Posts Tagged ‘walt disney world’
Have Potty Training Toddler, Will Travel
I know ‘potty training’ is the passé term for ‘toilet learning’ but since it’s been such a challenge for us, I prefer to think of my daughter as “difficult to train” as opposed to having a learning disability.
Can You Enjoy Walt Disney World When You Hate Theme Parks?
Ummmm – the answer is yes. It’s been over a year since our visit there, but I was inspired to write this because a friend and fellow Disney-skeptic is anticipating her first visit to Walt Disney World with her two young children.
I usually can’t stand places that are geared specifically toward “family fun”. I get irritated with the lines, rude people, misbehaving children (yes, my own included), and shockingly expensive (and unhealthy) food. So, maybe it’s because I was expecting the worst that I was pleasantly surprised. Maybe it’s because it had been a brutal year and we were all just so grateful for an escape together. Maybe it’s because I’m softening my stance as a travel snob and succumbing to the ease and comfort of places that cater to families. We enjoyed our visit to Walt Disney World – and here’s why… Read more »
No Disney No Cry: Enjoying Florida Without The Mouse
Almost exactly a year ago we blew our not-quite-3 year-old daughter’s mind with a trip to Florida that included Walt Disney World.
We had dinner with Cinderella, we stayed up late and watched the fireworks, we went on “It’s A Small World” five times. Even cynical ol’ me shed a sentimental tear or two on the trip (and so did my dad when I asked him about our trips to WDW when I was small - weird). Anyhoo – she remembers that experience with almost alarmingly vivid detail, so we were a little concerned about possible pouting due to this year’s theme park-free trip to Florida. Read more »









