Just over a year ago, Disneyland’s Toontown closed for refurbishment, and today is the big day. Toontown is officially open again for guests to enjoy. For guests with young kids or family members with sensory or access needs, Disney has put inclusion and accessibility at the top of the priority list for this refurbishment. ReadContinue reading “Disneyland’s Toontown Reopens Today with Inclusion and Accessibility at the Forefront”
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Home Blog: Episode 2
It’s been a super busy week here as my family wraps up preparations for our trip. A couple other big non-Disney things are going on in the background of our life that will take up a lot of time when we get back, so we had a lot of things scheduled for this week inContinue reading “Home Blog: Episode 2”
Allergy-Friendly and Gluten-Free Foods at the New Roundup Rodeo BBQ restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
A new Toy Story themed restaurant is set to open Disney’s Hollywood Studios next week, on March 23, 2023. Roundup Rodeo BBQ is the first table service restaurant coming to the Toy Story Land neighborhood of the park. Members of the media were given a sneak peek at what guests can expect, and it seemsContinue reading “Allergy-Friendly and Gluten-Free Foods at the New Roundup Rodeo BBQ restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios”
#ThrowbackThursday: 2012 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival
I shared these over on the Instagram this morning. I’m so psyched up to be headed back next week for my third Flower and Garden Festival, but here’s a glimpse into the past. May 2012 was my family’s first visit during Flower and Garden, and was an amazing trip in general. My oldest was justContinue reading “#ThrowbackThursday: 2012 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival”
So Much Disney World News My Head is Spinning
Walt Disney World is wrapping up their #AllTheDisneyThrills media event today and SO much was announced. This is a busy year for The Walt Disney Company, and Walt Disney World is in the middle of some major events and transformations. We’re finishing up the last few weeks of the 50th Anniversary Celebration this month, endingContinue reading “So Much Disney World News My Head is Spinning”
Managing Elopers and Wanderers in the Parks
Remember the story about one of my kids having a sensory meltdown at Hollywood Studios? That same child is also a wanderer. We have another story of them wandering away from us into the queue for Dumbo The Flying Elephant as my wife was parking a stroller. She thought I had the kids, I thoughtContinue reading “Managing Elopers and Wanderers in the Parks”
It Won’t Be Long Now
Yesterday, we pulled our suitcases out of storage and finalized our park pass reservations. There’s not much left to do at this point… check on the kids’ swimsuit situation, put outfits together, handle a grocery run for the allergy-safe foods that I don’t know if I can find in Florida, order any supplies we needContinue reading “It Won’t Be Long Now”
Top 10 Disney World Experiences that Allow Guests to Remain in their Wheelchair
The best parts of a Disney vacation are the rides and entertainment (and the food, let’s be real). For some disabled Disney World guests, transferring out of their wheelchair into a ride vehicle isn’t an option, but there are still several things they can experience while still safely seated in their own chair. We’re goingContinue reading “Top 10 Disney World Experiences that Allow Guests to Remain in their Wheelchair”
Home Blog, Episode 1
Starting today, I’m going to be doing a personal non-Disney-related personal blog post about the general goings-on in my family’s day-to-day lives. These posts will have their own category, and are going to be titled pretty simply so they’ll be obvious for anyone looking to skip over the non-Disney content. This is just a quickContinue reading “Home Blog, Episode 1”
20 Gluten-Free and Allergy-Friendly Foods at Walt Disney World Leaving This Month
Get them before they’re gone! Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebration is coming to an end on March 31, and taking all it’s limited-time menu offerings with it. If you haven’t had a chance to try some of these special meals and desserts, this is your last chance. Some of the foods are available atContinue reading “20 Gluten-Free and Allergy-Friendly Foods at Walt Disney World Leaving This Month”
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