From One Mom to Another: Tips on Disney, Races and Kids

I love to fly and after being an Aircraft Mechanic in the Navy,I can assure you it is much safer than driving. Here are a couple of my tips for nervous fliers or anyone who wants to have a smooth trip.    1. Make a list of what to pack in advance and edit  it for each trip so you aren't worried you forgot something. You can Google lists and edit them.  I did this our first couple trips to Disney and the first time I went with a baby, it was super helpful.  If you are traveling for work, be sure to check with your boss or co-worker as dress can vary by region and function. 2. Get to the airport early.  You need to budget time to park, get through security, return a rental car, etc.  There will be lines so be mentally prepared to wait and wait.  3.  Check the TSA website to read their travel tips and information about the current screening process. https://www.tsa.gov/travel/travel-tips 3. Register for TSA Pre-Check or...

This is likely going to be a long blog because I want to review a bunch of different tours that we personally experienced this June during our visit to Disney World in Florida.  As a friendly reminder, I am in NO way affiliated with Disney and receive nothing to in return for my reviews.  Tour Dates June 10-15 Participants :  5 year old active girl, she's going into 1st grade and 44.5" tall Myself and my husband, My mother who was in a wheelchair most of the days because she can't walk over 6-7,000 steps per day without injuring herself. We scheduled 3 events that were kids only for Sydnee.   The first was The Pirate Adventure Cruise. Price: $39-49.00 Ages: 4-12 year old Time: 9:30-11:30am Photo: Nana Link: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/pirate-adventure-cruises/ Summary: Sydnee ranked this as her favorite tour.  We dropped her off before the tour and my mom hung out at the hotel while she was on ...