by Steve Griswold | Jul 20, 2026 | Disney Podcast, Disney Tips, Disney World, Family Travel, Podcast
There is no single magic age to take kids to Walt Disney World, but ages 4 to 8 hit the sweet spot for most families: kids are tall enough for most rides, still fully believe in the magic, and can walk a full park day. Younger and older ages both work beautifully —...
by Steve Griswold | Jul 10, 2026 | Disney Podcast, Family Travel, Other Travels, Podcast
Last updated: July 2026 Is Spain worth it? On this week’s Mouse Chat, Sharpie says a resounding yes. He takes us through a father-son high-school graduation trip across Spain and Portugal — Barcelona, Madrid, Cádiz, and Lisbon — with high-speed trains,...
by Steve Griswold | Jul 6, 2026 | Dining, Disney Podcast, Disney Tips, Disney World, Family Travel, Podcast
Last updated: July 2026 Disney Springs and Disney’s BoardWalk are getting their biggest refresh in years during 2026. The headliners: Six Ravens (a savory concept from Gideon’s Bakehouse), LEVEL99 — a 45,000-square-foot game palace opening June 29,...
by Steve Griswold | Jun 29, 2026 | Disney Blog, Disney Podcast, Disney Tips, Disney World, Family Travel, Podcast, Vacation Planning
East Coast versus West Coast Disney! This week on Mouse Chat, we’ve got two fresh trip reports back to back: Debbie just got home from Disneyland in California, and Caitlin did a Disney World Beach Club resort staycation in Florida. If you’ve ever wondered...
