You know the drill.  We’ve all been there.  You’ve saved for a couple of years to take your family on the dream vacation of a lifetime, and five minutes into the first day at least one of your children is in tears because you won’t let him have a six inch tall stuffed animal that…

On Friday I heard a knock at my door and ran to get it thinking it may be more neighbors stopping by to introduce themselves.  Instead I found a box leaned up against my door.  The first thing I noticed was the return address: Celebration, FL.  I tried not to let my heart begin to…

In the summer of 2009, my family spent the most amazing weekend at Walt Disney World.  Unlike our vacation six months earlier, this visit was completely unplanned.  We moved through the parks at a calm pace, saw just our favorite rides and shows, and enjoyed the pool at the Pop Century hotel.  Some of my…

This afternoon a friend of mine sent me a message that he was scanning in pictures from his first trip to Walt Disney World back in 1981.  While picturing my friend as a funny little six year old would have been amusing, my mind instead immediately turned to images of myself that same summer, running…

Several weeks ago I asked for reader questions about dining at Walt Disney World parks and resorts in preparation for a Disney dinner here in Washington, DC at the Old Ebbitt Grill.  The fact is, we had such a wonderful evening of eating and chatting that I never got around to asking any questions at…

Last weekend while attending the Type-A Mom Conference I met Whitney from Juggling Mommy.  Whitney is a member of the Walt Disney World Moms Panel and a mother of four so we chatted for awhile about Walt Disney World Resort options for large families.  I originally thought it might be a good idea to update my…

One of the questions I am asked most frequently by friends and readers asking for help planning their Walt Disney World vacations is this: Where can I stay at Walt Disney World with my family of 5+?” In the past I’ve most often recommended a Walt Disney World Resort Deluxe Villa or Disney’s All-Star Music…

Then you might be just the right person for the Walt Disney World Moms Panel! This year’s search begins September 13th so grab your pixie dust and make your way to WaltDisneyWorld.com to learn more – good luck! Wordless Wednesday Link-Up

About once a week I receive an email, tweet, or Facebook message that begins like this, Hi, Amy, I know you’re really busy, but I heard you’re the person to come to with Disney vacation questions… More often than not there is a question about Disney Dining.  Which character meals should we reserve, should I…

There are thousands of reasons to love Walt Disney World and my family has made endless wonderful memories during our times visiting the world, but this is absolutely one of my favorite moments. Pure magic. A Favorite Disney Memory

In an effort to stay on top of the latest Disney news, I subscribe to several Disney blogs and newsletters.  This week through one of those services I learned about the new Disney Vacation Connection widget.  In some ways the planning of and anticipation for your next Disney vacation is just as much fun as…

While planning our first vacation to Walt Disney World, I spent several months reading The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World, which I still believe to be the best book available for planning a trip to the World.  One of the aspects I love most about the book is that it tells you in the…

Last night my family and I made our yearly trip to our local hospital’s bazaar where I spent my time perusing the used book booth.  What I found takes me back to my days listening to the Main Street Electric Parade music…. Did you post a Wordless Wednesday?  Join our linky below so Resourceful Mommy…

Last weekend we debuted Survey Saturday with this question: “Which Walt Disney World theme park is your favorite?”  It’s time for the results! Magic Kingdom = 56% EPCOT = 26% Hollywood Studios = 13% Animal Kingdom = 5% Today’s survey is about Disney movies…do you have a favorite?  There are many movies I remember from…

It’s time for the first ever Survey Saturday!

Every time my family visits Walt Disney World we find new rides, restaurants and events that we happily add to our favorites.  While friends often wonder out loud why we return to Disney again and again, the fact is that it is impossible to “do it all” in the course of one trip.  During each…

Those of you who attended the Chuggington Sitewarming Party on Twitter know about Chuggington, the great show that debuted on Playhouse Disney at the beginning of the year.  I’ve heard from many of you about how much your children love to watch Chuggington and how excited you are for the Chuggington toys that are finally…

The view from high up in the air on Dumbo…

Last week I offered to answer readers’ questions regarding travel to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. I received a number of questions via e-mail and through Twitter, but I want to begin with the questions left in the comments section of the post. If you have a question you would like answered, feel free…

Last summer I spent some time answering readers’ Disney planning questions through a special edition of my Ask Resourceful Mommy feature. With the summer travel season upon us, I’d like to give readers another chance to have their questions answered about travel to Walt Disney World. Do you have a question about a Walt Disney…

In Winter the World tells us Christmas is here, With holly and garland on each Mickey ear. Hot cocoa and brownies great each merry guest as the Magic Kingdom shows us its best. With parties, parades, and snow on Main Street,there’s nothing to beat this holiday treat. Spring’s when the flowers have their time to…