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There are seemingly endless activities, attractions, restaurants, hotels, and so much more available at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida!

We have had the opportunity to visit Walt Disney World on several occasions and explore some of the many things they have to offer!

Here are some of our favorite things at Disney World!

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Movies You Need to Watch Before Your Next Disney Trip!

August 21, 2022 Melissa A Jones, PhD | Leave a comment

Who doesn’t love Disney movies? If you are heading to Walt Disney World in the near future, here are the…

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What is the four parks challenge

The Four Park Challenge at Walt Disney World

March 30, 2022 Melissa A Jones, PhD | Leave a comment

My husband and I had been talking about the Disney World four park challenge on the last couple of trips…

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Here’s What You Need to Know About Disney’s Old Key West

March 20, 2022 Melissa A Jones, PhD | 24 Comments

My family and I have had the opportunity to stay at several of the different resorts at Walt Disney World.…

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Everything You Need to Know About Saratoga Springs

March 4, 2022 Melissa A Jones, PhD | 25 Comments

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort is a huge and beautiful resort. It’s located across the lake from Disney Springs, which makes…

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Disney World Fun Facts

Disney World Fun Facts for Your Trip Planning Enjoyment

March 1, 2022 Melissa A Jones, PhD | Leave a comment

For me, planning the Disney trip is just as fun as actually going on the trip! I love being able…

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The BEST Things about Disney's Hollywood Studios

The 6 BEST Things about Disney’s Hollywood Studios!

February 20, 2022 Melissa A Jones, PhD | Leave a comment

I love everything Disney and enjoy being able to visit a few times a year. Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt…

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The Fab 50 Statues at Walt Disney World

November 5, 2021 Melissa A Jones, PhD | Leave a comment

As part of the 50th Anniversary celebration at Walt Disney World, they have created the Fab 50 statues! The statues…

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Unique Bathrooms in Walt Disney World You Must See

September 22, 2021 Melissa A Jones, PhD | Leave a comment

Bathrooms. Yes, bathrooms. We all need them, especially at Disney World when we are drinking water constantly to stay hydrated.…

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Your Ultimate Guide to Disney’s Vero Beach Resort

July 2, 2021 Melissa A Jones, PhD | Leave a comment

With over thirty years of traveling experience behind me, I believe I’m very good about finding amazing places to visit…

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Adventures at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

May 30, 2021 Melissa A Jones, PhD | 26 Comments

I love traveling and everything Disney! My family and I have had the opportunity to travel to Disney World on…

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Disney with Toddlers: You Can Do It & Have Fun!

May 18, 2021 Melissa A Jones, PhD | Leave a comment

Disney is an amazing place! It’s full of princesses, castles, rides, amazing food, Mickey, Minnie, and SO MUCH MORE! It…

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The Best Tips for Planning Your Very First Disney Trip

March 27, 2021 Melissa A Jones, PhD | 42 Comments

I’ve been planning trips to Disney World since I was 22. I’ve planned for me and one other person, as…

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Disney’s Adorable nuiMOs added new characters and outfits

March 2, 2021 Melissa A Jones, PhD | Leave a comment

If you have not seen Disney’s nuiMOs yet, you are missing out! They are small adorable and movable toys of…

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February nuiMOs Update

February 1, 2021 Melissa A Jones, PhD | Leave a comment

I got my Stitch nuiMOs at World of Disney in Disney Springs in January and he has enjoyed traveling with…

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Stitch nuiMOs: Follow his adventures in 2021

January 30, 2021 Melissa A Jones, PhD | Leave a comment

Here is what my Stitch nuiMOs has been up to so far in 2021! #ad Keep up with his adventures…

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10 Things We LOVE about Disney’s Animal Kingdom

January 27, 2021 Melissa A Jones, PhD | Leave a comment

There are endless reasons why we love Disney’s Animal Kingdom, even though it always feels about 10 degrees warmer there…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Disney Face Masks!

Melissa A Jones, PhD | Leave a comment

Here is the information Disney has shared about their face masks! Disney is committed to serving the communities where we live…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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!…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…