2021 Rise of the Resistance Boarding Group Tips

Updated September 2021 — RISE OF THE RESISTANCE IS NO LONGER USING A VIRTUAL QUEUE. Currently only the Stand By Queue is available. Beginning on October 19, 2021 you will have the option to use either the Standby Queue OR purchase an Individual Lightning Lane selection to ride Rise of the Resistance with less wait (this is the new FastPass option). The below walk-thru now applies to EPCOT’s newest ride, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure which is now using the Virtual Queue. Walt Disney World’s most impressive ride ever has opened and if you want to ride it (believe me, you do), …

Best Disney Backpacks for Preschool and Kindergarten 2021

Hi sweet friend! Can you believe that Back-to-School is right around the corner? My kids go back in just 3 weeks so nows the time to start thinking about school supplies and anything your kiddo may need for back-to-school. I wanted to share our favorite Disney backpacks and lunchboxes as well as other things we like to use during the school year. Let’s jump in! This post contains affiliate links. That means if you purchase a product with my link, I receive a very small commission at no extra cost to you. Click on any photo to shop! Thanks for …

Disney World Wilderness Lodge | New Updated Rooms

I was SO excited to make it back to my all-time favorite Walt Disney World resort to check out the newly remodeled rooms! In case you’re new here: Hi. I’m Shannon and I LOVE the Wilderness Lodge! I can’t get enough of the theming, the amenities, the underrated location, and the abundance of room options at the Wilderness Lodge! Not only are there standard hotel rooms available to book at the Wilderness Lodge but there’s also two Disney Vacation Club resorts at the Lodge as well! We’re going to take a look at the standard hotel rooms at the Wilderness …

Play Areas and Playgrounds at Magic Kingdom | 2021

All four of the theme parks at Walt Disney World are loaded with fun. Whether it be favorite rides, shows, or character meets, there is something for everyone at the parks. Did you know that you can find a variety of fun play areas at the parks? My kids absolutely love these playgrounds — even more than rides some days! Let’s take a look at all of the play areas inside Magic Kingdom. Magic Kingdom Playgrounds Dumbo the Flying Elephant Queue Playground The Dumbo playground is an all-time favorite for my kids! They ask to play here every time we …

My Favorite Table Service Dining at Magic Kingdom

WARNING: I’m going to anger some people with this post. Because while I think Cinderella’s Royal Table and Be Our Guest are super special dining experiences, they’re not my favorite. *GASP* I also am totally a fan of Liberty Tree Tavern and Skippers Canteen (which I think is another underrated gem!) but… also not my favorites. My FAVORITE table service at Magic Kingdom? Look no further than the big yellow umbrellas because you’ll find me at The Plaza Restaurant! Why The Plaza Restaurant is my Favorite Table Service at Magic Kingdom Besides the simple fact that I truly enjoy the …

Value Resorts at Walt Disney World

If you’re looking for a budget-friendly option while vacationing at Walt Disney World, but still want to take advantage of the benefits of staying on property, you’ll want to consider staying at a Value Resort on your trip. There are 5 resorts at Walt Disney World that fall into the Value Resort category. These are all located in the same general area on Walt Disney World property and feature super fun, over-the-top theming both inside the rooms and out. If you’re looking for a hotel that screams DISNEY, these are the spots for you! Walt Disney World Value Resorts List …

Magic Kingdom Trip Report | June 2021

The kids and I ventured to Magic Kingdom on Monday and enjoyed a nice morning at the park! Here’s a photo dump of our day as well as some observations and tips! We arrived at the park at 8:20am. Official park opening was 8:00am but we hit some traffic on the way. Always arrive before park opening time if you can! There was definitely a steady flow of people entering the park but still space to spread out if you wanted. I would say 90% of people do not wear a mask outdoors anymore now that the outdoor mask requirement …

EPCOT Festival Scavenger Hunts

Throughout the year, EPCOT hosts seasonal festivals that feature fun food booths, entertainment, merchandise, activities, and more! One of the things my kids most look forward to at the festivals, is the special scavenger hunts! The EPCOT Festival scavenger hunts take you exploring throughout the World Showcase as you look for the hidden clues that coordinate with your scavenger hunt map. Festival scavenger hunt maps can be purchased inside of EPCOT at the following merchandise locations: Port of Entry this shop is located between Mexico and Canada as you enter the World Showcase Mouse Gear this is the main merchandise …

Preschooler Favorites on the Disney Dream Cruise Ship

Our family absolutely loves spending time together at Walt Disney World. The only thing my kids love more than a Walt Disney World Vacation? A Disney Cruise! Disney Cruises are so much fun for the entire family; but kids especially really feel the magic on a Disney Cruise. My daughter was 4 on our most recent cruise (unfortunately COVID cancelled our cruise plans at age 5 but we’re so excited to cruise on the brand new Disney Wish next year!). While there are endless opportunities for your preschooler to have fun on a Disney Cruise, these are the things my …