19 Best Disney Fanny Packs for Adults
Fanny packs are like a minivan for your waist. Except unlike miniature vans, bum bags are inexplicably in style! And so, as a proud minivan driver, I am happily hopping on the fanny pack train for my next Disney vacation. Certainly, not everyone likes a minivan, but I’m convinced it is…
Is the Tower of Terror Scary? Advice From a Disney Dad
When I was nine, went to visit my family near Cleveland, Ohio and to Cedar Point. At the time, Demon Drop was a shiny new attraction. On the ride, a gondola carried guests straight up, moved them into position and then dropped down 131 feet. There was no frou-frou theming. No…
14 Fastest (and Slowest) Rides at Disney World, Ranked
Am I legally obligated to start this post with a reference to the need for speed? I feel like I am. The truth is, when thrill-seekers plan their vacation, the subject of speed at the Walt Disney World Resort has been at the top of the list. Sure, Disney theme parks have always had attractions with a little speed…
These Are the 14 Worst Rides at Disney World, Ranked
A video popped up on my Facebook memory feed yesterday. It was my son John Paul at age 3 listing all the things he wanted to do on our upcoming trip to Disney. Atop the list? Ride the choo-choo. However, as our date approached, the choo-choo went down for maintenance….
18 Scariest Rides at Disney World Ranked by a Scaredy Cat
I’m Morgan, and I am a (mostly reformed) scaredy cat. For the majority of my childhood, I was underweight, scrawny and scared of most things. So, when it came to theme parks I largely found roller coasters, big drops, going “upside down”, dark rides, motion sickness, haunted houses and ghosts…
Is Hollywood Studios Worth It? What You Can (and Can’t) Miss
Each of the Walt Disney World parks has its charms. For example, I love the nostalgia of the Magic Kingdom. I love the food culture at EPCOT. Also, Animal Kingdom is one of the most interesting zoos I’ve ever been to. Hollywood Studios? It used to be something of an afterthought, for me at least. It was…
Disney Springs vs City Walk, Comparing Restaurants and Things To Do
A few years ago, my grandmother gave me a photo from 1979 at one of the restaurants at Fort Wilderness Campground. I was 5 years old and it remains one of my first and favorite memories. So my love of Disney runs deep. It is foundational. If I am asked to compare Disney theme…
Magic Kingdom vs Animal Kingdom, Which Is Better? A Full Breakdown
The Animal Kingdom is the oft-forgotten little brother of the Walt Disney World parks. It’s part zoo and part theme park. It opened in 1998 to a lot of fanfare but struggled a little to find its rightful place alongside the other parks. While that may be true, being the fourth Disney World park shouldn’t be an…
Best Bag for Disney World, Disneyland: My Top 13 Ranked
As someone who both loves bags and loves going to Disney – I feel confident in my ability to make some solid recommendations in this article. But, I also acknowledge that everyone has their own priorities and preferences. For instance, some fashionistas prefer design over function. Others prefer function over…
Guardians of the Galaxy Ride at EPCOT:Â My Motion-Sick Prone Review
I was admittedly nervous the first time I rode Walt Disney World’s Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT. Especially after reading all of the horror stories on social media about how people were getting sick on the ride. After all, I am occasionally prone to motion sickness myself….