Trip Overview: 3/21/23-3/27/23

We had an awesome time at Walt Disney World last week. We did two days at Magic Kingdom, two at EPCOT, and one each at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom, swam in the pool at Disney’s All Star Movies Resort, and tried several restaurants that we’d never had the chance to check outContinue reading “Trip Overview: 3/21/23-3/27/23”

Back from Orlando, Lots to Share in the Days Ahead!

My family has returned from our Walt Disney World Vacation and I have so much to share with everyone, from a real review of the allergy-friendly foods at several restaurants, to info on what rides I was able to fit on, to info on accessing rides and Disney transportation with a mobility device. There areContinue reading “Back from Orlando, Lots to Share in the Days Ahead!”

SUNDAY: My Packing System for Vacation

I have finally finished putting together our family’s packing list for our trip. A few days ago I said I would share a bit about the system that I use, so here it is. Travelling with five people with various interests, needs, and abilities… not to mention ages everywhere from toddler to tween, means you’veContinue reading “SUNDAY: My Packing System for Vacation”

Disneyland’s Toontown Reopens Today with Inclusion and Accessibility at the Forefront

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”

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”