Disclosure: My Big Fat Happy Life is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com I have several items on my bucket list. One that I decided on after S was born was to […]
Weekend in Galveston, Texas
When we visited Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston Island (see my 5 tips on how to get the most out of your trip to Schlitterbahn), we decided to spend the weekend in Galveston. We ended up visiting Moody Garden Aquarium and spending a lot of time at the beach. The prefect summer trip! Hotel We stayed at the Holiday […]
Snorkeling Adventure in Ketchikan, Alaska
Super excited to have a guest post from my mom, Karen, on her experience snorkeling in Ketchikan, Alaska! When we started planning our Disney Alaskan Cruise, my daughter (the most informed traveler I know) shared her research on excursions with us. “Snorkeling Adventure” was an option. In Alaska? What? My husband was sold. Me […]
5 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Trip to Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston Island
Disclosure: I received free admission to Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston Island. All opinions are my own. This is part 1 of our weekend in Galveston, Texas. My husband and I thought S was at the perfect age to enjoy a waterpark and since on our Summer Bucket List was a weekend trip the two fit […]
Vancouver: Cauldrons, Clocks and Bridges
We spent less than 2 days exploring Vancouver, Canada before and after our Disney Alaskan cruise, but we still managed to have a ton of fun! I had never been to Canada prior to our trip and this was also S’s first time out of the country. We spend two nights before our cruise at […]
Guide to Disney Cruise Line Ship: Disney Wonder
Everything that you need to know about the Disney Cruise Line Ship: Disney Wonder including dining, entertainment, and more. Updated: May 2024 The Disney Wonder was the first cruise ship I ever sailed on and it was a cruise to Alaska. Most recently we cruised on the Disney Wonder from Sydney, Australia to Honolulu, Hawaii. […]
10 Tips for First Time Disney Cruisers
We had an awesome Disney cruise to Alaska aboard the Wonder. We learned several things that helped us have a fabulous time and contributed to one of our best vacations ever! Below are some tips to help you have a wonderful cruise too! 1. Items to Pack Multi-usb charger – There are a limited number […]
Ketchikan, Alaska – Totem Pole Capital of the World
Ketchikan was our last port of call on our Disney Cruise to Alaska and the Southern most city that we visited. Ketchikan is also the totem pole capital of the world. We arrived in Ketchikan mid-morning which meant we easily watched as we arrived in port. Previous mornings I would sneak out for a quick […]
Cruising through Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska
Our whole Alaskan cruise was full of amazing, wonderful moments. Adventures that we had never experienced before! One thing S was most excited to see (truthfully me too) was glaciers and icebergs. Our Disney Cruise spent the better part of one day cruising through Tracy Arm Fjord to see the magnificent Sawyer Glacier. Before we […]
Whales, Whales and Glaciers in Juneau, Alaska
When we booked our Disney cruise to Alaska, we knew that we were going on a Whale Watching excursion no matter what. Seeing whales in their natural habitat was something we all wanted to do. Humpbacks whales are very common in the water near Juneau, but you only see Orcas (Killer Whales) about 20% […]