Did you know there is a real working barber shop on Main Street in the Magic Kingdom? Located in between City Hall and the Emporium, you will find that famous red and white candy striped barber pole in front of the Harmony Barber Shop. Walking inside the shop is like
Category: Planning
10 Things Most First Timers Don’t Know About Disney World
I’ve heard from a lot of people that the idea of planning a Disney vacation is stressful and they aren’t sure where to start. There are so many little details at Disney, it can be hard for a first timer to take it all in without getting washed away in
6 Reasons Why Adults Will LOVE Disney World As Much As The Kids
There’s no denying that Walt Disney World is a true kid’s paradise – kids beg and plead to go there, and with good reason – the characters, rides, shows – it’s a magical experience for the little ones. But, believe it or not – there’s a TON of stuff that
10 Ideas for Disney World Departure Days
You want to know the absolute worst part about visiting Disney? At some point, you have to go home. I know, it’s the worst feeling ever! During my most recent trip to Disney, I actually cried a little as the plane for taking off because I didn’t want to leave.
Take a Walk on the Wild Side with Wild Africa Trek
Jambo Rafiki (that’s Swahili for “Hello Friend”)! If you’re ready to take Animal Kingdom’s Kilimanjaro Safaris to the next level then the adventurous Wild Africa Trek may be the perfect Disney experience for you. This three hour privately guided expedition will show you a side of the Harambe Reserve that
Big Thunder Mountain Refurbishment is back on the schedule
Originally Big Thunder Mountain Railroad was scheduled to be refurbished April 4th through July 15th; we are now being told the refurbishment will take place August 8th through November 18th, reopening on November 19th. Big thunder mountain has not had a major refurbishment since 2012 although there have been some
Florida Resident Select Ticket blackout dates lifted!
Florida Resident Select Tickets are a good way to save some money when you are a local resident and go to the parks often, however there are black out dates, usually spring break time. This year March 19th – April 1st will not be blacked-out (additional black out dates are
Garden Rock Concert Series schedule for the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival
13 bands will be playing Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival this year. There are some new and some returning favorites. You can catch these free concerts (with theme park admission) Friday, Saturday and Sunday starting this weekend and going through the weekend of May 27th. The performances will take place
2016 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival starts today!
Every year Epcot turns into a beautiful collection of flowers, sounds, artwork and so much more at the annual International Flower and Garden Festival. The festival starts today and runs for 90 days (up from last years 75) until May 31st. That is plenty of time for you to get
Top 10 Walt Disney World Tips From Disney Addicts
I asked and you answered! Earlier this month I posted a question on the ‘You Might Be a Disney Addict…” Facebook page asking Disney Addicts what is their #1 tip for a Disney World Vacation. There were 175 comments, some including more than one tip! Let’s face it, when you
Non-Disney Activities to Experience on Your Disneyland Vacation
The Disneyland Resort is the Happiest Place on Earth and a wonderful vacation destination. When my family visits Disneyland in Southern California we sometimes like to do non-Disney activities as well. (Gasp! I know) For those of you that want to explore the area and do some fun non-Disney things
What to do When it Rains at Disney
Disney vacations are of course, magical, and filled with pixie dust. But what happens when it literally begins to rain on your parade? Have you noticed that it rains for at least an hour almost every summer day in Florida? Here are some ideas to help you enjoy a rain
Top 6 Walt Disney World resort pools we love
While vacationing in Walt Disney World, especially with little ones, you need a break in the day, or a day off from all the walking at the theme parks, and that is where the resorts pools come into play! There are few pools in the world that can compare to the
A First Timer’s Guide: Top Things You Need to Know About Disneyland
Disneyland is the original Disney theme park. If you haven’t had a chance to visit yet, you need to at least once in your life! There are some similarities to the Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, but there are also elements that make this park
