Hi! I’m Kelsey — the creator behind A Disney Obsession, a digital hub for stress-free Disney vacation planning. I help families ,especially those navigating accessibility needs, plan magical trips with confidence. Whether it’s your first visit or your fifth, I share real-life advice, tested tools, and helpful videos to make Disney feel doable (and fun!) 🏰 Find digital planning tools, accessibility guides & more at adisneyobsession.com
What I’d Do Differently on Our Next Disney Trip ✨
Weekly Newsletter Hey Reader! I wanted to share a little reflection from our last Disney trip ( I can't believe we were there this time last year!)—because sometimes the best planning tips come from what didn’t work quite as expected. As you know, traveling with a toddler means you’re always balancing that precious “happy window” of time before the meltdown clock runs out. 😅 One thing I’d definitely do differently next time? Make fewer dining reservations. On paper, it sounded great: a couple of sit-down meals where we could rest and recharge. In reality? Those reservations ate into the little window of time our son was happy in the parks. By the time we got through the meal, we’d lost precious exploring time. Looking back, I would have loved to use that chunk of time to wander through Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana. It’s interactive, beautiful, and toddler-friendly—exactly the kind of unstructured experience that fits this stage of life better than a long sit-down meal. And on our Epcot day we had a lunch reservation at Via Napoli as soon as they opened- but it took forever. It's a great restaurant, but that day it just wasn't the right decision. Having a quick service meal at So here’s my takeaway: What about you? Have you ever come home from a Disney trip thinking, Next time, I’d…? Hit reply—I’d love to hear your lessons learned, too! The Latest Disney NewsCandlelight Processional Narrators have been announced! While you don't have to have the dining package to see the shows, the dining packages come a reserved seating badge for their reserved package showtime, but it's still recommended to arrive early to grab your seat. Bookings for dining packages open on October 14. Here's a list of the narrators for 2025!
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Hi! I'm Kelsey
Hi! I’m Kelsey — the creator behind A Disney Obsession, a digital hub for stress-free Disney vacation planning. I help families ,especially those navigating accessibility needs, plan magical trips with confidence. Whether it’s your first visit or your fifth, I share real-life advice, tested tools, and helpful videos to make Disney feel doable (and fun!) 🏰 Find digital planning tools, accessibility guides & more at adisneyobsession.com
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