Blog Posts Tagged Kids

How to Tackle Sensory Overload at Disney!

7/16/2021 • Disneyland, Walt Disney World • It wasn’t until my oldest son, who is living with Fragile X, was almost 3 that I began to have a greater understanding of his sensory integration challenges.  Fragile X is the leading cause of inherited intellectual impairment and the leading known genetic cause of Autism. I was attending an education workshop, and I participated in an exercise that helped me understand what someone with Fragile X/Sensory integration challenges experiences. I began to view the world with a different perspective.  On our next trip to Walt Disney World, It was as if I was experiencing it for the first time.  Guests are immersed in their experience even before entering the gates.  Our senses are constantly bombarded.  As my son grew older, it was clear that the sensory input, at times, was too much.  If we wanted to continue to enjoy traveling to Disney destinations, we needed to come up with […]

Top 10 Things To Do Before a Disney Cruise!

7/13/2021 • Cruises, Tips • I’ve Booked My Disney Cruise…Now What? Keeping the excitement of a future cruise – especially one that is over a year away – can be difficult unless you are sailing with Disney!  Once you have booked your cruise with Me and The Mouse Travel, here are some things to do or consider. 1. Join the cruise Facebook group.  Each Disney cruise has a Facebook group organized by an individual or group of individuals on the sailing, usually a DCL veteran.  In the Facebook search toolbar, type the name of your ship and the year of your cruise i.e. Disney Wonder 2017, and you should be able to locate the group.  Groups are typically “closed” and a request to join is necessary.  It is a great way to get to know your fellow Guests, and many groups schedule a group meet-up or other private events on board.  It also serves as […]

Disney Cruise Line – Very Merrytime Cruises

5/18/2021 • Cruises • If you love Christmas and you love Disney, sailing away on a Very Merrytime Cruise with Disney Cruise Line should be added to your Christmas list. I was fortunate to experience my first Very Merrytime Cruise on the Disney Dream with my Me and The Mouse team in early November this year. I love the holidays and was so excited to get a jump start on Christmas music, decorations, and holiday traditions. Disney’s expertise in creating a “Magical Christmas” sailing is something I was thrilled to have the opportunity to experience. I especially enjoyed the magic of snow in the tropics. Holiday activities and offerings are subject to change by ship and itinerary, but I am excited to share a sampling below: Deck the Deck Tropical Holiday Party-Where your Disney pals know how to get the holiday party started with dancing and games such as candy cane limbo. Mickey’s Tree […]

Top 10 Cool Treats to Enjoy at Walt Disney World

2/2/2021 • Tips, Walt Disney World • As the summer fun continues to rise at Walt Disney World, your family will enjoy the opportunity to cool down and enjoy some delicious tasty treats while visiting the parks.  We're sharing our list of Cool Treats to enjoy at Walt Disney World in 2021!!! Enjoy!! 1. Night Blossom:  This fun drink can only be found at Pongu Pongu inside Pandora - The World of Avatar at Animal Kingdom Park.  The Night Blossom is a non-alcoholic limeade slushy with apple and pear flavors topped with passion fruit boba balls.  {1 snack credit on the Disney Dining plan} 2. Dole Whip Float:  Identified as my FAVORITE snack on the property, the Dole Whip Float should NOT be missed on a trip to the Magic Kingdom. You will find this amazing treat made up of pineapple soft serve surrounded by freshly squeezed pineapple juice only at the Aloha Isle in Adventureland at […]

How To Manage Waiting in Line with Little Ones

1/22/2021 • Tips, Walt Disney World • You have finally managed to save enough for this magical vacation. You have put months of work into planning every detail so things are perfect! You can’t wait to see the smiles and hear the laughter of your kids but that all could change if you don’t plan for the waits. It is just a given, if you are going to Disney, you are going to wait in lines at some point during your trip. A little extra planning beforehand can save you a major meltdown while on your magical trip. Here are some helpful hints that will hopefully make waiting in line more tolerable: Start preparing your kids months before you leave. When you are waiting in line to see a movie or buy a toy, explain that this is what it will be like at Disney. But also, explain the reward at the end of the wait makes […]

A Seven Year-Old’s Highlights of Walt Disney World

11/10/2020 • Blog, Reviews, Walt Disney World • Have you ever wondered what Disney World looks like through the eyes of a seven-year-old?  Do they really appreciate all the magic or do we just convince ourselves of that? Sitting down with my seven-year-old son the other night, we had a conversation that went down the Disney path (which frequently happens with our conversations) and it led me to ask him some pointed questions. Questions that might just help you as you plan your trip with a school-aged child and I thought some of his answers were great! Note: this particular seven-year-old has been to Disney over....well, a lot in his short life so far.  He knows the parks inside and out and has been on every single ride that he is able to go on due to height restrictions. Some he may never go on again because the thrill just isn't for him (i.e. Space Mountain & Everest). I had him […]

Transportation Options from Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)

8/21/2020 • Blog, Universal Studios, Walt Disney World • If you are reading this blog post, chances are you have found cheap flights from Allegiant to Orlando and are curious about your best options for transportation to Walt Disney World or Universal Orlando Resort. Allegiant flies into Orlando Sanford Airport (SFB) in Sanford, FL, which is northeast of Orlando, FL, and is considerably farther away from your travel destination than Orlando International Airport (MCO). One way to Universal Studios is about an hour’s drive. And for Walt Disney World, about an hour and twenty minutes. Both travel times depend upon construction, and I-4 traffic! Because of this, Having safe, reliable transportation to/from SFB is very important! So what are your options? There are no complimentary transportation services available at SFB to either theme park destination, but there are paid services available. Me and The Mouse Travel recommends the following, and can assist you with these booking options. Please note […]

Catch a Big Wave at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon

10/10/2019 • Walt Disney World • For the last 25 years, Disney guests have been splashing around at one of the greatest overlooked experiences on Disney property - Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon!  Disney is known for its great theming and Typhoon Lagoon does not disappoint. The details show evidence of the island paradise once wiped out by a typhoon; most notably, Miss Tilley’s shipwrecked shrimp boat on the top of Mount Meyday which erupts into a geyser every 30 minutes. Typhoon Lagoon is home to a wide range of “mild to wild” water attractions, and is a great place to cool off during the hottest Disney summer months. At the center of the park is the surf pool, which is the largest man-made wave pool in North America.  The huge waves of the surf pool is one of the biggest draws to Typhoon Lagoon. Want to learn how to surf like a pro? Guests can before park […]

Ivy Trellis Salon at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa

5/30/2018 • Tips, Walt Disney World • Ivy Trellis is a hidden secret located at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. If you are looking for an alternative to Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique for your little princess, Ivy Trellis Salon is a great solution. The best part of the salon is it is tailored to all ages, so this is perfect for a Mommy and Me princess makeover sessions. To add to your princess experience, booking an appointment at Ivy Trellis along with a character dinner reservation at 1900 Park Fare is a fun way to show off your professional make-over as you dine with Cinderella and Prince Charming. Ivy Trellis also has a variety of other salon services for the entire family ranging from haircuts to complete makeovers for a special occasion that you may be celebrating at Walt Disney World. Examples of services available are: Character Makeover Packages for Children and Adults Classic character-inspired hairstyle Classic […]

Star Wars Galactic Dessert Party: Top 5 Highlights

4/18/2018 • Disneyland, Reviews, Walt Disney World • For the last 40 years, Star Wars has been not only a great movie franchise, but also a way of life.  Over the past several year, Star Wars has made an appearance in Disney Parks with the ​Star​ Tours attraction​, Star Wars weekends, and the new Star Wars Land being constructed in both Disneyland Park and Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios.  With a Star Wars junkie in our family, we decided to check out the Star Wars Galactic Dessert party this past January and found it to be out of this world.  Here are my top 5 reasons to attend this event:  You are guaranteed the best seat in the house:  First and foremost, the view of the Star Wars Fireworks is completely worth doing the dessert party.  Knowing that I didn’t have to wait hours for a somewhat decent spot took a lot of pressure off, but sitting directly in front of Grauman’s Chinese […]