When it comes to picking which Walt Disney World Resort to stay at, the options are endless – and can be overwhelming! They come in three “sizes” – Value, Moderate, and Deluxe, and as the names suggest, the perks (and pricetag!) goes up with each level. Many families find that
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DISCOUNT ALERT! Fun Spot America Offering Sweet 16 Savings and Amazing Race Auditions!
Have you ever visited Orlando’s Fun Spot America? A “HUGE!” park filled with rides for kids of all ages, Fun Spot America is the perfect place to stop if you are planning an amazing Orlando vacation on a budget. Parking and admission are always free (pay per ride), and ticket
Ten Planning Tips to a Smoother Walt Disney World Vacation
Do you want to have a smoother Walt Disney World vacation? I am sure you do! Considering Walt Disney World takes up about the size of San Francisco, planning your way around the parks is a must! Even frequent Disney travelers like myself need to do a bit of planning.
Starbucks Green Mermaid Makes Her Downtown Disney Debut
If you have ever been shopping at Downtown Disney after a long day in the parks, you have likely wondered where the nearest caffeination station was. If you’re like me you probably settled for a subpar cup of coffee from an eatery like Earl of Sandwich or Ghiradelli (great sandwiches/ice
Electric Addition to WDW Tomorrowland makes Charging Phones a Breeze
Have you ever been capturing endless photos of “The World” only to find that you have blown through your phone’s battery and don’t have the time or patience to carry around your charger and wait for it to charge? As a Personal Shopper, I am constantly snapping gorgeous merchandise photos
Disney Quick Tip: What to Wear in the Disney Parks
Disney World touring involves a lot of walking-and since it’s Florida, you are bound to be in the warm sun! You may see many families who have created coordinating t-shirts, the little princesses fresh from the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, and even dads sporting their Mickey Mouse gear. Comfort is key,
Disneyland Ticket Options
Planning a trip to Disneyland can be just as overwhelming as Disney World. For much different reasons however. One of the most confusing aspects of a Disneyland vacation is the number of ticket options available. Including adding other area attractions when purchasing a vacation package. I’m going to take a moment and highlight
Don’t Forget To Bring Home These Top 5 Adult WDW Souvenirs!
Walt Disney World is full of tons of amazing rides and attractions, shows and parades, restaurants and dining experiences – oh, and in case you didn’t know, there are a TON of stores there too! Seriously, there are souvenir shops, stores and carts about every 3 feet in Walt Disney
Disneyland Planning Checklist
We all want to get the most out of our vacations, and with some Key Disneyland Planning you can. We’ve created a handy checklist for you to follow along with as you start the planning process. If you use a Travel Agent, then they will do most of this for
Less Stress and More Magic at Walt Disney World
When you stay on Disney property, you have everything you need, right at your fingertips? Right? Usually, that is the case. Small shops at resorts and Downtown Disney can provide some basic needs, there are a few grocery stores right in the area, and Disney even rents their own strollers…uncomfortable
How far in advance should I book my Disney airfare?
Every day I get emails from clients about airfare to Disneyland or Walt Disney World. Previously, I wrote about the best days of the week to book airfare and which days of the week to travel by air. Today, I want to give you the inside scoop on how far
Ten Disney Dining Reservations that are not Impossible to Get
Disney dining reservations can cause some frustration, and stress, for a lot of travelers. Disney encourages you to make your Advanced Dining Reservations as early as possible, at 180 days in advance of your arrival. But what if you are are closer to arrival and haven’t made any? Or
Ten “Don’t Dos” for Your Disney Trip
We talk a lot here on Chip and Co about the Disney World “must dos”-must use a Disney travel agent, must get to Rope Drop, must take comfortable shoes, must eat at Be Our Guest, must make ADRs at 180 days. But today we are going to talk about the
10 things to put in your bag before heading to the Disney Theme Parks
When you hit the Disney World Theme Parks, you want to be prepared. If you are a parent, you can become a pack mule very quickly. Pare it down a bit and take a look at this list. You don’t need to bring a lot, just what is essential. 1.
