How to be Happy Not Hangry by using the Mobile Order Feature
Using the Disney Parks App for Mobile Ordering By: BethAnn Hefner Any parent can tell you that kids can go from happy to hangry in mere moments. And if you are the parent to a child with special needs or to a picky eater, not knowing where the right French Fries are located can cause an even bigger problem. If you are wondering what I mean by “the wrong kind of fries,” let me walk you through it. My son loves a salty, skinny fry. If you dared to serve him
Where to Turn For a Sensory Break
A Blog Series on Traveling With My Son With Special Needs By BethAnn Hefner You’ve come a long way to get to Disney and you want to spend as much time there making memories and make the most of your dollar. You make dining reservations, Fast Pass reservations, and detailed itineraries. But what happens when something doesn’t go according to plan? As parents, we come to expect meltdowns during the vacation. And to a child with special needs, the crowd, the heat, the waiting, and the fun of Disney can
“You don’t have time to be timid. You must be bold and daring!” -Lumiere, Beauty and the Beast
How To Virtually Eliminate Line Times At Disney A Blog Series on Traveling With My Son With Special Needs By:BethAnn Hefner My son is like any other kid; he doesn’t want to wait in lines when he knows there is something fun to do on the other end! To cut the amount of time spent waiting in lines, I became a master at using the FastPass+ and Disability Access Service (DAS). Combined together, we were able to experience a lot of the parks each day and have minimal wait times. Since
“Luck favors the prepared, Darling.” -Edna Mode
Top Items to Pack and Prep When Traveling With My Son With Special Needs A Blog Series on Traveling With My Son With Special Needs By:BethAnn Hefner Edna Mode knows what she is talking about. Any parent of a child with special needs knows that even a simple trip takes some major preparation.We can’t just throw a bunch of stuff into a suitcase and hope for the best. Sometimes I feel like Santa Claus; I make a list and check it twice. Actually, I check it about 100 times. My
“Think of all the joy you’ll find, when you leave the world behind and bid your cares goodbye. You can fly!” -Peter Pan
Flying Through Airport Security A Blog Series on Traveling With My Son With Special Needs By:BethAnn Hefner For years, I worried about taking my son to Disney. I worried about everything possible related to travel. Will he get upset going through the metal detectors? The jetway looks strange. Will he even go down that little hallway? If he actually gets on the airplane, what if his ears hurt and he freaks out? Will we be the next family on the news talking about how we got kicked off the plane? What
Disneyland California Adventure Park
Adventure Park Your magical new adventures await at Disneyland California Adventure Park. As if you would need another reason to visit the newly renovated Adventure Park, there are now even more new and exciting attractions for your entire family! Those who can’t get enough of the trill rides will appreciate the Incredacoster, Radiator Springs Racers just to name a few of the exciting new rides you will find there. Don’t forget about the thrilling drops in the Mission Breakout ride with Rocket and other pals from Guardians of the
Princess Breakfast Adventures
Rise and shine with your tiara on! The new Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures at the Napa Rose resort will provide your favorite princess with an UNFORGETTABLE experience. Every guest at this new experience will dine on a fabulous spread that includes: vanilla buns with raspberry glaze, specialty coffee, mini chicken & princess waffles, Artesian breakfast sausages, assorted fruits, egg custard, slow braised short ribs, white chocolate princess slippers with strawberry ganache, and much much more! But what makes the new Princess Breakfast Adventure so special are the personal
2018 Changes to the Disney Dining Plan
DISNEY DINING PLAN GETS UPDATED Everyone has their favorite Disney food selections or restaurants whether it's Mickey waffles, turkey legs, a Dole whip, or fine French cuisine at Be Our Guest, everyone has their own list of must-have foods to enjoy during their visit to Disney. Most travelers are aware of the Disney Dining Plan, however now in 2018 there are new and exciting changes that are taking place. There are three basic Disney Dining Plans that can be purchased and enjoyed during your stay: Quick Service, Standard, and Deluxe.
Walt Disney World Dessert Party
A Dessert Party may just be what you are looking for! Have you ever wished you had a reserved seat or spot to stand to watch any of the amazing nighttime shows offered at Walt Disney World? Did you know that you can participate in a delicious treat-filled dessert party before the fireworks at the Magic Kingdom, or any of the other parks? Most recently, Disney added a "Rivers of Light" dessert party, which will debut this August on select nights. One hour before the show starts, guests can enjoy delicable desserts,
Calling all Cars fans, Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy is coming soon!
Calling all Cars fans, get excited because a brand new show featuring Lightning McQueen is set to open in early 2019 at Hollywood Studios!!!! Currently, Cars-Land is only in Disneyland's California Adventure, so this is exciting news for Walt Disney World. Maybe there’s more Cars attractions to come in the future, only one can hope. The new and exciting show “Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy” which will be located in Hollywood Studios over by Rock and Rollercoaster features the Piston cup champion Lightening McQueen. Lightening McQueen is ready to showcase