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Day 5 : Steakhouse 71 & Heading Home
Breakfast at Steakhouse 71 Our final Disney morning started with a quick pack up and checking out of our hotel before driving over to the Contemporary Resort for breakfast at Steakhouse 71 . This was a first time visit and this was another meal that knocked my socks off (actually it was the bandages around my toe but you get the drift.) Gluten-free pastries: blueberry muffin, chocolate chip muffin, cinnamon doughnut, frosted doughnut—all excellent. Main course: Eggs Benedict
Michelle Semones
Oct 172 min read


Days 3 & 4: Magic Kingdom Food, Parade Fun, & the Terrible Toe!
Day 3 - The next morning of our trip started with a lovely friction beginning on my right pinky toe due to getting my feet soaked at EPCOT during the evening rain previously. Luckily I brought a second pair of tennis shoes that were dry so I bandaged up my toe and headed out for an amazing day at Magic Kingdom. The happiness the sight of this building hits you right in your heart. Let's just say that my happiness was short lived because when we tried to scan our magic bands,
Michelle Semones
Oct 148 min read


Day 2: Epcot & Food & Wine Festival
Breakfast & Skyliner Arrival I only like early mornings at Disney! If I get woke up before 8am at home I end up crankier than Donald...
Michelle Semones
Oct 104 min read


Why I was MIA for a month & my Labor Day Weekend Disney Trip: Day 1
Why September Was a Disaster (But Still Magical) Yeah, my immune system came with terms and conditions I DID NOT agree to... I want a...
Michelle Semones
Oct 73 min read


Disney on Wheels: A Sassy, Honest Guide to Rolling Through the Magic
Whether you cruise through the parks in a scooter, power chair, or pushing a stroller converted into a wheelchair, Disney can be one of...
Michelle Semones
Aug 263 min read


DAS Pass 101: Disney’s Disability Access Service (and Why It’s Not a Skip-the-Line Pass)
If you’ve ever tried to explain invisible disabilities to a stranger while also sweating through your magic band and trying not to cry in...
Michelle Semones
Aug 223 min read


Disney World Accessibility: Navigating Parks & Rides Like a Pro (Even on Low Spoon Days)
Whether you're rolling in on wheels, managing chronic illness, or just need a little extra support to enjoy the magic—Disney World can...
Michelle Semones
Aug 194 min read


The 10 Worst Mistakes People with Food Allergies Make at Disney (And How to Avoid Them Like a Pro)
So, you’ve got food allergies and you’re heading to Disney World? YAY! But also… Yikes , because the happiest place on Earth can quickly...
Michelle Semones
Aug 154 min read


Peachy Goat Guide to Allergy-Friendly Disney Treats
Let’s be honest: When you’re at Disney, snacking is an Olympic sport. But when you have food allergies? It’s more like… competitive...
Michelle Semones
Aug 124 min read


How to Eat Like Royalty Without Getting Glutened in the Most Magical Place on Earth
Let’s be real: eating at Disney when you have food allergies is like playing culinary roulette . One wrong move, and suddenly you’re not...
Michelle Semones
Aug 85 min read


The Dining Plan Debate: Is It Worth It If You Have Food Allergies?
Let’s talk about the thing that divides Disney travelers more than “Is It a Small World” divides sanity: the Disney Dining Plan. It’s...
Michelle Semones
Aug 54 min read


Why Staying On Disney Property Is Worth Every Penny (Especially If You Have Accessibility Needs)
Ah, the age-old Disney debate: stay on property or save a few bucks and stay off-site? If you’ve got allergies, chronic illness,...
Michelle Semones
Aug 14 min read


How I Saved $290 by Outsmarting Disney’s “Magic” Package Deal
Let’s start with a truth bomb: Disney’s vacation packages are like that friend who says, “Trust me, this will save you money,” while...
Michelle Semones
Jul 293 min read


Disney Without the Stress: Why Labor Day Weekend is a “Sweet Spot” for Disney World
“To all who come to this happy place: Welcome.” – Walt Disney Snapped this beauty in February of 2024. I get emotional every time I get...
Michelle Semones
Jul 254 min read


Woodstack BBQ Tavern: Thomasville’s New Smoke Show
Thomasville, GA is not just the "City of Roses"(there are 2,500+ city maintained rose bushes btw). It's also my hometown and the home...
Michelle Semones
Jul 223 min read


Son-of-a BEACH, that food was good! (And didn't make me sick.)
Ah, vacation dining—the thrill of trusting total strangers not to poison you with wheat. Last month, I visited the beautiful beaches on...
Michelle Semones
Jul 182 min read


Learning to Love the Journey: Traveling with Chronic Illness, Disabilities, and a Whole Lot of Planning
If you saw my previous post last week, you know I experienced heat stroke on my honeymoon—and it was a major turning point. Since then,...
Michelle Semones
Jul 156 min read


Heat Stroke, Honeymoons & Honeymoon Suites with Hospital Vibes
Honeymoons are supposed to be romantic. Tropical. Relaxing. You know, the kind of thing Pinterest dreams are made of. Instead, for our...
Michelle Semones
Jul 111 min read


A weekend in Panama City Beach: Sun, Sweets, & Gluten-Free Fumbles
Sun, Sand, and my Social Anxiety.... the beach was packed but the ocean was beautiful. For Fourth of July weekend, we packed up the...
Michelle Semones
Jul 85 min read


Freedom, Fireworks, and Food Allergies: Surviving the Fourth Without Exploding (Literally)
Ah, the Fourth of July. A day for grilled meat, questionable salads, and pretending we’re not on the verge of heat stroke while watching...
Michelle Semones
Jul 42 min read
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