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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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Your Guide to Getting Around Walt Disney World (Without the Stress!)

Weekly Newsletter Hey Reader! Okay, real talk: Disney transportation is magical… but also kind of a maze when you’re planning a trip. Monorails! Skyliner! Boats! Buses! Walking paths you didn’t even know existed! And depending on where you’re staying and what you’re doing that day, the “best” option changes constantly. So today I wanted to give you a quick, friendly cheat sheet to help you feel confident getting around Walt Disney World—without spending an hour staring at a map wondering if...

Weekly Newsletter Hey Reader! I’ve been thinking a lot lately about why accessibility at Disney means so much to me. Why I talk about it so often, why I make planners and guides about it, and why I always make sure my clients feel confident and prepared long before they ever step foot in the parks. And it all goes back to one trip. So… let’s rewind to 2012.My graduation trip. Ten whole days in Orlando with my family, and Ethan's first trip! It was supposed to be magical, and most of it...

Robotic Olaf Marks New Era of Disney Innovation

Weekly Newsletter Hey Reader! Let's catch up on the latest Disney news! Big announcement for some of the International Parks this week- a robotic Olaf is coming to Paris and Hong Kong! And in Paris it's been announced that World of Frozen is opening March 29th, 2026 in the second park- Disney Adventure World! I have clients planning a trip here next year so I've been keeping a close eye, and it's so exciting to finally have that opening date! Heading to Disneyland? All of the Disneyland After...

Weekly Newsletter Hey Reader! Okay, we need to talk about something I see all the time—and honestly, it breaks my little Disney-loving heart. The biggest mistake first-time Disney visitors make? Not doing enough research. (Or… any research at all. 🫣) And listen, I get it. Planning a Disney trip is can be a lot, and life is busy, and suddenly you blink and it’s time to pack your Mickey ears. But,not knowing a few key details can seriously change the vibe of your vacation. Let me give you a...

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Weekly Newsletter Hey Reader! The results are in from last week's poll- 62.5% of you are Rope Droppers and the other 37.5% of you like to sleep in! Picture this: it’s 2015, and Ethan (boyfriend at the time!) and I have just arrived at my then-favourite resort—Disney’s Caribbean Beach. This was before they moved things around, when the check-in building was way out of the way. I was so excited! We were finally staying in Jamaica (I’d always ended up in Aruba before), and I couldn’t wait to...

Weekly Newsletter Hey Reader! When it comes to Disney park strategy, there are two kinds of people: the Rope Droppers and the Sleep-In-Then-Park-Hoppers. You know what I mean — Rope Droppers are those magical morning people who are lined up before the parks even open, ready to dash to Seven Dwarfs Mine Train or Rise of the Resistance. They swear by those early hours when wait times are short and the air feels full of possibility (and coffee ☕️). Then there are the Sleep-In-Then-Park-Hoppers —...

Weekly Newsletter Hey Reader! When you're putting together a Disney trip, one of the biggest and often debated questions is: 🎟️ Do you need a Park Hopper ticket? For those who aren't familiar, Park Hopper lets you visit more than one park per day. That means you could start at Magic Kingdom in the morning, grab lunch in EPCOT, and end your evening with fireworks in Hollywood Studios. Sounds magical… but it also adds cost (and logistics). So how do you decide whether it’s worth it? Here’s how...

Weekly Newsletter Hey Reader! One of the first and biggest decisions when planning a Disney trip is: where to stay. Disney has more than 25 resorts, ranging from budget-friendly Value Resorts to luxurious Deluxe Resorts. And while the themes are fun and the pools are amazing, if you’re traveling with someone who has accessibility needs, there are a few extra things to consider: ✨ Is the room type accessible — roll-in shower, tub, or hearing accessible? ✨ How far is it from the bus stop or...

Weekly Newsletter Hey Reader! Planning a Disney trip comes with a lot of decisions — where to stay, when to go, what to ride first. But if you or someone in your family has food allergies, there’s a whole extra layer to think through. I’ve been there. Whether it’s avoiding dairy, managing celiac, or needing pureed food due to a disability, we’ve had to ask a lot of questions to make meals safe on our trips. So today I’m sharing what I’ve learned about how to plan a Disney trip when you have...

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...