There’s one in every family, the guy (or woman) who doesn’t like Disney. Maybe you’re even married to “that guy.” My advice is don’t fight it. Not everyone gets the magic of Disney. Some people hate the heat, the crowds, and the expense. Some people are just, well I’ll just say
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Disney Suggestion Box
If Disney had a virtual suggestion box, here would be my request. Dear Disney, It’s not often I think you’ve been bested. In fact, the Disney experience is so exemplary it is the standard by which I judge my other customer experiences. Which, when thinking about it, is not the
Playing Hide and Seek with Mickey
Hidden Mickeys are Mickey-head shaped designs that have been hidden all over Walt Disney World by the Imagineers as they came up with the plans for every ride, attraction, restaurant, and resort hotel. They are literally everywhere.
Oldies But Goodies – Special Dietary Needs For Seniors
The first thing I want to mention to my fellow Seniors is that there are thousands of people who visit Walt Disney World each week who have either food allergies or special dietary needs. These needs vary from the simple types like low fat or low sodium diets to serious
New Ko Olina Disney Vacation Club Aulani Resort Update
Our friend Joel at Coconut Wireless has just shared with us some new photos of the Disney Vacation Club Aulani Resort out in Hawai’i. It looks like the resort is progressing along nicely and I can’t believe there is only a year left before this resort opens! If anyone at
Disney World Quick Tips – What not to do your first day.
If you’re like most people, getting to Disney World can be a little exhausting regardless of how you get there, but it’s hard not to want to go out and do everything the moment you arrive on property. If you get there early enough (or if you have an annual pass), you’re probably going
The Best Thing I Love About Disney Is … Restaurant Marrakesh
There is a restaurant in the Epcot World Showcase that has a very loyal following but has not yet reached the popularity level of Le Cellier and many of the others located there. We were there in November 2009 and at that point we became part of the loyal following.
First Timers: What to do in the early planning stages.
Continuing with theme of Darlene’s first trip, I want to talk about the things you can do months before your trip begins. For some of us, this is part of the excitement, but to the uninitiated, it can seem a bit, how shall I put it? Well, i…
Disneyworld Quick Tips – Want to avoid the lines?
I was talking about today’s Quick Tip in a previous article I wrote earlier this week in Chip’s Animal Kingdom Touring Plan. If you missed it check it out the article above. Today’s Quick Tip is perfect for single people, parents, or for couples who don’t mind not riding together.If
The Best Thing I Love About Disney Is… Walking at Port Orleans Resort
For those who have never stayed at the Port Orleans Resort, you might want to consider it. On your next visit to Walt Disney World, take a bus over to the resort and spend an hour walking around. When we stay there we stay in the Magnolia bend section of
Lucky 300 Get a Behind-the-Scenes Look at World of Color
On Thursday, August 26, 300 lucky people, including myself, got the chance to take a peek behind the scenes of California Adventure’s new nighttime spectacular World of Color, as well as learn about the show’s development and a Q&A session with the show’s creators. The meet-up was hosted by Disney
A Ride-Wimp’s Guide to Disney World
One thing I have learned from my years of researching Disney vacations, is that people have lots of questions about “what the rides are like”. I know this because I have been that person on various Disney message boards who has wanted to know if Mission Space was really “that” bad etc etc…..
Excerpt 3: Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers (2011)
Chip and Company’s own Chris had an excellent post, Disney World Quick Tips – Finding More Magic this week. It’s a perfect introduction for this week’s excerpt from Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers (2011). The excerpt below will help your little ones find more
Disney World Quick Tip – The fastest way to get to the Magic Kingdom.
Getting to the Magic Kingdom can be pretty involved: You have to drive to the parking lot, take a tram to the Ticket and Transportation Center, then get on the ferry or monorail. If you have lots of “stuff,” like strollers or diaper bags, or even little kids who move
