This Spring Break, we had the enormous pleasure of visiting Europe after years and years of dreaming and planning! Our three girls are in French Immersion, and we knew that there was nothing more rewarding or encouraging than going to France to practice their French in real life. Of course, that trip has to include... Continue Reading →
Everything you need to know about MagicBand+
Magic Bands are nothing new for Walt Disney World natives, but MagicBand+ are. Now that they are coming to Disneyland, we are getting a lot of questions about them! What are they? Are they worth it? How do they work? Well look no further... We have all of those questions for you answered! What are... Continue Reading →
Docking Bay 7 Copycat Recipes
Have you eaten at Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo in Disneyland's Galaxy's Edge, or Walt Disney World's Hollywood Studios? We think it's the best tasting food in Disneyland Park hands down. I have to eat there at least once every time I go there, and sometimes twice! Everything is always unique, creative, refreshing, and... Continue Reading →
Jungle Cruise: DIY Viewing Party
Welcome to another Disney Friends Blog Hop! At the end of this post, head over to the next blog and keep going 'til you circle back around to us! We have been anxiously awaiting the Jungle Cruise movie ever since it was announced. I don't know if it was just the anticipation or what, but... Continue Reading →
Disney Cruise Line: The Disney Wonder
Earlier this month I had the wonderful opportunity to do a last minute Disney Cruise Line vacation on the Disney Wonder. Disney has 4 ships in their fleet (soon to be 5!). The Disney Magic and Disney Wonder started sailing in 1998 and 1999. Then came the bigger ships in 2011 and 2012, The Disney... Continue Reading →
Travel and COVID: Disney Cruise Line
After a tough year and a half nothing feels like more of a luxury and blessing than being able to go on a vacation. Make that an adult-only Disney Cruise Line vacation (yes, my husband and I decided to leave the 3 kids at home this time), and I'm still pinching myself in hopes that... Continue Reading →
Everything You Need to Know About Disney Genie+
updated Feb 1st, 2023 Out with the old, in with the new. FastPass is now officially a thing of the past, and in its place comes the ultra confusing Genie+ program. Now that we have an official release date for the Genie+ program, we are starting to get some more clarity. Here's what we know!... Continue Reading →
Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival: At Home
If there are two things we love more than anything, it's Disney and food! Combine the two and you know we will be ALL over it. The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival was one of the WDW festivals we hadn't visited yet, but this year they decided to EXTEND the festival (to run longer... Continue Reading →
Disneyland: A Grandpa’s Perspective
Disneyland…our family happy place. A Grandpa's Perspective By Thomas Gardner (aka: Stress Free Mickey's Dad) I know of no other place that facilitates magical memories like Disneyland. No other place I know provides something for all ages. My wife and I started taking our kids to Disneyland beginning in the summer of 1988 when Erica... Continue Reading →
Travel and COVID: Disneyland
I still can't believe that I was in Disneyland last month. I see the photos on my phone, and I'm still awestruck that we were able to make it happen. That being said, traveling right now due to COVID is no easy task. Let's back up a couple months. When mom passed away, she made... Continue Reading →