April 24, 2019

Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort Tips | 15 Reasons Why Your Family Should Stay PRONTO

Traveling to the Universal Orlando theme parks? Grab these Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort Tips | 15 Reasons Why Your Family Should Stay PRONTO! This post is sponsored by Universal Orlando Hotels. All retro opinions are my own.

Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort Tips | 15 Reasons Why Your Family Should Stay PRONTO

You didn’t get the memo? Retro is the new modern!

Even when living in Orlando, I love a little Florida staycation. And with so many great hotels in the area, it can be hard to choose where to go. But Universal Orlando Resort is really stepping it up with it’s swankiest hotel – Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort. If you haven’t had a chance to check out this ultra throwback hotel yet, I’ve got 15 reasons why your family should stay here PRONTO. Today I’m sharing all of the details of our weekend staycation and all of my best Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort tips.

We’re throwing the tips way back so you can start planning the ultimate family vacation, retro style.

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April 12, 2019

Disney After Hours at Animal Kingdom | Tips for Parents

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Ride Avatar Flight of Passage with NO wait? You need these Disney After Hours at Animal Kingdom | Tips for Parents. I was hosted by Walt Disney World in exchange for this post. All magical opinions are my own.

Disney After Hours at Animal Kingdom | Tips for Parents

The last time that we went to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the wait time for Flight of Passage was 345 minutes. That’s almost 6 hours of waiting – in case you didn’t know. I get it. Avatar Flight of Passage is the most amazing Disney ride I have been on in a long time. But waiting over 5 1/2 hours in standby without a *magical* bathroom break?

I just, I just can’t.

But, you may have heard the rumors. Flight of Passage with NO wait and FREE snacks. Yes, the most coveted FastPass in all of Walt Disney World Resort has a secret when nighttime falls. It’s Disney After Hours at Animal Kingdom. And our family finally got to experience this magical ticket event during Disney Creator Days. But let’s be honest – is it worth the price? I’m sharing all of my secrets and tips to make the most of this exclusive Animal Kingdom experience, if you should bring the kids, and whether it’s truly worth paying for.

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March 29, 2019

9 Adult Only Disney Cruise Activities That Parents Shouldn’t Miss

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No guilt on Disney Cruise Line, parents! Here are 9 Adult Only Disney Cruise Activities That Parents Shouldn’t Miss. This post is sponsored by Disney Cruise Line. All magical opinions are my own.

9 Adult Only Disney Cruise Activities That Parents Shouldn’t Miss

Emphasis on PARENT, y’all. When I posted my Instagram photo from Serenity Bay (my first time in 4 Disney cruises), I had no idea just how many folks would respond with “I’ve never been there either.” I thought it was just me taking so long to visit, guilty of doing SOMETHING on a Disney Cruise without my kids. It’s a family cruise. I get it. You don’t want to miss a moment with your kids.

BUT. BUT!

Parents, you have earned a moment to yourselves. You deserve some “me” time. And if there’s any time to sprinkle a little Disney magic onto yourself, now is the time. Inspired by all of your comments, I don’t want you to miss out on these 9 Adult Only Disney Cruise Activities Parent’s Shouldn’t Miss because of “mom guilt.” 5 minutes, 30 minutes, a few hours, there are lots of options for a parent getaway on a Disney Cruise. Whether you do one now or all 9, take some time to celebrate YOU.

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March 18, 2019

Best Disney Character Couture Tips for Your Adult Biddidi Bobbidi Boutique Makeover

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Next level Disneybounding? Grab these Best Disney Character Couture Tips for Your Adult Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Experience. This amazing memory was gifted to me by Disney. All magical opinions are my own.

Best Disney Character Couture Tips for Your Adult Biddidi Bobbidi Boutique Makeover

I’ve got three words for you: Adult Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique.

After watching my princess get not one, but two Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique makeovers by age 5, I admit there was a twinge of jealousy. I never got a Disney princess makeover when I was little, aka B.B. (before Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique). I’m sure there are plenty of moms wishing they had their chance to be pampered in the ultimate Disney way.

But unlike some fairy tales, this story ends with a Happily Ever After. The Dream Big Princess event ended with the best swag ever – a gift certificate to try the newest trend in the Disneybound craze, a Disney Character Couture Makeover. Grabbing my friend Jen from The Suburban Mom, we rushed to get the Timeless Transformation our adult lives have been dreaming of – and my ultimate Mulan Disneybounding memory. Grab the BEST Disney Character Couture Tips for Your Adult Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Makeover, see my full Mulan look, and scroll down to see Jen’s Minnie transformation too!

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February 7, 2019

Best Tips to Rock the Universe at Universal Orlando

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Everything you need to know about this one-of-a-kind theme park event! Best Tips to Rock the Universe at Universal Orlando. This post is sponsored by Universal Orlando. All rockin’ opinions are my own.

Best Tips to Rock the Universe at Universal Orlando

Rock the Universe 2019 was filled with a lot of fun and a lot of changes, with a new date slot to start. And one question that kept coming up after my Best Rock the Universe Tips post – is it really worth going to Universal Orlando’s Rock the Universe?

Good question.

In my opinion, everyone needs to go at least once! This one-of-a-kind event features some of the best theme park offerings in the world, only found at Universal Orlando Resort. But need a few more reasons? Let me name my favorites with these best tips to Rock the Universe at Universal Orlando.

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January 11, 2019

Hello Disney Creator Days! Goodbye Social Media Moms?

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What is Disney Creator Days? And is this goodbye for Disney Social Media Moms? This post is sponsored by Walt Disney World. All magical opinions are my own.

Hello Disney Creator Days! Goodbye Social Media Moms?

I am not strong when it comes to video. There were a lot of things that I said recently in a video about Disney Creator Days and Disney Social Media Moms. But there were also a lot of things that I didn’t say. Kicking myself, I realized that I am writer first and foremost. So, we need to clear the air.

If you’re a Disney lover like me, I’m sure the announced “hiatus” for Disney Social Media Moms for 2019 came as a shock. I admit that I was sad that Walt Disney World wasn’t offering another year of social media conferencing – it’s a time when I REALLY enjoy what I do as a blogger. But as with any change in this business, Disney made some changes too. And I don’t blame them. It’s a lot of work to put on a huge Disney conference for upwards of 150-200 influencers and their families. I’m exhausted just thinking about it.

So while I wallowed a bit in my sadness, a curious email popped into my inbox before the end of 2018. At first, I thought it was spam and almost hit delete. But I read it, reread it (ok maybe there were a few more rereads in there) and finally confirmed.

Disney Creator Days.

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November 23, 2018

Is Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Worth The Cost?

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Is Disney’s best holiday party worth that price tag? Is Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party worth the cost? This post is sponsored by Walt Disney World. All magical opinions are my own.

Is Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Worth The Cost?

I have been where you are. Nothing says the holidays like Disney. But dropping extra money for a Disney holiday party – is it really worth that price tag? This question has crossed the mind of anyone who’s been weighing the pros and cons of the most sought after holiday experience at Walt Disney World, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Today I’m weighing in on one of my most asked questions this time of year: Is Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Worth the Cost?

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October 12, 2018

Best LEGOLAND Florida Brick or Treat Tips for Families

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Heading to the theme parks this Halloween? Grab your Best LEGOLAND Florida Brick or Treat Tips for Families, where everything is awesome! This post is sponsored by LEGOLAND Florida. All brick-tastic opinions are my own.

Best LEGOLAND Florida Brick or Treat Tips for Families

Visiting the theme parks during the fall is SWEET! And this year, it marked the first time our family got to experience Halloween at LEGOLAND Florida! Want to make the most of this special ticketed LEGO experience? Grab all of the best LEGOLAND Florida Brick or Treat Tips for Families – so you can grab all of the candy, enjoy all of the events and of course, make the spookiest memories!

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October 9, 2018

Dream Big, Princess | A Letter to My Daughter

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How are you teaching your daughter to Dream Big, Princess? I’m joining the #DreamBigPrincess movement with a teary letter to my daughter. This post is sponsored by Walt Disney World & Dream Big, Princess. All magical opinions are my own.

Dream Big, Princess | A Letter to My Daughter

Dainty, proper, poised and pink – this is what I remember of Disney princesses. I remember watching my first Disney princess movie in the theaters – Cinderella. I remember posing with my hands just so and my head tilted ever so slightly, giving that airy wave to anyone who passed me by. A Disney princess is quiet, pretty and always waiting for her prince to rescue her.

But times have changed. Our world has changed. And the Disney princesses I once knew have now become so much more to my 5-year old daughter. They are smart, fierce, brave, strong, independent. They are the future for our little girls who want be more, dream more, and achieve more than we could ever think is possible.

Dream Big, Princess.

These three little words can change lives – our girls’ lives, forever. And as I reflect on our Mommy and Me day with Disney’s #DreamBigPrincess initiative, I knew it was going to be so much more than princess makeovers and tiaras. But I had no idea that the tears in my eyes were not because of a pretty little princess in front of me – but because of the strong princess I can see ahead of me. My girl didn’t just twirl and bow as a princess that day. She stood tall and confidently as a princess that day. Grab your tissue box because today I wrote a teary letter to my daughter, my princess.

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September 25, 2018

Rock the Universe Tips to Rock Your Weekend at Universal Orlando

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Looking for a unique Orlando theme park experience? Grab your Best Rock the Universe Tips to Rock Your Weekend at Universal Orlando. This post is sponsored by Universal Orlando. All rockin’ opinions are my own.

Rock the Universe Tips to Rock Your Weekend at Universal Orlando

When the best in concerts and theme parks combine! If you’ve never experienced a Rock the Universe weekend at Universal Orlando, you’re seriously missing out. From the multiple concert stages to the best in Universal attractions to the ultimate Sunday service, you can really get the most bang for your buck at this unique Orlando theme park experience. Did I mention the best deal on Express Passes too? Grab your Rock the Universe Tips to Rock Your Weekend at Universal Orlando – and plan for 2019 right now!

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