Adventures by Disney – Exploring Ecuador & the Galapagos

We are a family of adventurers.  We love everything about travel and spend the majority of our family vacation time (when not visiting Disney World!) exploring the outdoors, experiencing the local vibe of the towns and cities we visit, and discovering the art and culture in and around our destination.  In fact, in my other non-Mouse House life I write about travel on my other blog, Kids Unplugged.  This type of wanderlust lends itself perfectly to an Adventures by Disney {Read More}

New #MagicatPlay Jumping Beans Line at Kohl’s

In just a few days my girls and I are headed to California for this year’s Disney Social Media Moms Celebration in Disneyland.  This annual conference is one of the most celebrated among social media mavens and only a small number of bloggers are invited to attend each year.  The coveted event is packed with dynamic speakers, opportunities to learn from industry experts, fabulous networking opportunities and plenty of doses of Disney MAGIC! Needless to say, we are all beyond {Read More}

A Moms’ Night IN–Celebrating our #DisneySide!

As a Disney Travel Planner I have become the go-to Disney guru among my friends and family, throughout my local community, in my social networks and beyond.  At a fundraising event last weekend a mom I hadn’t seen in a while said to me, “So how are things going?  You’re the Disney Queen, right?”  Why yes, I suppose I am Being the Disney Queen has its perks, of course, but there are some folks who simply do not love Disney {Read More}

Best Times of Year to Visit Disney World

So you’ve decided to go to Disney World?  Hooray!  You’re in for a magical vacation!  So what’s next?  The first thing you’ll need to figure out is when you are going to go.  There are three key factors to consider when deciding when to go to Disney World–crowds, weather and cost.  Let’s break these down, shall we? 1.  Crowds Everyone knows that the Walt Disney World Resort is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world and with {Read More}

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique 101

You see them all over Disney World–little princesses sporting a glittery, tiara-adorned up-do and a rosy-pink sash, the telltale accoutrements of a visit to the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique.  My youngest daughter stared after these children longingly throughout our first two trips to the World.  They’re hard to miss as they skip through the parks, all sparkly and glamorous.  I managed to placate her temporarily with what I called the “Mommidi Bobbidi Boutique,” pulling her hair high onto her head and {Read More}

Resort Spotlight: Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground

The term “glamping” (coined several years ago by MaryJane Butters) combines two words that are often considered to be opposites–glamorous and camping.  In recent years, “glamping” has become incredibly trendy as establishments touting “luxury camping” have cropped up all over the place.  In the tradition of innovation that was the true spirit of Walt Disney himself, the Walt Disney World Resort has been onto the concept of “glamping” for quite some time–far longer, in fact, than it has been popular {Read More}