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Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | Amazon Music Join the Laid-Back Magic® community If you have ever scrolled through forums before your Disney trip, you already know that Disney mornings are a huge topic. Everyone seems to have an opinion on Disney early entry, rope drop, and what counts as the right way to […]

Disney Mornings Q&A: Rope Drop, Early Entry, and Realistic Strategy

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Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | Amazon Music If you’ve ever Googled “Disney World tips,” you know the feeling of being ripped and pulled in a million different directions. Some of that advice used to be helpful, but a lot of it is either outdated… or just plain wrong. So here’s my list of […]

Disney Myths and Outdated Advice I Wish I Could Delete Off the Internet

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Dining, Disney Planning, Podcast, Transportation

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Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | Amazon Music Follow our sponsor, Magic Mornings Vacations Get a quick quote from Magic Mornings Vacations If you’ve ever wondered how someone can go from performing under bright stage lights to making magic at rope drop — today’s guest proves it’s possible. I sat down with Nikki Lloyd, […]

Disneyland Tips From a Disney Expert (And Mom of 3) on What Makes a Magical Disney Experience

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Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | Amazon Music Planning a Disney World vacation? You’ve probably already tallied your resort, tickets, food, and a souvenir or two—but what about the sneaky costs that don’t make it onto your spreadsheet, yet somehow always show up on your credit card? If you’re anything like me, you’re okay […]

How Much Does Disney Cost? The Hidden Expenses No One Warns You About

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Planning a Disney World trip is already a lot—but what if you could slow it down just a little? One of my favorite ways to add a reset moment to a jam-packed park day (or a busy travel day) is to find a meal with a view—preferably water. Turns out, the calming power of water […]

Try These 11 Waterfront Dining Spots in Disney World

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Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | Amazon Music If you think Disney World is just a theme park, you’re already starting off on the wrong foot. It’s not a park—it’s practically a city. Between figuring out transportation, park reservations, Lightning Lanes, dining, and resort logistics, it’s no wonder most first-timers feel overwhelmed. But as […]

What Most People Get Wrong When Planning a Disney Trip

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Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | Amazon Music Planning a day at Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World can feel like solving a very fun (sometimes very sweaty) puzzle. Between nighttime shows, dining, Lightning Lane decisions, and Star Wars x8237, it’s one of the most layered parks to plan well—especially if you’ve got little […]

Your Hollywood Studios Questions, Answered: Fantasmic? Oga’s? Park Hopping??

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Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | Amazon Music If you’re planning a Disney World trip, chances are someone in your family has their heart set on character dining. These meals are popular because you can meet multiple characters at once while eating — two birds, one stone. But with 13 different options across Walt […]

The Best and Worst Character Dining in Disney World: Full Reviews and Ratings

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Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | Amazon Music This list is all about APPS–not necessarily websites or tool for Disney World planning. Because believe it or not, the combination of these can help you: You don’t need ALL of these, but even just 1-2 added to your arsenal is a great place to start. […]

The 2025 Tech Stack for Disney World (Mom Edition)

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Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | Amazon Music If the phrase “hidden gem” makes your ears perk up, today we’re talking about underrated Disney World restaurants—the ones that surprised me, where the food is better than expected, it feels low-stress, and the reservation pressure is low which makes these all great for last-minute trips […]

Hidden Gems: My Most Underrated Disney World Restaurants

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Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | Amazon Music Planning a trip to Disney World comes with a flood of advice—from Facebook groups to Pinterest packing lists to TikTok creators swearing by must-dos. But what happens when the most common planning tips don’t actually work for your family?  Here’s a breakdown of the Disney World […]

Disney World Planning “Propaganda” I’m NOT Falling For

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If you’re planning your first trip to Disney World with kids, figuring out where to eat can feel like a full-time job. From booking dining reservations and navigating the dining plan, to understanding how meals affect your Lightning Lane options, there’s a lot of noise out there—and not all of it is helpful. In this […]

Dining in Disney World: Your Questions, Answered!

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

My Top 5 Breakfast Reservations That Are *Pretty* Easy to Get

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In this post, I’m sharing an unassuming spot in Hollywood Studios that’s perfect for a quick, easy, and inexpensive breakfast. As a mom of 2, I’m always on the hunt for anything that makes our park day more chill, and I know we’ll be coming back to this spot again and again. Hint: there are […]

A Quick and Easy Breakfast in Hollywood Studios

Blueberry Mickey Waffles in Hollywood Studios

Dining, Park Favorites

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There’s a little bit of hidden treasure in Magic Kingdom and it’s tucked away in Adventureland in the cutest French-colonial-meets-Victorian building. Keep reading for my Jungle Navigation Co. Skipper’s Canteen review Home to our favorite restaurant in Magic Kingdom: Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen (a mouthful that I hope they never change), a sit-down […]

Jungle Navigation Co. Skipper’s Canteen Review | Best in Magic Kingdom

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