Monthly Archives: August 2009

Greetings fellow Mouse Fans! It was a momentous day in our house – our only son marched off to Kindergarten today. And when he returned he brought with him a boatload of paperwork regarding the class allergies – nut, wheat, … Continue reading →

Greetings fellow Mouse Fans! Happy Friday! "Choose Your Attitude." A cliche? Sure. But cliches exist for a reason – they’re often true! My other favorite regarding Disney is "A bad day at Disney is always better than a good day … Continue reading →

Greetings fellow Mouse Fans! So what happens when you are having a less than magical moment? Maybe a cast member is having a bad day. Maybe the line for Big Thunder Mountain is too long. Maybe another guest "cuts" in … Continue reading →

Greetings fellow Mouse Fans! Walt Disney World is the most magical place on Earth, no question. But even in the most magical place on Earth, there are a few realities. While idyllic visons of your little princess running down Main … Continue reading →

Greetings fellow Mouse Fans! A phrase that I often hear used regarding trips to Disney is "We’re only going to do this once, so we want to do it right!" These words immediately trigger alarm bells in my head as … Continue reading →

Greetings fellow Mouse Fans! Will you be on the December 6, 2009 Disney Cruise Line 4 night cruise? Or will you be at Walt Disney World December 10 – 14, 2009? So will your fellow Mouse Fans! For the past … Continue reading →

Greetings fellow Mouse Fans! Whether you make the decision to allow your child to miss school for family vacations and whether you decide to plan your vacations for school breaks, the importance of family time is undeniable. And while the … Continue reading →

Greetings fellow Mouse Fans! I recently overheard a Mom of my acquaintance wondering how she was going to explain the educational value of a trip to Disney to her child’s teacher.  "After all, how do I claim Disney World is … Continue reading →

Greetings fellow Mouse Fans! Let me be clear – school is important. Education is important. But so is family and making time for family activities. When making the decision whether or not to take your child out of school, consider … Continue reading →

Greetings fellow Mouse Fans! This week we are discussing taking your child(ren) out of school for family vacations. The first thing I recommend when making this decision is to familiarize yourself with your school’s rules regarding this issue. Keep in … Continue reading →