There are seemingly endless activities, attractions, restaurants, and more at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida!
Here are some of our favorite things!

Living with the Land: Christmas Edition
December 21, 2020 Melissa A Jones, PhD | Leave a comment
There are so many things to love about EPCOT in Walt Disney World and one of my must-dos every trip…
Disney’s Festival of the Holiday’s Cookie Stroll
December 15, 2020 Melissa A Jones, PhD | Leave a comment
There are so many fun and wonderful things to do and see around Walt Disney World on a daily basis,…
Your Ultimate Guide to Disney’s BoardWalk Resort
December 7, 2020 Melissa A Jones, PhD | 32 Comments
There are endless things to love about Disney’s Boardwalk Resort! It is a very nice resort that has great proximity…
Everything You Want to Know Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort
November 15, 2020 Melissa A Jones, PhD | 2 Comments
We loved Walt Disney World and all it has to offer! Some of our most enjoyable times outside the parks…
The BEST of Disney’s Magic Kingdom
September 27, 2020 Melissa A Jones, PhD | 36 Comments
Magic Kingdom is just that…Magical! It’s often the first place people think of when someone says Disney World and the…
My Favorite Disney Magic Shots and More
September 20, 2020 Melissa A Jones, PhD | 26 Comments
Magic Shots are just one of the benefits of Memory Maker. Many people debate about whether or not Disney’s Memory…
What You Need to Know About Disney World after COVID-19 Shut-Down
August 10, 2020 Melissa A Jones, PhD | 33 Comments
It really is still magical! I had the opportunity to visit Walt Disney World with my second youngest son in…
What Do I Pack to Disney This Trip??
July 7, 2020 Melissa A Jones, PhD | 31 Comments
I am so excited that Disney World is about to reopen! I have three trips planned during the rest of…
Disney Springs
June 14, 2020 Melissa A Jones, PhD | Leave a comment
Disney Springs opening is a start! We have not been here for almost nine months and after three canceled/rescheduled trips…
Disney World REOPENING
May 27, 2020 Melissa A Jones, PhD | Leave a comment
UPDATED 7/14/2020 The Governor of Florida has confirmed Disney World will be reopening as scheduled!! We have UPDATED information about…
Disney Re-Opening Begins
May 7, 2020 Melissa A Jones, PhD | Leave a comment
Disney Springs will begin phased reopening May 20, 2020. We are super excited! It’s a first step!! Disney Springs will…
My 10 Favorite Things About Disney World!
May 2, 2020 Melissa A Jones, PhD | 41 Comments
We have been taking family vacations to Disney World for over ten years. We have made amazing memories! There are…
Disney Face Masks!
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Here is the information Disney has shared about their face masks! Disney is committed to serving the communities where we live…
Fun Favorites–Great Disney Restaurants for kids
April 11, 2020 Melissa A Jones, PhD | 3 Comments
Here are some of my family’s favorite Disney World restaurants! They all offer great food and a fun atmosphere and…
Disney Adventures in a Box
April 6, 2020 Melissa A Jones, PhD | 14 Comments
I am sorry to say that Disney has discontinued their Adventure boxes until after the Pandemic is over. We will…
Easter Basket Ideas for the Disney Fan in your Life
March 14, 2020 Melissa A Jones, PhD | Leave a comment
Easter is such a fun time of the year for everyone in the family! There are surprises, Easter egg hunts,…
The BEST Tips for doing Disney for Less!
January 25, 2020, Melissa A Jones, PhD | 26 Comments
There are ways to decrease the cost of DISNEY without decreasing the FUN! Doing Disney on a budget is possible!…
Boma at Animal Kingdom Lodge
January 6, 2020, Melissa A Jones, Ph.D. | Leave a comment
Boma is the sit-down (table service) restaurant at the Animal Kingdom Lodge. It is a buffet that offers a wide…
Baby Yoda (A.K.A The Child)
January 2, 2020, Melissa A Jones, Ph.D. | Leave a comment
Need we say more?!?!?! Baby Yoda has hit this world and stolen the hearts of many!! The Mandalorian, available on…
Disney’s 1900 Park Fair Breakfast
January 1, 2020, Melissa A Jones, Ph.D. | 30 Comments
Our last trip to Disney World was amazing! Disney’s 1900 Park Fair has a wide variety of offerings…both with food…
The Characters at Hollywood and Vine at Disney Studios
December 26, 2019, Melissa A Jones, Ph.D. | Leave a comment
Minnie’s Hollywood and Vine is a character buffet that is perfect for all ages! This has been a staple during…
Great Gift Ideas for the Disney Addict in Your Life
December 16, 2019, Melissa A Jones, Ph.D. | 19 Comments
Most of us have that one friend…the one that cannot stop talking about Disney and seems to have a Disney…
The Grand Floridian’s Two-Story Gingerbread House
December 15, 2019, Melissa A Jones, Ph.D. | Leave a comment
During the Christmas season, the cast members at the Grand Floridian in Walt Disney World builds a two-story gingerbread house…
Special Frozen II Preview at Disney Springs!
November 20, 2019, Melissa A Jones, Ph.D. | Leave a comment
November 17, 2019–Myself and my family had the wonderful opportunity to preview Frozen II at the AMC theater in Disney…
10 Years Ago
September 18, 2019, Melissa A Jones, Ph.D. | 1 Comment
Ten years ago today we were celebrating my husband’s 39th birthday at Walt Disney World. Firsts… This Disney trip was…
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
July 14, 2019, Melissa A Jones, Ph.D. | Leave a comment
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is the annual Christmas after-hours event that takes place in the Magic Kingdom at Walt…
5 Things Teen Boys Love About Walt Disney World
June 23, 2019, Melissa A Jones, Ph.D. | Leave a comment
Roller Coasters Teen boys love rides, especially the roller coasters! There are so many exciting rides and attractions at each…
Magic Kingdom and the Keys to the Kingdom Tour
June 1, 2019, Melissa A Jones, Ph.D. | Leave a comment
I have been to Disney World with my kids for several years, with the first year being in 2009! However,…