Author: Disney Cicerone

Where do you find yourself in the story?

Disney Cicerone June 5, 2021 0 Comments
Hey Disney friends! Let's consider some deep Disney thoughts today. Are you up for it? Yes? Great! Let's make some magic.... First, think of a wonderful thought: Your favorite Disney ride, movie, and character. Go ahead, I’ll wait. No really, take your time. Got your answers? Ok, let’s go. What you answered reveals more about you than you know, and I’m not talking about those...

Adventuring with young explorers: How to make your Disney travel with kids easier

Disney Cicerone May 23, 2021 0 Comments
I'm just going to come right out and say it... traveling to Disney with kids can be less than magical. I admit I'd gotten used to roaming without my littlest explorers due to the pandemic, and now that we are venturing out as a family, suddenly I'm having a crash course in being "mom" again in the Disney parks. Parenting in the parks carries with it this unique push and pull of wanting to be on...

Every turn of the Disney carousel – Words + History

Disney Cicerone May 3, 2021 1 Comment
I climb aboard my majestic steedand scenes from my life begin to circle around meone by oneblurry but visible between the linesPulling desperately on the sword forever in stone, believing this timeit might just grant me a crownRacing from exit to entrancesplash after splashagain and againcarefree and wildEating endless kernels and mickey-shaped delightsin pineapple heaven beneath the...

Life Lessons from Disney Photography

Disney Cicerone April 13, 2021 0 Comments
Photographing Disney as has opened my eyes to a new way of seeing the magic, and has taught me a few lessons along the way that extend far beyond taking great photos. How we view the parks and the world around us depends on more than the lens we use or the subject matter at hand. It all starts with us, and how we choose to capture what we see. Here are four lessons I've learned from...

Entering the Magic Kingdom – Words

Disney Cicerone March 22, 2021 1 Comment
Walking under the familiar arch the fade out fade in I so desperately need sights and sounds pull me forth and the curtain is lifted on yet another one of the happiest days of my life The big reveal curve around one way, and then back weaving around the steadfast mainstay who loved his brother until yes there in the distance magic in turrets and gleaming accents lifting my eyes from every sorrow...

How Disney bounding creates magic in & out of the parks

Disney Cicerone March 8, 2021 1 Comment
If you're ready to take your Disney vacations to the next level, this post is for you. Disney bounding is reimagining everyday clothes with a touch of magic to turn even the most ho-hum outfit into a statement about a character (or movie, attraction, or idea) that you love. And anyone can do it, anywhere, anytime because it is not a costume, but rather a carefully arranged fashion statement....

Why the pauses at Disney mean more now than ever

Disney Cicerone February 22, 2021 0 Comments
What if I told you the most memorable part of a Disney trip is not the E-ticket rides or magical shows? Or even (gasp!) our beloved characters? The truth is, the magic is in the pauses. I don't mean the break between busy crowds (though that does feel magical when it happens, like finding a unicorn) or the moments when you sit down for a Dole Whip with the rest of humanity in what feels like the...

Changing Lands and Traveling Into the Unknown

Disney Cicerone February 11, 2021 0 Comments
This week while walking with my brother in Hollywood Studios, he pointed out a fairly abrupt transition that has been on my mind ever since. There is a place where the Muppets Courtyard (or Grand Avenue, as it's now called) blends into the entrance of Galaxy's Edge, and while most Disney transitions are seamless, this one is not. It's abrupt. Two different conceptual identities competing for a...

It’s easier than ever to visit Disney World (plus 5 steps to a great vacation)

Disney Cicerone January 26, 2021 0 Comments
Let's face it... planning for a Disney World trip has always been a project. And with our brains all a little foggier from this pandemic season (and too many Mandalorian binges), navigating HOW to get to Disney can feel like scaling a mountain as tall as Expedition Everest. Much has changed at Disney, that's for certain. Fastpasses disappeared (hello, regular standby queues!), resorts closed,...

The best things I ever ate at Disney World

Disney Cicerone January 18, 2021 5 Comments
Disney food is a phenomenon I still don't fully understand. How does it taste SO much better when you're inside the Disney bubble? And how does a pretzel in the shape of Mickey's head boost our enjoyment of the parks, while a regular-shaped pretzel should, theoretically, be no different? No doubt about it, good food at Disney elevates our whole park experience, while mediocre cuisine can leave...