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7 Reasons Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort is the Perfect Resort for Preschoolers

7 Reasons Disney's Grand Floridian Resort is the Perfect Resort for Preschoolers

In all of my trips to Walt Disney World, I’ve stayed at all the varied levels of hotels – Value, Moderate and Deluxe. In all my trips, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa wasn’t ever my first choice. Sure it’s a gorgeous hotel but I just wasn’t  sure how kid friendly it was. I mean, I know it’s Disney and everything is kid friendly but I always felt this resort was more for older kids and adults versus loud, rambumctious kids. After our trip in November, I couldn’t have been proved more wrong. Not only is it an exquisite resort but in my opinion, it’s the perfect resort for younger ones. Read on to see our 7 Reasons Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort is the Perfect Resort for Preschoolers. [Read more…] about 7 Reasons Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort is the Perfect Resort for Preschoolers

Pandora The World of Avatar – Everything You Need to Know BEFORE You Go

Everything you need to know about Pandora The World of Avatar

When I first heard that Disney was creating Pandora, a land centered around the movie Avatar, I wasn’t sure what to think of it. I wasn’t a fan of the movie and I wasn’t sure how this would fit within Disney. I was less than impressed. There I said it. The movie Avatar was not at the top of my must see list. While I agreed that Animal Kingdom needed something, I wasn’t sure Pandora was going to be it. When I first saw the artist renderings at Disney Social Media Moms Celebration a few years ago, my interest peaked. Maybe I was wrong after all. Last year I had a chance to spend plenty of time in Pandora thanks to the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration and then again this past November when we were invited down to experience Disney for the Holidays. I had plenty of time to see just how wrong I was. It was exquisite and like nothing I had ever seen. Within seconds of stepping foot into Pandora, it took my breath away. There are a few things to know before you go, so I hope this Guide to Pandora The World of Avatar helps you plan your trip a bit better. [Read more…] about Pandora The World of Avatar – Everything You Need to Know BEFORE You Go

Give Disney World Magic – 7 Ways to Reveal a Surprise Disney Trip

Give Disney World Magic

I’m a firm believer that one of the best gifts you can give your children are experiences through travel. The memories made will long outlive the action figures or toys that will only get played with a few times before they’re on to the next it thing. I’ve been traveling with both of my kids since they were infants.  Over the years, we’ve made more memories and enjoyed more experiences and experienced more joy than a bunch of toys could ever do. It’s no secret Walt Disney World holds a special place in my heart. It’s where we took our first real family vacation. It’s where my husband and I got engaged. Walt Disney World is the perfect place to make magical memories and now it’s even easier to give the magic of Disney as a gift! I mean who wouldn’t want a trip to Disney whether it’s for Christmas or just because. I know I would love it. Now it’s easier than ever to reveal a surprise Disney trip with these ideas.
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Hollywood Studios Flurry of Fun – Jingle Bell Jingle BAM Dessert Party

Experience even more holiday magic at Disney’s Hollywood Studios this year during Flurry of Fun and the Jingle Bell Jingle BAM Dessert Party!

Jingle Bell Jingle BAM! Dessert Party

If there’s one thing I look forward to at Walt Disney World besides the rides and the food is THE DESSERTS. There is never a shortage of delicious treats wherever you are in Disney. So when I found out Disney was giving us the experience of the Jingle Bell Jingle BAM Dessert Party, I was pretty excited. I was looking forward to the entire Flurry of Fun experience and the Jingle Bell Jingle BAM Dessert Party was icing on the cake!  [Read more…] about Hollywood Studios Flurry of Fun – Jingle Bell Jingle BAM Dessert Party

Dos and Don’ts to Make the Most of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

Planning on going to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party this year? Check out these dos and don’ts to make the most of your time.

Dos and Don'ts to Make the Most of Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party

You’ve ordered your party tickets, picked out your festive holiday outfits and have begun the countdown to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas party. Now all that’s left is putting together your game plan to make sure you get the most bang for your buck at this special holiday party. In all the discussion boards and Facebook groups I’m in, everyone seems to have a different goal. There’s no right or wrong answer, no right or wrong goal. Whether your going to get photos with all the special characters, just shopping for the limited edition merchandise or just want to eat all those free snacks you, you’ll want to make sure you have somewhat of a plan in place!  Here are a few of my do’s and don’ts to make the most of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas party!  [Read more…] about Dos and Don’ts to Make the Most of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

2018 Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Halloween Party Card Announced

Orange Bird the 201 sorcerers of the magic kingdom card
Photo Credit: Disney Parks Blog

Big news out of Walt Disney World and the Disney Parks Blog today, Orange Bird has officially been announced as the 2018 Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Halloween Party Card. This limited edition party card is given out during the Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party when it returns to the Magic Kingdom on Friday, August 17. Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom fans can pick up this event-exclusive game card inspired by none other than the adorable Orange Bird with their ticket to this special event! [Read more…] about 2018 Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Halloween Party Card Announced

  • So many exciting announcements came out of the #DisneySMC event in New York City but none more exciting than some of the bucket lists trip ideas from @adventuresbydisney and @disneycruiseline My favorite had to be news that starting in 2020, you can take a trip to #Egypt with #AdventuresbyDisney! Then there’s the amazing cruise experiences like #StarWarsDayatSea and #MarvelDayatSea Head over to the blog (just click the link in my profile) to learn more about these amazing #bucketlist experiences! What would your bucket list Disney trip be? • • • • • • #disneysmc #disneysmmc #disney #disneyig #disneyigers #igdisney #disneyfamilia #anewdawnnxdisney #disneybound #disneybounding #adventuresbydisneyegypt #disneycruiseline #disneycruises
  • “Mommy! I want to help make dinner!” Who else has kids who love to help cook? This is what she excitedly yells every night at dinnertime. Both of my kids love to help in the kitchen and with EveryPlate’s easy-to-follow recipes, they can! The simple, chef-designed recipes take the stress out of dinnertime! Most recipes are ready in about 30 minutes, much quicker than a trip for take out and EveryPlate takes the guess work out of cooking. Everything is planned and prepped for you so it’s ready to cook. With @EveryPlate you’ll get dinners the whole family will enjoy (and so will your wallet!) When you break it down, one meal is the same prices as a cup of coffee! Click the link in bio and use code ANEWDAWNN30 and get 18 meals delivered right to your door for only $3.33 each! http://bit.ly/2DWuZrH #everyplatepartner #myeveryplate #ad #dinnerideas #dinnertime #familydinner #momlife
  • So this little cutie joined our family today! Her name is Lily (@littlelilyspad) and she’s a Scottish Fold just like our other rescue cats. I went in to @petsmart to donate some cat food to the rescue, and there she was! As soon as I saw her, I knew she had to be a part of our family! • • • • • • #adoptdontshop #scottishfold #scottishfolds #scottishfoldkittens #kitten #catsofinstagram #cats_of_instagram #cats #catstagram #kittensofinstagram #kittens #scottish_fold #scottishfoldcat
  • Jumping in to the weekend like...... It’s almost Friday and we made it through another week! Seriously I can’t believe how fast May is going! Anyone have any fun plans for the weekend? As long as the rain holds off, these two will be jumping in their @alleyooptrampolines all weekend long! #ad #backyardfun #staycation #momwin #parentwin #summerplanning #trampoline #trampolines #backyards #backyardliving
  • Currently daydreaming about those gorgeous Alaskan Mountain views and twinning with my favorite girl in our @disneycruiseline spirit jerseys. Have you been on a cruise before? What’s your favorite place you’ve cruised to? #DisneyWonder #DisneyHosted #disneycruise #disneycruiseline #wanderlust #wanderlustdiaries #traveldiary #familytravel #travelblogger #travelholic #travelgram #traveler #disneylife #alaskacruise #alaskancruise #cruiselife #cruiseblogger #cruiseaddict #disneykids
  • For a girl who loves digging in her sandbox, using the construction equipment to dig at @diggerlandusa was a dream come true! I couldn’t get her to leave! A theme park full of construction equipment and rides was the perfect way to spent the afternoon!! #diggerland #diggerlandusa #familyfun
  • I can’t think of a better way to spend Mother’s Day than on the water fishing with these guys! Some of life’s greatest lessons can be learned on the water. This year for Mother’s Day, share with me how fishing and boating have brought your family together, and you could win a Making Waves t-shirt like the one I’m wearing!! To enter, follow @take_me_fishing & @anewdawnn then comment on this post by Monday, 5/13. Check out this post for more info & official rules! https://www.takemefishing.org/blog/may-2019/mothers-day-fishing/ #MothersMakingWaves #MothersDay #sponsored #takemefishing #fishinggirls #fishing #fishing🐟 #firstcatch #fishing🎣 #fishingbuddy #fishingpole #fishingaddict #fishinglife #fishinglifestyle #girlswhofish #kidscanfish #makingwaves #getyourfishon #teenswhofish #mothersdayideas #mothersdayfun #vamosapescar
  • Feeling cute in my #DisneyBound outfit. Might take the @mazdausa #CX5 for a ride IDK. 😂 Seriously though the #MazdaCX5 was waiting for me when I got home from #NYC from the #DisneySMC event and I just had to take it out for a quick ride! Can’t wait to enjoy the weekend in this beauty!