Making plans to see characters at Walt Disney World? These 13 tips will help you make the most out of meeting your favorite characters - from autograph books, to capturing it on film and more!

Character Meals and Meets: 13 Tips to Make Them Awesome

*This is NOT a sponsored post. Just sharing our experience!** We spent a week at Walt Disney World and Universal, thanks to my parents. What an adventure! After scouring Pinterest, I learned that there was no post, anywhere, that could really walk me through planning an entire trip to Disney. Throughout the series, I shared our days at the parks, tips and tricks, taming the souvenir beast, money saving ideas, things we learned and photos we captured. They're all linked below. Enjoy! ...

Sweet Tea Thursday: Let’s Chat

I know not everyone loves Disney as much as our crew, so let's take a tiny break today and just chat, shall we? There's really nothing I love more than sipping sweet tea with a good friend in my living room and shooting the breeze. Welcome to my virtual living room, y'all. A wait at the DMV. This week I had to renew my driver's license. Yes, I know you're on pins and needles from that excitement. Let's just say ...
Tight on time at Walt Disney World? Hit the highlights at two of Disney's best parks - Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom. From dining suggestions to attractions to visit, this is sure to be fun for a group of all ages!

Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios in One Day!

**This is NOT a sponsored post. Just sharing our experience!** We spent a week at Walt Disney World and Universal, thanks to my parents. What an adventure! After scouring Pinterest, I learned that there was no post, anywhere, that could really walk me through planning an entire trip to Disney. Throughout the series, I shared our days at the parks, tips and tricks, taming the souvenir beast, money saving ideas, things we learned and photos we captured. They're all linked below. Enjoy! ...
Visiting the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure? This post shares tips and ideas on how to tour Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley as a family. Ideas on which Ollivanders to visit, things to put on your "must-do" list and more! Wands at the ready!

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: A Family Guide

**This is NOT a sponsored post. Just sharing our experience!** We spent a week at Walt Disney World and Universal, thanks to my parents. What an adventure! After scouring Pinterest, I learned that there was no post, anywhere, that could really walk me through planning an entire trip to Disney. Throughout the series, I shared our days at the parks, tips and tricks, taming the souvenir beast, money saving ideas, things we learned and photos we captured. They're all linked below. Enjoy! ...
Planning a family vacation to Magic Kingdom for little kids, big kids and adults? This post shares some of the most popular character meet and greets, fast pass suggestions, ideas for rides that are great for daredevils and everyone that's not! Plus, count on some insider tips, too.

Magic Kingdom: Plan a Visit That’s Fun for All Ages

**This is NOT a sponsored post. Just sharing our experience!** We spent a week at Walt Disney World and Universal, thanks to my parents. What an adventure! After scouring Pinterest, I learned that there was no post, anywhere, that could really walk me through planning an entire trip to Disney. Throughout the series, I shared our days at the parks, tips and tricks, taming the souvenir beast, money saving ideas, things we learned and photos we captured. They're all linked below. Enjoy! ...
Heading to Disney's EPCOT? This park recap shares how to plan a day at the park with kids, ages 1 to 14, quiet spots for cranky babies and toddlers and a few insider tips on pastries, character meet and greets, parking and more!

EPCOT: A Mom’s Guide

**This is NOT a sponsored post. Just sharing our experience!** We spent a week at Walt Disney World and Universal, thanks to my parents. What an adventure! After scouring Pinterest, I learned that there was no post, anywhere, that could really walk me through planning an entire trip to Disney. Throughout the series, I shared our days at the parks, tips and tricks, taming the souvenir beast, money saving ideas, things we learned and photos we captured. They're all linked below. Enjoy! ...
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