As we gear up for Halloween next week with costumes and candy, families heading to Mexico are invited to celebrate Day of the Dead at Velas Resorts. About Day of the Dead El Día de los Muertos (aka Day of the Dead) is a festival born from Aztec and Mayan cultures that focuses on remembering friends and family members who have died. Starting on October 31, private altars … [Read more...]
Disney’s 2014 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival
Last week I spent a few hours exploring the World Showcase at Epcot admiring the topiaries and spending lots of money on delicious dishes from the Outdoor Kitchens (little pop up shops or food stalls). The 2014 International Flower & Garden Festival was a welcome change from the snow and slush I've been seeing for the past few weeks MONTHS at home. Green, pink, … [Read more...]
The Biggest Mistake We Made During Our First Cruise
We made a huge mistake last year during our first family cruise on the Disney Dream. After extensively researching activities to do with a 4 and 1 year old in Nassau, we decided to stay on the ship as suggested by many forum members. Bad move. While there were many things we took advantage of due to smaller crowds on the boat, by the time late afternoon rolled around … [Read more...]
Disney World in December – Chocolate, Trees and Gingerbread
This week's theme at Focused on the Magic's Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop is December Calendar Shots. Visiting the happiest place on earth during the holiday season is my favourite time to visit. My first December visit was when I was pregnant in 2007. And this year's visit is my husband and I's second time and our kids' first time seeing the parks and resorts all decked … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday: Disney Resorts and Relaxation
This week’s Disney Almost or Wordless Wednesday theme is resorts and relaxation. Here are a few of my family's favourite resorts and spots for some quiet time! We're always on the look out for a beach. The one at the Grand Floridian is very relaxing! Just before dinner time at the Port Orleans Riverside boat dock Port Orleans French Quarter's kiddie pool. Always … [Read more...]