Our Family Story
It Started With a Two-Year-Old and a Castle
I still remember the look on my son's face as he sat in Cinderella's lap and watched the fireworks from the castle. He was two years old, barely able to walk in a straight line, and completely transfixed. That moment planted a seed that has been growing for fourteen years and counting.
What began as a Florida tradition has turned into something I never could have fully predicted: an honest-to-goodness Disney world tour. Together, we've experienced the magic in Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Tokyo Disney, and Disneyland Paris — and every single time, there's that same feeling when the castle comes into view.
"Now he's sixteen and thinks he's too grown for Disney. Then the fireworks start, and I catch him smiling — and I know we'll be doing this for the rest of our lives."
Of course, he's not the only one keeping the tradition alive. My adult nieces and their little ones have joined our crew, along with a circle of friends who love Disney just as fiercely as I do. Disney has a beautiful way of blurring the line between generations — everyone finds their magic, whatever age they are.
But Walt Disney World in Florida? That's where it all began. And it will always hold the biggest piece of my heart. Let me take you through each of the four parks and share what makes every single one worth every step on your feet.
