Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo: Planning the Perfect Disney Vacation

Deciding to go on a trip to a Disney Park can be a huge decision. Not only is it a considerable financial commitment, it can be incredibly overwhelming navigating the dining, parks, attractions, and resorts. While in an ideal world a fairy godmother could wave her wand and plan it all for you, we hope this post can give you a few concrete tips to get you started and ease the stress of planning your Disney vacation.

Read More

Review: Makahiki Character Dinner at Disney's Aulani

I had one request (read: demand) for my husband and I’s trip to Oahu this May. If we couldn’t stay at Disney’s Aulani Resort (because #marriottpoints), we had to at least have a meal there. There was no way I could be on the same island as Disney’s only Hawaiian Resort and not visit. My sweet and loving husband gladly obliged.

Read More

Walt Disney's Hometown: Marceline, MO

You know you’ve made it when your hometown names the swimming pool AND the new elementary school after you. During his lifetime, Walter Elias Disney had both of these honors bestowed upon him by Marceline, Mo., the town where he spent his early childhood years. Though his family lived there just a few years, Walt once said that more things of importance happened to him in Marceline than anywhere else. Marceline left its mark, and Walt certainly left his. Still today, his impact on this small Missouri town is evident everywhere you look. We’ve wanted to visit Marceline for years to see the main street that inspired the Main Street USA, so we were glad to finally make this dream a reality.

Read More

Think of All the Joy You'll Find, When You Leave the World Behind (and travel to Europe)

Cheers, mates! I’ve just returned from a delightful romp through Ireland with a short pit stop in London. While I experienced a myriad of incredible things while abroad (like holding a baby lamb and staying in a castle), I also made time to find pixie dust everywhere I traveled. I also got the chance to experience a lifetime dream celebrating one of my other obsessions—Harry Potter!

Read More