Cool KIDS’ SUMMER returns to Disney in 2026
New attractions and character meet and greets are expected to keep things cool at Walt Disney World this summer. The number of Disney characters with whom I have done the Cha-Cha Slide is growing. The first time I slid to the left with a Disney character was years ago at…
Does Disney World close when it rains?
A complete guide to enjoying a rainy day at Disney World, including what to pack, which parks are best, and the top indoor attractions to prioritize You’re gearing up for your Disney World vacation. You check the weather to make sure you pack accordingly, and there you see it…rain. Every….
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance review
Does Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance live up to the hype? Everything you need to know about Disney’s ultimate Star Wars ride. We were in the planning stages of what would be our first trip to Disney World that involved other families. We invited two other families to join…
Pushing the limits of the Park Hopper at Disney World
I only have one park day in Disney. Should I get Park Hopper and try to visit all four? When you visit Walt Disney World, the Park Hopper option is a tempting mistress. The flexibility to have brunch at Crystal Palace, pop over to EPCOT to ride Guardians of the…
An honest review of Zootopia: Better Zoogether!
Animal Kingdom’s Tree of Life has a new show, but is it better than its predecessor? The year was 2010. My five-year-old daughter and future Disney cast member was on her first trip to Animal Kingdom. Back then, in the days before Pandora, the park was a very different place….
Dining at Magic Kingdom
Ranking restaurants at Disney’s least food friendly park Dining at Magic Kingdom is both crazily underrated and perfectly and correctly rated at the same time. We are ranking the Magic Kingdom restaurants. While the above sentence may not make literal sense, I can assure you that the concept is sound….
Is LEGOLAND worth it? A review from a mom!
As a mom of five boys currently under the age of 10, you know I’ve been to LEGOLAND in Orlando. We’ve stayed at the LEGOLAND Hotel twice in the last couple of years. Of course, if I’m visiting central Florida, I’m usually going to Disney World. However, we opted to try…
King of the Hill in Orlando
With Epic Universe open which Orlando theme park is the best? When they revealed the plans for Epic Universe, I thought it had a chance to take the top spot in the Orlando theme park hierarchy. Great coasters. The newest theme park technology. Excellent theming in five unique lands. Epic…
20 of My Favorite Things To Do at Universal CityWalk
CityWalk is a little bit like Pinocchio’s Pleasure Island in that there is temptation everywhere with many food, drink, shopping, and entertainment options. Is it free to walk in Universal CityWalk? Yes. However, depending on how you get there, you might have to pay to park. And while walking in…
Tripping the lights Fantasmic! at Disney World
An honest review of Hollywood Studios’ really big show There’s an iconography that comes with any of the fireworks shows that have closed Magic Kingdom over the years. The explosion of color and sound behind that iconic castle has left a lasting impression on guests since 1971, as I can…