Marriott’s Grande Vista is an Orlando timeshare resort that feels miles away from the hustle and bustle of theme parks and shopping, yet it’s close to everything. For families with autistic members like ours, the spacious rooms and full kitchens aren’t just a “perk”—they are tools to help regulate senses and emotions. You get a…
As luck would have it, we are experts at finding quiet areas in each of the theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort. Read on for the best quiet places in Epcot for children with autism. Our son with autism absolutely adores having a place to go when the crowds get noisy or when he…
Dining in Walt Disney World while on a gluten-free diet can be extraordinarily stressful. Families with food allergies wonder if we will be taken seriously by restaurant staff. This can mean the difference between an allergic reaction and a fun night out. But here’s the magic: Disney takes dietary restrictions seriously. How Disney Dining Handles…
When families think of the golden sands along the Palm Beaches, many overlook Lake Worth Beach. While Lake Worth Beach Casino shares a name with the historic casino complex, there is no actual gambling here. Instead, you’ll find a meticulously restored 1920s bathhouse that serves as a quiet, structured home base for a day at…
Every child occasionally gets overwhelmed and tired in the hot, busy parks. Autistic children may be more sensitive to the sensory overload from the noise and heat. Over the years, we have discovered quiet spots away from the crowds at Animal Kingdom. Die-hard Disney parents, you can still go hard with either Lightning Lane or…
Over 20% of remote workers plan to combine work and travel this year, and Disney World is at the top of the wish list. If you’re wondering whether you can stay on top of meetings and soak up Disney magic, the answer is yes, with the right setup. In this guide, I’m sharing the best…
When you love Disney World, it always starts innocently. A coworker asks how to save money on a Disney trip. Your child sees a carousel horse spinning in a snow globe and says, “Can we go to Disney soon, Mommy?” Then, after one scroll through old photos, you’re knee-deep in resort comparisons, DAS tips, and…
For our family, it was all about location, location, location. Nestled in Glendale, the Staybridge Suites Cherry Creek is less than twenty minutes from Downtown Denver and sits directly on the Cherry Creek Trail. The path adjacent to the hotel is a lovely, 8-foot-wide concrete trail perfect for walkers and joggers, leading straight to Four…
We recently stayed at the Disney Vacation Club Studio at the Polynesian Village Resort. Pulling up to the Polynesian is like entering a lush destination that just screams tropical vacation! We’ve stayed at many Walt Disney World resorts, but the total immersion into an exotic locale is incredible. There is an abundance of flora and…
The Decadent Local Favorite: Roast Beef on Kummelweck Rolls Beef on weck reminds me of my childhood. My great-grandparents owned a butcher shop in Dunkirk, New York, and were fabulous in the kitchen. Thanks to their familiarity with meat, my Busia and her sisters could make a mean roast beef. We visited a family cottage…