In celebration of his sixteenth birthday, John brought two friends with us to Disney World for fall break. We loved rolling out the red carpet for them and absolutely delighted in their constant joy and excitement. One of the most special things we planned was a private cruise to watch the Magic Kingdom fireworks! All… Read More
MOST RECENT REVIEW CLICK HERE >> JUNE 2022 We have loved our stays at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge so much that we’ve chosen it as our home away from home countless times over the years! My most recent stay was just a couple of weeks ago and with newly renovated rooms, it’s time for an updated post on… Read More
UPDATED REVIEW HERE Disney’s Riviera Resort had its grand opening in mid-December 2019 and quickly soared to the top of our favorite resort list (along with Grand Floridian). After our first stay last July, we chose it THREE more times since then. We cannot wait to be back. You are welcomed home by a palm… Read More
Our extended family of 10 was all set to go on a Disney Cruise this summer. When that was postponed (again!) we decided to switch gears to Walt Disney World and add in water parks, amazing dining, pool time and a VIP Tour. I shared our October 2020 tour in THIS POST, and thought I’d… Read More
We are headed home from a fabulous long weekend in Baltimore, Maryland! John’s lacrosse team had a tournament outside of the city and we came in a little early and stayed a little late to explore Charm City. I left my laptop charger at home and that foiled my plan to write blog posts as… Read More
To wrap up my series on Universal Orlando, I’d be remiss if I didn’t share about my February stay at the Ritz Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes. This luxury property is part of my Virtuoso resort collection and is located just minutes from the Orlando theme park magic, but feels miles from the madness. While I… Read More
UPDATED 2024 HERE Nestled in a secluded, residential setting within Walt Disney Resort Resort, Four Seasons Orlando is a AAA Five Diamond Resort. This is a true luxury option for Walt Disney World Resort goers, from the accommodations to the dining, amenities and level of service. My family absolutely loves this resort and has made… Read More