Welcome to Sunshine & Sand Dollars
Sunshine and Sand Dollars is a Florida-based blog focusing on local vacation spots and traveling the world – Plus everything Disney! We enjoy sharing photography and videos of the products, places, and activities we love and writing detailed posts to engage with our growing audience.
I hope to utilize this space as a way to creatively share our daily life, new adventures, local favorites like restaurants, beaches, parks, and other things we love to do.
We have a rescue cat that rules our lives! Read his story here: Colonel Mustard, aka Mooshi – We love to show the daily adventures of The Cats of Mira Manor!
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Our Latest Blog Posts
We are happiest with our feet in the sand and a drink in our hands.
Disney – Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon 2025
I returned to Disneyland for the 2025 Halloween Half Marathon and earned my second coast-to-coast medal! From the energy of the Expo and exclusive merch to my best corral placement yet, perfect weather, and amazing community support, this race weekend was unforgettable.
Travel – Why You Should Book Your Holiday and 2026 Trips Now
The best time to plan your holiday or 2026 vacation is now! From Disney and Universal to Royal Caribbean and Virgin Voyages, booking early means better deals, more options, and a perfectly planned getaway. Let me handle the details so you can focus on making memories.
Universal – Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando
Discover the tropical charm of Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando!
I recently had the privilege of experiencing a behind-the-scenes tour through Universal Foundations training, and the more time I spend learning about Universal, the more I fall in love with all that Universal Orlando has to offer.
Disney- Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 2025
We returned to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in 2025 after missing last year due to hurricanes, and even though this year brought thunderstorms, it was still one of our favorite Disney events!
Florida Travel – Hotel Landy Orlando
Hotel Landy Orlando is a Marriott Bonvoy Tribute Portfolio hotel just minutes from Universal Studios and the new Epic Universe. With a chic retro-modern vibe, on-site dining, a lively pool, and Bonvoy member perks, it’s a stylish and convenient option I love recommending to travelers.
Mark
I’m a runner, reader, video gamer, and lover of nature with an Anthropology degree from Ohio University. I’m a Florida Park Ranger, and protecting nature and helping animals of all kinds is an extreme passion of mine.
Our Story
Ohio transplants living the Florida dream while working hard to travel the world. We met in 2009 and moved to St Pete, FL, in 2015 to chase our wildest dreams in the Sunshine State.
Brittany
I’m a photographer, writer, day dreamer, and beach lover with a degree in visual communications. I’m a digital content creator and love sharing beautiful things with the world!
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