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Pirates League in Disneys Magic Kingdom

This hidden jem is an amazing experience for everyone. It is available to boys and girls and I've seen some adults do it bit you will have to double check for confirmation on that.

It is a great time from start to finish. There are two packages that you can choose from: mermaid or pirate. You can then also choose to get clothes from them or wear your own. I found this to be a great way to save money for those on a budget but also still get to have the full experience.

It is located in the Adventure Land section of the park, next to the Pirates of The Caribbean ride. Walk ups are sometimes available, however, advanced reservations are recommended. They have the clothing options displayed if you want to purchase there as well as the makeup options.

I wish I could tell you all about it but I took a Pirate Oath of Secrecy! I can tell you my 11 year old girl and 4 year old son both had a blast and have requested we go back one day.

Harmony Barber Shop on Main Street in Disney World Review

This is one of my absolute favorite things that we have experienced in recent trips to Disney World. (And I've had quite a few lol.)

Disney World offers a package called babies first haircut and so I booked it for my son who had just turned 1. It is $25 and comes with a Mickey ears hat, certificate of haircut in Disney,  and of course the haircut! The price I think is very reasonable considering it is in Disney.  My kids local haircut place charges $18 or $23 if you make an appointment with a specific stylist. So really about the same. 

The added bonus of the Disney cut is the photopass photographers. If your an annual pass holder they pictures are included. If you buy memory maker the pictures are also included. There is also a third option of having them take the photos and picking one or two after your trip.

Our actual experience was pretty magical. I feel like I'm  giving away a huge (air conditioned) secret here but here it goes. I made our apt for 2:45 pm. I did not take into consideration the 3 pm Festival of Fantasy Parade. Due to the parade no photopass photographers were there. The pictures were the main reason for me booking this Disney haircut. So I kindly explained that to the lady at the check in desk. She called for one but told me I may have to wait until after the parade. I said no problem as the haircut boy was fast asleep in the stroller anyway.

So we sat on the small padded window sill waiting for the photographer to arrive. The place is small so you may only be inside if one of your party are getting their haircut or if you are one of the next people to be cut. Otherwise it's a wait outside deal.

While waiting in the window sill we heard the parade music begin. The cast members were clearing the streets of people and finishing blocking off the crowd and then the magic happened. ..

The parade passes right in front of the little barbershop window right before it heads into the backstage area. There were people everywhere except right in front of the window. It was perfect. So perfect. I have never enjoyed the parade so much on a hot summers day. My other 2 children that were awake and loved the peace, a/c, and the parade.

Right after it wrapped up a photopass photograph popped in the door and we got started!

I highly recommend the babies first haircut at Harmony Barber Shop. They were quick and professional as you can be when dealing with squirmy 1 year old. We also saw a few other boys get their haircut they looked to be about 6-15 and also one father. 

You have the option to make an appointment ahead of time or be a walk in. There is no guarantee for walk-ins but they seemed to have plenty of available slots around parade time.

Start of Harmony Barbershop Haircut

During Harmony Barbershop Haircut

Watching the Festival of Fantasy Parade through the Harmony Barbershop Window

Clear View of Festival of Fantasy Parade from Harmony Barbershop

Kingdom Stroller Rental Orlando Review

Kingdom Strollers was comparable in cost to most others. Apple is cheaper by a little bit bit there is a reason. Feel free to check out my review on them.

I was skeptical this time due to my experience with Apple but Kingdom Strollers did not disappoint. The stroller looked newish, smelled clean, and had all working parts. It came with the rain cover which we didn't use that trip but I have used ponchos to cover my strollers at Disney World and it is defenitely useful. It also came with the parent console, this was extremely helpful. 

After having had the stroller both ways I'd say it's absolutely worth the difference in cost just for that.

The quality of their stroller was 5 times better than the other one I had rented. I would be happy to use them again and am pleased to recommend them as my current favorite.

At it Again

My apologies everyone I have been missing in action for a year! !!! Time flies when your a mom/business owner. But I love Disney and traveling with my family so I will do the best I can to remember everything that has happened this year and share it all with you.