Need a break from the crowds at Walt Disney World?

I’m sharing one of my favorite hidden quiet spots—the Solarium at Disney's Beach Club Resort.

Peaceful seating, strong air conditioning, and yes... control of the TV.

I don’t do lines—but I made an exception for Les Halles Bakery in EPCOT.

Four desserts later, I have thoughts… and zero regrets.

I finally tried Disney pin trading after years of avoiding it—and it was way easier (and more emotional) than I expected.

Here’s exactly how it works, what I learned, and why I’m suddenly attached to a yellow Minnie.

Embarkation day doesn’t have to be chaotic.

Skip the crowds, find the hidden sit-down lunch, and start your Disney Cruise the right way—with good food, zero stress, and maybe a few extra desserts.

You might think running into Disney characters at your hotel is magical.
I think it’s a situation that requires an exit strategy.

Here’s what the Character Bus is, why people love it… and why I am quietly walking in the opposite direction.

Finding Sanaa is a bit of a journey… but staying there?

That’s the easy part.

Between the food and the animals casually walking by—I have thoughts.

We went to Portland, Maine for six chaotic little hours in search of donuts, chowder, and a lobster roll.

Some things were amazing.

Some were… fine.

Naturally, I have thoughts.

Some families pack light.
We pack… blankets. A lot of them.

Let me explain the system (because yes, there is a system).

Every version of me has done Disney—from 1975 to weekly visits and 27 cruises. This is the magic, the chaos, and everything in between.

Boston: great food, mild chaos, and a surprising number of thoughts from me.

Some moments were magical, some were stressful—but I had thoughts about all of it.