East Coast, USA, Family Travel, Forida, Orlando Theme Parks, Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World 2023- Four Parks in One Day Challenge

    The Itinerary There are multiple versions of the 4-parks-in-one-day challenge; some people choose to try to ride the most popular attraction at each park; others put more emphasis on photo ops and snacks. My goal in May of 2023 was to use the App and Disney Genie+ to focus on my favorite rides… Continue reading Walt Disney World 2023- Four Parks in One Day Challenge

East Coast, USA, Family Travel, Forida, Orlando Theme Parks, Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World Moderate Resorts: Port Orleans Riverside

    The photos on this post are from my spring 2023 trip to Walt Disney World for an Agent Education Program. Because I was traveling solo and looking to spend down time in a quieter setting, Port Orleans Riverside was a great option. Resort Layout The neighboring Port Orleans French Quarter Resort is just… Continue reading Walt Disney World Moderate Resorts: Port Orleans Riverside

East Coast, USA, Family Travel, Forida, Orlando Theme Parks, Walt Disney World

2023 Flower & Garden Festival at Walt Disney World Resort

      With character topiaries, themed gardens, food kiosks, and educational signage, EPCOT’s International Flower & Garden Festival easily wins as my favorite of the four festivals (with the Holiday Festival in second, the Festival of the Arts in third, and Food & Wine in fourth). This year seemed even more lush and colorful… Continue reading 2023 Flower & Garden Festival at Walt Disney World Resort

Family Travel, Major US Cities, Most Recent Travel, Museums, Western US

Seattle to Chicago: 48 Hours on the Amtrak Empire Builder

  We were late in planning our Spring Break 2023 trip. With just two of us traveling, an Amtrak trip across the country was an easy choice. We had enjoyed our winter 2021 trip from Denver to San Francisco, and a few other journeys were on our list. Seattle and Chicago aren’t beach destinations, so… Continue reading Seattle to Chicago: 48 Hours on the Amtrak Empire Builder