Disneyland…our family happy place. A Grandpa's perspectiveBy Thomas Gardner (aka: Stress Free Mickeys 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 was... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 for can even be an enjoyable experience. It can also save some money, and we love that it elongates a trip!... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
By now you know that instead of a giant theatrical release, Disney's live-action remake of Mulan was released on Friday, September 4th, 2020 through the Disney+ app. I'm sure you've read stances on both ends of the spectrum; voicing both pleasure and disappointment. Here's where we stand... COVID changed absolutely everything. You might want to... Continue Reading →