Articles: 2013

Hi there! We do a roundup every Friday of the most interesting news surrounding Disney and the Orlando theme parks. If you’re thinking about a trip to Disney World, we post news, tips and information to this blog throughout the week. If you’re ready to plan your trip, we recommend...

I've never had the pleasure of attending the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival at Disney World, but it's on my wish list. All those plants, flowers and Disney characters in one place? Count me in! It just so happens that the release of Disney's newest movie, "Oz the Great...

By Guest Blogger Liliane Opsomer, co-author of "The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids" Tada! This is what it read on my flight confirmation from JetBlue and I could not help but smile and wonder if in some magical way the airline knew I needed a little "Tada!"...

Given that we're a family of frogs, it's easy to understand our affinity for SeaWorld, with its conservation message, environmental action and animal rescue efforts. And while we love the aquariums, exhibits and animal shows, SeaWorld's thrill rides are truly one of a kind. Lily and I decided to make...

By guest blogger Carl Trent of Dad's Guide to Walt Disney World I’ve been thinking a lot lately about a vacation (nothing new there). It hit me last week. There must be several stages we go through as you plan our Walt Disney World Vacations. Let’s explore … Stage 1...

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It's time for the Frog Family's weekly roundup of Disney and Orlando theme park tidbits from the interwebs. We love comments! Drop us a line below if you have something to share. This week’s highlights: My personal highlight of the week -- beyond presenting Mommy Frog with a humongous bouquet...

In honor of Valentine's Day, I just couldn't resist the opportunity to make something special for my big brother Tad, who is the best brother in the world. After I saw Steph from Crafting in the Rain's post a few weeks ago for a Mickey Mouse valentine card, I knew...

Updated: December 24, 2013 It's hard to keep up with all of the new things that opened at Disney World in 2013, let alone what's opened at SeaWorld, Universal and all the other Orlando theme parks, but while they were fresh in my mind, I decided to write them all...