Have you ever heard the term “Jersey Week” in reference to the Walt Disney World Resort?  If you’re not familiar with what it is, you might think it’s something official on the Disney calendar (it’s not). Or, that it has to do with wearing a sports jersey or spirit jersey (it doesn’t).  No, we’re talking about “Jersey” as in the ...

If you’re anything like me, you love giving a good gift that truly matches the recipient’s style and passions. But, I often struggle with finding that perfect idea. If you need a little gift inspiration for the Disney fan in your life (or want to update your own wishlist!), you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re just looking for ...

Are you making plans for an upcoming Disney vacation? Whether you’re heading to Walt Disney World Resort during the 50th Anniversary Celebrations or sometime later on (or even considering a future trip to Disneyland or aboard a Disney Cruise), there are certain terms and phrases you may want to familiarize yourself with beforehand. Some of the vocabulary exclusive to Disney ...

Being the proud parent of an infant or toddler and going to Walt Disney World are not mutually exclusive experiences. There’s a widespread idea out there about the “right” age to take a child to Disney World, based on everyone’s experiences, age old wisdom, and sage opinions. However, there’s really only one family that matters in this decision, and that’s ...

Thinking of planning a trip to Walt Disney World that includes a young child? Whether your travelling party consists of a multigenerational crew or just your small nuclear family, it’s likely that you have a few different factors to consider when it comes to who will ride what. This becomes an especially important consideration when it comes to ride height ...

If you’ve read our Selective Souvenir Shopping at Walt Disney World article, then you know that I am no stranger to getting caught up in shopping temptation while on vacation in the Disney Parks.  But in this article, I’ll share some of my least recommended souvenirs. It’s hard to be a Disney fan in a Disney shop, because you inevitably ...

Well, it’s autumn and that means change is in the air. All around us, fall festivities are already in full swing. Halloween is looming up ahead and Thanksgiving will soon follow suit. Perhaps you’re not looking forward to the shifting seasons and the coming cold weather, which is eminent for many regions across the country. And maybe, just maybe, you ...

In theory, the idea behind souvenirs is that we buy them to remember a particular place and time that we enjoyed.  The word comes directly from the French language; souvenir means “to remember.”  When it comes to Walt Disney World, I have no trouble remembering my trips, and yet I still come home with souvenirs every time.  Over time, I’ve ...

As someone who has always been quite heat sensitive, I’ve spent a lot of time figuring out ways to stay cool on my trips. Because of my family’s schedule, we often find ourselves travelling to Walt Disney World during Summer vacation- and at the peak of Summer heat in Florida. We’ve found some strategies that legitimately make exploring the parks ...

Thinking of going to a Disney theme park while you’re pregnant?  You may have to make some modifications to your trip, but you can still have a safe and enjoyable time as a pregnant park guest! It’s all about managing your expectations and planning ahead to make sure you stay comfortable during your Walt Disney World or Disneyland vacation. Here ...