New Orleans: The Good, The Bad, and the Amazing
I loved New Orleans. NOLA is a city that is typically pretty high on travel lists and I had the pleasure of visiting with my boyfriend, my best friend, and her boyfriend. We went down from a Thursday morning to a Monday afternoon. If you are looking for an idea of how long you should spend in New Orleans it varies on the type of trip you have, but we found 5 days to be great for sightseeing, enjoying events, and experiencing the nightlife. Here are some of the things we learned about the big easy; the good, the bad, and the amazing. THE GOOD It lives up to the hype…
Disney Memory Maker: All You Need To Know
Are you heading to Walt Disney World and need help deciding if Disney Memory Maker is right for you? Are you unsure what the differences between PhotoPass and Memory Maker are? If you want to learn more about Disney’s photo system, you have come to the right place! Memory Maker is one of the items on your 2 month checklist. Learn if Memory Maker is right for you and why you absolutely should purchase it in advance. PhotoPass PhotoPass is the system that Disney uses throughout the parks. This includes pictures taken on rides, magic shots, stationed photographers, etc. You can find all of your photos located in your My…
Disney Discount Tickets: Where to Find the Best Deals
Going to Walt Disney World or Disneyland can get expensive very quickly, especially if you have a larger family. Here is a list of some options for how to save money on your ticket and where you should buy your Disney discount tickets. Ways to Save Skip the Park Hopper For those who are just beginning their Disney planning, park hopping means you are able to enter more than one theme park a day. Some people will only go to Disney with a park hopper ticket, while others would be better off saving that money. Families that have smaller kids or anyone who is going for a more casual theme…
9 Things To Do Right Before Your Disney Trip
Your trip is almost here! You are so close to actually arriving you can almost smell the treats from Main Street U.S.A. Before you make your way to the Magic Kingdom, make sure you have checked off the last few details for your trip. Here are a few things you need to do right before your Disney trip. Triple check your reservations You need to double check all your dining and fastpass reservations. Make sure everything looks right and you’ve hit all of your must-dos on the list. Remember, do not give up on dining reservations. You would be surprised what you can grab right before a trip. Everyone else…
Best Movies to Watch Before A Disney Trip For Every Age
There is so much planning that goes into a Disney trip. Trying to figure out what you need to pack, what dining reservations to make, and what FastPasses you need to get, it can be overwhelming! Getting excited for a Disney trip by watching movies is one of my favorite things to do before we leave. Even though they are movies I have seen hundreds of times, I always catch something new. For some kids, they still haven’t been introduced to a lot of films. Disney owns the rights to a lot of movies and some are represented more heavily than others in the theme parks. Watching movies together is a…
10 Tips to Beat the Heat in Walt Disney World
I get dehydrated incredibly easily. So one of my main concerns when I visit Walt Disney World is that the heat doesn’t ruin my fun. Luckily there are quite a few ways that you can beat the heat in Disney. Dress correctly I love getting the perfect Instagram shot as much as the next millennial, but you know what I love more? Not having to visit the First Aid areas because I’m about to pass out. Your outfit might be adorable, but you have to think about your park day while getting dressed. If you are only going into the parks for an hour or two vs if you are…
Drinking Around the World at Epcot
Drinking Around the World at Epcot is a Disney Bucket List item for most Disney fans. I would absolutely do it again! You’ll notice in most of our journey I stayed away from beer, which is for a few reasons. I love beer, but in the Florida heat, the last thing I need is a heavy drink that fills me up immediately. I wanted more refreshing and lighter options. My boyfriend stuck to mostly beer because he likes to sample them much more than mixed drinks and was perfectly fine with the heat. The entire “challenge” of drink around the world is supposed to be enjoyable. Even if something is…
Is Disney Dining Plan Worth It?
“Is the Disney Dining Plan worth it?” is arguably one of the most frequently asked questions when planning a Walt Disney World vacation. I have been lucky enough to get the Free Dining offer that is typically available in the fall. As a group of adults who think the food is just as important to our vacation as the entertainment, the dining plan is a huge benefit to us, particularly when it is discounted, or free. Having used participated in DDP frequently I have put together a list to help you decide if any of the three standard options are right for your family. PROS 1. All-inclusive feel We love…
Height Requirements for Walt Disney World
All of the height requirements for Walt Disney World rides in Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, Typhoon Lagoon, and Blizzard Beach. Make sure you also review common mistakes people make when visiting Disney World!
Know Before You Go: Las Vegas
We went out to Las Vegas for one of my best friend’s bachelorette parties. We were all a healthy mix of nervous and excited because there were 9 girls going. Anyone who has traveled with a group before knows how it can add a bit more stress trying to coordinate that many people, but we were all extremely excited. After we returned (yes we survived) we all had a different perspective of things we wish we had known before we went to Sin City. The strip is huge I don’t think you really get an idea of just how long it is to go from one end of the strip…