Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | Amazon Music These Monthly R.E.P.O.R.T. episodes are my way of slowing things down and sharing what life actually looks like behind the scenes. This month I’m talking about monthly favorites, what I love right now, and a big personal update that’s been taking up a lot of mental […]

Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | Amazon Music Links to shop: If your feed looks anything like mine, you’re probably being served a thousand versions of a “Disney gift guide” that is really just someone scrolling Amazon, screenshotting the first Mickey mug they see, and calling it a day, and I’m here to say… […]

Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | Amazon Music Join the Laid-Back Magic® community If you have been trying to figure out how to handle Disney food allergies on a real Disney World trip, this episode is going to feel like a deep breath. I sat down with Seely from Safe Disney food to talk […]

Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | Amazon Music Join the Laid-Back Magic® community When I’m working on a plan for Disney World, specifically a PARK PLAN for a certain day, I know two things: 1. I know a thoughtful plan is SO important.2. …I know it probably won’t happen. Someone asked me recently if […]

Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | Amazon Music Follow Marianne on Instagram and TikTok Join the Laid-Back Magic® community If you love talking about Disney deluxe resorts and want real, honest insight into Disney club level and how to rent DVC points without stress, this episode is for you. I’m joined by my friend […]

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 […]

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 Some of that advice used to be helpful, but a lot of it is either outdated… or just plain wrong.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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

Amazon Must Haves for Disney World I know to stick with the basics to truly be a minimalist packer for Walt Disney World. Nothing fancy-schmancy packing hacks over here. Just simple things that I know will have a big impact on our trip. For our latest trip, I found myself — to my horror — […]

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 […]

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 […]

Do you immediately get the urge to plan your year once January comes? Same. Although I say “no” to most things, I like to have an overview of the year for the big stuff, like traveling. So knowing what’s coming to Disney World in 2023 is important because it could help you decide whether this […]

One of the most significant changes in Walt Disney World is the Magical Express, the free shuttle at Orlando Airport (MCO) is kaput. This leaves us standing on the sidewalk with a toddler on our hip, bags under our eyes — and in our hands — wondering how we’re getting to our hotel room. If you’re […]

Magic Kingdom is talked about the most when it comes to tips for bringing little kids, which makes sense. It has what most toddlers and kids want to see: Mickey Mouse, Peter Pan, Winnie the Pooh, etc., plus classics like Pirates of the Caribbean and it’s a small world. For me, no matter how many […]