When deciding where to stay at Disney World onsite or offsite there are three key considerations - cost, convenience and perks. Click to jump down to each section - Cost - How much will it cost for a week? Convenience - Which location is best? Perks - What are the benefits of staying onsite vs offsite? What worked for us and I highly recommend - Disney's … [Read more...]
7 night Eastern Caribbean Disney Cruise of Awesomeness
Our 7 night Eastern Caribbean Disney Cruise was the absolute highlight of our U.S. trip. As much as we loved Disney World, Wizarding World of Harry Potter and LEGOLAND, all four of us came home talking about how, when and where we could get ourselves on another Disney cruise. Even the kids choose the cruise when asked would they prefer to go to Disney World (including … [Read more...]
5 fun things to do at Kennedy Space Center (for kids!)
Shining like a beacon of scientific brilliance amongst the low-brow (but super fun!) Disney and Universal madness, the Kennedy Space Center is a must-do when you visit Orlando. But if, like us, you're not prepared to devote the 8 hours to it that their website recommends, then you need to narrow down your options to focus on the most fun things to do at Kennedy Space Center … [Read more...]
Travel Diary | Epcot at Disney World
Maximising your time and money is always a high priority when travelling. For our visit to Disney World in Orlando, Florida, we chose a 3 Day Park Hopper Ticket and visited Epcot on day 2. Day 1 started with our favourite rollercoaster at Animal Kingdom, pool time at our hotel in the afternoon, then finished with fireworks at Magic Kingdom. It was a huge day. But there's … [Read more...]
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique | Disney’s Ultimate Princess Experience
Disney's Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is a magical beauty salon owned by Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother and operated by her skilled apprentices. These Fairy Godmothers-in-Training will transform your child into the Disney prince or princess of their choosing. Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutiques are found in many of the Disney parks and cruise ships around the world. On our Disney … [Read more...]
Travel diary | Magic Kingdom at Disney World
Magic Kingdom is the star of the show at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Walking through the gates is like entering an alternative universe, where happiness prevails. Joy and excitement bubbles up inside you and the pastel buildings of Main Street battle for your attention. There are characters and musicians distracting you as you try not to detour through any of the … [Read more...]
LEGOLAND Florida Hotel Review
Staying at LEGOLAND Hotel Florida is a bit like falling into a tub of LEGO. It's brightly coloured, garishly decorated, noisy in the foyer and restaurant, with kids' entertainment at every turn. But the theming is incredibly well done. The level of detail is extraordinary. The guest rooms are ridiculously cool, the lifts are super fun, and I'm a little bit obsessed by the … [Read more...]
Travel diary | Animal Kingdom at Disney World
Sitting in the front seat of a safari truck, transfixed by the flock of birds sitting in the stunted branches of a baobab tree, in the peace of the African savannah, I knew we had made the right decision. Disney's Animal Kingdom, one of the four theme parks that make up Disney World in Orlando, Florida, is a tranquil, shady haven. More like wandering through a beautiful zoo … [Read more...]
Travel diary | 2 days in the mountains of North Carolina
Before we hit the theme park mecca of Orlando, we took a detour up to North Carolina. Into the welcoming arms of family After our 16 hour flight from Sydney to Dallas, we missed our connecting flight, despite being expressed through every queue and running flat out through the terminal. But it ended up being for the best, because there was no way our luggage was ever going to … [Read more...]
Why we have booked a Disney cruise
Later this year we will be jetting off halfway around the world on our super dooper Disney Extravaganza! Yippee!! One of the parts we are most looking forward to is our Disney Cruise in the Caribbean. I'm imagining watching the sun set while sipping a cocktail, laughing with the kids in the water and soaking up that gorgeous tropical warm weather. Basically Queensland with an … [Read more...]