Update: Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers (2011) has been released and is available from Amazon.com. What’s a Walt Disney World travel guide without tips? The excerpt below has two sets of tips; the first are general tips for visiting Walt Disney World while the
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Oldies But Goodies – How Old Is Too Old For Walt Disney World
Your age in years actually has very little to do with how old you are! Fellow Seniors, some people say you are as old as you feel and that does play a role. I say, you are as old as you act!! In the picture above, my wife and I
Will the Marvel Universe Ever Land at the Disney Parks?
Ok so it has been awhile since Marvel Entertainment was bought out for 4 Billion Dollars by Walt Disney Co. So far I have seen a trickle of Merchandise come to the Disney Parks, but nothing of the characters. I mean are we ever going to see Spiderman walking around
Surrounding Ourselves with Disney Lovers
Sometimes I imagine living in the world Walt dreamed of. I am not talking about the “World” I visit each year but the one where everyone would be nice to one another. Where neighbors cared for each other and families could spend time together without feeling all the pressure of
What On Earth Was I Thinking!?!?
Let me tell you about the day in 2007 that I took this picture of the Contemporary Resort. If there were an election held today I could easily be elected president of DUCA. the Dull Uninteresting Club of America. In 2007 I was a 61 year old guy on vacation
Disneyworld Quick Tips – The Perfect Christmas Card Photos
We have all received Christmas Cards with the family dressed in Khakis and White shirts at the beach. While we were on vacation a couple of weeks ago at Myrtle Beach we saw a family leaving the beach right after sunset with a photographer who took pictures for their Christmas
Resort Hopping 101 – Epcot Area Ferry 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 – The Monorail Express check it
Take Five at Walt Disney World: Magic Kingdom
When I received this next Chip Panel submission I felt honored! This article is from one of my favorite Disney Examiner authors Debra Peterson. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. When I first started visiting Walt Disney World Resort, I was the guest who was at
Why Are We Going To Walt Disney World In October 2011?
There are lots of reasons why we are going for our next visit to Walt Disney World in October of 2011. Some of these are: Because it’s there!!! Enough said on that point. We go to WDW at least every 2 years (more when possible) and 2011 just happens to
5 Tips for Affordable Disney Pin Collecting
When we discovered pin collecting, we discovered a great way of keeping our Disney vacation souvenir budget under control. Because pins are now our souvenir of choice, we are better able to plan our souvenir purchases and stick to a planned budget. We don’t get sidetracked, and don’t suffer “buyer’s remorse” when we get home either.
Is the Disney Vacation Club Right for your Family?
Last week, I looked at the financial piece of the Disney Vacation Club (DVC) as it relates to my family. I was trying to answer the question, “Is the Disney Vacation Club Worthwhile?” Financially, it is for my family. However, there is more to the DVC than financial considerations. This
Oldies But Goodies – Cirque du Soleil
Let’s face it fellow Seniors, we love to be entertained. We also love the chance to sit in a cool, shady area several times a day while touring Walt Disney World. Perhaps this explains the large numbers of folks with white hair, and alas in my case as with many
Coming Soon! Halloweentime at Disneyland Photos
Want to know what it’s like during Halloweentime at Disneyland and California Adventure? Stay tuned — I will be making a trip today/tonight to take photos of the decorations. You’ll be able to see the photos tomorrow. Unfortunately, I won’t be attending Mickey’s Trick-or-Treat Party at Disneyland or WDW, but
Best things I love about Disney is… Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
A 40-foot-tall electric guitar, giant keyboard and a larger-than-life painting of the legendary rock group Aerosmith adorn the exterior of the “Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith.” The thrill attraction is an indoor roller coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista,
