Weeks after revealing a new FastPass option for Wishes Nighttime Spectacular at the Magic Kingdom, Chip and Co. has the scoop on a yet-to-be announced addition to Disney’s popular FastPass (FP) service. No longer will guests have to wait in the long lines to get a FastPass to their favorite attractions.
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Some of the best Disney World Pool Areas
With summer just around the corner and the temperatures climbing steadily, we are thinking of ways to cool off! Fortunately, Walt Disney World is home to some awesome pools to offer some relief from the heat. 1. Stormalong Bay-This pool, at Disney’s Beach Club Resort, is like a mini-water park! The
Disney’s Mobile Magic vs. Touring Plans Lines
As soon as Disney/Verizon finally released Mobile Magic for smart phones, I jumped on the *free* download! I remember originally reading that it was a charged program, but never noticed a charge, so I’m sticking with free! I already had downloaded Touring Plan’s WDW Lines application – a mobile version
St. Patrick’s Day Disney Fun
Top ‘o the mornin’ to ya! This coming Saturday is St. Patrick’s Day, a festive time to don your green and wish for the luck of the Irish. If you’re visiting Walt Disney World between March 15 and 17, you’ll find lots of St. Paddy’s festivities going on at Downtown
Transportation Issues before the Disney Parks Open
Imagine with the Disney Diva for a second: You’re excited! You’ve discovered you can actually get in the parks before they “officially” open by making an early advanced dining reservation. You get an 8am reservation for Tusker House and are ecstatic. But then you have a strange revelation… resort buses
Disney World Quick Tips – Don’t skip the Advanced Dining Reservations
When your planning your Disney World Vacation I can’t stress how important it is to make those Advanced Dining Reservations or ADR’s. There is nothing more frustrating that having to wait sometime hours to eat a meal. Countless times I have gone up to a restaurant to check in and
Disney World Planning – Extra Magic Hours Strageties
I have gotten into many debates with people over visiting the parks during Extra Magic Hours. Don’t get me wrong I like the idea of Extra Magic Morning or Evening Hours, but does the HUGE influx of people at that park on that day really account for an hour or
Planning a Disney Trip? Countdown to the FUN!
How many days do you have until you leave for your Disney vacation? Do you even know? If you are getting close, why not make it fun and start a Disney Vacation Countdown!?! Several months ago, Melissa shared how to make a great Do It Yourself Countdown Calendar. In
Disney World Quick Tips – Advanced Dining Reservation Tips
Most Disney visitors plan on dining at some table service restaurants while they are on vacation. I thought most everyone was aware of the Advance Dining Reservation (ADR) system and used it as designed. In reading some of the many Disney forums on the web it is a bit disconcerting
Disney Planning Tips – Plan It, Pack It, Post-It!
The burden of a family vacation can be overwhelming for the person “in charge”. Disney veterans know that timing is everything, dining reservations are a must and you can’t leave home without your itinerary. If you haven’t traveled to Disney, or don’t travel frequently all of the above is overwhelming;
Disney World Quick Tips – Don’t be so rushed
When you visit Walt Disney World Resort, slow down and pay attention. It’s impossible to see and do everything in one Park visit anyway, so try not to get so caught up in the hustle and bustle of doing it all that you overlook what makes the place so magical.
A Once In A Lifetime Lecture with Jack Lindquist
Recently I had the privilege of listening to a lecture by the man that helped guide Disneyland to great success: Jack Lindquist. Disneyland’s very first president came to speak to my Walt Disney and Charles Darwin: In Pursuit of Happiness and Knowledge course at Chapman University. I was blown away
Disney Planning Tips – Dollar To Disney
Prior to leaving for your trip to Disney World a trip to the Dollar Store may be in order. There are a few things that are worth picking up at the dollar store that will come in handy on your trip. I am a dedicated Dollar Store shopper and
How to Tour the Parks – Dancing through Hollywood Studios
While not as big as some of the other parks, and featuring more on Movies, Music, and Animation Disney’s Hollywood Studios has a great balance of thrill rides and family shows. Also I feel this park is one of the harder ones to move around in if its packed. Don’t
