Expectations vs. Reality
When planning a Disney Fairy Tale Wedding, nothing looks how it does in your head. Sometimes it turns out better! And sometimes not.
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Day Five – Part One: Castaway Cay
Our Castaway Cay day begins with the Castaway Cay 5K before we explore the island and meet some Disney friends.
Magic Kingdom Photos: the Reshoot
A year later we finally get the chance to redo our Magic Kingdom portrait session, this time with a new photographer!
Discovery Cove Bachelor and Bachelorette Day
There's no better place in Orlando than Discovery Cove to have a bachelor/bachelorette day: swimming, food, and unlimited alcohol!
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SeaWorld’s Beluga and Walrus Up-Close Tour
SeaWorld offers a backstage tour at Wild Arctic that gets you up close and personal with a beluga whale for a training session, and gives you the chance to feed a walrus! It also gives you an exclusive look at SeaWorld's two baby walruses.
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Disney Visa Photo Spot at Epcot
Epcot has a Disney Visa Photo Spot, which is an exclusive character meet and greet with free photo downloads for Disney Visa Rewards Cards Members.
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Avatar: the Last Airbender on Netflix
Chelsea, you’re a theme park blog, why are you writing a tv show review? Because it’s my blog, I...
A Wheelchair User’s Guide to Halloween Horror Nights
A guide to tackling the unique challenges for a wheelchair user at Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights.
How to Buy a Wheelchair for Your Vacation
A guide to deciding if purchasing a wheelchair for your Orlando vacation is right for you, and what kind you should buy.
How to Rent a Wheelchair for Your Vacation
A guide to wheelchair rental options for your Orlando vacation from daily theme park rentals to long term options.
The New Adventures of Twenty Something in Orlando
We’re back and we’re talking about some brand new adventures in Orlando!
Best Guest Interactions
My favorite stories about nice interactions with guests from the last five years of working around Orlando.
Expectations vs. Reality
When planning a Disney Fairy Tale Wedding, nothing looks how it does in your head. Sometimes it turns out better! And sometimes not.
Magic Kingdom Photos: the Reshoot
A year later we finally get the chance to redo our Magic Kingdom portrait session, this time with a new photographer!
Day Seven – Part Two: The Boardwalk
We’re an emotional wreck after the disastrous Magic Kingdom photos. Thankfully Trattoria al Forna pulls out some magic before we go to the Boardwalk Celebration!
Day Seven – Part One: Magic Kingdom Photos
It’s finally time for our Disney Fine Art Photography shoot at Magic Kingdom, and things do not remotely go as planned.
Legoland Florida
Legoland is a theme park “built for kids” that incorporates the existing Cypress Gardens attraction located in Winter Haven, Florida.
The Dairy Allergy
Some of the ins and outs of growing into a dairy allergy in your mid-twenties and how I got a handle on it.
The Problem with Alberta Falls
A hard look at the colossal mistake Disney Imagineering made when they were creating the character Alberta Falls.
The Avatar Returns
Just when the world needed him most, the Avatar returned. If anyone actually had new Avatar content on their apocalypse bingo, let me know.
Discovery Cove Dolphin Swim – Covid 19 Edition
Discovery Cove’s Dolphin Swim package gives you the chance to be pulled through the water by one of their amazing bottlenosed dolphins.
SeaVenture at Discovery Cove
SeaVenture is a forty-five minute experience at Discovery Cove that allows you to walk along the floor of the Grand Reef.
Discovery Cove Day Resort – Covid 19 Edition
Despite the park’s changes due to Covid-19, Discovery Cove is still a wonderful place to escape for a day resort experience.
A Memorable Safari Ride at Animal Kingdom
The story of one of my most memorable rides on Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, thanks to a previous visit to Hollywild.
Homosassa Springs
Homosassa Springs is a Florida State Park. It is home is home to numerous animals native to Florida, and one hippopotamus named Lu.
Twiga Trevor
My friend Trevor needs a new kidney and your help. All proceeds of the “Twiga Trevor” design on TeePublic will be donated to him.
Which Universal Annual Pass is Best for You?
If you want a Universal Annual Pass, there are four different options, but some give you a lot more for your money than others.
2020 in Orlando
A look back at the insane roller coaster of a ride that has been 2020.
The Music
A breakdown of the music selections for the drive to the port and the wedding ceremony, including a brand new parody I wrote.
The Final Cost
The final breakdown of what our Disney Dream Wedding actually cost us out of pocket at the end of the adventure.
