Tag Archives: Magic Kingdom

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party!

Posted on 10/15/2016 by Heather Brainerd

For years, I’ve been trying to take my family to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party in the Magic Kingdom. Though I kept making plans to go to this special, ticketed event, I was thwarted each time. Finally, it worked … Continue reading →

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Pirate Props

Posted on 10/10/2015 by Heather Brainerd

I love Pirates of the Caribbean. The movies, the ride, the cosplay. You name it, I love it! During our last Disney trip, the POTC ride was closed for refurb. To get my Pirates fix, I visited the gift shop. … Continue reading →

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A Cruisin’ Reunion!

Posted on 09/20/2015 by Heather Brainerd

If you’ve read this post or listened to this podcast episode, you know how much we loved the Cast Members onboard our Disney cruise last February. Through the wonders of social media, we reconnected with one of them, which led to … Continue reading →

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Columbia Harbour House: gluten-free review

Posted on 02/25/2015 by Heather Brainerd

We’ve found that Columbia Harbour House is the best place in the Magic Kingdom to get a gluten-free meal. Why is that? Well, they have a food allergy and gluten-free menu – yay! Upon making our way to the cash … Continue reading →

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Rides for Five: Magic Kingdom

Posted on 12/26/2014 by Heather Brainerd

It’s been years since I published my “Rides for Five” series, where I listed Disney World rides that work well for big families. I guess an update is overdue! Let’s start with my favorite park, the Magic Kingdom. Walt Disney World … Continue reading →

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Holiday must-do: Jingle Cruise

Posted on 12/11/2014 by Heather Brainerd

The Jingle Cruise is the Jungle Cruise with a “holiday overlay.” From the WDW website: “Join the homesick Jungle Cruise skippers as they set out on a holly jolly journey packed with shenanigans. Each year during the holiday season, your favorite … Continue reading →

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Posted on 11/29/2014 by Heather Brainerd

My recent trip to Disney World was my very first time during the Christmas season. Okay, so it was a bit before the actual Christmas season, seeing as it wasn’t even Thanksgiving yet, but the parks and resorts were decked … Continue reading →

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Disney Must-Do: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

Posted on 11/15/2014 by Heather Brainerd

The newest attraction in the Magic Kingdom is a delightful combination of family-friendly roller coaster (note: height requirement is 38″) and adorable dark ride. First, you swoop around outside, then you travel through the jewel-and-dwarf-filled mine, then back outside for … Continue reading →

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Having fun with ride photos!

Posted on 11/01/2014 by Heather Brainerd

One of the awesomest things about Memory Maker is that it comes with all of your ride photos. Rather than paying $15 – $20 a pop, you get all of them as part of the photo package. This allows you … Continue reading →

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My Disney to-do list: the results

Posted on 09/01/2014 by Heather Brainerd

Remember my to-do list from a few weeks back? Here’s how I did: Magic Kingdom – Seven Dwarfs Mine Train – done! – Festival of Fantasy parade – done! – Cinderella’s Royal Table – done! Epcot – American Adventure – … Continue reading →

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