I had an amazing time attending Destination D23 this past weekend! It was my first time attending any D23 event! I had so so so much fun. I can’t wait to do it again in a couple years. I don’t think I will be able to get to the big D23 Expo in California nextContinue reading “2023 Destination D23”
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Michigan Renaissance Festival 2022
Michigan Renaissance Festival is a place where you can step back in time and experience Medieval and Fantasy life. Located in Holly, Mi.,it is open on weekends only (except Labor day Monday and Friday Sept 30) Beginning August 20, 2022 and runs until October 2, 2022. You can purchase tickets online or at theContinue reading “Michigan Renaissance Festival 2022”
Glen Arbor, Michigan
Glen Arbor is a small lakeshore town in the North West part of Michigan. Nestled along the Sleeping Bear Bay of Lake Michigan, this quaint town features many lovely places worthy of patronage. There are several Bed and Breakfast’s and AirBnB properties in the Glen Arbor area. We chose to spend an afternoon in GlenContinue reading “Glen Arbor, Michigan”
Camping at Harrisville State Park
Harrisville State park is located on the North-East Coast of Michigan between Oscota and Alpena. From our home in Southeast Michigan, it is about a three and a half hour drive. This was our third time visiting this campground and it remains one of our favorite. There isn’t much to do outside of the campgroundContinue reading “Camping at Harrisville State Park”
Disney Genie Ride List
Below you will find a list of all attractions in each park sorted by Genie+ Lightening Lane, Individual Lightening Lane, or Standby Line only. Hopefully this list will help you decide whether or not the purchase of Genie+ is right for you. Magic Kingdom Genie+ Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger SpinContinue reading “Disney Genie Ride List”
My thoughts on Disney Genie Service
The biggest talk of the town is the new ‘fast pass’ system at Walt Disney World. Disney Genie Service – which includes: Genie, Genie+, and Individual Lightening Lane. Everyone is trying to figure out if Genie truly gives you the best Disney day, if Genie+ is necissary, and if Individual lightening lanes are worth theContinue reading “My thoughts on Disney Genie Service”
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Our most recent adventure took us camping in northern Michigan. We were able to get a reservation at Platte River Campground. Let me tell you, that was no easy feat. National parks run on a rolling 6 month reservation system. You can book up to ten days starting on the 6 month mark fromContinue reading “Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore”
Plan your Walt Disney World vacation during the 50th Anniversary Celebration!
Walt Disney World in Florida opened October 1, 1971, and has been a destination on the top of many families’ wish list ever since. I believe that ANYtime is a GREATtime to visit Walt Disney World, however, the extra magic during an anniversary celebration is definitely worth experiencing. There have been a lot of changesContinue reading “Plan your Walt Disney World vacation during the 50th Anniversary Celebration!”
Rise of the Resistance Boarding Pass – Our Experience
The big ticket attraction right now at Walt Disney World is Rise of the Resistance. Everyone wants to know the tricks to be able to experience this attraction. It is, in fact, worth all the hype. This isn’t just a ride, it is an experience. You can read about our first time riding it HERE. Continue reading “Rise of the Resistance Boarding Pass – Our Experience”
We Have so Much Disney to Talk About!
We had a fantabulous time at Disney World a few weeks ago! But wow! Since we have been back, it has been a whirlwind of things happening both personally, here in Michigan, and at Disney! There have been changes to Disney’s Covid guidelines and they have announced many changes that are coming. It is soContinue reading “We Have so Much Disney to Talk About!”
10 Days until Disney
With our most recent trip quickly approaching, I am getting so very excited. Planning a Disney vacation is always a lot of work but is also a lot of fun. The last trip I planned, I was a pro! It was February 2020 and the pandemic hadn’t hit the United States yet and travel wasContinue reading “10 Days until Disney”
My Favorite Things – Epcot
In my opinion, I saved the best for last. Out of all of Walt Disney World, Epcot is definitely my favorite park. While Magic Kingdom has that magical and iconic feel that makes every person feel like a kid again, Epcot just has this feeling I can’t describe but love so much. If I hadContinue reading “My Favorite Things – Epcot”
We went to Indiana!
Ok. So I’m sure you thought something like “oh, Indianapolis.” Or “oh, Fort Wayne”. But, hold on to your pants…. We went to Hillsboro and Crawfordsville. Yep, they are small little towns in the middle of nowhere. There are some pretty big things here! From war stories to professional theatre, this small town area isContinue reading “We went to Indiana!”
My Favorite Things – Animal Kingdom
From Bangal Tigers to Flying Banchees, Disney’s Animal Kingdom mixes animals (real and fictional) and nature with magic. Before you head over to Discovery Island, be sure to look around the Oasis to find my favorite stilt walker DiVine! Discovery Island only houses one attraction, It’s Tough to be a Bug. This is actually aContinue reading “My Favorite Things – Animal Kingdom”
My Favorite Things – Hollywood Studios
In this second installment of “My Favorite Things”, I will be sharing my favorite dining and attractions at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. I would like to point out that Rope Drop has never been a favorite thing for me. Without fastpasses, though, I may have to force myself to get up a little earlier than usual. Continue reading “My Favorite Things – Hollywood Studios”
My Favorite Things – Magic Kingdom
Working our way around Magic Kingdom clockwise, I will share my favorite attractions and dining in each “area”. A quick little favorite thing regarding the whole park is that when everyone goes right, I go Left. It isn’t a telltale way to avoid crowds but I think it works. So I always start my dayContinue reading “My Favorite Things – Magic Kingdom”
Disney Dining Options and How to Choose Where YOU Should Eat!
Dining options at Walt Disney World in Florida seem endless. From Dinner Shows to Snack carts and dozens of options in between. It can be hard to decide where to eat. There are several different types of dining at Disney World. Dinner Shows like Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue. Signature Dining like Victoria & Alberts. TableContinue reading “Disney Dining Options and How to Choose Where YOU Should Eat!”
Willkommen to Frankenmuth, Mi.
The little tourist town of Frankenmuth is located North of Flint and is also known as Michigan’s Little Bavaria. When you pass the welcome sign (entering from the south), the first thing you see is Christmas! Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland is right there with their over the top Christmas Decor. Once you get to the downtownContinue reading “Willkommen to Frankenmuth, Mi.”
The Mouse Traveler’s Wine Trail
The fun activity of wine tasting has grown substantially over the past several years. I remember when finding a winery or tasting room was rare and when we did find one, it was so exciting. (Let’s be real… it’s still pretty exciting) Now, it seems there are wine tasting rooms in almost every town. ItContinue reading “The Mouse Traveler’s Wine Trail”
Is The Mouse Traveler Traveling?
With all the travel restrictions and quarantine guidelines, traveling has been hard. After the pandemic first hit the United States, we didn’t travel anywhere. Heck, for a good three to four months, we stayed at home. So, my page went silent for a while because I didn’t really have anything to say. When things startedContinue reading “Is The Mouse Traveler Traveling?”
Planning a Senior Trip to Disney
When my oldest child was graduating high school five years ago, I made a decision to give each of my kids a fun senior trip as a graduation present. I made a promise to all three of my children that when they graduate high school, they can pick anywhere in the Continental United States toContinue reading “Planning a Senior Trip to Disney”
Ice Sculpture Festival in Tecumseh, MI
What is the first thing you think of when someone mentions Michigan in January? Did you say Ice? Every January for the last 12 years, Tecumseh Michigan has held an Ice Sculpture Festival featuring fabulous ice sculptures and includes some fun activities. Unfortunately, COVID has claimed several festivals around the world over the past year.Continue reading “Ice Sculpture Festival in Tecumseh, MI”
How I Plan a Disney Vacation
(Please note that this does not contain any COVID-19 information or modifications. See Disney’s website for more information regarding planning during COVID pandemic. ) Planning a Disney vacation can be fun, exciting, and magical. But it can also be daunting, time consuming, frustrating, and confusing. I believe that the more planning you do, the betterContinue reading “How I Plan a Disney Vacation”
BB8 sighted near International Space Station
Are you watching US spaceX mission? Being a Star Wars fan, I couldn’t help but think spaceship Dragon resembles a beloved droid character from the film franchise, BB8! Tell me what you think! Comment and like below!
Travel to Mackinaw City and Mackinac Island, Michigan
One of Michigan’s most popular tourist destinations is Mackinac Island. The island is a very fun place to visit and explore. We usually stay somewhere in Mackinaw City and take a ferry over to the island for the day. Mackinaw City has some nice attractions as well and we like to enjoy both the CityContinue reading “Travel to Mackinaw City and Mackinac Island, Michigan”
I Have NO Idea What I am Doing!
Start a Blog they said, It will be easy they said. Your a good writer, you love to talk about Disney and help people plan their trips. You go on great adventures and it would be cool to share them! Why don’t you just start writing about all your trips or doing a youtube channelContinue reading “I Have NO Idea What I am Doing!”
Spending Quarantine Time Drawing with the Disney Animation Studios!
Need some help finding a new thing to do while in quarantine? Whether you know how to draw or not, you can do these fun ‘how to’ videos that Disney Animation Studios are putting up on YouTube! A Disney Animator walks you through, step by step, how to draw your favorite Disney Characters! I thoughtContinue reading “Spending Quarantine Time Drawing with the Disney Animation Studios!”
Do I REALLY Need to Book my Disney Dining 180 Days Out?!
Good Question! The answer is: It depends. In order to answer this question, you must ask yourself the following questions: Do I want to eat at a popular table service location? Do I care what day I eat at this location? Will it ruin my trip if I can’t eat at this location? Do IContinue reading “Do I REALLY Need to Book my Disney Dining 180 Days Out?!”
What I Want to do on my Next Walt Disney World Vacation!
Even though I have been to Disney World in Florida many times. There is always something I miss or something new I want to try. Even some offering or another that I want to add on to my vacation that I have never done before! Some of the things on my list are simple, someContinue reading “What I Want to do on my Next Walt Disney World Vacation!”
Put some Disney into your Isolation and Quarantine!
To me, Disney isn’t always a place or a person. I believe Disney can be a way of thinking, being, and acting. During this time where our world is hectic and scary, we could all use a little Disney in our lives. While Walt Disney was, indeed, a person who created a magical world whereContinue reading “Put some Disney into your Isolation and Quarantine!”
The Mouse Traveler 