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Hey There! I am a Georgia native with a passion for writing, traveling, cooking, decorating, pugs and of course all things Disney. Growing up in South Georgia just a few hours from Walt Disney World made for a magical childhood. Some of my best memories were made on Main Street U.S.A. with my sister watching SpectroMagic nighttime parade or beside my grandparents, parents and extended family at Chef Mickey’s celebrating on a family vacation. Epcot was my favorite park from a young age and I credit it with my interest in and love for international travel. As a kid I loved meeting characters and watching films around World Showcase and could spend hours exploring each of the countries in Epcot. These days, my husband and I get away to explore a new country whenever we can and even incorporate trips to The Disney Store and Disney Parks around the world in our travels. One of our travel goals is to visit every Disney Park in the world. I love writing about Disney restaurants, park tips, Disney outfit inspiration and Disney history. Pocahontas is my favorite Disney Princess (90s kid here!) but Mr. Toad is my spirit animal. When I’m not at Disney I’m reading about park history, watching Disney documentaries and shopping vintage Disney merch for park outfits. I never pass up a reservation to Ohana, an empty seat on Living with the Land or a Violet Sake.

What We Hate About Our Last Day at Disney World

If you are a Disney fanatic, nothing is more magical than clicking “Confirm” on a Walt Disney World vacation booking. Securing a Disney Park pass, purchasing Disney Genie+, and picking out your Minnie Ears for a Disney vacation. From dashing around Magic Kingdom and Disney Springs to exploring Animal Kingdom. From rising with the sun (with a cup of Joffrey’s in hand) for early theme Park entry to ride Slinky Dog Dash in Toy Story Land, to shutting down the Parks in the crowds around World Showcase after watching Harmonious. ...

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Walt Disney World’s Most Underrated Resort

Walt Disney World Resort has so many awesome hotel options. From iconic opening-day Resorts like Disney’s Contemporary Resort and Polynesian Village Resort on the monorail line, to spots with fun pools like Caribbean Beach Resort, Yacht Club, and Beach Club. These higher visibility resorts tend to be the ones you think of when you discuss planning a Disney vacation. But have you ever booked a room at the most underrated Walt Disney World Resort? This quiet but beautiful Disney Hotel is located ...

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Most Underrated Disney’s Animal Kingdom Restaurant? You Decide!

Have you ever experienced the confusion that is realizing other Disney World Guests are not as pumped for your favorite Disney restaurant experiences or attractions as you are? We all have our favorites and our “one and done” Disney World Resort restaurants and attractions. When you find something you love, you want to spread the word, especially if the place you love is highly underrated. When you ...

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Your Official Disney Cruise Packing Guide

Anchors Away! If you are prepping for a Disney Cruise this packing guide is for you! Get ready for the most magical cruise out there. After all, Disney does family vacations well so you can rest assured that if you are taking to the high seas for the first time, or the tenth time, you are in great hands on ...

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First Disney Vacation Post-Pandemic? Here is What You Need to Know

The global COVID-19 pandemic was a pivotal event that sent most of us home from work for months or longer. So many professional fields were impacted by health and safety restrictions and guidelines — particularly the travel industry. Walt Disney World shut down on March 15, 2020, and did not reopen until July 11, 2020. Disneyland Resort in California was closed for more ...

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That’s It – I’m Moving to Disney! A Magical Retirement Plan

We’ve probably all had those days that make us throw up our hands in defeat and announce that we are going to move to Walt Disney World. Living near the Disney property would be a dream come true for die-hard fans. Being able to stroll down Main Street U.S.A. on a whim instead of having to buy a plane ticket to the Most Magical Place on ...

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Have You Dined at the Most Underrated Restaurant in EPCOT?

Everyone loves a hidden theme park gem. You know what I’m talking about. That quiet corner you can relax in a Disney Park, a cheap eat that is unbelievably delicious, or that fun attraction with a shorter than expected wait time. When it comes to Disney dining, it’s common to hear places like Chef Mickey’s, Crystal Palace, Le Cellier, and Cinderella’s ...

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Do Better Universal! Lessons to Learn from Disney World

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My heart belongs to Walt Disney World, but overall, I’m a theme park junkie and don’t discriminate. I love trips to Universal Studios in Orlando, too. Hanging out on Diagon Alley in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter or indulging in Voodoo Doughnut at CityWalk are among my favorite Orlando experiences. That said, Universal needs to learn some lessons from Disney World. Park Capacity As irritating as the Park ...

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No Thanks! Disney Attractions We Don’t Need to Ride Again

From thrill rides to boat adventures, carousels, and singing birds, there is an attraction for everyone at the Walt Disney World Resort. But even die-hard Disney fans that could navigate the Parks in their sleep have a list of Disney attractions that they just don’t love. Maybe it’s the scare factor, long wait times, or just the fact that an attraction ...

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Get Your Spook On: Halloween Disney Movies to Add to Your Watch List

If you are anything like me, your Halloween weekend will consist of warm cider, pumpkin carving, and a Halloween movie marathon. Nothing beats snuggling up to watch spooky and Disney classics like Hocus Pocus, The Haunted Mansion, and Disney channel original movies like Halloweentown. Let’s get your spook on with these Halloween Disney movies to add to your watch list. When a Halloween movie night is mentioned, many people immediately think of the unique gothic ...

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