Articles by Jo


Six Things I Love About Disney Cruises

I’ll be honest, I was apathetic to cruising before I went on my first ever Disney Cruise. It’s not that I didn’t want to cruise, just that I didn’t know what to expect and preferred to visit Disney World on our family vacations. But just three nights on my first…


Defining Your Home’s Style

A good friend of mine recently bought a new home in Houston and wanted some custom drapes made. She found a seamstress that could make some and asked her over for her opinion on a particular fabric. The seamstress advised her on the drapes and then said something to the…


Five Things I Love About Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Wilderness Lodge at Walt Disney World is probably the resort that most feels like “home” to my family. We love staying there, and even when we are staying elsewhere on property, we always wind up there for at least one meal. Most people wouldn’t guess that an indoorsy gal like…


The Best Resorts at Walt Disney World

Did you know there are over 25 resorts from which you can choose at Walt Disney World? Disney has you covered whether you’re looking for a budget-conscious hotel, a luxurious villa that can sleep 12 people, or something in between those extremes. To make things simple, Disney has four categories…


What’s New at Walt Disney World!

D23 Expo This weekend is the D23 Expo in Anaheim, CA, which is the annual convention for all things Disney. By far the most anticipated session of the weekend is the Disney Parks panel where Disney announces plans for parks and cruise ships in the upcoming years. There’s a lot…


Is the Disney Dining Plan Right for You?

When planning your Disney World vacation, chances are the first thing you decide will be when you want to visit. The second decision to make is where you want to stay, and the third decision is–should we add a dining plan? Everyone has an opinion about the dining plan, and Disney…



The Five Best Times to Visit Disney World

As a Disney Vacation Planner, the question I am most often asked is, “when is the best time of year to go to Disney World?” (The second question is probably a tie between “What is the best age to take children to Disney World?” and “Where should we stay?”) Luckily, I’m going…