July 2022 - Our Family at Disney

How to Make ‘Ohana Noodles from Disney’s Polynesian Resort

By Kourteney July 31, 2022Recipes

'Ohana is one of our very favorite restaurants at Disney. For those who don't know, 'Ohana is the "all you care to enjoy" family style restaurant at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort. We prefer these types of restaurants to buffets because the food gets brought right to your table. The Polynesian…

How to Pack a Park Bag for Disney World

By Kourteney July 18, 2022Planning

A lot can go wrong on a Disney park day. Toddler falls and scrapes her knee? It is good to have a first aid kit with bandaids and antibiotic ointment. Baby spits up on his clothes? Second outfit should be ready to go. It can be difficult to predict what…

DVC Financial Analysis – Animal Kingdom Villas

By Zack July 13, 2022DVC

This article is an attempt to provide an in-depth financial analysis of Disney Vacation Club (DVC) ownership at Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas (AKV). Prospective and existing DVC owners will inevitably want one simple question answered: is DVC worth it? This is a complicated question because it requires considering multiple factors…

Is Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster the Best Hollywood Studios Attraction?

By Zack July 9, 2022Opinion

Picture this - you got up early, got ready, hopped on a bus, and arrived at Hollywood Studios before the park opens. You are are an over-achieving rope-dropper, and you will be rewarded with a brief respite from the long lines. But there are still important choices to be made……