The Sparkle Edit

To all who come to this happy blog—welcome! This is your backstage pass to the magic behind the mayhem. From planning tips and park style to travel guides, party ideas and a healthy dose of real life, this is where the sparkle meets the strategy.

Whether you’re here to dream, plan or just scroll with a snack, we’re glad you found your way. Let’s make some magic, shall we?

Pool Deck on the Disney Dream and the Aqua Duck
A Day and a Half in Miami

A Day and a Half in Miami

Miami is home to a pretty busy cruise port, and our crew found itself sailing out of Miami for one last hurrah of summer. Not wanting to fall victim to any type of flight delays or cancellations, we always arrive in or near port the day prior to sailing. This left us...

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A Day and a Half in New Orleans

A Day and a Half in New Orleans

Our first big post-COVID family vacation was, of course, to Walt Disney World! Being that it was summer, we decided to take the long way and road trip it. We made our first visit(s) to Buc-ees, broke in new car seats for the kids and used New Orleans as our over night...

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