If you’re traveling to Japan, you may want to check out some of the Disney parks surrounding Tokyo. Based on my personal experience, I can tell you that what you’ll find is Disney, but probably not a Disney that you’ve ever seen before! If you dig way back in my archives, you’ll know I’m a … Read more
Disney doesn’t usually let us down with a family-friendly Thanksgiving movie and MOANA 2 is ready to be that movie! If you’re a fan of the original MOANA, you might have a few trepidations going into this film but I’m here to promise you that Disney did not ruin Moana’s good name with this sequel. … Read more
Disney is officially kicking off the holiday movie season with the family friendly animated feature, WISH. Read on to find out if you’ll love it and if it’s a great Thanksgiving movie for the family. WISH Plot Summary WISH is the story of an island kingdom, borne of a man who came from an oppressed … Read more
FootGolf at Disney is the best family activity that you’ve probably never heard of. Even if you’re a golfer, you’re probably up and out for 18 holes at Disney’s Magnolia golf course or one of the other award winning golf courses, never even knowing that FootGolf is right there waiting for the family! But here’s … Read more
If you’ve never spent a day at Disney Springs, you’re missing out on the fifth “theme park” at Walt Disney World! Formerly Downtown Disney, Disney Springs has reinvented itself not just as an evening venue for adults but as a family entertainment complex worthy of at least a full day there! I recently spent a … Read more
The Wyndham Lake Buena Vista is two great hotels in one that caters to families taking a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Walt Disney World and to families that just keep coming back for more. I’ve been part of both of those families. Back in 1987, my family booked our once-in-a-lifetime trip to the Magic Kingdom and … Read more
DVC, for those not in the know, is the Disney Vacation Club. We have been members since our third family visit in 2013. And while we haven’t reached a decade of membership yet, DVC is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year! I love to travel and even pursued a career in travel so that I … Read more
When an invitation to an advanced screening of a movie comes in, I’m very much of the “yay – another movie to go check out!” opinion. My son, who usually accompanies me, has reached the age where he is a bit more selective with his enthusiasm for new movies. Guardians of the Galaxy? YES. Avengers? YES. … Read more
When you reach a certain age, a certain level of maturity, there are things that you come to expect for your birthday. Things like a gift certificate to your favorite spa, or a fine bottle of champagne, or a new designer handbag. Or even your very own LEGO set. I am that woman of a certain … Read more
Confession time: I wasn’t terribly excited about seeing the latest Disney-Pixar animated movie, Moana. Here’s why. I saw the trailer several times over the past few weeks/months and the clips I saw smacked of the the typical, formulaic kids movie. Spunky young girl who has lessons to be learned, defies her father, has a goofy … Read more
Does Disney’s remake of The Jungle Book into a live action movie get it right or does it go off track? A movie remake can go smashingly well or horribly wrong. I don’t like to name names but Kevin Costner’s version of Robin Hood might just be the best example of the latter. In more … Read more
Disney or Universal? It’s an age old dilemma, especially if you’re a Disney family like we are. If we’re going to Orlando, it’s probably going to be for one purpose: to visit Disney World. Well, that and maybe visit my dad who lives about an hour away from there. A lot of time we’re simply … Read more
Even bloggers need a vacation and by the time you read this, I’ll be most of the way through my weeklong Disney vacation. We usually go for a week every February for several reasons: But to make it a real vacation, I shouldn’t have to write while I’m gone, right? So instead, I thought I’d … Read more
Just another animated flick that your kid will drag you to? Not a chance. Big Hero 6 is the first official “kidult” movie I’m recommending. No, kidult is not a real word. Yes, I made it up (actually, when I googled it, I found it on Urban Dictionary so I’m not as original as I thought). … Read more
I had my first real introduction to all things Disney when my entire family (and my sister’s boyfriend) piled into a rented Ford Aerostar minivan and headed south to Florida. We arrived at our destination at around 2am and began our weeklong vacation of a lifetime in the blazing hot month of August. Despite heat, … Read more
I don’t know if you know this but the movie theater is open on most major holidays. All major holidays, I think. I personally have been to the movies on Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Sometimes it’s simply a great family experience and other times it can create a memory that will last forever. (My husband … Read more
