My Ideal Day in Animal Kingdom with Kids Out of all the parks in Walt Disney World, Animal Kingdom is the one I crave. Like the midnight craving of microwave popcorn AND an ice cream Snickers all at once. The craveability for me? Because it’s CHILL. Animal Kingdom shows up late, in denim cut offs, […]

Here are 5 alternatives in Walt Disney World when you can’t seem to find a breakfast reservation available ANYWHERE.

Eleuthera is part of the Bahamas – about 240 miles from the coast of southern Florida and about 60 miles from Nassau. Eleuthera is unique because it’s a long, skinny island at 110 miles long (!) but only a mile wide for most of it. Which means a lot of beaches, coves, lagoons, and other hidden places.

One of my favorite trips to Disney World was one that some people may roll their eyes at…when we brought our 6-month old baby girl. The personalized Mickey ears, the baby-wearing! The teeny tiny Pooh Bear souvenir! I absolutely loved it. So when we found out I was pregnant with our third babe, we decided […]

Yes, it is possible to have a great time (even with an infant in Disney World) — lower the pressure you put on yourself and set reasonable expectations and you’ll be golden!

Going to Disney World in 2024? I got you. Here are 31 ways to upgrade your trip with the fam this year. For more Disney World planning, here’s how I can be of help:

At 39 weeks pregnant, I was full of mejool dates, evening primrose oil, and anxiety waiting for baby to come. The day before, I was sitting across from my midwife, shrugging, saying there were no signs of labor and I wouldn’t be shocked if I went the full 40 weeks. But then… That night, I […]

Saving Money on Disney World Resorts You may already know that I love to book our rooms in Disney World by renting DVC points. We pay about 30-40% less than directly from Disney (win), stay at our favorite resort (win again), and usually with those savings we can book a bigger room than we normally would. And […]

Going to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, or “MNSSHP”? Or maybe you’re on the fence and trying to decide if it’s worth it. One of my favorite Laid-back Magic members is an expert with all things Disney, especially during the season of Halloween. Melissa is a fellow mom, and Disney expert. She let me pick her brain about […]

Why We Love Disney’s Boardwalk I (happily, and luckily) married into a family of Disney-World-goers close to 15 years ago and have mostly stayed at one resort: Disney’s Boardwalk Resort. But why?? Here’s a quick Boardwalk review and why we keep coming back. 01. Being able to use the International Gateway Staying at the Boardwalk […]

During our latest trip to Disney World, I knew we wanted to try the Fantasmic dining package in Hollywood Studios. It had been YEARS since we saw the show, and there are lots of updates and changes to the storyline. We all loved it! In this blog post, I’m sharing my review of the actual […]

When I was planning our first Disney trip as parents, I wasn’t researching the best snacks, but on our main form of transportation: STROLLERS IN DISNEY WORLD. In this post, I’m covering everything you need to know about strollers in Disney World. Let’s get to it! First, do you “need” a stroller? In short, I’m […]

Now that the Happily Ever After firework show is back in Magic Kingdom (squeals), you may be thinking about adding a Magic Kingdom Fireworks Dessert Party to make your night feel more special. Coming from a “never skip the fireworks” family, I know my options when it comes to watching fireworks in Magic Kingdom: That […]

You’re going to Disney World and hey — you’ve decided to use Genie+. You’ve read the blogs, watched the videos, and know the “rules.” You’re pumped. You wake up before 7am to buy Genie+ and book your first Lightning Lane for 2pm. Nailed it! You set an alarm for two hours after park opening to […]

When Disneyland in California had its opening day, Walt wasn’t thinking about high heels sinking into the pavement. But the asphalt was so…new, the temperature ended up being 100 degrees, and that’s exactly what happened. He never could have planned for the number of fake tickets, traffic, or plumbing strikes. Walt Disney, the man himself, […]