Some experiences at Walt Disney World feel extra special… the kind you don’t just remember, you talk about long after the trip is over. This was one of those. During my 50th birthday trip, we made our way to Disney’s Animal Kingdom for something I had been especially excited about – a behind-the-scenes tour with… Read More
Saturday’s theme was Safari + Sparkles, and it could not have been a more perfect description of the day. We started slowly in the villa with breakfast, copious amounts of coffee, and the kind of chatter that only a family of nine can create. No rush, no agenda for the moment, just being together and… Read More
The media has been abuzz with announcements coming out of D23 – Disney’s fan convention. I am so excited to share the excitement here on the blog today. What makes me most thrilled is that these aren’t just blue sky announcements for some time, somewhere down the road. Rather, these are things Disney is building… Read More
If you know where to look, there is so much more to Walt Disney World than just the rides in the theme parks! My own family first did Wild Africa Trek in Disney’s Animal Kingdom back in 2018. It was one of the most fun, most memorable experiences we’ve had! Every one of us rated… Read More
Yak & Yeti has long been a favorite of ours in Animal Kingdom. There are so many places we love that we have it on a bit of a rotation so we don’t get there every trip. It isn’t “super” themed and it doesn’t have characters, but it does offer a solid menu that we… Read More
Jambo! This summer Whit and I spent the most amazing day in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. But before we get too far into the experience, we started the day with a giant cinnamon roll for breakfast. This has long been one of my boys’ favorite Disney treats. We had this gorgeous patio all to ourselves. We… Read More
I’m just home from a whirlwind business trip to Walt Disney World where I got to enjoy another VIP Tour! I shared my family’s 2021 tour in THIS POST, and thought I’d give an update with my most recent experience today. Spoiler alert: It’s still the Best Disney Day Ever! Private Disney VIP Tour With… Read More