NEWS From Walt Disney World Resort

By: Disney DestinationsJuly 7, 2021 As we continue to take a measured and deliberate approach to reopening our Disney Resort hotels, we are happy to share we will start accepting bookings on July 8, 2021 for:  Disney’s All-Star Music Resort for arrivals beginning Sept. 16 Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside for arrivals beginning Oct.Continue reading “NEWS From Walt Disney World Resort”

Life Changer (the heart attack) Vee is now a certified Travel Advisor!

On May 16, I had a heart attack. I know right?! At 49-years young, the gregarious, veracious Vanessa Hayden suffered a heart attack. Unbelievable! However, in the scariest moments of that event, I never once regretted anything in my life. How many people can actually face death and come away knowing, that you have livedContinue reading “Life Changer (the heart attack) Vee is now a certified Travel Advisor!”

Life Happens! The good, the bad, the ugly

Why have we been MIA for the past several months As you can see, it has been a several months since I posted anything to the blog or vlog. The point is, amidst the COVID Pandemic, we have had some traumatic events in our family, let’s call them “Adventures”, that really took me off kilter.Continue reading “Life Happens! The good, the bad, the ugly”

Minnie Mouse Main Attraction – Second Chance!

If you received the “Dear John” Letter from Disney for the Minnie Mouse Main Attraction Big Thunder Mountain Merchandise, you have another chance Wednesday, September 23, 2020 @ 7am to get your items. Use this link below. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100225291-13949442 For full transparency, this is an affiliate link and I may receive a small commission if youContinue reading “Minnie Mouse Main Attraction – Second Chance!”

Great Wolf Lodge (Grand Mound, WA) First Impressions

I decided that despite COVID, I would spend my birthday having fun with my family. I booked one night/two days at the Great Wolfe Lodge in Grand Mound, Washington. These are my first impressions of the Lodge, activities and general vibe of the place.

What’s all the Hype about this Disney Merch?

Loungefly Mini Back Packs: Why are People Going Crazy Over These Things? https://www.ftjcfx.com/widget-5f347319832108dee1109ce1-100180141?target=_top&mouseover=Y This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission. The DisneyParks Loungefly Mini Back Packs are adorable, functional and an absolute must-have in the parks. They are super helpful for busy Moms andContinue reading “What’s all the Hype about this Disney Merch?”

Top 10 Carry-on items for travel during COVID

As you may know from my previous Blog post, the Hayden family will be traveling to California from Oregon in a little more than three weeks. In preparation for that trip, I needed to think about what we needed to pack. Specifically, what carry-on items did we need for the airplane. There is no doubtContinue reading “Top 10 Carry-on items for travel during COVID”

HOW TO RENT YOUR DISNEY VACATION CLUB (DVC) POINTS

It’s Tips and Tricks Tuesday! Today we will talk about how to rent your extra DVC Points! Are you a DVC member with extra points that you can not use this year? I just sold mine and earned over $1,000! Grumpy and I became Disney Vacation Club (DVC) Members in 2008. For those of youContinue reading “HOW TO RENT YOUR DISNEY VACATION CLUB (DVC) POINTS”