Happy Travel Tuesday, friends!
Today, we’re traveling back to last week when we were in Walt Disney World for Fall Break 🙂 .
Goodness, I love me a Disney vacation.
In the spring, when the schools released their schedules for the 2026/2027 school year, we saw that McKinney ISD did away with their fall break, but the Lovejoy kids still had one. I knew Smith would need to stay home all week for football (and Kensington would be at school), so I asked Erika about us taking just the younger four to Disney while the dads and big kids held down our respective forts. She loved the idea and off we went last week to the Happiest Place on Earth.
The six of us had a super fun few days, and I brought back some pics to prove it 😉 .
On Sunday morning, we decided to carry our luggage on…
…me with my fabulous Beis set (of course!) so that when we landed, we could be…
…off and running! We didn’t even check in to our hotel. We dropped our bags at the bell desk and immediately walked right over to Epcot. We bought Premier Passes for all three days to maximize our time and make sure we could ride every ride. We’ve done this several times now (at Walt Disney World, Disneyland and even Tokyo Disney), and it really makes all the difference.
We zipped all over Epcot riding anything and everything. My all time favorite ride is Cosmic Rewind, but I also adore Frozen and Remy’s too!
I’ve said this a gazillion times, but since his birth, Bowen Slaughter has just been my absolute favorite human. I love that kid so much…and he was SO MUCH FUN with all of us girls on this trip. I could not have had a better time with that sweet boy.
We had dinner reservations at Rose and Crown for dinner that night. We were so hungry, and it felt so good to sit and devour a meal…before getting up and riding a few more things 🙂 .
We stayed at Epcot until it closed at 9:00 and then walked back to our resort to check in…
…this time, we stayed at The Yacht Club.
I hadn’t stayed here since Kensington and Smith were little bitty. It was the PERFECT spot for us.
After a very full day (my alarm had gone off at 3:30 that morning!), it felt amazing to shower and climb into bed…
I took a few pics for you first 🙂 .
The next morning…
…we slept in a bit before hitting the ground running. It was nice to sleep in and not be in a super big rush to get out the door. I think we all met in the lobby at 10:00ish that morning to set out for…
…the ferry boat out the back of The Yacht Club…
…we had GORGEOUS weather while we were in Orlando. It was absolutely perfect.
Do you see our beautiful resort in the background? The theme of this resort is very Nantucket…which speaks to my heart 😉 …
We hopped on the little ferry and headed from The Yacht Club to…
…a day at Hollywood Studios!
It was another full day of rides, shows, and food…
…I took a million videos on this day (I’ll post some in Stories), but my photos were very limited. We stayed at this park until about 7:00-ish (I think) and then headed back to our hotel to have dinner at the restaurant there. We had steak and potatoes and delicious bread pudding and then went to bed. After a full day of rides and fun, we were wiped.
The next morning, I sat out on my balcony (this was the view) and enjoyed my coffee.
We met in the lobby of our hotel around 9:00 for one last epic day at Magic Kingdom…
…FALL + DISNEY is the perfect combination!
These three were living their best lives.
Honestly? We were all living our best lives 🙂 .
The Premier Pass was especially amazing on this day as there are so many rides included. Erika added up how much time we saved using the pass (versus waiting in line), and it was something crazy like 10 to 15 hours each day.
We only had three days, but we could have stayed all week. It was just SO MUCH FUN!
Okay, we love looking at the pics that Disney captures of us and puts on our app. We found them all especially funny, but these were two of our favorites…
…here we are all about to get SOAKED on Tiana’s ride. We were DRENCHED, but we had so much fun.
And then this one made us laugh and laugh…
…what am I doing? Bahahaha! It was pitch black on the Haunted Mansion ride, and it appears I’m getting something out or putting something in my bag, but it looks like I’m posing. Bahahaha! We were dying.
After a huge day at Magic Kingdom…
…we had an 8:00 dinner reservation at Kona at the Polynesian Resort. We devoured sushi and poke bowls before calling it a wrap on our trip to Disney.
You guys, we just couldn’t have had a better time. It was fast and furious and FUN with an extra big dose of fall magic thrown in too.
Erika specializes in creating custom Disney vacations. If you would like to work with her and allow her to create the perfect trip for your family, please reach out today. She and Jane work together to make all the magic happen (resort, transportation, dining reservations, they arrange VIP tours, passes, app education, stroller rentals, tee times, Bibbiddi Bobbiddi Boutique, and much, much more). Contact them today for more information on their fee-free Disney vacation planning.
Before you head out, if you want an extra dose of FALL, I am sharing the recipe to my favorite (out of 101!!!) bundt cake with you today…and it’s oh so fall. See it HERE.
I hope you have a magical Tuesday, friends! I’ll see you tomorrow. xx
Eileen says
Looks like an amazing trip! I love Yacht and Beach Club too. The location can’t be beat. You mentioned you haven’t stayed there since Kensington and Smith were little. Didn’t you stay there with Kensington on a birthday trip recently?
Mix and Match Mama says
We stayed at The Beach Club! We’ve stayed there or The Boardwalk the last few trips.
Eileen says
Beach Club and Boardwalk are two of my favorites. I must have misread. The pic of the room looks almost the same. https://mixandmatchmama.com/2022/09/disney-world-with-kensington/
Mix and Match Mama says
Ha! You’re right! We did stay there. I guess it’s a good problem when you go so often that the rooms run together 😉 .
Elspeth Mizner says
What a fun few days!!! So glad you got to
Enjoy the time off!
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Allison says
I mean I know this isn’t exactly new, but Bowen IS SO TALL! Love the pics, looks like a blast!
Mix and Match Mama says
He’s HUGE!!
Laci Murray says
I love a short but sweet trip!
Jaime says
Does Britt Go to the Same School as madeley? Or is she still in the McKinney ISD district?
Mix and Match Mama says
She is still an MISD student 😉
Joann says
We are still talking about our wonderful trip to Disney World in May. Erika and Jane did a fabulous job in planning our trip! Their attention to detail is amazing. I can’t say enough good things about them. I hope to be in touch soon about planning our next trip. Thanks to them again for a terrific trip!
Mix and Match Mama says
Thank YOU for allowing us to be a part of it! Truly, truly we love what we do 🙂 . (And we love Disney too!)
Paula Hobbs says
How FUN!!!!!!!!!!! Bowen is such a trooper! I bet between he and Madeley, they are both the life of the party!!
Sarah DeWald says
Looks like so much fun! And now I’m trying to figure out how to squeeze a quick trip in soon!
Stacey Mieske says
Looks like you had a wonderful time! Love Fall at Disney! I can’t believe how tall Bowen has gotten?
Jessica Schlosberg says
I can second Erika’s magical skills at planning Disney Trips! She and Jane created a fabulous trip for my family last Christmas. It was incredible and everyone in my family is still talking about it.
Mix and Match Mama says
YAY!!! This makes me so happy to read! Thank YOU so much, Jessica! xx
Bailey Morris says
So happy to see Ashby and Bowen screaming their heads off on Tiana’s ride hahahah. Are they still besties? I love all the Shull/Slaughter BFF match-ups, but theirs is extra precious.
Mix and Match Mama says
They are still really good friends for sure. They have a very sweet relationship 🙂 .
Valerie A says
What a great and quick vacay! It’s been 8 years since we stayed at the Yacht Club. It was nice seeing the remodeled room. Wow, Bowen is TALL!
Bren says
One of my favorite parts of Disney are those ride pics!! I am always looking for our next restaurant to try & this post just gave me an idea with Kona’s! Thanks, Shay!
Kay says
Awww, today is actually my birthday and this post made my morning extra happy! When I turned 40 (years ago 🙂 I went to Disney in the Fall with my family and it was EPIC. So I loved having these little photos of Fall at DW today! Glad you guys got such a fantastic escape and thanks for being such a happy and positive influence on us all for so many years 🙂
Mix and Match Mama says
Kay! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! You are just one of my very favorite friends here online. I hope you have the very best day. You are a true gem. Thank you so much for always being sunshine around here. xx
Kay says
Awwwww-right back at you! My favorite online friend ever!
Amy Owens says
We were there at the same time as you and Erika and Jane did a great job with us as well! It looks like we were at the same parks on the same days, I’m sad we didn’t run into you! My older two had to stay home for football, so I took my youngest for 4 days. It was the most PRECIOUS time with my 11 year old little guy. Memories we will forever cherish.
Mix and Match Mama says
Amy, thank you, thank you! We are so blessed by your sweet family! xx
Karah Stracener says
It looks like a fun quick Fall Break trip. I had not been to Disney in over 20 years and I recently went for a friends 40th birthday. It was magical. I hope to plan a trip for my family soon.
Sarah M. says
Why no Animal Kingdom? How much are the premier passes?
Mix and Match Mama says
The price varies by park for the passes. Since we only had 2.5 days this trip, we decided to get the Premier Passes and not a Park Hopper, so that’s why no AK 🙂 .
Julie says
We did Premier Pass for each park day we had over this past Spring Break-what a game changer! Four days with four people each on PP was still cheaper than one day of a VIP tour-which we have also done! For that reason, and the way it allows you to move through the parks at your own pace and not maximize every minute, we decided we like this option even better than a tour! It’s a guarantee to ride what you want, and not feel rushed-so worth it! What a fun trip you had!
Lauren says
Looks like so much fun! Can confirm Erika and Jane are the BEST! Still reminiscing on our Disney trip last October.
Mix and Match Mama says
They truly are the best!!
Debbie says
I know this isn’t a post for your book club, but I have to share the book I just finished reading. I stayed up past 2AM to finish it, I couldn’t go to sleep until I got to the ending. It’s called Sunlight Finds You by Laura Moriarty. It’s the best book! I don’t say that often but thought of you and your readers, and don’t want any one to miss out. It’s about teenage love in the 1950’s and choices the characters make throughout their lives. You will love it (I think!). PS. I enjoy reading your posts and checking in on your family…
Kellie Bowers says
We were there last week too but had different park days than you guys. I was hoping I’d run into you!
Erika and Jane planned our vacation too and it’s the 4th time we have used them and it was awesome as always!!
Glad you guys had a fun trip! The weather was perfect!! I already want to go back!
Mix and Match Mama says
Thank YOU, Kellie! Truly, truly, THANK YOU for allowing us to be a part of your travels. We are so blessed by it!
Cindy says
Wow ! What fun ! Sorry, but I had to laugh out loud, at the Haunted Mansion picture !
Mix and Match Mama says
We did too!
Emily says
Erika and Jane planned an amazing fall break Disney trip for us last year! This year we’re all having major FOMO-since all the fall decorations are out we feel like we should be back at Disney. At least once a day someone in my family says “We need to go back to Disney” 😂
Mix and Match Mama says
I say it too!
Carol says
Looks like so much fun! We stayed at BoardWalk on our last visit, and we LOVED the location! Question: Do you think it would be worth it for two adults to get Premier Pass for a weekend visit in January? I’m thinking the splurge could be worth it at MK, even though we’re not going at a super-crowded time. I’m very afraid that if I get it I will always want it!
Mix and Match Mama says
Yes! I love going to Disney in January, but my honest opinion is that it feels pretty much just as crowded, so I certainly would get it if you can.
Arika says
Erika and Jane helped us on a trip a few years ago and were great. I’m itching to go back. We were at the Wilderness Lodge when the tree went up in the lobby and wow, talk about Disney Magic I love Disney in the fall, but Christmas is hard to beat. Sounds like I need to reach back out to Erika! 🙂
Mix and Match Mama says
I love, love the Wilderness Lodge!! I am SO JEALOUS you got to see the tree go up!!
Arika says
It was truly magical to go to bed, then wake up a few hours later and walk into the lobby and BAM! There it was! It really did feel magical.