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”
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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”
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”
Fat-Friendly Parks Part III: Disney’s Hollywood Studios
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 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
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 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”
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”
Welcome to Access the Mouse!
Planning a trip to the Disney Parks can seem overwhelming for anyone. For those of us who have experienced the “walk of shame” at other amusement parks, squeezed into too-tight seats at a concert venue, or have had to call ahead to a restaurant to make sure they have wide enough seating, it can beContinue reading “Welcome to Access the Mouse!”
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