Have you ever been to rope drop at Magic Kingdom? If you have, you know all about the Welcome Show that precedes park opening. It's filled with characters and costumes, dancers and Main Street U.S.A. familiar faces. Each morning before the show begins, one lucky family is chosen as First Family at Magic Kingdom to help open the park. I've dreamed about what it would be like to … [Read more...] about First Family at Magic Kingdom: A Day in the Life of a Dream Come True
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How to Celebrate Halloween and Christmas at Walt Disney World in One Trip
If you're planning a vacation to Walt Disney World in autumn, you can celebrate both Halloween AND Christmas on the same trip. With a little advanced planning and a few trips to the official Walt Disney World website, there is a way to get the best of both holiday worlds. My family loves visiting Walt Disney World for the Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Parties and I've … [Read more...] about How to Celebrate Halloween and Christmas at Walt Disney World in One Trip
An Easy Guide to Walt Disney World Pin Trading
Since the Millennium Celebration in October 1999, Walt Disney World pin trading has been, and continues to be, a tradition for both kids and adults alike. Heck, I've purchased my share of Disney-themed pins and love to showcase them in our daughter's room. And while it can be overwhelming to some, it really doesn't have to be. Want the easy scoop on pin trading at Walt Disney … [Read more...] about An Easy Guide to Walt Disney World Pin Trading
10 Teen Approved Attractions at Walt Disney World
Having a teen that loves Disney as much, if not more, than I do is a blessing. Not only does it encourage me to keep planning those road trips to Central Florida, but it definitely gives us plenty of conversation topics when we're in the car for hours. Can't think of what to talk about? I always ask her for her Disney "tops". On a recent road trip we were chatting about … [Read more...] about 10 Teen Approved Attractions at Walt Disney World
Five Reasons Why My Family Loves Rope Drop at Magic Kingdom
If you’ve ever visited Walt Disney World and have arrived early enough at Magic Kingdom for rope drop, you know just how magical that time of the morning can be. My family wakes up at the crack of dawn on our scheduled Magic Kingdom park day just to make sure we are at the entrance to the park when the proverbial gates open. Here are five reasons why my family loves … [Read more...] about Five Reasons Why My Family Loves Rope Drop at Magic Kingdom