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Author Archives: Stacy Milford

Stacy has lived in 4 countries on 3 continents, and travels whenever humanly possible. Passionate about music theatre, dessert, and adventure in the great wide somewhere, she visits Walt Disney World every year, usually during Halloween! Stacy currently divides her time between writing and teaching English as a second language to children in China, and is pretty sure growing up is over-rated.

Walt Disney World New Year’s Resolutions

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New Year’s Resolutions are overrated, so we usually don’t bother to make them anymore.  All too often, the temptation is to make grandiose plans for changes that aren’t realistic, setting you up for failure a week or two into January.   But what about Disney-themed New Year’s resolutions?  We can see ourselves being excited about those for months to come – and what ...

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Things We Wish Would Reopen at Walt Disney World Theme Parks

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If you’ve visited Walt Disney World since its reopening, you’ve probably noticed some changes! Most of these are designed to keep Guests and Cast Members safe in these unprecedented times. And many of the attractions, restaurants and previously closed experiences have since reopened.   But there are still a handful of gems that remain unavailable. Here are a few things we wish ...

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Restaurants We Wish Would Reopen at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

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We all know life has changed since the COVID-19 pandemic entered our lives.  Even at Walt Disney World, those changes have been felt – and while we’re happy that the most magical place on Earth has reopened, it’s still not quite business as usual.   Most of the table service restaurants that Guests flock to in WDW Resort Hotels have reopened, thankfully ...

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Why You Need to Visit Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa This Holiday Season

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Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is the flagship of Disney Resort Hotels. This Deluxe Resort is one of the grandest Resort Hotels on the Walt Disney World property – with its stunning Victorian-era architecture and luxurious interior, charm oozes from every inch of the Resort.   Of course, there’s a price tag to match, but even if you’re like us and ...

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Ways to Bring Walt Disney World Home for the Holidays

There’s nowhere more magical during the holidays than Walt Disney World. Well, ok, arguably a Christmas market in Europe. But still. Walt Disney World is up there.   But a trip to the most magical place on Earth isn’t in the cards for all of us this holiday season.  So what is a Disney fan to do?  Here are a few ways you can bring a ...

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Things That Happen in Walt Disney World but Not in Real Life

Walt Disney World exists in its own magical bubble, where Guests are instantly distanced from the cares and responsibilities of the real world.  The Disney Bubble has its own set of rules, as well as pros and cons, that distinguish it from life outside the Bubble.  Here are just a few things that regularly happen in WDW, but not in real life. ...

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Don’t Leave Home Without This When Traveling to Walt Disney World

Happily, Disney stocks many common items you might have forgotten to pack for your Walt Disney World vacation. But who wants to spend time and money tracking down things you could have brought from home?  Here are some items you won’t want to leave home without when traveling to WDW. Clothes for Inclement Weather Orlando is rightfully known for its hot, sunny ...

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Favorite Places to Shop in EPCOT’s World Showcase at Walt Disney World

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Guests visit EPCOT’s World Showcase in Walt Disney World to travel the world without ever leaving Orlando. Whether it’s food, culture, architecture, or merchandise you’re after, you’ll find country-specific elements in each World Pavilion.   We love that Cast Members throughout the World Showcase actually hail from the countries they represent, so you can even strike up a conversation with them to ...

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Most Iconic Scents in Walt Disney World

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Intoxicating scents might not be the first thing (or second, or third…) that a Guest thinks of when remembering a Walt Disney World vacation. But since our sense of smell is the sense most strongly associated with memory, it stands to reason that smell plays a pretty important role in bringing to mind your most treasured Walt Disney World memories.   ...

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