Morning people and night owls can play longer and harder during Disney’s Extra Magic Hours. Let’s talk about the great Disney debate: morning vs evening extra magic hours. People are pretty passionate about their preference and I can’t say I blame them. Chris and I are hardcore night owls and we are all about sleeping…
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Tips for Using the My Disney Experience App at Disney
Did you know that the My Disney Experience App is one of the most VALUABLE things you can have for your vacation? It’s free and you can carry it with you wherever you go. Crowds of people walking around, not paying attention to where they’re going, all staring at their cell phones. Sounds like what…
Surviving Summers at Disney (the mini-series!)
Surviving summers at Disney World doesn’t have to be a miserable experience! If you go in with a plan you’ll be able to get the most out of your trip and have a great time, despite the intense Florida heat! There are three things you should know about summers at the Disney parks: It’s hot,…
10 Reasons You Shouldn’t Skip Epcot When You Have Kids
Are you one of those people who thinks you should skip Epcot when you have kids? DON’T! Epcot is incredibly kid-friendly (and adult friendly!) with so much to do and see that your little one’s will have a blast all day long. I may have mentioned this before (like, a hundred times) but I hated…
16 Disney Shirts to Make with Your Silhouette
You need these Disney Shirts to Make with Your Silhouette for your next Disney vacation! They’re quick, easy, and perfect conversation starters for character meet-and-greets! We’re headed to Disney! Well, not quite yet but we do have a trip coming up. Which means I’ve been all over Pinterest researching ideas for fun shirts to make…
15 Things to Celebrate at Disney World in 2018
If you’re planning a family vacation this year, these 15 reasons to celebrate at Disney World in 2018 are the perfect excuse to head to the parks! Every year there’s something new at Disney World that Chris and I look forward to. This year there are so many new things coming to the parks and…
More Than 60 Things To Do with Toddlers at Disney
Going to Disney World isn’t just for older kids, toddlers can have fun too! If you’re planning a trip to Disney World, these 60 things to do with toddlers at Disney will help you plan a fun and stress-free day at the parks! When Chris and I first started taking our little boy to Disney…
7 Essentials You Need to Pack for Toddlers at Disney
Over the years I’ve tried to perfect our WDW packing list to bring only the basics and have come up with the best 7 essentials to pack for toddlers at Disney, without overpacking our car. I know I always talk about the fun side of Disney vacations, but have I ever told you there’s a…
Ten Perks of a Disney Annual Passholder
We always look for ways to save money on Disney vacations and have found ways to save big bucks as a Disney Annual Passholder! Every little bit helps, and these 10 perks are great ways to have fun and keep some money in our pockets. This post was updated on March 16, 2018 Each year around…
How to Keep Your Kids Happy at Disney
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MagicalFamilyFirsts #CollectiveBias When we first started going to Walt Disney World with our now one year old it was tough. As first-time parents we didn’t really understand just how crucial keeping our little guy on a schedule was….
How to Pack a Minimalist Disney Diaper Bag
Pack the perfect Disney diaper bag with Huggies Little Snugglers diapers & other essentials to keep your load light and your little ones happy all day long. Traveling with young kids is quite the adventure. When Chris and I took our little guy to Disney World last month I was so nervous about forgetting something…
Traveling with an infant to Disney World
I’ve been thinking lately of what it’s going to be like when we take the little man to Disney for the first time. It’s going to be weird bringing someone else along and not having the freedom to go and do whatever we want like we’ve been able to do for the past six years….
10 Reasons to Visit WDW in the Fall
I love a Disney vacation as much as the next girl, but there are certain seasons I’d rather go than others. Sometimes, no matter how much fun it would be to ride Space Mountain or get wet on Splash Mountain, I’d rather just skip the parks altogether and just hang out by the pool all…
Surviving Disney Summers When Pregnant
During Star Wars Weekends in May I was really worried about how my body would react since I was five months pregnant at the time. Would I swell? Be uncomfortable? Suffer from the heat? Being a first-time pregnant woman and heading down to Florida during the summer could’ve spelled disaster. And surviving Disney summers when…
Best Rides for Pregnant Women at Disney World
When I first found out we were expecting I was really worried that I wouldn’t be able to go on any rides at Disney World until after the baby was born. I knew that I could watch the shows and other entertainment that Disney provided but other than that I was unsure. Chris assured me that…
Celebrate Special Occasions at Disney World
Over the past six years Chris and I have celebrated a lot at Disney: Chris’ acceptance into the masters program at GW, our engagement & wedding, anniversaries, and most recently a baby. It just seems that every good thing that has come our way has happened while at the Disney parks. People always ask us…
How to Do a Gender Reveal at Disney World
When Chris and I first found out we were pregnant we couldn’t wait to do a gender reveal. Both of us had originally wanted to throw a party for our family and friends and find out with them, but as the time got closer to find out we realized that a large party wasn’t what…
Packing Essentials for a Disney Vacation
Every avid Disney-goer has packing essentials for their Disney vacation. They’re the people who always seem to have extra bags to carry in to the resort full of things they need and always have extras of. You know you’ve seen them! They even get the weird looks from other guests and employees who can’t imagine…
Adventure is Out There! at MNSSHP
Chris and I love the Halloween Party (MNSSHP) at Disney’s Magic Kingdom. We went for the first time ever last year and had such a great time that we knew we wanted to go back this year. Last year we went as Iron Man and Pepper Potts, but no one knew who I was so…
Disney in One Day (with a Toddler)
Hi! I’m Alexis, and I’m back for another round here at Crafty Wife! This time I’m sharing how we did Disney in one day (with a toddler)! Recently, we were in Orlando for a wedding and we had only one day to spare, so of course we decided to go to Disney! My toddler had…