Blog Posts on Travel

I hope you will enjoy this video clip of my oceanview stateroom with balcony. Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas now has regular departures from its brand new terminal in Galveston, Texas. Contact me if you would like a free quote.

Today the spotlight is on my mom. She turns 87 today. I am so grateful for every single thing she has ever done for me. Honestly, I can pretty much guarantee that I would not be where I am today if it wasn’t for her. My mother is a wonderful woman. The eldest of ten […]

NOTE: As of this post, these dates are currently SOLD OUT: August 26, 30; September 2, 5, 9, 13, 16, 18, 20, 30; October 2 and almost sold out is October 6 and 7. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is back this year!! For people who love this annual Halloween celebration, and have been missing it […]

Memory Maker is a great feature that can be added to your Walt Disney World vacation. Purchasing it gives you the digital rights to all photos and on-ride videos during your vacation. I purchase the Memory Maker every single time I visit Walt Disney World. Looking back on my photos throughout the years brings back […]

NOTE: This post won’t apply to everyone; if it applies to you, I hope you will take it to heart. The opinions in this post represent my thoughts only and do not represent anyone else. One of my most frequenly-asked questions is, “How far out can I book a Disney trip?”. The answer to that […]

One of my most special memories from our recent trip to Walt Disney World was seeing the girls enjoying the characters again. McKinley was especially excited about seeing her favorites again and having them sign her autograph book. These included Cinderella and Elena (Magic Kingdom); Daisy, Mary Poppins, Belle, Anna and Elsa (EPCOT); Minnie and […]

I will admit that traveling during the Summer months is hard for me. I hate the heat, I hate to sweat and be dirty, and as weird as that sounds it is the truth. We traveled for a special friend’s 21st birthday spent in Walt Disney World and that, of course, was much more important […]

Busy days at the parks lend a great deal to the ease and convenience of quick-service dining. We just stop when we get hungry and have a break. As you might guess, we do have our favorites at each park. However, we now have a new favorite at EPCOT: Connections Eatery. We found Connections Eatery […]

People are traveling more and more and I couldn’t be happier. I, too, will be taking my next trip on June 16. Always planning (thus the name “Brenda Plans”), I am already planning ways to make my return easier on me. Since I will undoubtedly have PDSD (Post-Disney Stress Disorder) when I return, planning ahead […]

Rider Switch This handy feature allows adult Guests to take turns waiting with youngsters or Guests unable to ride. What Is Rider Switch and How Does It Work? If a Guest doesn’t meet the boarding requirements or doesn’t wish to experience a particular attraction, it’s not a problem for family and friends who do! With […]