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How to Plan a Bachelor Getaway at Walt Disney World

4/23/2017

Recently, Brad was the best man in his friend’s wedding. Of course, that meant he was in charge of planning the Bachelor party. Also of course, Walt Disney World was floated around as a possibility. That plan didn’t work out, since the groom and his groomsmen comprise mainly of teachers in various school districts and musicians with church gigs and they couldn’t all get the same weekend off. But, we did start the initial planning for a Bachelor weekend in Walt Disney World. How do you plan a Bachelor party in a place full of kids and families? Here’s how.

5 Tips For Visiting Walt Disney World With Grandparents

8/28/2016

Brad and I recently got back from a big family trip down to Walt Disney World. We were a total party of nine: me and Brad; his parents; his sister, Rachel; his grandparents, Gram and Pops; and his cousin, Gina, and her husband, Matt. We had a great time as three generations of one big family, plus a few Cast Member friends sprinkled in here and there.

Brad has been really fortunate to go to Disney with his grandparents many times in his life. Gram and Pops have the worst FOMO ever so when Brad and I got Annual Passes, so did they (and Rachel, and then a year later, his parents too).

We’ve traveled to Disney with Gram and Pops quite a few times since then (including a Spring Break road trip in 2015 where the van broke down. Twice). So we wanted to share a few tips we’ve learned along the way on visiting Disney with grandparents.

Tips for Drinking Around World Showcase

7/5/2016

On our Spring, 2016 Friendcation, we celebrated Nathan’s birthday. When I asked him how he wanted to celebrate, like what park or restaurant he wanted to do, he answered resoundly “Drink around World Showcase.”

So that’s what we did.

Now, we did to a little planning beforehand. We knew a few places/ drinks we definitely wanted to experience, but for the most part, we just walked around Epcot and enjoyed our day.

How to Save Your Feet on a Walt Disney World Vacation

4/4/2016

Vacations to Walt Disney World are magical. The blisters and sore muscles? Not so much. Believe it or not, you can walk over 10 miles at the parks. In fact, on our last trip, Brad and I walked over 13 miles every day. A blister can ruin your day, and you can't just Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo it away. Here's how you can prevent sore feet at Walt Disney World.

How to Pack Fashionably and Accordingly For Your Walt Disney World Vacation

9/29/2015

Hillary Haymond

When it comes to traveling I love doing it in style. Disney is the perfect place to be yourself and have fun. However, there are a few things you will need to keep in mind when planning your wardrobe.

8 Dos and Don'ts for Wearing a Costume to the Disney Halloween Parties

9/14/2015

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party starts this week at Walt Disney World, while over at Disneyland, Mickey's Halloween party kicks off next week. That means we are officially in Halloween season people! I'm excited because I love Halloween, and fall, and costumes! If you're thinking about, or planning to attend either party, here are some guidelines to help you plan the perfect costume!

Tip Tuesday: Watch Wishes from Fantasyland

3/24/2015

Main Street is a war zone when it comes time for Wishes. It feels like everyone on the entire planet is packed into a small space. Navigating the craziness can quickly get overwhelming and scoring a clear view of the castle gets frustrating.

8 Park Bag Must Haves (That You Haven't Thought Of)

3/5/2015

Sure, you know you need sunblock, ponchos and bandaids with you in the parks, but here are 8 items that will make your days a breeze.

First, let's talk about your park bag itself. We bring a North Face backpack with us. Now normally, I'm not one to promote a particular brand, but in this case, I will. Brad has had this back pack for years, all the way through undergrad and now into grad school. And, it's still in great shape! This backpack is a trooper. We really do recommend investing in a quality backpack, and North Face brand offers great, longterm choices.