Disney Tips For The Young At Heart

There are tons of blogs, videos, and other sites that cover Disney vacations for parents with kids, Disney adults, Going Solo, etc. You name it there is a site for it. However, I have spent countless hours reading, searching, and watching, but have yet to find a site that caters to us older Disney fans. You know, those of us that are retired or close to it. Just wanting to slow down and have a hassle free, relaxing vacation. These posts are intended to fill the gap.

Here among other things, you will find posts that cover our strategy to just go with the flow, like Crush from Finding Nemo. Crush is a sea turtle that just goes with the current and does not fight it. He does not stress or fret and yet gets to where he is going. He is happy, relaxed, enjoying life and I bet will live longer for it. Grandma and I developed this strategy to enjoy our golden years at the parks. My Dear Daughter and her family also use Crushing It . It works very well for them with young children. The whole family is happier when there is less stress!

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Welcome! This is a place where ole grandpa will try to describe what makes a Disney vacation work for us. The Disney experience is magical, no matter how old or young you are.

There is no reason you cannot enjoy a trip to the parks at ANY AGE! Grandma and I are living proof. You just have to do things a bit differently than you did in your younger years. I am here to tell you how. Read on to find out more.

  • Slowing Your Roll: A Grandpa’s Guide to Enjoying Disney Without the Rush

    I first published this article over 2 years ago. I felt it was time to revisit. Things change, the parks have changed. The whole point to Crushing It! is to go with the flow and adapt. So here ya go Enjoy! Let me tell you a story. Back in the late ’90s when our kids…

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  • Saying Goodbye to Early Entry: How to Navigate Disneyland Without the 30-Minute Head Start

    If you’ve been staying at Disneyland Resort hotels for years, you probably felt a little piece of your Disney heart break on January 5, 2026. That was the day Early Entry officially disappeared, taking with it those magical 30 minutes of peaceful park exploration before the masses arrived. I get it. I really do. For…

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  • Mobile Ordering Showdown: Disney vs. Universal – Which Theme Park Does It Better?

    If you’ve visited a major theme park in the past few years, you know that mobile ordering has become a game-changer. No more waiting in long lines just to order a burger and fries – now you can skip straight to pickup. But not all mobile ordering systems are created equal. Let’s dive into how…

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  • Grandpa’s EPIC Adventure

    Grandma and I paid a visit to Universal before our family WDW trip back in late November. I should have posted this sooner, but as often happens life got in the way. Nothing major, just holidays, Grandkids, etc. The condition of our politics made me feel uninterested in writing. The current state of our Country…

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  • It’s That Time Of Year Again

    Well gentle readers, Disney’s fiscal year is coming to a close. This usually means all kinds of announcements. Most of them bad news for us pinched consumers. We can always expect price increases this time of year and this year was sadly no exception. As with Disney’s custom, bad news was tempered with good. They…

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  • Disney Split Stay: Tips for Maximizing Family Fun

    Back in January I posted that this year is going to be a very Disney year. So far so good! Grandma and I had a great time at Disneyland back in February and sweated it out in May at Disney World. Our next adventure begins in around 60 days. We are taking the Grandkids and…

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