by Penny Cooper | Mar 24, 2026 | Planning, Walt Disney World
Every visit to a Disney park is special, but the first one is especially so—your first ride on Pirates of the Caribbean, hugging a favorite Disney Character, or a glimpse of the fireworks illuminating Cinderella’s Castle! These are moments that last a lifetime....
by Penny Cooper | Mar 23, 2026 | Disney Cruise Line, Disneyland
Why Disneyland or a Disney Cruise Is the Best First Disney Experience for Families with Babies and Toddlers There’s something truly magical about watching your child light up at the sight of Mickey Mouse or hearing their giggle as bubbles float through the air...
by Penny Cooper | Mar 22, 2026 | Planning, Walt Disney World
If a Walt Disney World vacation has been on your heart for 2027, now is the time to start planning. Why Disney Package Release Day Matters for 2027 Every year, I begin hearing from families earlier and earlier. Multi-generational trips. First visits with little ones....
by Penny Cooper | Mar 2, 2026 | Planning, Universal Orlando, Walt Disney World
If you’ve ever tried to plan a big family trip while standing at the kitchen counter — half listening to spelling words and half comparing resort maps — you’re not alone. The pressure isn’t really about picking the “right” hotel or mapping the “perfect” park day. It’s...
by Penny Cooper | Feb 25, 2026 | Planning, Walt Disney World
Planning Disney After 10PM? Let’s Simplify This It’s quiet. The house is finally still. The dishes are done (or at least soaking). Backpacks are by the door. Someone needed water two minutes after you tucked them in. And now—when you should be resting—your brain flips...