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Disney Dining: Healthy Meal Choices

Often I’m asked if there are healthy dining alternatives at the Disney Parks.

Healthy Meal Choices

From popcorn kiosks to Quick Service venues to sit-down Table Service restaurants and buffets, Disney World has over 200 places where food is served including at your Resort, at the Theme and Water Parks, and in Disney Springs.

With a variety of food choices, Disney dining makes it easy to…

Epcot: Character Fun for Younger Ones

Spending the day at Epcot is fun for older and younger guests alike!

Epcot is a wonderful place for your family to find rides, attractions, and plenty of fun with the Characters.

Character Dining

There are two character dining locations in Epcot. Both have characters available at all three meals. As with all character dining locations, you’ll want to make sure to schedule Advance…

Epcot: Beyond the Rides for Younger Children

Don’t even think of skipping Epcot because you think it’s not for little kids! There is lots of fun to be had for younger guests.

Beyond rides, there are many attractions which are just perfect for your little ones to enjoy at Epcot!

Other Attractions

Remember, it’s not all about the rides! Here are the can’t miss attractions that young children will love…

Turtle Talk with Crush is a…

Epcot IS for Younger Children

Have you heard this before? “Epcot is just for older kids and adults.”

It’s a popular misconception among parents of young children, but I couldn’t disagree more!

Many parents of young children are worried that their kids will not enjoy Epcot as much as the other theme parks.

While it’s true that Epcot does have a lot of experiences that make it appealing for adults and older kids, it…

Teens & Tweens at Walt Disney World

For most people, a Walt Disney World vacation conjures up images of strolling down Main Street USA pushing a stroller or holding the hand of a young child decked out in clothing featuring their favorite character.

You think of riding Dumbo with your toddler or introducing your preschooler to her favorite princess.

While those trips with little ones can be full of magic, Walt Disney World…

Night Time Shows and Fireworks

When it comes to fireworks, light shows, and other nighttime spectaculars, no one does it quite like Disney! They are definitely worth waiting for!

Each day in the Walt Disney World theme parks is packed with fun… but when the sun goes down, the evening entertainment in the parks is second to none!

Animal Kingdom – Tree of Life Awakenings

The Tree of Life is the central focal point of…

Walt Disney World Height Chart

Are you planning your Walt Disney World trip with toddlers and young children in mind?

Then you’ll want to know which rides have height requirements and which are suitable for little ones to enjoy.

Print our Disney World Height Chart for your planning binder.

Are there height requirements or restrictions for attractions at Walt Disney World theme parks?

Disney Dining Plans: Yay or Nay?

If you’ve been thinking of planning a Walt Disney World vacation, chances are you’ve heard about the different dining packages that Disney offers to guests.

Yay or Nay on the Disney dining plan is an important decision you’ll need to make when creating a Disney vacation package.

You may have heard mixed opinions on if the Disney dining plans are a “must have” or an “I’ll pass” for your…

Magical Extras ~ add a little bit of luxe to your Disney Vacation

Resort room? Check.

Theme Park tickets? Check.

Dining Plan and restaurants chosen? Check.

NOW it’s time to layer on a little extra magic. Something to make your family say, “WOW!”

Enchanting Extras For Everyone

These enchanting extras are perfect for the most hard to please members of your family…there’s something for teens, dads, foodies, and ‘Disney’s not really my cup of tea’…

Since 2017, Disney has been partnering with Lyft to provide an alternate transportation option – Minnie Vans. 

Minnie Van Transportation

Guests staying at on-property Disney Resorts (and at select off property resorts, including Four Seasons Orlando) are able to travel anywhere on-property using these specially themed cars/vans. 

Designed to transport up to 6 guests, Minnie Vans also…

If you are planning a trip to Disney with your family, you will want to review all of the rules and particularly keep these in mind for your visit.

Stroller size does matter. As of May 1, 2019 strollers must fit with the guidelines of 31″ wide and 52″ long or smaller. Stroller Wagons are also no longer permitted.

Loose Ice (like from the Resort ice machines) is allowed, but only if…

Pressed Pennies or Elongated Coin Machines are available throughout the Walt Disney World Resort and Parks.

A pressed coin is created when it is squeezed, flattened and engraved through two rollers.

Most of the machines are electronic, but there are hand-crank machines too.

Located in all parks and resort areas, including hotels, Disney Springs and the Boardwalk, it’s easy to collect…

Pin Trading and Collecting

Walt Disney World Pin Trading and Pin Collecting are fun interactive experiences for Disney guests!

Pin trading and collecting is perfect for first time Disney World guests as it’s an easy, inexpensive, and rewarding souvenir.

Related: Pressed Pennies and Autographs

Walt Disney World Pin Trading is as easy as 1-2-3.

1. Locate a Disney Cast Member…

10 Ways to Plan a Trip featuring Aurora from Sleeping Beauty

10 Ways to Plan a Trip Featuring Aurora from Sleeping Beauty

From resort rooms to specialty dining to character interactions, Walt Disney World offers princess lovers lots of fairy tale magic throughout the Resorts and Parks. You can treat your princess like a queen during your family vacation.

If you have a fan of Princess Aurora from the Sleeping Beautymovie in your family, here are…

2020 Disney Themed Calendar for tracking your scout activities and goals.

2020 Disney Themed Calendar

Use this Disney themed weekly calendar as a checklist or tracking chart when completing weekly or monthly activities.

Download the 2020 calendar from the Disney Family website here.

Materials & Instructions

Regular paper or cardstock

3-hole punch

3-ring notebook binder

Pen or pencil

Print out the chart on regular paper or cardstock. Hole punch and add to…

Birds at Disney and at Home

In several Cub Scout ranks, scouts are encouraged to identify birds found in their local area. Discovering birds in your own backyard is fun.

Use this handy Wilderness Explorer Checklist to search for wildlife in your own backyard.

On your Disney Vacation

During your Walt Disney World vacation, you can discover birds from all over the world.

UP! A Great…

Take a Hike

Walt Disney World is a large place – almost the size of San Francisco or two Manhattans – there’s a lot of area to cover between the 4 main theme parks, 2 water parks, 26+ resorts, Disney Springs and Disney’s Boardwalk area. Your family will have the opportunity to explore many different modes of transportation.

You and your scout will definitely get your steps in during your…