OK, before you throw rotten tomatoes at me… hear me out: 30 to 60 days before a trip is prime time  to start building your packing list! Photo Credit: Jillian Wallin I know what you’re thinking—“Isn’t that way too early?” But honestly, this is the perfect window. You’re not stressed yet, but the trip is close enough that your brain is already starting to think about what you’ll need. So why not get ahead of the game? 📝 My Packing List Strategy I use Google Keep  to create my

Everyone has that one souvenir they gravitate toward—no matter where they travel. Whether it’s Disney Parks or Las Vegas, you know the kind: the item you spot instantly and just have  to bring home. For me, it’s Starbucks tumblers. So many styles, so many colors… and I absolutely love them! At first, I told myself I was buying them for my daughter. She’d proudly display them on a shelf—because, obviously, Disney cups are meant to be admired, not used. But I disagreed. These b

As October winds down and we prepare for the ghouls and goblins to descend this Friday, I can’t help but look ahead. With just 68 days until 2026, I find myself wondering: what’s next for the Disney parks as we wrap up 2025 and step into a brand-new year? Construction Walls are back in full force! - DCA 2018 - Photo Credit : Jillian Wallin Spoiler alert: there’s a lot to be excited about! From ride refurbishments to new missions and magical makeovers, here’s what’s on the hor

Okay, so call me crazy—but by this time of year, I usually have a good chunk of my Christmas shopping done. Yes, I’m that  person who thrives on checking off gift lists before the holidays even fully swing into gear. Why? Because I want to enjoy  the season. When I’m running around like a lunatic trying to find “just one more thing,” the magic starts to slip away. Disney Springs: Photo Credit: Jillian Wallin And even though our next Disney trip isn’t until December, all this

Today we’re stepping away from Disney’s military tributes and circling back to one of my all-time favorite rides: the Haunted Mansion. And guess what? Two of my favorite Disney obsessions—Haunted Mansion Holiday and the D23 fan club—are joining forces for a spooktacular virtual event! Photo Credit: Jillian Wallin On October 23, 2025, D23 Gold Members are invited to attend the exclusive D23 Gold Theater presented by State Farm  event: “Marking Haunted Mansion Holiday with Don