Melanie Renee is a photographer, writer, designer and mom. Visiting Disney destinations since 2010, she is also an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. When she's not creating her next coffee recipe, or designing apparel at Polka Dot Pixie Shop, she's seeking beautiful sunsets and planning her next trip
Located in Disney Springs The Boathouse is a casual yet upscale waterfront dining experience. Known as one of the best restaurants in Orlando for seafood, cocktails, and desserts, you can settle in laze the day away on the water. Featuring…
Want to skip the crowds at Universal Studios, and get to your favorite rides before anyone else? Say hello to early park admission. While there are only 3 ways to get Universal Early Park Admission at Universal Studios Orlando it’s…
Located right next to Magic Kingdom, the Disney Contemporary Resort offers rooms, restaurants, and monorail transportation close to the magic. But, with a variety of room types, and some of the most popular restaurants at Disney World, this opening day…
Need a tropical getaway, but can’t get any farther than Florida? We hear you! Luckily, there’s a little bit of the South Pacific at Trader Sam’s Disney World, and you don’t even need a park ticket to enjoy it. Themed…
Wondering where to stay in Orlando, Florida for your next family vacation? If you’re heading the Disney World or Universal Studios parks, you’ll want to be in the middle of the action. And staying at any of the hotels near…
It’s no secret that it’s a whole lot cheaper to stay off property at Disneyland than on property. Of the three Disneyland Resort hotels, the Disneyland Hotel is the most iconic! As Walt Disney’s original resort, it has all that…
Wondering if Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort is a good hotel choice for your next stay at Disney World? As one of Disney’s largest resorts, this resort offers top notch dining, rooftop views, Disney bus transportation and lots and lots of…
With so much to do on the Disney Boardwalk, staying at the Disney Boardwalk Inn Hotel just seemed to make sense. Getting us within walking distance of Epcot and Hollywood Studios, this Boardwalk Area Resort offers up so many perks.…
The Walt Disney World Swan Reserve Hotel is one of the best newer hotels in Orlando. Offering a prime location just outside the Disney Boardwalk, the Swan Reserve Hotel includes rooms with a view, restaurants, bars, and access to all…
When we chose to stay at Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter Resort, it was for a variety of reasons. We loved the New Orleans architecture, small footprint, close proximity to Disney Springs and access to beignets all day. And after…
Do you have dreams of vacationing to Disney’s Aulani Resort in Oahu, Hawaii? Who doesn’t? With the promise of beautiful scenery, gorgeous accommodations, fresh foods, and fun activities for Disney adults and kids alike, Disney’s Aulani Resort can be the…
Let’s be honest. Disney can be very expensive. And with Disney ticket prices rising a few times every year it’s important to save where you can. While we have the best post on planning Disney on a budget, there is…