As parents, we will all be faced with the potentially gut-wrenching decision of whether to take our kids out of school for our Walt Disney World vacations or go during school breaks. Kelly (aka Disney Guru) recently tackled the subject and looked at different considerations that factor into this decision.
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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 luck. There are three main areas where the majority
Last minute travel tips before you leave for your Disney World vacation!
This is it! You’ve been planning and planning and planning, and now the time is here! Instead of counting down weeks or days, now you are counting down the hours! We will be leaving on Friday morning for our next Disney vacation, and I’m so excited I can’t stand it!
Making the Most of Counter Service Dining – Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Wow! Are you full yet? I feel like my stomach is going to burst from all these dining posts I’ve been writing. Can you tell what I look forward to during our Disney vacations? That’s right…eating! Since our family chooses the Quick Service Dining plan, I try to research and
Move Through the Parks Like a Pro: Shortcuts and Cut Throughs You Ought to Know
Let’s face it, when you go to Disney World you pretty much open yourself up for being surrounded by people, caught up in crowds, and pushing and shoving your way through tight spots. Now, there are times where you can find the parks virtually crowd free, but friends, those times
Top 10 Disney World Desserts you have to try!
With all the talk yesterday about snack items possibly being removed from the parks I thought it might be fitting to talk about some of the delicious Snacks and Treats at Walt Disney World! One of my favorite treats to myself while visiting Walt Disney World is cupcakes! They are
Disney World Quick Tips – How to keep your stuff dry
There is nothing more refreshing than getting on a water ride on a hot day. While being soaked and walking around in wet clothes is not the greatest feeling it does cool you off. Now imagine you are enjoying your Disney World vacation and like most people you have your
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique: When to make Reservations and what to bring with you?
Nothing says “girly girl” quite the way that a totally princess-ed out girl can! And nothing at Walt Disney World quite princess-es out your girly girl like Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. There are two locations for the BBB at Walt Disney World. The first is at the World of Disney Store
Tables in Wonderland vs. Disney Dining Plan
Which do you think is better? Tables in Wonderland (and out of pocket expenses) or signing up for the Disney Dining Plan? For those that aren’t aware, the Tables in Wonderland program is a special discount card that you purchase to get 20% off of dining costs at various restaurants
Disney World Quick Tips: Hot Weather Touring
With blue skies and bright sunny days, a vacation at Walt Disney World during the summer is the stuff picture-perfect postcards are made of. Unfortunately, the picture doesn’t capture the entire reality of those hot, sticky, exhausting days of touring the theme parks with all the summer crowds and in
Disney World Planning Tips – Try something new Take a Tour!
One of the more interesting things to do at Walt Disney World, are the various tours that Disney offers. We have been fortunate to do the Keys to the Kingdom tour at the Magic Kingdom, and the Behind the Seeds tour at the Land Pavilion in Epcot in years past, and were thrilled to have the chance to take the Undiscovered Future World tour at Epcot, on our recent trip…and at this point I will say that we are hooked on doing Disney tours: they are a fascinating way to learn about “the World”!
Give Kids the World
From its early roots, the Walt Disney Company has had a compassionate heart. Take a few moments to watch the 1932 short, Mickey’s Good Deed, and you’ll understand Walt’s selfless generosity. In this wonderful tale, Mickey Mouse portrays a fellow down on his luck, playing Christmas carols on the street
What to bring with you to the Disney Theme Parks
This is the age-old Disney question – how much and what to bring with you to the Disney parks. As you have read often at Chip and Co, the answer is… it depends. There are three main factors to consider – who you are traveling with, your budget, and how
10 Tips for Staying Cool in Disney World
Disney World has some of its highest temperatures during the summer months. Many of us find that when we get to the parks, we were not quite prepared for how HOT it is as we walk from attraction to attraction or while standing in line. Through the years, I have
