I love the Disney Dining Plan! I love handing over my Key to the World card and being “done” with the bill. I especially love it when the dining plan is free! I know the argument exists that “nothing in life is free”, but I operate on the idea that
Category: Planning
Is Disney’s Boardwalk The Right Resort For You?
Should you stay at Boardwalk Inn & Villas? Well it all depends on what you are looking for in a resort, how much time you will actually spend at the resort, and what types of amenities you prefer. We have stayed at all three types of resorts, Value, Moderate, and Deluxe.
Disney World Quick Tips – Locker Rentals at Walt Disney World
Often the question is asked, can you rent lockers at Walt Disney World? The answer is yes! Locker rental is an additional fee, but if my memory serves me correctly, the fee wasn’t a terrible expense. Here are the locations where you can rent lockers: Magic Kingdom has locker facilities
Choosing the Best Day of the Week to Visit Each Disney World Park
There are many theories on how to choose which park to visit on each day of your vacation. There are also many helpful websites that give insight into why you should attend a certain Disney park on a specific day. My preference in choosing a park is based on avoiding
Downtown Disney Offers More Than Just Shopping And Restaurants!
Downtown Disney is known for its wide variety of shopping and restaurant options, but did you know that it offers a lot more than just food and stores? It’s really an entertainment complex, offering so many things to do that you could spend a whole day there and not even
Tips for Keeping Calm and Avoiding Anxiety at the Disney Parks
Anxiety is something that all of us have experienced at one time or another. A situation such as speaking in public is enough to make most of our hearts race and palms sweat. For some people, including my daughter, anxiety disorders can cause anxiety to make an appearance much more
Taking the family to an Outdoor Movie and Sing-along at Fort Wilderness
Each night at the Fort Wilderness Resort, families can enjoy a night of good old-fashioned fun for FREE! At 6:30 pm the campfires are lit and families can sit by the fire and roast marshmallows. You can bring marshmallows from home or purchase them at the Chuckwagon Snack Bar for
How to do Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique on a Budget
The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at Walt Disney World is one of the funnest extra’s you can do if you have a little girl! The salon is normally noisy and crowded but each “Fairy Godmother” treat the girls as if they are the only ones there! It is a must do
Planning an “Off Day” at Disney’s Fort Wilderness
So many people travel to Walt Disney World and never experience any of the fun Fort Wilderness has to offer. Since 1971, the Campsites at Fort Wilderness Resort have been accommodating guests on over 700 acres of wooded trails. This camping resort offers campsites for tents, pop ups and RVs
Top 5 Nap Spots for little ones in the Magic Kingdom
Napping in Disney World? Who needs to nap in the most Magical Place on Earth? Well, your infant and toddler might. Ideally a trip back to your room is the best way to get a nap in for a soon to be cranky little one. Especially if they need a 2
Mousekeeping Envelopes: Saying Thank You
As the countdown to my family’s vacation ever so slowly creeps down, we are beginning to focus on our traditions for preparing for our trip. While some of our traditions are exciting, like movie nights and making T-shirts; some are simpler but equally as important to us. One of these
The Magic Kingdom – Why It’s Worth Waking Up Early For
Many people like to relax, take it easy, and sleep in on vacation. I am all for relaxation, but when I am vacationing at Walt Disney World, I personally prefer to get up early and make the most of my days at the Parks. My favorite Park by far is
Do you tip Mousekeeping while you are at Walt Disney World?
Tipping is an important part of my Walt Disney World budget planning. I budget for Mousekeeping, bell service, and food servers at all my favorite table service restaurants. Each day, I leave a special Mousekeeping envelope with a few dollars inside when we leave for the day, and I have been blessed with
Trip Insurance for your Disney Vacation…….Yes or No?
With Hurricane Sandy STRONGLY upon a great part of our nation and with the Disney Fantasy and Disney Dream coming back on the heels of her with some horror stories in tow I thought now would be as good a time as any to talk about Trip Insurance. I have
