Ice-cold butterbeer. Dinosaurs flying over treetops. High-speed roller coasters. Don't you wish you were at Universal Studios RIGHT NOW!? I visited Universal Studios Orlando in February for the first time since my stint as a Cast Member at Walt … [Read more...] about Universal Studios Virtual Tour: The Perfect Theme Park Virtual Vacation
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The Ultimate Virtual Disney World Tour: Virtual Vacation to the Happiest Place on Earth
Disney World is the happiest place on earth. Chances are you've spent so many happy hours there that you can practically traverse the parks by memory. Especially if you used to be a Cast Member, like me! Every so often, you'll hear the notes of a … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Virtual Disney World Tour: Virtual Vacation to the Happiest Place on Earth
What to Pack for Disney (& What NOT to): the Ultimate Disney Packing List by a Former Cast Member
Years ago, when I was a Walt Disney World Cast Member, I didn't think about what I threw into my bag on my way to the parks. Some days, I didn't even have to pack a bag at all: I would just hop on a bus and go have lunch in Epcot or grab a Mickey … [Read more...] about What to Pack for Disney (& What NOT to): the Ultimate Disney Packing List by a Former Cast Member
18 Magical Disneyland Picture Ideas: The Ultimate Disneyland Photography Guide
Disneyland isn't just one of the most magical places on earth: it's also one of the most photographed. The Disney Parks regularly tops lists of the most Instagrammed places in the world, and for good reason - they're designed to be freakin' gorgeous! … [Read more...] about 18 Magical Disneyland Picture Ideas: The Ultimate Disneyland Photography Guide
The Disneyland Scavenger Hunt & How to Next-Level Your Disneyland Trip
For years, Lia and I have been longing for a Disneyland Scavenger Hunt that we could play with our game-loving friends and family. We’re the kind of people who get aggressively competitive on game night. Like, Lia once faked an ankle injury … [Read more...] about The Disneyland Scavenger Hunt & How to Next-Level Your Disneyland Trip
10 Tips for Soothing Your Post Disney Depression (by a Former Cast Member)
Post Disney Depression is a real thing. It's that blue, miserable, nothing-will-ever-be-magical-again feeling you get after you leave a Disney park or cruise (or, if you're really hardcore, a particularly emotional Disney movie). Colors … [Read more...] about 10 Tips for Soothing Your Post Disney Depression (by a Former Cast Member)
The Best Disney World Resort Bar Crawl: A (Former) Cast Member’s Guide
Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida is the most magical place on earth. Sure, it’s cliche, but it’s true, too. World travelers or not, we’re total Disney lovers - and ever since my stint as a Cast Member in college, Disney World feels a bit like … [Read more...] about The Best Disney World Resort Bar Crawl: A (Former) Cast Member’s Guide
How to Do Disney: A Disney (for Adults) Parks Guide by a Former Cast Member
The year I turned 21, I worked at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. I did an internship through the College Program at Walt Disney World and worked at Soarin', in Epcot. Of course, it was magical. I learned all of the Disney Cast Member secrets, … [Read more...] about How to Do Disney: A Disney (for Adults) Parks Guide by a Former Cast Member