Adventure is out there!” -Ellie from Up
Overcoming My Worries A Blog Series on Traveling With My Son With Special Needs By:BethAnn Hefner Hi! I am BethAnn and I’m from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I am married to Tim and we have 2 kids, J and A. We love to travel as a family to Disney, various beaches, and local cities to check out zoos and museums. Tim and I vacation by ourselves as well so we can have time together and let other people take care of us! My kids are very active; J plays baseball for the
Hollywood Studios Toy Story Land
I had a wonderful opportunity to attend a Toy Story showcase in NYC, and I have all the details that you need to know about the new Hollywood Studios Toy Story land opening June 30th, so get ready to play big!! This new land which will be in Hollywood Studios is going to shrink you down to the size of a toy as you enter Andy’s backyard. There will be two new rides plus the ever so popular toy story midway mania! Slinky dog dash is a rollercoaster the
5 Tips for Traveling to Walt Disney World with Little Ones
Hi, my name is Janine and I have two boys ages 6, and 2. Traveling with small children can be stressful, and if you are traveling to Disney for the first time I have 5 tips to make your trip go a little more smoothly. RENT A STROLLER This is my number one tip because even if your child is 5, 6, or even 7 they will at some point get tired from all the walking and want to sit, they may even nap. So, instead of having to
Disney Express Transportation
On a recent trip to Walt Disney World I discovered something amazing. We were only at Disney for three days and already felt pressed for time…but magically Disney had a solution in which we were able to maximize every minute of our time! I’d like to introduce you to Disney’s Express Transportation! At first I wasn’t so sure about spending the $29 per person fee but it turned out to be a great investment. My parents are in their mid-sixties and park hopping with a teenager along with their
Summer 2017 Walt Disney World Offers
This summer journey to a new world, a world beyond belief, Pandora - the World of Avatar. With this and the other summer 2017 offers, you can experience this new world and all Disney has to offer. Dive into summer magic with a fun-filled family room and ticket package. With this offer, you can enjoy a package that includes a 4-night stay in a standard room at a select Disney's All-Star Resort and 4-day Magic Your Way base tickets for as low as $1,962. Sample package price is valid for a family of
Packing for Walt Disney World
We know packing for any vacation can be stressful. And when you are packing for Disney it can be completely overwhelming. The weather is unpredictable, you are planning for long days, all while trying to cram in as much magic as possible. What will you need in the parks? How about the hotel? What about the drive or plane ride? As parents of children who have done this trip many times we understand all of these questions, and although we don't have it down to a complete science yet we
Disney with Toddlers
If you are traveling to Disney with toddlers, there are some helpful hints that will help make your vacation less stressful. If you are traveling with toddlers or any young child who does not meet the height requirements of some of the rides, you can get a rider swap ticket. The way to obtain one of these tickets is to go to the fast pass entrance and let the cast member know your child is too small to go on the ride. You will have to have the child visible
Star Wars Galactic Spectacular
The Star Wars Galactic Spectacular was just that Spectacular. We had the opportunity to check out this amazing fireworks display in person. The Star Wars Galactic Spectacular is one not to be missed. Unfortunately we have heard it will be coming to an end, at least temporarily in November. Check out our post on the all new Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! which will be replacing it through the Christmas season. In the meantime check out the video below of the Star Wars Galactic Spectacular. There is still time if you would like
Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM
It is rumor no more, the StarWars Galactic Spectacular at Disney's Hollywood Studios will be coming to an end. Did you miss it? Check out a video of it here. So now the question is what will replace it? The all-new Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM holiday spectacular comes to Disney's Hollywood Studios on Nov. 14, 2016. Santa Claus is missing and the search-and-rescue mission to get The Big Guy back to the North Pole in time for Christmas Eve is all part of the fun. The show comes to life
New Winter 2017 Offers Released
Two new winter 2017 offers have been released today. Winter 2017 Play, Stay, and Dine Offer: You can Play, Stay, Dine and save up to $500* on a 5-night 6-day Walt Disney Travel Company room, ticket and dining plan package for a family of four at select Walt Disney World® Resort hotels for stays most nights Jan. 1-March 7, 2017 when they book Oct. 3-Dec. 21, 2016. Winter 2017 Room Discount: You can save up to 25%* on rooms at select Walt Disney World® Resort hotels for stays most nights Dec. 15 - 23, 2016 and Jan. 1 -