Just across the water from the Magic Kingdom is one of my favorite Disney resorts, Fort Wilderness. This campground has something for everyone, including those who never intend to tent, RV or cabin camp on its grounds. One of the most enjoyable offerings of Fort Wilderness is the Hoop-De-Doo Musical Revue. I’ve heard that Hoop-De-Doo … Continue reading
The best known and most popular makeover for children at Walt Disney World is the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. This is where parents take their little princesses for a big girl treat. Depending on the package chosen, the indulgence includes nail polish, light make up, a fancy hair style, a princess bag with the nail polish … Continue reading
Congratulations!! Your book has been published. This is a life dream, a bucket list item that makes the sky bluer, the air sweeter and life a happier adventure. Take a moment and enjoy the glow! Shortly after basking in that glow, I realized that my book was going to languish unless I did some proactive … Continue reading
One of the things I have enjoyed the most at Walt Disney World has been watching my daughter interact with the different characters around the parks. She likes going to visit her friends. While these visits are typically only a couple minutes long, there is nothing quite like visiting with Disney royalty to make those … Continue reading
We have enjoyed just about every resort, both on property (Disney hotels) and off property (everything else) in our visits to Walt Disney World. They are all different and I think knowing what to expect helps set expectations for any given trip. This post will grow over time to include a very high level overview … Continue reading
As much as I would love to hop into one of the salon style chairs in Cinderella’s Castle and smile as a Fairy Godmother in Training gave me the princess look, sadly these makeover experiences are reserved for children. Well, with the one exception that proves the rule, of course! Here are some quick, high … Continue reading
One of the best tips for children who enjoy attention from Cast Members and characters at Walt Disney World is to dress them up for their visit. Over and over again I have seen a marked difference when my daughter wears her regular clothes into the parks and when she wears a costume. Like so … Continue reading
Ah, family vacations. That wonderful time of special togetherness when the kids tease each other incessantly, nobody wants to do the same thing and everyone wants a break. Well, if you happen to be in Walt Disney World and find yourself looking for a little peace and quiet, consider giving the kids a treat. Take … Continue reading
I’ve wanted to drop in on the Chip ‘n’ Dale Campfire Sing-A-Long since we started visiting Disney World. Often described as a hidden gem, this free character meet happens in Fort Wilderness. When we rented an RV to stay at the campground recently, we set aside a night just for the Sing-A-Long. It was time … Continue reading
Camping Disney is now available in kindle or print editions on Amazon. As teased a few months ago, my second book has been published by ThemeParkPress and is now available on Amazon! The cover for Camping Disney was a complete surprise to me. Isn’t it great? I love how the artist captured the essence of the campground with … Continue reading
