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Product Review: Little Treasure Packs

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Trendy handmade fanny packs for kids and adults

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When I was a little girl, the first fanny pack I ever owned was a Minnie Mouse one and I LOVED it. It looked like Minnie was giving me a hug when I wore it. That was the last time I wore a fanny pack…

Until 2018.

Flash forward to summer 2018. My mom, sisters and I stumbled across this adorable Etsy shop called Little Treasure Packs. We were looking for cute, matching Disney apparel for our upcoming trip to the Happiest Place on Earth.

The fanny packs we found in the Little Treasure Packs’ Etsy shop were the cutest fanny packs I’d seen since my Minnie Mouse days. There were tons of different Disney-inspired patterns – everything from Moana to Toy Story to Star Wars to Mickey Ear Hats. One was just better than the next!

We finally settled on the Classic Mickey Mouse ones and ordered four so we could match on our vacation (we’re a big matching t-shirt family when we’re in WDW, but this was taking the matching to a new level). My sisters and I proudly wore our new fanny packs to the parks, and I’ve got to say they were not only quite the fashion statement, but an incredibly practical purchase.

I loved not having a purse in the parks. I didn’t have to sling it on and off for rides or pictures – the fanny pack stayed on easily and was super comfy to wear. Not to mention we got a ton of compliments from other guests and cast members!  

Fanny packs are IN right now, so why not make it a Disney-inspired one? Click the link below to check out the Little Treasure Pack shop on Etsy.

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Use the code WDWPARKPLANNERS to get $2 off your next purchase!

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Product Review: Magic Candle Company

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The magic of Disney is a perfect blend of the sights, sounds and smells of the parks and resorts. It’s that magic that brings us back to Walt Disney World year after year (after year). Who hasn’t thought about picking up and moving to the Happiest Place on Earth? Seeing as that’s unlikely for most people, the Magic Candle Company has found a way to bring a little bit of that magic into your home. Yes please!

One of our family’s favorite unofficial Disney products are the candles from Magic Candle Company. This brand specializes in theme park and resort inspired fragrances, and they truly are incredible! It’s not easy capturing the unique scents of Walt Disney World, but somehow they do it perfectly. We’ve purchased several of the scents – from our favorite resorts to our favorite rides – and have never been disappointed.

Our all time favorite candle is the Beach Resort scent. Every time our family walks into the lobby of the Beach Club Resort, we stop to take a sniff. While this might sound odd, the smell of the Beach Club lobby is the BEST. We look forward to that incredible smell as much as some of our favorite rides.

Magic Candle Company’s Beach Resort scent is like you’re standing right there in the lobby. I’ve burned through that candle faster than any other (three of those candles, actually). After years of staying there, the smell brings back so many magical memories for me. Coming home and lighting my Beach Resort candle is the perfect way to end the day.

Have a favorite resort or ride? Magic Candle Company has a huge selection of scents, so check out their website and see if your favorites are there!

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Bar Review: Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto & Tiki Bar

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Location: Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Age restrictions: Must be 21+ after 8pm

The Polynesian Village Resort is a family favorite, and Trader Sam’s has been a fun addition to the already great resort. They have tasty island themed food, but are really known for their exotic, tropical cocktails. Try to stop in for a drink before or after dinner at ‘Ohana.

Trader Sam’s is not your average tiki bar. As if you didn’t already feel like you were transported to the Polynesian islands at this resort, Trader Sam’s really makes you feel as if you’re on another island. The theming is unbelievable, as we’ve come to expect from Disney. But, it’s the cast members that make the experience truly memorable. Without giving away too much of the magic, different drinks trigger different events at the bar. That being said, don’t base your drink choice on what you think will “happen” – you’re going to see it all during your time there (shout out to our awesome waitress who told us that. And she was right).

WDW Park Planners Tip:

Because it’s such a small spot, there is typically a wait in the evening to get into Trader Sam’s, especially if it’s high season at WDW. Put your name in and they’ll text you when a table is available (you have a ten-minute window to return). A few suggestions for killing time: hang out at the beach (walk down to the new over-water bungalows and check them out), sit at the outside tables of Trader Sam’s (food and drinks are available there, too), or head over to the Grand Floridian.

When my husband and I visited this past August, we put our name in for a table and they told us it was a 60+ minute wait*. Ben had never been to the Grand Floridian Resort, so we took advantage of the time and made the ten minute trek over there. It was fun to explore the little shops and check out the different restaurants in the Grand. Before we knew it, they had texted us saying there was availability in Trader Sam’s. We ended up running back (okay, so Ben did the running…) and made it back just in time. Trust us, Trader Sam’s is worth the wait.

*Disclaimer: When I went with my mom and sisters later that same week, there was no wait at all! We walked right in and got a table for 5. Sometimes the magic is on your side!