Best Resort for a No-Parks Disney Vacation

Welcome to those of you joining me from My Dreams of Disney and those of you just hopping aboard. I am the 3rd  stop on our Magical Blogorail. Most of the time when families are planning a Disney World vacation, their main focus is on making sure they have plenty of time to spend in Disney’s four incredible theme parks.  And why not?  The world-class attractions, live performers, shows, parades, fireworks and more that make visiting the Disney parks such an {Read More}

26.2 for Pete’s 26th

Welcome to those of you joining me from My Dreams of Disney and those of you just hopping aboard. I am the 2nd stop on our Magical Blogorail. Well, it’s official.  I have registered to run the Walt Disney World Marathon–for the second time–on January 11, 2015.  As everyone knows, I love Disney World and I could pop down there several times a year with pleasure.  This time, however, it wasn’t love for The Mouse that was the impetus behind my decision. {Read More}

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}

Hot Fun in the Summertime! Tips to Stay Cool in the Disney Parks

Welcome to the first stop aboard Magical Blogorail Green. Enjoy the ride as we share our favorite tips to stay cool at Disney. This month we’re talking about all the ways to stay COOL during your summer Disney vacation. For many families with school age kids, summer is the most practical time to travel.  Florida in the summer months means heat and humidity and many people head to Disney World anticipating the worst as far as weather is concerned.  But {Read More}

Great Disney Pools – What’s All the Fuss About Stormalong Bay?

  Welcome to those of you joining me from Heidi’s Head and those of you just hopping aboard. I am the 3rd stop on our Magical Blogorail and this month, in honor of summer begin almost here, we’re sharing our favorite Disney pools! Often touted as THE best pool on Walt Disney World Resort property, I thought it would be a good idea to take a good look today at Stormalong Bay, the enormous and beautifully themed swimming complex that {Read More}