Is "Let It Go" on perpetual loop at your house? Or perhaps you have a little Lightning McQueen fan? Recent movies like Aladdin, Toy Story and Finding Nemo have ensured that the popularity of Disney is even greater than when we were kids. But what is the best age to bring those movies to life? What is the best age for Disneyland? Well the easy answer is ANY age is best. … [Read more...]
8 tips for meeting Disney Cruise characters
"Would you come back to the castle with me to look after my flower garden?" Alannah, aged 8, was starry-eyed after this conversation with Belle on our Eastern Caribbean Disney cruise. "What sort of flowers should we plant? We must have roses of course, but what else?" The meet and greets with Disney Cruise characters are not the quick photo opportunities that you have in the … [Read more...]
9 best things to do at LEGOLAND Florida Tips & tricks inside!
Surely every LEGO fan wishes they could shrink down small enough to play inside their cool creations. LEGOLAND Florida delivers this experience by surrounding you with LEGO Movie characters and LEGO creations blown up to kid-size. Everything really is awesome! Make the most of your visit by hitting the best things to do at LEGOLAND Florida (click to jump to section) and beat … [Read more...]
Where to stay at Disney World onsite or offsite?
When deciding where to stay at Disney World onsite or offsite there are three key considerations - cost, convenience and perks. Click to jump down to each section - Cost - How much will it cost for a week? Convenience - Which location is best? Perks - What are the benefits of staying onsite vs offsite? What worked for us and I highly recommend - Disney's … [Read more...]
7 night Eastern Caribbean Disney Cruise of Awesomeness
Our 7 night Eastern Caribbean Disney Cruise was the absolute highlight of our U.S. trip. As much as we loved Disney World, Wizarding World of Harry Potter and LEGOLAND, all four of us came home talking about how, when and where we could get ourselves on another Disney cruise. Even the kids choose the cruise when asked would they prefer to go to Disney World (including … [Read more...]
5 fun things to do at Kennedy Space Center (for kids!)
Shining like a beacon of scientific brilliance amongst the low-brow (but super fun!) Disney and Universal madness, the Kennedy Space Center is a must-do when you visit Orlando. But if, like us, you're not prepared to devote the 8 hours to it that their website recommends, then you need to narrow down your options to focus on the most fun things to do at Kennedy Space Center … [Read more...]
9 Wizarding World of Harry Potter Orlando tips & tricks for magic-loving muggles
This place blew my mind. It is COMPLETELY immersive. For a Harry Potter fan like me, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter is the sort of place that you could wander around all day taking in every detail. But remember these Wizarding World of Harry Potter Orlando tips to make sure you don't miss anything! You don't even need to be going on the rides. It is just as much fun … [Read more...]
Travel Diary | Epcot at Disney World
Maximising your time and money is always a high priority when travelling. For our visit to Disney World in Orlando, Florida, we chose a 3 Day Park Hopper Ticket and visited Epcot on day 2. Day 1 started with our favourite rollercoaster at Animal Kingdom, pool time at our hotel in the afternoon, then finished with fireworks at Magic Kingdom. It was a huge day. But there's … [Read more...]
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique | Disney’s Ultimate Princess Experience
Disney's Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is a magical beauty salon owned by Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother and operated by her skilled apprentices. These Fairy Godmothers-in-Training will transform your child into the Disney prince or princess of their choosing. Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutiques are found in many of the Disney parks and cruise ships around the world. On our Disney … [Read more...]
Travel diary | Magic Kingdom at Disney World
Magic Kingdom is the star of the show at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Walking through the gates is like entering an alternative universe, where happiness prevails. Joy and excitement bubbles up inside you and the pastel buildings of Main Street battle for your attention. There are characters and musicians distracting you as you try not to detour through any of the … [Read more...]
