Here is one of the best things that I love about Disney World: I love the people. Yes, I know there are a lot of folks that are clearly not having a magical day while they are at Disney. But by and large, I really think that those people are the exception. In my experience, most people are the opposite….they are warm, friendly and helpful. In fact, I have honestly not ever found another place where the vast majority of people are just so…..happy.
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Disney World Quick Tips – Start Early, Leave Early
How do you find this type of non crowd shot at the Magic Kingdom? You start early! A lot of people love the evening Extra Magic Hours (EMH) and see them as an opportunity to really maximize their touring. I’ve tried both morning and evening hours and have found the
Disney Trip Rituals
Sometimes, without knowing it, we develop certain rituals within our lives that help to enhance our experiences in some way. My family is no exception to this rule and we have some trip traditions that we have been following for years. We did not set out to develop these
Missing Disney Films from Disneyworld
I was thinking about this over the weekend and I maybe I am oblivious to it but last time we were at Walt Disney World there were several newer Disney Movies that had no presences at the Florida theme park. Having a toddler at home who watches Disney Movies as
Oldies But Goodies – When Should Seniors Visit Walt Disney World
There are lots of wonderful times for everyone including us Oldies to visit Walt Disney World. There are times, however, when we are unable to really choose the best time for ourselves. If you are traveling with a group that includes school age grandchildren the trip windows are limited by
Planning a Disney Familymoon
Long before I knew what it was called, I suggested a familymoon to my then-fiancé when we were planning our honeymoon. According to The Wedding Channel, a familymoon is a postnuptial getaway that includes the kids. My husband’s son was a few months shy of his eleventh birthday when we
Top 10 Disneyworld Attractions that Won’t Make you Lose your Lunch!
Here is the next edition of Top 10 According to Jess: I am a big thrill seeker. I could ride Splash Mountain all day long, take the trek to the top of Everest every hour on the hour, and spend enough time on Rockin Roller Coaster to make Aerosmith question
ElecTRONica Meet-Up Tonight!
I know I haven’t been around too much lately (many apologies — school is keeping me super busy), but I will be going to the super special ElecTRONica meet-up hosted by Disney Parks Blog on Thursday, October 28! I’m excited! (Can’t you tell?) If you’re going to the meet-up, take
Poll: What’s your favorite Disney World Park?
Now is your chance! We want to hear from you! Let us know what your Favorite Disney World Park is. Is Magic Kingdom your spot? Or will Epcot reign supreme? I know what my favorite is so let us know yours! [poll id=”2″]
Exclusive Muppets Kitchen Giveaway from the 2 Lonely Deeks
The long awaited Muppets Kitchen show from 2 Lonely Deeks is finally here! n this weeks episode we are giving away some really cool, one of a kind items from the Muppets Kitchen with Cat Cora. Check out as George and Chip try their hands at cooking some of the
The Magic Behind The Scenes – Background Music
It’s here, it’s there, it’s everywhere!! On every visit to Walt Disney World I am amazed at how upbeat everyone seems to be. There are lots of reasons but one of them has to be the continuous presence of delightful background music. You hear it as you walk through the
On My Way – A Long Awaited Return to the Contemporary Resort
In three short weeks, I will be staying at Disney’s Contemporary Resort for the first time since 1979. At that time, I visited with my mom and my sister, Linda, and it was a wonderful vacation. We spent most of our time at the pool but I do remember the
Resort Hopping 101 – Animal Kingdom Safari Hop
One of our focuses on the website the past few months has been Quick Tips. We like to prepare you for the parks and offer up tips and tricks to making your vacation more enjoyable. If case you missed our last Resort Hopping 101 ‘s check them out Monorail Express,
A Ride Wimp’s Guide to Disney World Thrills: Soarin’
It is actually possible to be a Ride-Wimp at Disney World and have some thrills. With that in mind, this week, let me share my all-time favorite ride at Disney World: Soarin’. I sure do love this ride. And many, many other folks do as well, both Ride-Wimps and thrill-seekers alike.
