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?
Ode to Our Favorite PhotoPass Photographer
In October 2011, we were making our way around the World Showcase during the Food and Wine Fest and stumbled on a photographer on the platform in the middle of "St. Mark's Square" in Italy. Since we'd never run into anyone there before, we decided to get some pictures...
California Grill
After a few trips of trying to get the perfect California Grill reservation (typically the only reservation the Itinerary Planning Office ever had issues with), we finally got it for our December 2012 vacation!! We were often able to get late reservations, but half of...
Biergarten
We had the pleasure of dining at Biergarten, in Epcot's Germany, on Stitchy's second trip to the World. I chose Biergarten, or rather Biergarten chose us, because it was the only restaurant with Candlelight Processional Package availability at the late date I booked...
Beaches and Cream
One of our favorite hidden gems at Walt Disney World is Beaches and Cream at Disney's Beach Club Resort. Buried behind Stormalong Bay along the walkway between the Yacht and Beach Clubs is this sweet, little soda shop boasting what we think is the best cheeseburger...
Stitchy-Poo Says: I’m Going to D World!
I am geting retee to go to D World yayyy. I'm so happy and icsited. I'm looking forerd to rideing all my faverit rides. I want to ride Star Tours the most because it is like Sorin and it is Star Wars. It is like Sorin because...you are rilley fiying.
Drop-Off at Just Between Friends
A couple of weeks ago, we chatted about how we prep for Just Between Friends (JBF), our local (but nationally franchised) kids' consignment pop-up sale. Now it's time to take all of that prep work and get our items on the sales floor. While your sale may differ, these...