Wondering what to give a friend or family member who is planning a big vacation to Disney World (or anywhere else for that matter)? Or perhaps it is you taking the big trip and people need gift ideas for you? Either way, Christmas gifts are the perfect way to help make future traveling a bit easier, less stressful, and just more fun. Here are few of my favorite travel essentials that will make great gifts for anyone:
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Disney World Planning Tips for when the Parks are PACKED!
Just heard from a bunch of people in the Disney Addict Group and Chip and Co Facebook Page that the parks are getting PACKED! Remember by late morning, wait times for the Tower of Terror and other main attractions are around 100 minutes. Attractions like Soarin’ and Toy Story Midway Mania
Disney World Planning 101: Getting Ready For The Magic
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:
Capturing Disney in Pictures: 3rd Day of Christmas at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa
Every photo has a story. With theme park crowds at some of their highest levels during the Christmas Season, you may need a break from the long lines. Hop a monorail and head over to the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa for some holiday shopping in a fabulous resort
Capturing Disney in Pictures: The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights
Every photo has a story. I do believe this is what Clark Griswold used for inspiration when he decorated his home in “Christmas Vacation.” The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios was created by Jennings Osborne. A successful Arkansas businessman, Jennings and his wife bought a large
Is Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground right for you?
Walt Disney World has a lot of different resort options to choose from, so the question is, where should you stay, what resort will best suit you and your family’s wants and needs? When I was young, my family always chose to camp at Fort Wilderness, and I have many
Will Port Orleans Riverside Sleep 5 After Refurbishment?
I recently took a look at the Pros & Cons of staying at Walt Disney World Resort’s Port Orleans Riverside. The property is currently undergoing refurbishments to replace furniture and update décor, and a question arose about room occupancy. Disney is replacing all double beds at Port Orleans Riverside with
Is Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside 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
Disney World Quick Tip: Packing Laundry Detergant
When I am headed to Walt Disney World, I know I am going to do laundry. We like to change our clothes to go to dinner after a long day at the Parks and with jammies and maybe a pair or two of workout clothes it equals a lot of
The “Comforts of Home” are never far away at Disney World
A vacation to Walt Disney World is a great time to be adventurous and try new and exciting things. For many of us, that’s the best part of a vacation….but not everyone feels that way. Humans are creatures of habit, and we like our routines. Luckily, WDW recognizes this, and
Disney World Quick Tips – Mousekeeping
Here’s a Disney World Quick Tip! 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,
Disney World Planning Tips – Pass Time in the Car, Pack a Goodie Bag
A car ride to Walt Disney World can be long and boring, especially for children in the backseat. Each trip I try to find creative ways to pass the time for my daughter. One tradition that I do every trip we take to Disney is creating a goodie bag
Disney World Quick Tips – Adults, don’t leave home without these items
Packing for a vacation can be a pain, and it’s easy to forget something important. When you were a kid, your parents packed for you, and it was all worry free and fun galore. Now that I’m older (and my parents no longer pack for me), I have found that
Top 5 Disney World Resorts for the Holidays
With the weather beginning to turn cold, many people are beginning to turn their attention to the approaching holidays, particularly Christmas! Christmas is my favorite time of the year; and when it comes to decking the halls, no one does it better than Walt Disney World! By the time Thanksgiving rolls
