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”
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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”
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”
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”
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”
Pain Points for the Plus-Size Guest at Disney World in 2017
So, this is me. This was me leaving my absolute favorite park of all of WDW early this month (my fifth trip). I am 5’6″ and was about 385 lbs when this photo was taken. Size 32 jeans, 4 and 5x shirts. I carry most of my weight in my butt/hips/thighs (though the rest ofContinue reading “Pain Points for the Plus-Size Guest at Disney World in 2017”
2017 Preliminary Trip Report – Disney’s Animal Kingdom
So, I’m back from my anniversary trip as of super early Saturday morning. I’ll be throwing a full trip report together soon, but for the short term: a couple of notes regarding Animal Kingdom: Pandora – Flight of Passage: Didn’t fit. Did a full post explaining the issues my wife and I had with itContinue reading “2017 Preliminary Trip Report – Disney’s Animal Kingdom”
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