How Children Get Lost at Disney World

A parent’s worst fear is when their child goes missing. Whether you are in the grocery store or the mall or Disney World, there’s no greater stomach clenching, ice-cold fear than that you experience when your child vanishes while you are out and about. I’ve known that feeling when my daughter darted around a corner once in the grocery store and she kept moving one way while I moved another and it was a pretty terrifying experience. Losing your child at Disney World can make the most magical place on Earth seem like the most terrifying place on Earth. With … Continue reading

Ears to the World

The great thing about Disney World is the fun you can have no matter what part of the world you have come from. I remember during one trip to Disney World there was a Japanese tour group that we encountered at different hotels and parks along the way. They were wonderfully social, but they were also charming in how they interacted with all of us. English Is Not Your First Language Despite the Americanization of the parks around the world and the obvious use of English language at the park, English doesn’t have to be your first language when it … Continue reading

Preparing for Emergencies While Visiting Walt Disney World or Disneyland

No one wants to believe that the vacation they’ve planned for months can suddenly be at the mercy of unforeseen circumstances. However, just like life, vacations can bring about unexpected “bumps in the road” and the best way to combat these bumps is to be prepared for them. Luckily, while staying at the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts, you are not alone. Disney has many services available to those families in need in order to ensure a “magical” holiday. So, in order to prepare you for the worst, here are a few tips you might want to keep in … Continue reading