🎄 38 Days to Go!  🎄Ok, now it’s time for the most important  question of all… When does the Christmas season actually  start? Photo Credit: Jillian Wallin I saw a meme the other day that said, “I start decorating when Disney starts decorating,” and let me tell you—my eyes got huge . I turned to my husband and declared, “This is the new plan.” His response? The ever-predictable eye roll 🙄. But it did spark the age-old debate: When is too early to deck the halls? Historicall

🎃 Very Happy Halloween from Our Family to Yours! While I’m sure we’d all rather be trick-or-treating with Mickey and Minnie under a sky lit by castle fireworks, tonight we’re embracing the magic right where we are. Whether you’re out collecting candy, hosting a spooky movie night, or simply enjoying the crisp autumn air, I hope you and yours have a fantastic—and safe—Halloween night and weekend! From our family to yours: ✨ May your costumes be clever 🍬 Your candy buckets

We’re getting closer! Just over a month until we return to my favorite place on Earth—during one of my favorite times of year. While we count down the days, I’m throwing it back to our most recent Halloween visit to Walt Disney World Studios in fall of 2024. It was a trip filled with firsts, laughter, and a whole lot of candy. Walt Disney World - Halloween 2024 - Photo Credit: Jillian Wallin 🧡 First-Timers + First-Class Fun In 2024, we brought some of our favorite people on

The chill is finally in the air… after an unusually warm fall (and a very soggy summer), Minnesota is finally catching up to the season. The crisp breeze, the rustling of the last maple leaves, and the early evening glow are giving Halloween the spooky, eerie ambiance it deserves. As I prep for trick-or-treaters and sip something pumpkin-spiced, I’m transported back to one of my favorite Disney Halloween memories: the 2021 Walt Disney World After Hours Boo Bash. Walt Disney W

There are moments during this countdown series where I’ve thought, “Am I totally crazy for keeping this going?”  I mean, how many things can people possibly want to read about when it comes to a single trip? But then I remember — this isn’t just about packing lists and park tips. It’s about the memories, the magic, and the stories that make each trip unforgettable. And today, with just 3 days until Halloween , I’m diving into one of my favorite Disney memories: our very first