California Grill is often regarded as one of the best restaurants in all of the Walt Disney World Resort.  Listed as a signature dining experience, this high-end eatery at the top of the Contemporary Resort is one of the most coveted reservations on all of Disney property.  Featuring beautiful, fresh American cuisine, the chefs at …

Disney parades are legendary.  There is no topping a parade featuring the types of floats, dancer, music, and characters of the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World!  A Disney parade is nothing short of spectacular! Did you know that every single day in the Magic Kingdom, one lucky family gets chosen to be part of …

I love special events at Walt Disney World, and Disney After Hours is no exception.  We recently attended a Disney After Hours event at the Magic Kingdom, so here’s everything you need to know to decide if this event is right for you! – [UPDATE:  We’ve now done this event twice, and everything in this …

  Of all of the beautiful and historic sites I visited in Edinburgh, Scotland, the Royal Yacht Britannia was hands-down the most intriguing.  Now permanently berthed in Edinburgh, this amazing ship served as a royal residence for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth and the royal family for over 40 years.  Visitors get an up-close and highly …

Links in this post may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission if you make a purchase from any of them, at no additional cost to you.  You can find out more information by reading my full disclaimer. Princess make-overs at Disney World’s Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique are SUPER popular.   “BBB,” as …

Taking a Disney World Vacation is an ideal trip for most families, but in order to get the full experience on your first Disney trip, there are some things you MUST do! Your First Disney Trip:  Ride the Monorail Disney World’s amazing transportation system reaches it’s peak with the Monorail!  These futuristic trains carry guests …

  Williamsburg, Virginia, is one of the most historic cities in the United States of America and is a great vacation destination for families.  And thanks to the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, you can step back in time and see what it was like to live there in the late 1700s.  Here’s everything you need to …

I love Disney Dining!! We never travel to Walt Disney World without staying on property and just so we can have access to the Disney Dining Plan. What I DON’T love is the crazy scramble to try to snag reservations a the best restaurants. It’s all too common to find yourself getting up early (or …

Disney World mistakes are easy to make if you’re a first time visitor. Avoid these rookie pitfalls to have the best Disney Trip ever. Ignoring Crowd Calendar Crowd calendars are key when planning a Walt Disney World get-away. Crowd levels at Disney World can vary widely from day to day, depending on what events are …

We LOVE using Magic Bands at Walt Disney World, but it can often be cumbersome (and expensive) to wear both a Magic Band and a Smart Watch while on vacation.  We discovered how to turn your Smart Watch into a Magic Band using the Disney Magic Mobile program!   It’s simple to set up and super …