The holidays is my family's favorite time to visit a Disney theme park (psst: the weeks between Thanksgiving and school break are ideal for beating crowds and high prices!). What makes this such a magical time? Read on for a round up of seasonal … [Read more...]
Aulani, a Disney’s Resort and Spa: what’s included in the Aulani value
September 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
There's no doubt about it: Aulani, Disney's new Hawaiian resort on the leeward side of Oahu, is jaw-droppingly fabulous. Throughout my stay, I experienced first class service, amenities, and activities across the board. For the average traveling … [Read more...]
Disney done right: how to survive (and thrive!) in summer crowds
August 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The first advice I offer any family asking how to get the most from their Disney theme park experience is to visit in the off-season. Of course, such a plan isn’t always realistic. If your only option is to visit Walt Disney World or the Disneyland … [Read more...]
Disney done right: a stay at the Disneyland Hotel
August 11, 2011 By 1 Comment
Until last week, my family and I had never stayed on-site at the Disneyland Resort, despite numerous trips to the theme parks. After last week’s stay, I may never visit Disney any other way. Our night at the newly improved Disneyland Hotel granted … [Read more...]
Disney Done Right: Star Wars Weekends at Disney Studios
May 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Summer's here, and family travel is at its best! What better way to celebrate the end of another school year than with a weekend at Walt Disney World? If you have a Star Wars fan, there's no better time: Fridays-Sundays through June 12th, Star Wars … [Read more...]
West Coast Mouse: five Disney experiences not found in Florida
April 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
If you're a west coast family (like ours), you may associate certain things with Disney that those visiting the Florida theme parks do not: the original Disneyland Hotel, driving the 5 or 405 into Anaheim with excited kids bouncing in the back seat … [Read more...]
Disney done right: Dining in the ‘World’
February 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
If you're looking for tips on how to save money on meals in Disney World, this is not the place. Nor will this article tell you where to find the best fries, best pizza, or best cinnamon roll (although that would be the Main Street Bake Shoppe). … [Read more...]
Disney done right: Finding the right Disney resort for your family
January 27, 2011 By 2 Comments
When visiting Disney, we recommend fully immersing yourself in the magic of an on-site resort, but as a family of five, we also know the frustration families of five or more experience when seeking accommodations at a reasonable rate. Below are our … [Read more...]
Disney done right: How to enjoy the ‘Magic’
January 21, 2011 By 2 Comments
Yes, that's 'Magic' with a capital M, because ultimately, we're paying (and hoping) for nothing less when we book a Disney vacation with our kids. Instead, what we often experience (or witness others experiencing) is exhaustion, over-stimulation, … [Read more...]
Disney done right: Disney’s Port Orleans Resort
January 19, 2011 By 2 Comments
Image via Wikipedia I wrote recently on the benefits of staying on-site in Walt Disney World. Of course, deciding a Disney resort is right for you and your family hardly narrows down your field of options, given that at last count, there were … [Read more...]
