My family recently returned from a dream vacation to Oahu, Hawaii. Full disclosure, we did not actually stay at Disney's Aulani Resort, but I could not be that close without taking a peek. Aulani is one of the three "stand-alone" Disney resorts not located near the parks. It is located in Ko Olina, (fun fact,... Continue Reading →
Okay, some back story on this post: Danny and I celebrated 15 years of marriage on February 7th of this year. Disney has always been a huge part of our lives. In 2002, my sisters and I had a family trip planned with our parents. I was almost 19, Heidi was 17, Elisia 14 and... Continue Reading →
Updated January 2020 Living on the West Coast, Disneyland is our home park. It's only a 2000 km drive (that's 1242 miles for you Americans) or a 3 hr plane ride away. In 2016, our family (plus 1 family that is like family) decided to do Walt Disney World (WDW) together for the first time.... Continue Reading →
I love everything Disney. Give me any park, any day and I will be a happy girl. But doing a Disney Cruise exceeded my wildest dreams. It was by far my favorite family vacation that we have ever done. It was just my husband and our kids and I will treasure those memories until the […]
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 →
Part of going on any trip is the anticipation; the planning, and the researching, and the Googling... oh the Googling! Don't forget the Pinteresting! That's a word, yes? I love getting excited about a trip. My family has been watching all the old Disney classics in order of release in anticipation for our upcoming trip. Skip forward. Your trip is planned,... Continue Reading →
Okay, okay, I know what you're thinking. You think you know how to dress. But take it from someone who has experienced the pain of chafing and blistering; dressing for a Disney day requires careful planning and deliberation. Footwear Let's start with your feet. First step is to assess the weather. Hot? Sandals are great.... Continue Reading →
Packing for a day in Disney is an art. I find what you bring for the day can either make or break you during the day. You don't want to pack too much, but if you don't pack enough, it will cost you. Pack as much as you can the night before. You know your... Continue Reading →
One of the things we always hear is "we are waiting until the kids are old enough to remember ". While I understand why you might feel that way, Disneyland is great at every age! Let us break down our experiences at each stage. The first time my husband and I went with kids our... Continue Reading →
