The World’s Most Magical Celebration

50 Years ago on October 1, 1971, Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom in Orlando Florida opened! Can you believe this magical place has been open for 50 years? What started as a dream of Walt Disney who wanted a place that both young and old could enjoy together as a family has turned into oneContinue reading “The World’s Most Magical Celebration”

Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel

Were you aware that there are non-Disney owned hotels located on Walt Disney World property? The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin resorts are located within the Epcot resort area and are incredibly convenient to the parks. As part of the Marriott Bonvoy program, these hotels are a great option if you are looking toContinue reading “Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel”

Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Gold Statues

Walt Disney World Celebrated its 50th Anniversary on October 1, 2021. As part of the 18-month long celebration, they have placed gold statues of the “Fab 50” Disney characters around all four Walt Disney World theme parks. It’s a fun challenge to find all of the statues while visiting the parks. If you aren’t headingContinue reading “Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Gold Statues”

Epcot’s International Festival of the Arts

Updated January 2023 Throughout the year, Walt Disney World’s Epcot Center features many festivals. The first festival of the year is the International Festival of the Arts. In 2023, from January 13th- February 20th, you can immerse yourself in culinary, performing and visual arts when visiting Epcot Center. This festival will definitely bring the artsContinue reading “Epcot’s International Festival of the Arts”

Disney’s Genie+ and Lightning Lane

Updated 10/11/22 to reflect the new variable pricing for Genie+ Things are always changing at Walt Disney World and all changes come with their pros and cons and some people may love the change and some may hate the change. In October 2021, a new skip the line program called Disney’s Genie + and LightningContinue reading “Disney’s Genie+ and Lightning Lane”

runDisney Is Back!

After almost two years, runDisney is back with in-person races! February 20-23, 2020 runDisney Princess Half Marathon weekend took place. The weekend started off with frigidly cold temperatures and wind (48 degrees in Florida feels way colder than 48 degrees in Boston!) and a migraine coming on while I was in my beloved Epcot. ButContinue reading “runDisney Is Back!”