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Why Disney Vacation Club and Annual Passes make sense for us
As many of you already know, we live in the suburbs of Chicago and go to Disney (or a Disney vacation) on average twice a year. We are current Disney Vacation Club members and Annual Pass holders for Walt Disney World in FL. Today I’m going to share why these two investments make sense for our household and maybe yours too! DISNEY VACATION CLUB Disney Vacation Club is Disney’s version of a timeshare. Ugh I know what you’re thinking- timeshares? Keep reading… Disney Vacation Club, better known in the community as DVC, gives you the opportunity to purchase a real estate interest in a specific Disney resort (a “home resort”) that…
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Our First Disney Cruise – Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Cruise
I’m so thankful that Andrew and I decided to book a Disney Cruise during the holidays of 2019. You know, before the world shut down. Unfortunately, cruise ships haven’t seen guests in almost a year. But this never ending snow and sub zero temperatures here in Chicago have me dreaming of the days that we are on Castaway Cay again. I thought it would helpful to share our first Disney Cruise experience if you are considering booking one for later this year or 2022! The Itinerary For our first Disney Cruise, we took a 4 night “Very Merry Christmastime Cruise” in December of 2019. We left from Port Canaveral, FL and…
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Road Tripping with the Littles
A big budget buster for your vacation can be airfare for your whole family. Some people simply do not like to fly. Recently, we took a road trip to Florida so I wanted to share some of our best practices to keep our little ones happy and entertained on a 15+ hour car ride. Consider the vehicle you are going to drive I have to admit, I was one of those moms who said I would never drive a minivan. SUVs for life! But here I am, living in the suburbs, driving a Chrysler Pacifica, and dropping off my kids at soccer practice. I’ve officially converted – I love our minivan.…
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Stop Skipping Disney Springs and Start Doing These Things
When planning a Disney trip, Disney Springs is often a location that is overlooked. Since most families are coming to town to enjoy the theme parks, Disney Springs rarely gets its own space on the Excel spreadsheet of planning. I’m here to ask you to reconsider! Here are my must do’s at Disney Springs Eats With sixty-four food offerings at Disney Springs, you have a LOT to choose from. They have everything from food trucks to signature dining experiences and everything in between. Here are my top picks for every food mood. Brunch: Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ – If you are lucky enough to snag a reservation at Chef Art…
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7 Tips for Traveling to Disney with a Baby
Hey there, Mama. You have decided to book a vacation and bring young children with you. Congratulations – you are far more brave than most. Lucky for you, you picked the most family friendly destination! The youngest that I have taken a child to Disney was my son who was only three months old at the time of travel. We also had our three year old with us. We were blessed, tired, but most importantly we were prepared. Here are some tips I wanted to share with you all that I have learned along the way about traveling with babies and small children when going to Walt Disney World. Bring…
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My Disney Bucket List
Believe it or not, Disney has way more vacation offerings and experiences than just theme parks. With Disney prices, it’s hard to accomplish them all in a lifetime, let alone one trip. I wanted to compile my Disney Bucket List so I can start planning more vacations and check these off as I go. Stay in a Copper Creek Waterfront Cabin at WDW Copper Creek holds such a special place in my heart because it’s our ‘Home Resort’ for Disney Vacation Club (DVC). It’s themed after the Pacific Northwest and couldn’t be more beautiful and serene. Not only does the resort offer all room types ranging from studios to three bedroom…
