On Saturday morning, after we left Riviera, we checked in to our new room at Saratoga Springs. We also decided to stay in a one-bedroom villa at Saratoga, but this room was a preferred view which meant we were on the water and within walking distance to Disney Springs.Before my family got into town, our […]
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For Brooklyn’s birthday this year, we decided to take a family trip to Disney World instead of having a birthday party. As most of you know, you get into Disney for free until you turn three, so we thought it would be a great “last free Disney” trip. Luckily, we convinced some family to come […]
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On Saturday morning, after a full day of California Adventure, we were exhausted. We woke up bright and early to get a boarding pass for the new Star Wars ride, Rise of the Resistance at Disneyland. Like WEB Slingers, you have to check-in for a boarding group at 7:00 am for Rise of the Resistance. […]
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Disneyland is my favorite Disney park. There is just something about the history, character, and location; it is so magical. Disneyland was the first Disney park that I visited as a child, but I didn’t return until 2013 when my (now) husband proposed to me in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle. Since then, we have […]
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If you had to guess where my favorite travel destinations are, I am sure that you would pick Disney World. But, you probably didn’t know that one of my husband’s and my favorite places to go is Southern California. Now, of course, Disneyland is there, but that isn’t the only reason we love to travel […]
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Between working as a Walt Disney World Cast Member and all of my visits to Disney, I have been on A LOT of roller coasters. Today is National Roller Coaster Day, and I wanted to share my Top 5 Walt Disney World Roller Coasters. 5. Expedition Everest The first time I rode Expedition Everest was […]
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We just returned from Disney World (during Memorial Day Weekend), and I thought I was well prepared for our trip. After spending five days in the heat and crowds, I’m sharing five things you definitely need to bring with you if you’re traveling to Disney World any time soon (including some things I wish I […]
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Every time I fly without Brooklyn, I laugh about how simple it is. Honestly, if I’m traveling alone or with my husband, all I need is my phone and AirPods, and I’m all set. When traveling with Brooklyn, I always bring along a big bag that my husband so lovingly calls my “bag of tricks.” This bag […]
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This past weekend, Gaylord Palms Resort invited my family and me to stay at their hotel and experience their Once Upon A Spring Event. This event will get you in the mood for tulips and chocolate bunnies; between the cookie decorating, scavenger hunts, and water park, we had the best weekend ever! Gaylord Palms is […]
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When Disney’s Blizzard Beach originally opened on April 1, 1995, it was the third and final Disney World Water Park. According to the “legend” of the park, after a freak snowstorm hit the Orlando area in the 1970s, a ski resort was built; as the snow melted away, we were left with a melted mess […]
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