So as you already know, in 2016 we had the great privilege of being at WDW for 15 fantastic days. We had 8 days in the parks and didn't have park hoppers. When we sat down for one of our many family meetings, we discovered that the first day we wanted to go to... Continue Reading →
As you know by now, our family is "all in" when it comes to Disney. A year hasn't gone by that we haven't gone to Disneyland at least once. Until this year. This summer, my family did something decidedly uncharacteristic for us. We did a "nature" trip. But we told our girls that it was... Continue Reading →
Updated January 2020 All right! You did it. You booked, planned, packed for, and got to Walt Disney World. Now what? If you missed Part One, don't fret! Check it out here. Once There The first day that we were all there we decided to get unpacked and set up for the next couple... Continue Reading →
We recently recorded our very own podcast special with Detour to Neverland and one of the things the interviewer found interesting was how we often go with such a large group. Large groups come with its challenges. Differing ages, opinions, needs... But Disney is super equipped for large groups! Nothing is better than getting to the... Continue Reading →
You can't go to California and not check out one of their fabulous beaches! I mean, you can, but we don't recommend it. The only time we don't hit the California beaches is in the off season. But if the weather is nice, you gotta go! If it's off season and you still want to get those... Continue Reading →
One of the things we get asked about is "Do we visit other theme parks?" while we're in Disney. The answer varies based on the trip, but we have made time for other theme parks from time to time. We talk about Universal Studios Hollywood here and LEGOLAND California in this post. This summer my family... Continue Reading →
Disney's California Adventure Park (henceforth DCA because it's a mouthful) is the newer of the two parks in California. I still remember many a trip just going into Disneyland! And then they started tearing up the parking lot for this new "California Adventure Park" and we were apprehensive that it wouldn't "feel" the same. Truth be told,... Continue Reading →
Packing for your trip to Disney can be overwhelming! How do you know what to bring, what to purchase when you are there, and what to leave home? Take or leave our suggestions of things to pack. I really like lists. They help me a lot. Otherwise I almost always forget to pack a toothbrush,... Continue Reading →
*updated March 16 2026* Booking your trip to Disneyland. Easy, right? Now you have to decide where to stay, where to get your tickets, whether to drive or fly, how long to stay... It can be a bit overwhelming. Start looking at hotels and flights as soon as 9 months before so you have time... Continue Reading →
*updated March 16 2026* Welcome to Stress Free Mickey! So why another Disney Blog? What's unique about us is that we are four sisters with four opinions and perspectives. Throughout the blog you will notice four different colours which represents our four different voices. When you see black, it is Erica, red is Heidi, yellow... Continue Reading →