Ready to take on Disney Despite – or rather because of – its popularity as a summer vacation destination, Disney is one of my top ten places in Florida to avoid like the plague during the summer months. It’s hot and crowded, which means you’ll spend far too much of your day standing in the hot sun next to sweaty strangers. But ladies, gentlemen, tourists, and locals, I’m thrilled to announce that I have discovered two of the very best things to do with kids in Orlando during tourism season – and they aren’t just at Disney, they’re at EPCOT. When our family heads over to Walt Disney World, we usually skip EPCOT. Compared to the other parks, EPCOT has very few rides – which is what kids tend to think of when you tell them you’re headed to Disney World, right? Well, rides and waiting in lines and buying $10 balloons. But mostly - the rides. And yet we recently spent an entire day at EPCOT without having to wait in line &#...[more »]

Something wicked this way comes... Yes, that is an AT-AT, and yes, it’s cool as all get out. I’ll wait while you jealous. This piece of Star Wars awesomeness is outside the queue for the Star Tours ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. As we’ve mentioned before, the Star Tours ride is reportedly closed for a complete overhaul, but hopefully they’ll keep this outside theming. It was a hit with the boys. Also, the dad. For more family-friendly travel photos visit DeliciousBabys Photo Fridays Photo by Tricia Honea ...[more »]

Dumbo with Donald My family and I recently took a 10-day trip to Walt Disney World in the Orlando, Florida area. Two things: It was hot. It was humid. It was also a lot of fun. We took naps and hit the late hours (Extra Magic Hours) that the parks schedule for guests staying on property at a Disney World resort. By late I mean LATE. For example, about 1a.m. my son had the rare opportunity to ride Dumbo with one Donald Duck. Yes, the real Donald Duck. And that, ladies and gentlemen, is a memory that will last forever. For more family-friendly travel photos visit DeliciousBabys Photo Fridays Photo by Whit Honea ...[more »]