For the second time in 12 months, I was faced with the fun, yet terrifying task of planning a trip to Walt Disney World. We strategically planned a visit in 2017 before my twins turned 3 to maximize their free tickets and free character meals (details here). When my husband signed up for the 2018 Dopey Challenge as part of the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, I knew I would need to plan this year a bit differently. There are a few ways to prep for Disney - you can put yourself in the hands of a Disney Vacation Planner and let them take care of your hotel, meals and in-park plans (and checkbook), or you can grab a tour book and start a spreadsheet for a bit of number crunching and itinerary planning. I planned day-by-day Disney itineraries as a young girl, so scheduling our days and maximizing our savings was definitely more my speed. Having gone through the motions twice now, I have a few tips for a smooth and affordable trip.
News & Stories
Have you seen the new orange and white bikes around Town Center? These are part of a new bike-share program recently launched in The Woodlands from Mobike.
The Woodlands Township Chairman of the Board Gordy Bunch said a bike-share program makes great sense for The Woodlands. "The Woodlands is a health-conscious community and features many great outdoor activities for fitness with more than 200 miles of pathways and more than 130 parks," he said. "There are so many great places to see and visit by bicycle. We're pleased Mobike wants to launch its first concept in Texas right here in The Woodlands. "
My family found ourselves on a chilly Sunday morning over a holiday weekend needing to burn a little energy. My friends have raved and raved about a new indoor playground for months and when faced with another cold day indoors at our house I thought this would be the perfect morning to try Kanga's Indoor Playcenter. 
One of the City of Conroes capital improvement projects for fiscal year 2016-2017 was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park (1001 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Place South). Improvements were completed in October of 2017 and included a 5,000 square foot splash pad (operational 8am-8pm March through October) with activities for all ages, a sand volleyball court, two Futsal (small sided soccer) courts,
GoBowling.com is offering a FREE Game of Bowling Coupon through 1/31 (holidays excluded)! The offer is valid between 8:30am and 5:30pm daily and excludes shoe rental. Valid in our area at Time To Spare (13027 Highway 105 E, Cut and Shoot) and Huntsville Lanes (663 Interstate 45 S, Huntsville).
Free trees galore (and cupcakes, too)! Over 65,500 free tree seedlings will be given away at the 42nd annual Arbor Day celebration – one of the longest standing traditions in the community. Hosted by The Woodlands Development Company, the Arbor Day Celebration will take place on Saturday, January 20 from 10am to 2pm at Hughes Landing on Lake Woodlands.
Since 1977, The Woodlands Development Company and its sponsors have given away nearly 1.5 million tree seedlings at Arbor Day. This year, nine varieties of free tree seedlings will be available. The selection of trees includes American Elm, Eastern Redbud, Laurel Oak, Live Oak, Loblolly Pine, Overcup Oak, Sawtooth Oak, Water Oak and Willow Oak.
- The Howard Hughes Corporation® Wins Both Gold and Commendation Awards for Hughes Landing®
- 2018 Astros Caravan Rolls Into The Woodlands on January 12
- Fun Music Classes in Our Neighborhood! A Sneak Peek at Prelude Music
- Woohoo! Your Parking Meter Donations are going to these great charities!
- Gingerbread Men all year long with Krusteaz! (Why not?)
