Take advantage of the Disney Dining Plan with these helpful tips

Many people who travel to Walt Disney World take advantage of the Disney Dining Plan (DDP).  Disney dining plans are options available exclusively to Guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels with Magic Your Way Vacation Packages.  You can choose from quick service dining plan, dining plan, deluxe dining plan, premium

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Fall 2013 Savings on the Disney Dream

Have you always wanted to set sail on the Disney Cruise Line, well now is your time. Disney released a wonderful offer that you should take advantage of. You can get a great lead rate – plus an onboard credit up to $100 – when they set sail on a

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Sometimes You Just Want a Night In Away from the Walt Disney World Parks

A trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth, aka Walt Disney World Resort, awesome as it is, can wear even the most seasoned traveler to the bone. Walking miles a day, waiting in crowded lines, eating delicious meals (ok, that’s not really a problem), basically pushing yourself physically, trying

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The dish on Disney Buttons

One of the most popular pieces of advice given by savvy Disney travelers is to get your “Disney Button” .  You may ask what could possibly make you want to look like you work for a restaurant chain while visiting Disney?  Well, Disney is its own little “World” and wearing

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Where to start when Planning a Trip to Walt Disney World

If you’re a Walt Disney World lover like me, then it probably doesn’t take much to get you pumped about a trip to WDW. To get myself even more excited, there are some things I like to do to prepare me for my reunion with Mickey and all his friends:

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Are Disney Value Resorts right for you?

When planning a Disney vacation on a budget you have to ask yourself one question… Are Disney Value Resorts right for you? For me the answer for me would be a definite yes. I know some people hear the term “Value” and think cheap and not well-kept but that could not be

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Tips & Tricks for Flying to Disney

Recently, I shared a post about “Packing Your Carry On Bag” for Walt Disney World. Then, I started thinking more about packing for Disney when you will be flying, like things to do when you arrive at the airport, airline info, and more. I felt I needed to expand a little

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Is Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside the Right Resort for You?

My family has enjoyed a couple of weeklong stays at Walt Disney World’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort. The question asked above, is it for you, depends on what you are looking for in a Resort, how much time you will actually spend at the Resort, and what types of amenities you prefer. My family

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Disney Quick Tips – Packing Your Carry on Bag

Packing for the Disney Parks can be both stressful and exciting. There are several different thoughts on what to pack in your carry on bag when you fly to Disney: Pack everything you need for your entire vacation in one bag so you don’t have to deal with bag check.

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Planning an “Off Day” at Disney’s Fort Wilderness

So many people travel to Walt Disney World and never experience any of the fun Fort Wilderness has to offer.  Since 1971, the Campsites at Fort Wilderness Resort have been accommodating guests on over 700 acres of wooded trails.  This camping resort offers campsites for tents, pop ups and RVs

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Top 5 Nap Spots for little ones in the Magic Kingdom

Napping in Disney World?  Who needs to nap in the most Magical Place on Earth?  Well, your infant and toddler might.  Ideally a trip back to your room is the best way to get a nap in for a soon to be cranky little one. Especially if they need a 2

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Do you tip Mousekeeping while you are at Walt Disney World?

Tipping is an important part of my Walt Disney World budget planning. I budget for Mousekeeping, bell service, and food servers at all my favorite table service restaurants. Each day, I leave a special Mousekeeping envelope with a few dollars inside when we leave  for the day, and I have been blessed with

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