Category: Self Care

Celebrate Walt Disney World’s 55th Anniversary at Home

If you will not be at Walt Disney World on October 1, then perhaps you would like to have a small, low key home celebration.

Here are some ideas for a fun evening, whether you are celebrating solo or with friends or family. This printable coupon book is designed for your home celebration and copies the look of the 1971 ticket books for Magic Kingdom. WDW_1971_Home_Celebration_Coupon_Book

Set the mood

As you are getting ready for dinner, light a citrus and vanilla candle or a bakery-scented candle. As you know, Walt Disney World uses aromas to invite guests into eateries and park areas.

Play your favorite Disney soundtrack or playlist. If you have any Disney plush characters or souvenirs, set those out!  Wear your favorite Disney t-shirts.

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It’s World Princess Week! Time for Self Care…

Did you know that it is World Princess Week?  While it is alway fun to celebrate this week in the Disney Parks,  you can also celebrate at home.

Self-care is an important part of your wellness routine. Here are some self-care practices that are inspired by the the kind and caring Disney Princesses. Each of the Disney Princesses has lessons to impart to you about self-care. Continue reading “It’s World Princess Week! Time for Self Care…”

10 Tips for Disney World’s Halloween Party

Are you going to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party this year? Here are 10 less-than-well-known tips that may save you time, money and aggravation so that you have the best time ever! Oh, and thanks so much for your likes, comments and shares! Now let’s see those tips…

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Sensory Breaks during Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party

  • Explore ways to avoid crowds at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party.
  • Discover how to find the quietest, most sensory-friendly parts of  Magic Kingdom (and avoid the noisiest locations) while still enjoying the party.
  • Find quiet nooks for sensory breaks, rest and recharging.
  • Download Planner Pages for the Party and for the Pages for Quiet Retreats.

Is it even remotely  possible to have a “low key” night at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party…that is anything but?

Come on! This is a fun, but super-crowded, often noisy event at a theme park. Downtime in a quiet space is not on the menu.  Or is it?

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Manage Your Low Sodium Diet at Disney World

  • Learn about the saltiest foods at Walt Disney World
  • Discover healthy alternatives that are better for your heart health
  • Download Disney Planner pages  Low-Sodium Diet at Disney World

We’ve all done it, self included. You go on vacation and you want to treat yourself. And why not? An occasional splurge or a less-than-healthy treat is perfectly fine in moderation. Or… is it?  Well, that depends.

There are some Disney snacks that I call the Disney Villains of the menu! Why? Because the ingredients can leave you feeling sick or cause side effects that just aren’t worth it. If you thought that poison apple Snow White tasted was bad, wait until I tell you about the cheeseburger spring rolls! Let’s take a look at the worst offenders. Continue reading “Manage Your Low Sodium Diet at Disney World”

Where to take a Relaxing Break at Disney World

  • Explore the value of quiet time as a form of self-care
  • Discover tucked-away gardens, fountains and water features
  • Download quick reference page of quiet sanctuaries for your Disney Planner
  • PDF: Retreats Low Key Disney Planner
Seating and phone charging area outside of Citrico’s, Grand Floridian resort

Disney vacations can be lots of fun…but they can also be a lot, especially the crowds.

Travel and disruptions in routines are harder for some of us to deal with than others.

If you, like me, are an introvert and benefit from having the self-care of quiet time to relax and reflect every day, then you might want to add this list of quiet and uncrowded retreats to your Disney Planner.

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How to Manage the Heat (at Disney World or anywhere else)

  • Learn about the importance of intentional heat management
  • Explore ways to hydrate and stay cool at Disney World
  • Discover where to go in Disney World to stay cool
  • Download my Low Key Disney Planner pages (free printable) with heat management and Disney Rash tips (Google Docs link):
  • Please review any of these suggestions with a qualified medical professional.

This week, temperatures in the mid-Atlantic will soar over 100 degrees. But in Disney World, where the degrees will be lower, the sun and humidity contribute to the temperatures to create “real-feel” temperatures exceeding 100 degrees.

It is hot in Disney World from late March until mid-October.   If you are planning to go to Walt Disney World during a hot month, there’s three things you need to do. You need to

1) Understand how heat may affect you personally  — depending on your age, health conditions, fitness level and tolerance for heat.

2) Prepare in advance for ways to manage the heat at Disney World, including a specific plan for keeping cool and hydrated.

3) Be aware of the signs of heat-related illness, so you can respond quickly.

Let’s develop that plan together!

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