Category Archives: Melissa

To Stroller or Not to Stroller at Disney?

Some things you should know about using strollers at Walt Disney World: Strollers are a necessity for many of us at Walt Disney World.  I, personally, have brought a stroller with for many years, when traveling with my 2 girls.  The trip that we were finally stroller free, was even that much more magical, although […]

Visit Raglan Road Irish Pub in Disney Springs

This was my first time at Raglan Road located at Disney Springs. This is an Irish Pub with fantastic, authentic Irish cuisine. When we arrived, we had to check in for our reservation online. Disney is taking great strides to social distance, and encouraging guests to interact through technology is setting the new standard. Once […]

Christmas Market River Cruise

In Europe, there are many magical areas where Christmas Markets fill the streets with sights and sounds of the season. I was on a river cruise on AMA Waterways, on the Danube River, visiting all sorts of markets. One of my favorites was in the city of Mozart, Salzburg, at the Salzburger Christkindl-Markt. The market […]

Gearing Up For Halloween with Goofy

If you are heading down to Walt Disney World this fall, be on the lookout for my favorite treats!  They turn spooky and fun this time of year, and I LOVE IT! One of my favorite places to visit on every trip is Goofy’s Candy Company, at Disney Springs.Once inside, you are transformed to Goofy’s […]

Time for a Romantic Dinner at Blue Bayou, Disneyland Resort

Romance is in the air for this experience!  Enjoy Nighttime in N’awlins!  Stepping down into this truly unique setting where the bayou is, literally, by YOU! Always ask to be seated on the water’s edge!  You will spot passenger boats from inside Pirates of the Caribbean as they sail through the eatery. Looking around, you […]

Group Travel to Walt Disney World

Planning for a large group trip to the most magical place on earth is only half the battle! Surviving the trip with several people, and many opinions and all different eating and sleeping patterns for many age groups is a completely different animal. Here are some of my helpful tips when planning a group (large or […]

Summertime at Disneyland Resort!

Discover lots of fun no matter when you visit California!  Every month of the year brings different highlights and festivities, so let’s take a look at what is happening this summer! Disneyland’s summer hours are the longest of the year.  In fact, you could go right away in the morning and stay until midnight if […]

Helpful Honeymoon Planning Tips for the Groom!

Let’s be honest here.  The groom’s responsibility list can be short and sweet for most. If the HONEYMOON is on your short list, let me help you out with a few tips that the bride may want you to know! Work the honeymoon into the wedding budget! Lots of times, when discussing the wedding budget, things […]

Religious & Faith Based Travel – Oberammergau’s Passion Play

From Oberammergau’s Passion Play in Germany to the Sistine Chapel in Italy, faith based travel can take on many shapes and forms. Some people want to discover and visit where their ancestors once lived, some wish to stand in the very place where the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to the three shepherd children. I can […]

Advice for Couples Considering a Destination Wedding

Here are 5 things to consider while booking your wedding See the venue in person. Investing the time and money into a pre-planning visit to the destination is so helpful!  If you have the time, try to plan a trip to your destination to meet with the resort and vendors in person.  It’s so nice […]

Destination Wedding Bride Packing Tips

What to Pack as a Bride: Congratulations!  You have decided to embark on a destination wedding!  I am sure there are so many things that are spinning around in your head from the destination to the whether to the photographer.  I have compiled a little list that will hopefully help you out for your big […]

On the lighter side….Disney’s Ohana Honey Lime Salad Dressing

I absolutely love trying new salads and new salad dressings.  It’s amazing what a difference in the taste of a leafy salad, when you change up the dressing!!!  I’m sharing my favorite Disney salad dressing here today!  I first experienced this at Ohana – located at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort at Walt Disney World in […]

Toy Story Midway Mania by Melissa (almost an expert)

My favorite ride at Disney World and Disneyland is Toy Story Mania!!! At Disney World, this ride is located at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.  At Disneyland, this ride is located at Disney’s California Adventure Park. I’m such a nerd that I researched and read up on how to get more points on this fun little ride!!! […]

OverWater Bungalow – Closer than you think

I had the pleasure of seeing overwater bungalows in person is so much more awe-inspiring than in a picture. We visited Palafitos at El Dorado Maroma, and it was stunning. If this is on your bucket list, I highly recommend saving a little bit on airfare, by flying into Cancun, and staying in one of […]

Melissa Recommends: Seasickness Cruise Advice

I like to think that I have a pretty strong stomach.  Not too much will upset me, not food, travel, stress, etc.  But boats/ships/ferries, they all throw a monkey wrench into my plans.  I feel like I’m at one of those ‘meetings’, so, my name is Melissa and I get seasick (sometimes). OK, so not […]