June 1st is the official start of hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean and it also starts the summer tornado season in Florida. If you are traveling to Walt Disney World you may want to prepare yourself for this type of weather. With hurricanes, you usually get a few
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Disney Cruise Line Greets NYC with World’s Largest Bumper Sticker
This morning, Disney Cruise Line’s flagship vessel, the Disney Magic, arrived in New York Harbor donning the world’s largest bumper sticker. Usually found on the back of family minivans, the 50-foot-long by 11-foot-wide super-sized sticker is larger than a city bus. The ship will depart this afternoon, marking the beginning
10 Tips for Staying Cool at Disney World This Summer
While a Disney vacation is a special one, visiting central Florida in the hottest part of summer will require some planning if you want this to be a magical vacation…and not a miserable one. So let’s talk about some ways to stay cool if you will be traveling to Disney World this summer.
Great News for Disneyland Annual Passholders!
Fantastic news for annual pass holders at Disneyland! This summer Disneyland will be allowing season passholders early entry into the parks. June 18th through September 13th Disneyland annual pass holders can gain 1 hour early entry into the parks on selected days. It looks like these will take place at
Hidden Oasis for Parents – Disney World Baby Care Centers
For most vacationers, standard routines go out the window. Regularly scheduled meals, diapers, potty breaks, naps, go out the window in search of magic and fun. But, even though the schedules may not be exact, Walt Disney World provides a safe haven for families to escape to, in search of
Walt Disney World Planning Tips: What to Pack?
Whether you are a frequent visitor to Disney World or if you are planning your first magical visit, I hope you will find this Packing Tip helpful. Up on the top shelf of my closet, I have what I refer to as my Disney Trunk. The contents of this oversized
What Month Should You Travel To Walt Disney World?
When choosing the time of year your family should travel to Walt Disney World, there are four things to consider: crowds, price, weather and special events. 1. CROWDS… Different times of the year bring different size crowds to WDW. Typically, when school is in session, the crowds are lighter. When your kids
Huge Savings on Star Wars Weekends, Food n’ Wine and Jersey Week!
Are you considering a vacation to Disney World for Star Wars Weekends, Food n’ Wine Festival or during Jersey week this year? If so then this is for YOU! Pixie Vacations has an EXCLUSIVE offer with GREAT discounts that you can ONLY get by booking through us. We have worked
Traveling with Infants to Walt Disney World
This morning my 3 year old asked to go to “Dinny World” again. Being 17 weeks pregnant now, we won’t be going as a family for a while. But, the next time we do go we’ll have an infant in tow! Thinking about this “next trip” made me consider how
Ask a Disney Question – Rental Cars Locations and Agencies at WDW
Today’s question comes from Michelle: We are staying at Port Orleans and then heading to a condo for another 5 days. Is there a way to rent a car while at Disney World? We are using the Disney bus to pick us up when we fly into Orlando. You are
Coming in 2013 – Adventures by Disney Introduces Families to the Far East
Continuing its tradition of creating award-winning immersive experiences around the globe, Adventures by Disney announced today an all-new destination for 2013 – Southeast Asia. Featuring Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, the 12-day, 11-night itinerary will give travelers the opportunity to experience some of Asia’s most exotic and culturally-rich cities – including
Easter Sunday Worship at Walt Disney World
In the past, Easter Sunday services have been held in the Fantasia Ballroom, located at Contemporary Resort: Catholic Mass at 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m and a Protestant Service at 9:00 a.m. WDW has not released 2012 Easter Worship plans yet. Check with guest services
Top 5 Places Disney World to shop for Disney Pins
If you have been to Disney World in the past ten years or so, you will know that Disney Pins are everywhere! Disney Pins feature characters, parks, attractions, restaurants, resorts, and much more so they make great souvenirs. Also, many of the pins are considered collectibles and trading with Cast
Disney Work Planning Tips for Plus Sized Travelers
What to do when one size doesn’t fit all? With millions of visitors from around the world, it would be impossible to fabricate accommodations that would be ideal for everyone in Disney parks. If the “one size fits all” philosophy doesn’t apply to you, don’t worry, you aren’t out of
