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Family Travel: 20 Things to Know Before Taking a Disney Cruise

Family Travel: 20 Things to Know Before Taking a Disney Cruise

By: Lyla Gleason, Globetrotting Mommy If you’re looking for a magical Disney vacation that won’t leave you exhausted from walking around all day, taking a Disney Cruise is sure to please. After cruising with a variety of family members on multiple Disney ships (most recently aboard the reimagined Disney Wonder), I highly recommend a sailing getaway if you’re traveling with… Read More

DIY Group Costume: The Little Mermaid

DIY Group Costume: The Little Mermaid

Disclosure: We partnered with Primary.com for this post. All ideas, costume designs and opinions are my own.  Up on the shore they work all day Out in the sun they slave away While we devotin’ Full time to floatin’ Under the sea Here’s a fun group costume for friends or a family: the cast of The Little Mermaid! These DIY… Read More

Four Seasons Orlando: A Great Time of Year to Visit

Four Seasons Orlando: A Great Time of Year to Visit

A few weeks ago, Alex and I took a mother-daughter trip to Disney World. We have visited Orlando in the early fall a few times now and I can honestly say it’s a great time to visit Disney. Yes, it can be very hot and yes there is always a chance of rain but the low crowds and Halloween decor… Read More

Easy Disney Crafts: Two Fun Mickey Crafts for School

Easy Disney Crafts: Two Fun Mickey Crafts for School

By: Ali McNulty Want to make back to school even more fun? Try out these easy Disney crafts! These two Mickey crafts are fun for school and also for birthday parties. Mickey Pencil Cup Supplies: Glitter pencil cup (available at Michaels/local craft store) Black glitter foam sticker sheet Yellow glitter foam sticker sheet Glue   Directions: Cut a strip of… Read More

Best Disney Fast Passes to Book, Non Rides

Best Disney Fast Passes to Book, Non Rides

Some people want to wait to go to Disney World until their kids can go on “all the rides” and some people want to go when their kids are little enough to believe in “all the magic”. I understand both sides, as a ticket into the park is not cheap. That being said, we went when our kids were really… Read More

15 Easy DIY Costumes for Babies and Kids

15 Easy DIY Costumes for Babies and Kids

I really enjoy making Halloween costumes. My kids wear costumes all year long, so we tend to start thinking about Halloween costumes early and end up making quite a few. I have quite a few new ones to share but to kick the Halloween season off on the blog I’m starting with a list of 15 favorite I have made… Read More

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party: Taking Toddlers and Preschoolers to the Disney World Event

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party: Taking Toddlers and Preschoolers to the Disney World Event

Is Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party good for toddlers and preschoolers? If you’re planning a trip to Disney World in the fall and have a toddler and/or preschooler, you may be asking yourself this question. We went to Disney World last October with a baby, toddler, preschooler and 1st grader. Before the trip I went back and forth on whether or… Read More

Family Travel: 10 Tips for Renting a Vacation Home with Kids

Family Travel: 10 Tips for Renting a Vacation Home with Kids

  We love to travel as a family and we have just about outgrown a hotel room. Typically we now have to get two rooms and given how young the kids are, connecting rooms or a suite are the only option. This summer we decided to try a HomeAway vacation rental. We hesitated in the past, mainly because I was always nervous… Read More