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 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... 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. We are all... 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! We think little kids and Disney is the perfect combination. Let us break down our experiences at each stage. The... 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 →
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 to compare and book... Continue Reading →