐠 Finding Nemo
🧜♀️Little Mermaid
Plus the biggest pool on property, Skyliner access, and fun resort activities!
💜Disney’s Art of Animation is the #1 Value Resort my guests choose trip after trip!
Slides on DCL
🚢Let's talk pool slides on DCL!
😎Here are 3 things to know before you sail:
💦Each pool slide has specific height and safety requirements. So make sure you measure your kids ahead of time to avoid disappointment.
💦The least crowded times to enjoy the slides are as soon as you board on embarkation day, early mornings, and late afternoons-right before the first dinner seating.
💦Some slide shave enclosed sections and others are FULLY enclosed. If enclosed spaces are worrisome, you may want to avoid the AquaDuck, AquaDunk, and AquaMouse.
Do you have a "know before you go" tip for DCL? If so, share it with us!
This is Magic at Walt Disney World
👑This is magic.....when you have your last makeover at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at age 12-and you are declared a "Forever Princess".
👑Magic happens every minute, every day at Walt Disney World. Share your magical moment in the comments.
Cars Land
🏎 Cars Land at Disney's California Adventure is NOT to be missed! This is one of those areas of the park that you should try to visit BOTH at night and during the day!
Do you prefer Cars Land during the day or at night?
Dining on Disney Cruise Line
🛳I think one of my favorite, and one of the most unique aspects of Disney Cruise Line is "Rotational Dining".
🥗Did you know that on DCL, you do NOT eat in the SAME dining room each evening? You rotate amongst three-but your serving team stays the same. It's so fun to eat in a different themed restaurant each night, but have the same serving team!
🛳What is your favorite restaurant on Disney Cruise Line?
Lightning Lane at Hollywood Studios
📽These are 4 attractions at Disney's Hollywood Studios that I love....but I do not think using a Lightning Lane on them is "worth" it. Why?
✨The wait times for each are typically low to non-existent, and usually have more to do with the next show time than a line.
📽Use your My Disney Experience app to see the next start time for Disney Jr. Dance Party, Frozen Singalong, and Beauty and the Beast. I prefer to do these in the middle of the day or in between other lightning lane reservations.
✨As a general rule- you do not need to use lightning lanes for shows at any of the Disney theme parks. Save your precious LL’s for your favorite rides! 🎢
📽What is your favorite lightning lane ride at Hollywood Studios??