Walt Disney World Resort Vacation Planning: Activities Outside the Parks

You have your Walt Disney World vacation dates and itinerary planned. You know which parks you’re going to and when. Your packing list is ready.Whew! Now it’s time to start layering on the magic that will truly make your Disney vacation with your teenager a trip they’ll always remember. In this post, I will show […]

Disney Springs

Breaking News: Reopening of Disney Springs

Next week, many third-party participants (non-Disney owned enterprises) will open their doors to Disney Springs Guests. On May 27, three Disney-owned and -operated stores and venues will reopen: World of Disney D-Luxe Burger (mobile order) and Marketplace Co-Op Visit DisneySprings.com/reopening for the most current information on which locations are open. Following CDC recommendations as well as state […]

Travel Advice from Our Wiser Selves: What We Wish We Had Been Told

I asked some of my friends “If you could give one piece of travel advice to your younger self, what would it be?” All connoisseurs of travel in its various, beautiful forms, here is what they had to say: Travel Abroad. Study abroad, travel even when your kids are young, although souvenirs are great, photographs […]

9 Awesome Travel Films & TV Series to Fuel your Wanderlust

Are you in between trips but longing for a getaway? Here’s a list of travel films that will whisk you away – even if just for a few hours – or, if you get into the series, for days! 1. Much Ado About Nothing (1993) Kenneth Branagh, Emma Thompson and Keanu Reeves headline this amazing […]

Quick Guide to Quick-Service: Walt Disney World Dining

Looking for the perfect place to use your Disney Quick-Service Dining Credits? Perhaps you’re wondering where your family can get something quick (but good) to eat in the midst of the magic? Here are our family favorites for all four Disney Parks and Disney Springs!

Kansas City’s River Market: It’s Not Just for Summer!

Itching for something to do while waiting for warmer weather to come around? One of our favorite places to take out-of-town guests is Kansas City’s River Market. During the summer, Farmer’s Market vendors from all over the midwest offer produce, flowers, food items, and other homemade treats you can’t usually get in your grocery store. […]

The Roasterie Kansas City

Kansas City’s The Roasterie: Local Coffee from the Grounds Up

When my oldest son comes home from Texas, we like to staycation, visiting the sites and restaurants that make Kansas City home. During a recent visit, we scheduled a tour at The Roasterie – and gained a new appreciation for our local grounds. I’m a tea connoisseur, but I’ve been known to throw back a […]