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Four Seasons Orlando at Walt Disney World

March 15, 2018 by admin

Located within the gates of the Magic Kingdom is the Four Seasons Orlando at Walt Disney World. It’s a ultra luxury resort perfect for families and couples who want to visit the Disney World Parks but want to return home to a luxury resort and all it has to offer.  With views of the nightly … Read More

Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes

September 1, 2017 by admin

If you’re looking for a luxury resort in the middle of all that Orlando has to offer then look no further than the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes.  The resort sits on 500 acres and is 5 minutes from Sea World, 10 minutes from Universal Studios, and 15-20 minutes from the Walt Disney World … Read More

What Not to Forget

May 5, 2017 by admin

1. Snacks Food is really expensive at Disney do anytime you can save money is good. I usually bring packets of Doritos, fruit snacks, etc for my kids and in an effort to be more healthy I’m going to bring Triscuits, string cheese, and these new cheese/nut snack packs. 2. Juice boxes and … Read More

Summer Essentials

April 22, 2017 by admin

So, the kids are out of school, you’re heading to Disney World, and now you need to know what to bring.  Here is a guide to my favorite essentials to help survive a summer (or anytime it’s HOT) trip to Disney World.  All these items can be found at any sports store (I found all of them at … Read More

Top 10 Planning Tips

March 25, 2017 by admin

We all know that planning a trip to Walt Disney World can be stressful if you want to make the most of your time and money. Here are my top 10 planning tips that will build a solid foundation for your upcoming trip. 1.  Plan ahead.  Book your dining reservations 180 days in advance and … Read More

Walt Disney World Character Meals – Crystal Palace (Magic Kingdom)

March 22, 2017 by admin

Located inside the Magic Kingdom and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets. Characters include Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Piglet, Eeoyre and you can see all 4 within the 50-60 minutes it takes to eat your meal. Best thing about this meal is if you book before the park opens then you are … Read More

WDW | Preparing Your Kids (and you!)

January 30, 2017 by admin

So you’ve booked your first trip to Disney with your kids and you know they are going to be so excited!  But wait, will they really?  We’ve all seen the online videos of the kids being surprised with a trip to Disney World only to be disappointed.  Odds are the younger your children … Read More

WDW | Top Five Favorite Snacks

December 29, 2016 by admin

When you think of going to Disney World, usually food isn’t the first thing that comes to mind, but it should be!  The quality of the food and snacks offered has greatly improved over the years and the following list is a compilation of my favorite snacks that you can find any time of the … Read More

Walt Disney World – May 2014

June 9, 2014 by admin

The week of Memorial Day I took my family to Walt Disney World for the third time.  My boys are now 5 and 7 so we tried a different approach to this trip.  Usually I try to cram as many days in the parks as possible but for a 6 night stay we only went to the park 4 days but this time with … Read More

Disney Hilton Head Island Resort

October 21, 2013 by admin

One of the little known secrets of the Disney resorts are their two beach properties in the US, both located on the East Coast.  The first one is located southeast of Walt Disney World in Vero Beach.  The other is located on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina.  I chose this resort … Read More

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