Laura Gonzalez
Laura is a recent transplant to the Orlando area. She grew up going to Disneyland and now proudly owns an annual pass to Walt Disney World. In her free time, you can find her in one of the many theme parks, the Central Florida beaches or traveling with her family. Family vacation planning is her thing! Follow Laura on Instagram @laurajgonzalez10 and @jwlovesdisney
Star Tours has had many changes and additions since its opening in 1987 at Disneyland, 1989 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (then Disney-MGM Studios), and finally at Disneyland Paris in 1992. As of April 5th all three parks are getting...
Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World is scheduled to open Summer of 2024. With no date announced, we take a look at the current construction status and the changes that have been made.
From Mountain to Salt Dome
Tiana's Bayou...
Welcome to the first Walt Disney World Update of 2024! The end of 2023 brought a whirlwind of announcements and openings to Walt Disney World. These include a new baby at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park, two new restaurants at...
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party started this week at the Magic Kingdom, and I got to take my son Johnny to his first after-hours holiday party! Let’s check out what the Christmas Party has to offer and a look...
EPCOT's newest attraction, "Journey of Water, inspired by Moana," is ready for you to splash by. Disney announced late last night that soft openings begin today and will be open select days until the official opening on October 16....
Ever experienced the exhilarating rush of a Disney Park at opening, as the rope drops, heralding the dawn of a fresh day of enchantment? That's exactly what my son Johnny and I plunged into on a recent visit to...
Ready to hit the Pipeline? SeaWorld Orlando’s newest coaster, Pipeline: The Surf Coaster, opens May 27 and we got to preview the ride this week. Hop on board and hang ten as we take a look at this new...
The Disney Cruise Line's 25th Anniversary—Silver Anniversary at Sea—celebration kicked off this week and will continue on select sailings through September! With a new fireworks-at-sea show, treats, merchandise, and character costumes, there's a lot of shimmer coming your way...
Did you know that there is a Cooking Class just for kids at Disney Springs? I recently brought my 8-year-old son Johnny to this fun, pint-sized cooking class at Terralina Crafted Italian Restaurant for pizza making. If your little...
Aquatica Orlando is celebrating 15 years of fun! The celebration started March 1 running through March 15. While short, there is plenty more in store for 2023 to put Aquatica on your must-do water park list this year. There...
We have a big Walt Disney World Update coming your way. If you are a foodie, like fewer restrictions on park reservations, are excited about the upcoming Flower and Garden Festival, or just want to know the happenings around...
EPCOT's charming International Festival of the Arts is running through February 20th. The art-themed festival is a fun and food-filled occasion. This is my son Johnny’s favorite EPCOT festival of the year. While it may not seem like it,...
Walt Disney World has released two new promotions which might help take the sting out of high ticket prices. Guests can choose a promotional dining card good for a maximum $750 or a hotel discount up to 25% off...
Are you ready to make your travel plans for Walt Disney World in 2023? It will cost you a bit more this year than last, but we've got some good news as well. In December of 2022 Walt Disney...
We have some great news for you today about the return of the Walt Disney World Railroad, Tron Lightcycle Run testing, and lots of little things all over the resort. Plus, we share holiday magic throughout Walt Disney World....
A sea-faring good time can be had at the Pirates Dinner Adventure (located in Orlando, Florida) on just about any day. But for the holidays, there's a little something special in store; my son Johnny (whose holiday mission is...
Since moving to the Orlando area, my family has started a lot of new holiday traditions that involve Walt Disney World. Today we'll take a look at the various gingerbread displays around the Walt Disney World resorts! Now's your...
I don't think there's anything more exciting for my son Johnny than seeing Santa this Christmas season. I'm not kidding when I say he wants to see every Santa. While that's not humanly possible, I try to do what I can...
SeaWorld Orlando, the coaster capital of Orlando, has a 7th coaster coming to the park next year. Promising to bring riders a unique, surf-like experience, Pipeline: The Surf Coaster is expected to open in spring 2023. Let’s take a...
A quick Walt Disney World roundup is coming your way. First, we visit Magic Kingdom the day after Hurricane Ian tore through Central Florida. We'll survey the scene and share how the parks look after this massive storm. Then,...