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Fat-Friendly Parks Part IV: Disney’s Animal Kingdom

The parks at Walt Disney World are the most fat-friendly, plus-size or “Pooh-Size” welcoming theme parks in existence. As a self-identified fat person who wears between a 3-5X, I’ve done “the walk” from several rides at other parks when I can’t get the restraints to close… and with very few exceptions, I have been ableContinue reading “Fat-Friendly Parks Part IV: Disney’s Animal Kingdom”

Fat-Friendly Parks Part III: Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Fat-Friendly Parks Part II: EPCOT

The parks at Walt Disney World are the most fat-friendly, plus-size or “Pooh-Size” welcoming theme parks in existence. As a self-identified fat person who wears between a 3-5X, I’ve done “the walk” from several rides at other parks when I can’t get the restraints to close… and with very few exceptions, I have been able to comfortablyContinue reading “Fat-Friendly Parks Part II: EPCOT”

Gluten Free and Allergy Friendly Eats at the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival 2023

If you’re headed to the West Coast Disney Parks in the next two months, you may want to check out some of the new limited-time-only offerings at the 2023 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival. If you manage food allergies or celiac disease, there are several options available that cater to one or moreContinue reading “Gluten Free and Allergy Friendly Eats at the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival 2023”

Fat-Friendly Parks Part I: Magic Kingdom

Fat-Friendly Parks: The Series

UPDATE 6/30/2024: I’m currently looking for other guests with various body shapes/sizes to contribute their experiences for this series. We’re especially looking for tall and/or plus size guests, covering not only the 4 main Walt Disney World parks, but also the water parks and Disneyland/DCA. If you’re interested, check out my Google Form here. UPDATEContinue reading “Fat-Friendly Parks: The Series”

How we Plan to Accommodate Sensory Sensitivities on our Upcoming Vacation

or…. One of my kids is a sensory kid. There are some things they are considered sensory-seeking for (proprioception and vestibular are the big ones, roller coasters are a favorite) but for sound, this kid is super avoidant. If they get overstimulated it can, and has in the past, led to meltdowns of epic proportions.Continue reading “How we Plan to Accommodate Sensory Sensitivities on our Upcoming Vacation”

Gluten-Free Eats at EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival 2023

Good morning! If you haven’t been on Facebook (or the official Disney Parks Blog) in the last few days, you may have missed a first look at the new Encanto themed topiaries being featured at this year’s EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival. The festival just opened on March 1 and runs until July 5 thisContinue reading “Gluten-Free Eats at EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival 2023”

Pre-Disney Jitters

It’s been a long time since I walked through the gates at a Disney Park. In the grand scheme of things, it was only summer 2017, and that’s nothing compared to many people, but this trip was originally planned for early 2020. But life happened, I had my youngest during the early days of aContinue reading “Pre-Disney Jitters”

Dining Changes at Walt Disney World Since 2020, and Our Upcoming Trip

My family is currently gearing up for a much-needed return to the parks. The kids are beyond excited. We’ve got a couple long-overdue celebrations, a Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique reservation that’s been a long time coming, and a first haircut appointment at Harmony Barbershop for the littlest kiddo. If you haven’t been to Walt Disney WorldContinue reading “Dining Changes at Walt Disney World Since 2020, and Our Upcoming Trip”