About Me: Run. Eat. Vacation at Walt Disney World. That's me! Well, that's me when I'm not learning more about Walt Disney World! An active and healthy lifestyle is tops for our family while we're at home and on vacation. Of course, we've been known to splurge a time or two while visiting - with so many dining temptations, how could you not!

About My Family: Our family is an active and adventurous bunch! With two teens who have been visiting Walt Disney World parks since before they could walk, we've experienced quite a breadth of park activities: from our first Character meal (with Pooh!) to running their first 5K race through Magic Kingdom. Every trip incorporates something new: A Richard Petty Driving Experience for Dad, a Haunted Pirate Cruise for the kids or a family safari with the Wild Africa Trek. Dad is our roller coaster guru and family photographer, while Mom is the dining expert. Our daughter enjoys special tours and our son can't pick his favorite - He loves it all!

About My Disney Experience: With more decades of experience than I'd like to admit, I've been blessed with many, many vacations at Walt Disney World. We've gone from bi-annual trips where we pack as much fun in as possible to Annual Pass holders who spend every free moment at the parks. For celebrations like birthdays, graduations, Halloween, and Christmas, we turn to Walt Disney World! No place on Earth could possibly be a more magical place to celebrate!

From value resorts to club-level stays at deluxe hotels, our family loves being immersed in the magic of Walt Disney World. Special dining experiences are always a top priority as well – even though the kids are growing up, character meals are still a must-do! As a culinary groupie, I find the restaurants at Walt Disney World fascinating! As a vegetarian, I revel in the ease of Disney dining!

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This will be our 1st time going to Disney World! We will be staying at the Disney All Star Sport Resort. I wanted to see if we would be able to ship a box of snacks or personal items before arrival and the if able to ship purchased items home when leaving

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At Be our guest restaurant I see that they have a lunch and breakfast option but I do not get that same option to make an reservation? what do I do??

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Are children under 3 free for Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party if accompany an adult? And if so are they able to participate in the trick or treating? Thank you.

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I am planning a trip this fall with my 3 y.o. daughter and my goal is to go during a "non-busy" week as it is no fun to stand in line with a toddler any more than you have too. I was looking at the week of October 5 - 12. Is anything going on?

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Hi Again! My son loves Zou, i cant find anything on this show or character. Does he appear anywhere at WDW? many thanks Also do kids get to meet characters at Mickey's Back yard BBQ