Contributed by Paige Landrum If you have been to Walt Disney World as a teen or adult, but have not yet taken young kids, this one is for you.  I am a Disney veteran.. I’ve grown up coming to Disney and I even used to be a Disney Cast Member. But I also am not too proud to know when I’m wrong, and I was completely SHOOK at the things I did not realize when I took my two toddlers to Walt Disney World for the first time. A truly humbling experience to say the least.  I don't wa

Contributed by Alli Dykes When I started planning for our Disneyland  trip, I considered many things. Should we stay on-site or off-site? If we do stay on-site, what do we want out of our resort hotel? It quickly became important to us that we would want to be as close to the parks as possible so that we could take midday breaks if we wanted to. Also, we were flying in from across the country and we were not renting a car at that point. Going to the grocery store or having a

Contributed by Sara Dillon WARNING : This Blog is now a Serenity Bay Grand Cabana Fan Club Blog. Ok, not really, but if you’re looking for deets on Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point specifically, you’re in the wrong place because I literally spent my time at our cabana, in the ocean directly in front of our cabana, or getting lunch and ice cream at the buffet directly beside our cabana. I DIDN’T GO FARTHER THAN 100 FEET FROM THE CABANA AREA. Now that we have that cleared up. La

Contributed by Paige Landrum AMAAB Travel Advisor and Toddler Mom If you’re heading to Walt Disney World soon, especially with little ones, being prepared can make a big difference. Disney does a great job offering convenience items for purchase, but that often comes with a high price tag. Our crew would love to help with your next Disney parks vacation to make the entire process much smoother and more enjoyable for everyone involved. Our A Mouse and A Beach Travel Advisors a

Contributed by Crystal Weiser Disney California Adventure offers a variety of incredibly themed lands, but my personal favorite—hands down—is Avengers Campus . Exclusive to Disneyland Resort in California, this immersive area celebrates all things Marvel, and as a mom of boys, I’ve been surrounded by Marvel fandom since Iron Man  kicked off the cinematic universe in 2008. This area definitely deserves its own blog and I'll explain why below. Action-Packed Attractions Avengers

Some things are truly once in a lifetime moments. A Mouse and a Beach Travel Co. getting an invitation to attend the premier sailing and christening of the Disney Destiny? 1000% one of them. This particular cruise was a 3-night sailing from its home in Fort Lauderdale. It also included a day at Disney's private island, Castaway Cay. The Destiny sails from the port at Fort Lauderdale and it was extremely easy to navigate. Guests can include hotel and transportation when bookin