Those of you who have been travelling to Walt Disney World for a few years have witnessed the transformation of the Disney Dining reservations system…multiple times. Just when we figured out how to get the best character dining reservations by calling exactly 180 days before our trip at exactly 6:59 a.m. ET and booking for…

A frequent topic of conversation in my home is when the Fantasyland expansion at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom will be complete. Usually the kids ask a question along the lines of, “Are they building Sleeping Beauty’s house yet?” or “Did they move Dumbo,” but in my mind I’m concerned about the entire process: the…

It doesn’t take much to convince me that it’s time to visit Walt Disney World. Last February during the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration, I attended a press event about upcoming Disney events and changes to the parks and cruise line. One moment in the presentation that made me want to book my next vacation…

One statement that I frequently hear from those asking me for Disney vacation planning tips is, “I know I really need to wait until the kids are older for them to enjoy it.” This couldn’t be further from the truth! No matter what age the child, there is something at Disney for everyone. Here are…

Last February my family attended Disney’s Social Media Moms Celebration, and while we were blessed to be far away from the three feet of snow that blanketed the ground here at home, Florida was far from hot and steamy. During the Friday full day of sessions, my husband and family braved the Magic Kingdom in…

Last month while planning for the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration, more than one friend told me that they wished they could download my Disney knowledge into their mobile phone to take with them into the parks. Now they can do one better than that – they can download Disney’s Disney knowledge into their mobile…

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We frequently search for Disney videos on YouTube, but primarily my kids and I are looking to hitch a ride with someone’s video camera as they scream through Space Mountain, get soaked on Splash Mountain, or fly past Cinderella’s Castle on Dumbo. Now you can visit YouTube to check out videos from experts on everything…

Last month I wrote a basic guide to staying on property at Walt Disney World, but as promised, it’s time to delve deeper into all that Disney’s flagship resort, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, has to offer. I have to admit that I was somewhat concerned about staying at the Grand Floridian with small…

In planning for multiple Walt Disney World vacations, I have read stacks of guide books and searched through countless forums and websites. My hands down favorite planning guide is The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World, and the most resourceful Disney website is All Ears. That said, I love the idea of a Disney planning…

With every Disney vacation we fall in love with new rides and experiences while clinging to our old favorites, some going back all the way to my own childhood. Going to Disney and want to know our favorites? Here is a park by park list of the rides we love the most. The Magic Kingdom–…

Next month 100+ social media mavens and their families will be converging at Walt Disney World for the first Disney’s Social Media Moms Celebration. With just four weeks to go, the excitement is starting to mount…and the nerves are beginning to fray. For many attendees, this means their first trip to the World with their…

As we begin 2010, I thought I’d take a moment to remember some of my favorite posts from 2009. Hopefully you’ll find a few new tips or enjoy a laugh or two. Happy New Year! OrganizingTry using bins and baskets in unusual places and watch the clutter disappear! Every time I follow this e-mail management…

(photos: The Grand Floridian dressed for the holidays, Emma and Noah dwarfed by Mowgli at Pop Century, and our living room at the Wilderness Lodge Villas)Last week’s vacation marked our third family trip to the World in just over a year, and my fourth trip there this year. Add that on to the two times…

Thank you so much to Suzanne Shaffer for sharing this incredible story with us. Her post is part of my continuing series of Twitter friends’ favorite Disney stories to celebrate my own families vacation this year. “When my children were in high school, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Since my mother died from the…

photo: My children visiting with Mickey Mouse at the Tusker House character buffet in Animal Kingdom. In preparation for my family’s vacation to Walt Disney World, I interviewed AJ from Disney Food Blog. Disney is a foodie’s paradise, so I’m happy to turn the reigns over to an expert when it comes to wining and…

Photo: Noah seeing It’s a Small World for the first time at the age of two and a half… Some time ago I reached out to my friends on Twitter to find other Disney fans willing to share their favorite memories. Because this is the week of my own family’s Disney vacation, I thought it…

United Nations names Tinker Bell an “Honorary Ambassador of Green” Last Sunday Kiyo Akasaka, the Under-Secretary-General for Communications and Public Information at the UN, named Tinker Bell an Honorary Ambassador of Green during a special ceremony at the UN Headquarters in New York. Akasaka stressed to visiting members of the press the importance of engaging…

A week ago I received an e-mail invitation to attend a press event in New York City. As bloggers, we receive many invitations to go on trips (sometimes paid for, sometimes not), attend events, participate in press conferences. It is impossible to have enough time and money to attend every event that comes my way,…

Tonight my family and I are headed to First Mariner Arena to see Disney on Ice, and I have been authorized to pass along a special offer to my readers. By using the coupon code MOM, you will have access to four tickets for $44 for Friday’s show or $4 off of tickets for Saturday’s…