Ever since my first grandchild was born, I had dreams of introducing her to a place that is very special to her Nana. And I’m happy to report that my dreams came true this year when the Jabead Party accompanied Lucy on her first trip to Disney World. If you read my previous trip report … More My Granddaughter’s First Trip to Disney World (March 19 – 28, 2025) – Updated Sept. 3, 2025

After a long 2 1/2 year absence from one of my favorite vacation destinations, I finally returned to Disney World for 10 nights and this time I brought 6 family and extended family members along with me. The trip was filled with the three “F’s”…Family, Fun, and of course with 7 people there was an … More Jabead Party of 7 Goes to Disney World for Easter! (March 29 – April 8, 2024) – Completed 3/10/25

So where have I been for the last 2+ years?  Well I’ve been busy being a happy grandma (and part-time caregiver) to my first grandchild, born less than 2 weeks after I returned from this Fall 2021 trip.   But I’m now looking forward to returning to Disney World in Spring of 2024 so I’m thinking … More One Last Disney Trip Before Becoming a Grandma (Oct. 23 – Nov. 1, 2021) – Completed 3/23/24

If you’d asked me 5 months ago (in early March 2021) if I was going to Disney World this year, I would have replied with guarded optimism, “Well, maybe in the Fall??” But then there was a series of events in March (and more importantly, people) who made this birthday trip possible for me. First … More Two COVID shots by the 13th of April meant I got to spend my birthday at Disney World! April 24 – May 1, 2021 (Completed 11/7)

Another unexpected trip to Florida resulted in a quick visit to Disney World of only about 26 hours. Yes, it was a very short visit but it was just long enough for me to get a lay of the land…the new COVID restricted/modified version of Disney World. My goal for this visit was to determine … More For One Night Only! March 8 – 9, 2021 (Completed 4/3)

What began on February 19th with a leisurely two day drive with my husband to Austin, Texas for a week long visit with our daughter ended up as a 10 day emotional roller coaster, which was then followed by me (and my son, Andrew) actually riding my favorite roller coaster.  How did this all come … More A Totally Unexpected 2 Days at the Disney World Parks! March 2 – 5, 2020 (Completed 5/25)

I’ve returned from my annual fall trip to Disney World and am very excited to share with you all of the details from my 2 week adventure.  First I must confess, though this trip was one of my longest, I still was unable to see, do, and eat everything that I’d hoped to.  That seems … More This is What Fall Tastes Like at Disney World! Oct. 29 – Nov. 12, 2019 Trip Report (Updated 4/22/21)

My 5th consecutive fall trip to Disney World was different in some ways. Unlike the previous two fall trips, sadly this time my friends, Paula and Hunter, were unable to join me as I “tasted” my way around the World. I was though able to meet up with other friends for about 1/3 of my … More Fall into the Magic with Me! Oct. 23 – Nov. 4, 2018 Trip Report (Completed 10/26)

I was fortunate to have lots of good food with good friends on my latest trip to Disney World.  But unfortunately we also had some food (and service) that was not good.  However, these disappointments were made a bit more tolerable because they were shared with my Disney foodie friends.  So let me first introduce … More Good food is all the sweeter when shared with good friends! – Oct./Nov. 2017 Trip (Completed 10/22)