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Moving Near the Mouse: Moving to Orlando to be a Disney Local

August 3, 2020

Everyone dreams about moving to their happy place whether it be the country, the mountains, or, in our case, near the house of the mouse. Last year we were able to make our dreams a reality and left Maryland to start a new chapter in Orlando. It’s hard to believe it, but we have now been Floridians for one year! We wanted to take a look back at this last year and chat about:

How we pulled off a big cross country move last year
What we are loving and missing now being in FL
A peek into our home (with several before and after projects!)
and finally, how our Disney habits have changed now being locals

We enjoyed a quiet walk around the monorail resorts.

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July 22, 2020

Since Walt Disney World has reopened we have been able to visit the parks several times. (Curious about what the parks are like? Check out our article: Walt Disney World After COVID Reopening Part 1: Visiting the Parks) Recently we decided to try a resort stay as well to see how that experience compares to “normal” as well. We booked a visit to Disney’s Polynesian resort and spent some time at the Grand Floridian next door too. There were quite a few notable changes with new safety measures and social distancing guidelines in place. So read on for all the details of what to expect when staying on property in a world adjusted for COVID…

The Orlando DINKS At Disney's Animal Kingdom Park.

Walt Disney World After COVID Reopening Part 1: Visiting the Parks

July 10, 2020

With the parks closed for the last few months we have been anxiously awaiting to see what they would be like once open again. Well yesterday we were fortunate to get that chance as we attended an Annual Passholder preview day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom park. Honestly leading up to this visit we have had so many thoughts in our head. While we weren’t concerned about Disney properly handling safety we did wonder:

Can we last in a park, in the heat with a mask?
What will crowds be like? Will they comply with rules?
Will Disney still feel magical?
At the end of the day is paying for a ticket to Disney still worth it?

Read on for a full review of our park experience including plenty of info on new safety measures and changes…

Enjoy this one of a kind view on a Disney specialty cruise.

Setting Sail on a Disney Specialty Cruise with a Private Fireworks View

July 6, 2020

With the July 4th fireworks at Walt Disney World canceled this year, we figured it was the perfect time to reminisce about a special fireworks experience we had last fall. We are always amazed at the amount of special activities and tours available at Disney and booking a private specialty fireworks cruise was one awesome time. Technically our friends Max and Niki had booked the experience for their honeymoon, but they let us crash the party and come along (how nice are they right?). One night last fall our group of four enjoyed some drinks at the Top of the World then set sail on our private pontoon. Read on to hear all about our enchanted evening sailing.

We're Published in WDW Magazine! Our Disneyland Paris Article

July 1, 2020

We are really excited to announce we have been published in print! We have started to work as reporters for WDW Magazine, a monthly print and digital magazine dedicated to Disney fandom. Our first article “5 Things to Know About Visiting Disneyland Paris” can be found in the July 2020 issue. (The accompanying photos are all by us too!) Check out a peek of the article…

Pizzafari Family-Style Dining Review (2020)

June 20, 2020

While we find Disney’s Animal Kingdom to have some of the best dining options in the parks (like Tiffin’s!), on our last visit we decided to try something a little different: a pizza joint. Pizzafari is located in Discovery Isle and offers a dinner option that is a cross between quick service and table service. We were in the mood for carbs and the price seemed reasonable so we ventured over to try out this spot. Read on for a full review of the Family-Style Dining offering…

Disney World Golf: Tempo Walk Robo-Caddie Review

June 15, 2020

Some cool new tech has rolled in to Walt Disney World Golf. (Looking for more info on golfing at Walt Disney World? Check out our full guide here.) If you’re a fan of walking while playing golf but not a fan of carrying your bag, the Tempo® Walk Robo-Caddie will solve that problem for you. Andrew grew up walking whenever he played and still prefers to do so. However, 18 holes in the Florida heat does wear golfers down, especially during the summer months. Andrew recently was able to test out a new Tempo® Walk Robo-Caddie for a round. He has all the details on using the robotic companion, whom he nicknamed WALL-E. Plus check out some video footage of his new friend in action at the end of the article!

Our Review of 6 Disney At-Home Food Ideas

May 31, 2020

With the Walt Disney World parks being closed for the past couple months we have been trying to find ways to incorporate some Disney fun into everyday life. With some online recipes being released and products available at home we have been experimenting with what is fun, easy, and delicious. Read on for six ideas we tried and see what we think is worth it. Apologies in advance for causing any cravings…

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