Are you road trippin’ to Walt Disney World for the big 40th Anniversary celebration? My husband and oldest son do not like to fly, so four out of the five times we’ve been to Walt Disney World, we have driven the 18-hour trek from Texas. The first year, 2006, my
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Taking advantage of Disney’s on Site Childcare
Next time you plan a trip to Disney World, consider having a grown-up night out and leaving the kids with a sitter. You can hire an in-room sitter from several services in the area or you can use one of Disney’s on-site childcare centers. A few weeks ago, I went down
Last Minute Tips before you leave for Walt Disney World!
The time is near, you’ve been counting down the days until your next Walt Disney World vacation for what feels like years! You’ve made all your reservations, your ADRs, and everything else related to your visit. Is there anything else you need to worry about? Here are some tips that
Port Orleans French Quarter – a Perfect WDW Getaway Spot For Adults
One of the biggest challenges in planning a Walt Disney World Vacation for adults is picking which resort to stay at. Personally, I know I am looking for someplace quiet, scenic, and moderately inexpensive when I go to book my vacation Port Orleans French Quarter is the WDW Resort that
Top 10 Activities for Adults at Walt Disney World
For those of you who think Walt Disney World is “just for kids”, thank again! There is plenty to do for adults too, including: Water sports: You can go water skiing, jet-skiing, rent a boat (motorboats, or pedal boats and canoes for the more physically inclined), and even go para-sailing
Choose the Magic Kingdom Resort Monorail instead
This week on my blog, Tips from the Disney Diva, I am running a series on tips specifically for people staying “off-property” (not in a Disney World resort). The Diva’s have stayed both on and off property many times and know you have to plan differently when you are parking
Top 5 Reasons to Stay at a DVC Villa
You may not know it, but you can stay at a Disney Vacation Club Villa even if you’re not a member! It’s true! Villas are connected to several of Disney World’s deluxe resorts and offer some extra benefits; but now you may be asking yourself, why should I choose to
Top 5 Disney Water Park Attractions
If you have ever been to Blizzard Beach or Typhoon Lagoon, you know that Disney water parks are like no other! They are also a great way to get some relief from the intense, summertime heat. Just like Disney’s theme parks, there are a lot of things to do and see
Top 10 Attractions with the Shortest Lines
It’s officially summer! Kids are on summer vacation, the temperatures are rising, people are filling up their pools, and families are going on vacation. Therefore, Disney World is a crowded place to be! If you’re visiting Disney World during the summer, you’re probably wondering how can I experience attractions without
When One Size Doesn’t Fit All-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
Top 5 Places 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
Top 5 Disney World Resorts
I am a big fan of Disney Resorts so staying on property is always a priority for me. Disney World Resorts offer the detail, theme, quality, and magical experiences, just like the parks do! After all, how cool is it to fall asleep and wake up in the heart of
How Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers Comes Together – Part 2
Much like accountants have their busy season, my busy season as a Walt Disney World travel guide author is late spring throughout the summer. With a target date of October 1st for the next year’s version to be available through Amazon and Barnes and Noble, my book must be complete
A Round of Golf at Disney World
When booking many packages or free dining, often times you will receive a free round of golf at one of the two golf courses, Fantasia or Winter Summerland Golf Course. On a recent vacation to Disney, I had not done any research on which of these courses was considered better
