I just returned from Walt Disney World after being there for 9 days, and I wanted to make sure to tell you about something that can save you BIG on your Disney vacation… ordering off the kids menu. If you are really wanting to save some cash on your next
Category: Planning 101
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: Ways to help your aching feet and legs
When I was at Disney World last week I decided to turn on my Garmin watch for 5 hours and see how far I walked. 11 miles. I walked ELEVEN MILES in 5 hours! Now I have been training for the Princess Half Marathon for about 6 months. So I’ve
Top 5 ways to sound like a “planner” on your next Walt Disney World vacation
Ok, so OBVIOUSLY you’re the planner of the group. You wouldn’t be sitting here reading this if you weren’t. However, if you’re like me sometimes you do all the planning for an event or vacation and WHOOSH someone clueless swoops in and takes control and you walk around silently fuming
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 Planning – Picking the Resort & Time of Year
Currently I am planning a Disney trip for September 2012. Since planning is half the fun I decided to bring everyone along on my planning journey. Follow this series of articles for some fantastic planning tips and ideas and feel free to share your ideas with me to help me
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
Top 10 Table Service Meals at the WDW Resorts
When planning your Advance Dining Reservations (or ADR’S) for your Walt Disney World meals, there are so many choices that it can be hard to figure out where to begin! One thing I always strongly recommend is that you plan a few meals outside the Theme Parks (why, you might
Disney Work Planning Tips for Plus Sized Travelers
What to do when one size doesn’t fit all? With millions of visitors from around the world, it would be impossible to fabricate accommodations that would be ideal for everyone in Disney parks. If the “one size fits all” philosophy doesn’t apply to you, don’t worry, you aren’t out of
Planning Your Disney Vacation: Get Your Customized Maps!
One of the greatest things that Walt Disney World offers is the ability, every six months, to order a set of customized maps. These special maps are made of a thicker paper, and you can put as many favorite attractions, shows, and dining locations on there as you want. The
Vacationing at Disney World with Special Needs: ASD/ADHD
Families with special needs children may find the idea of traveling daunting. Vacation planning should be a fun time and something to look forward to, not fear or dread. As a travel agent, I have been blessed to find families with special needs very open about their unique situation and
Who do you tip at Walt disney World?
Tipping is a personal choice, based upon both the practice of an individual and the quality of service provided. Since tipping refers to paying a gratuity for services rendered, and no one concentrates more on providing great service than Disney, you might consider this when preparing your budget. I am
Disney Cruise Tips – Dinner Attire on Disney Cruise Line
New cruisers always ask the same question: “What do I wear to dinner?” Before you purchase a new ball gown or a tuxedo…relax and take a deep breath. Disney Cruise Line knows how spiffy you’d look in a floor length sequined gown, they also know that wrangling your child into
Getting your hair cut at Walt Disney World
One of my daughters “official firsts” happened at Walt Disney World in the barber shop. Her first haircut. (Well, not technically her first, she cut her bangs herself, ugh) I’m fairly sure that my daughter is somehow related to Rapunzel. Her hair grows extremely fast, which we realized very early
