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 →
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 →
Travel and COVID: Orlando
Are you planning your post (or present!) COVID trip? It has been a long while for us since our last Disney trip, and I'm sure many of you can relate! Our big 2020 WDW trip, which we had been planning for a couple of years, was canceled last year, and with the parks (and international... Continue Reading →
Top 10 Tips for Road Tripping with Kids
Road tripping with kids can be a daunting task. So much so that many people prefer to avoid it all together. Not only is road tripping with kids possible, but when properly planned, can even be an enjoyable experience. It can also save some money, and we love that it elongates a trip! It also... Continue Reading →
Cookies and Cream Mickey Beignets
Can't stop, won't stop! We are beignet obsessed and not ashamed to admit it. We have made 11 different kinds... from ones you can get in the Disney Parks (like butterscotch or gingerbread) to ones we made up on our own (Red Velvet and Pumpkin Spice). In Disneyland you can find this delicious treat at... Continue Reading →
The Great Disney Movie Challenge: Movies 61-70
Watching Every Disney Movie Ever Made is no small feat. At this point, we have realized that if we finish by the time our oldest daughter graduates in 2025, we are doing well. If you're sticking with just the animated movies it takes much less time, but add in all of the live action Disney... Continue Reading →
Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival: At Home
I don't know about you, but we are experiencing extreme Walt Disney World FOMO right about now! In particular, we hate to be missing out on the Flower & Garden Festival at Epcot this spring. Not only were we supposed to be at WDW last year, but we still can't go because we are Canadian... Continue Reading →
The Best (and Worst) Disney Cookbooks
One of our most favourite subjects, if you haven't figured it out by now, is Disney Food. And if we can't go to the parks to enjoy the food, then we have to bring the food home with Disney Cookbooks! Some of us (like me!) enjoy using cookbooks or online recipes. Even if I don't... Continue Reading →
Disney Bucket List
Are you a big Disney fan? If your answer is yes, then there's a good chance you have a Disney Bucket List. Growing up, going to Disney always meant a road trip to Disneyland. It's only been in the last five years that we have experienced Walt Disney World (I know, right). This led to... Continue Reading →