Finding your favorite characters at Walt Disney World may be a challenge. In fact, some of the most exciting encounters happen spontaneously. What makes a character interaction so special is how they respond and relate to you and your family. Today, I’d like to share with you my favorite
Category: Planning
Disney Packing Tip for Families
If you are traveling with a large group or a family with young children, consider packing “like” outfits. There are several ways you can do this: Have everyone in your party wear the exact same Disney shirt. Check the disney store online for deals! Have everyone wear a shirt with
Tips For Battling The Peak Season Crowds at Disney World
This past April, my parents, husband and I made a trip to Walt Disney World during Spring Break (the week of Easter), and even though we used to go every year at this time when I was a kid, I was still concerned about the crowds. I was worried that
Teaching Kids Responsibility with Disney Gift Cards
Kids eyes light up at almost everything in Walt Disney World, but they especially get excited at the thought of bringing a treasure home from their great vacation. Disney Gift Cards can be an excellent learning tool in teaching your kids responsibility, budgeting and how to make good choices. Hand
“Buy This Not That” – Optimizing Your DDP Snack Credits
Will you be using the Disney Dining Plan on your next Walt Disney World vacation? I know I will, I have used it a few times and love it – its great to not have to worry about paying out of pocket for meals and snacks! Speaking of snacks (yum
Top 10 Magic Kingdom Attractions to enjoy on our next Disney World vacation!
When I first put the title up for this article, I was only going to list my five favorite Magic Kingdom attractions at Walt Disney World. But when I started listing them, I realized that there was absolutely no way I could decide on just five, so I doubled it,
Top Five WDW Non Theme Park Activites For Adults
Anyone who has ever been to Walt Disney World can tell you that there is a whole world beyond the 4 theme parks, with so many things to do that you could spend a whole week doing them and not even set foot in the Parks! Of course, I wouldn’t
Disney World Trip Planning – Learning before you even leave home
As parents, we will all be faced with the potentially gut-wrenching decision of whether to take our kids out of school for our Walt Disney World vacations or go during school breaks. Kelly (aka Disney Guru) recently tackled the subject and looked at different considerations that factor into this decision.
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 luck. There are three main areas where the majority
Last minute travel tips before you leave for your Disney World vacation!
This is it! You’ve been planning and planning and planning, and now the time is here! Instead of counting down weeks or days, now you are counting down the hours! We will be leaving on Friday morning for our next Disney vacation, and I’m so excited I can’t stand it!
How To Get The Best Views for Firework Shows
Many families will line up to steak out their viewing spot up to an hour early for Fantasmic at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Wishes Nighttime Spectacular at Magic Kingdom. Once they find their “spot” they have to sit on the curb, bench or sidewalk to save this “spot” until show time.
Yacht and Beach Club Resorts – The Lesser Known Things
The Yacht & Beach Club Resorts are most known for their shared pool, Stormalong Bay, Cape May Cafe character meals, and their close proximity to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios. But have you heard of or experienced any of these lesser-known treasures? Camp Fire Sing-a-long and Marshmallow Roast. This occurs nightly
Powering Through: Disney for the Migraine Sufferer
Migraines are the worst! For me, a full blown migraine equals total shutdown. I want to crawl into the darkest, quietest, place. My head pounds and smells send me over the edge. I try my hardest to avoid migraines in my day to day life, but especially when I am
Disney World Quick Tips – How to stay cool and Hydrated
Right around this time of year everyone is looking for ways to stay cool while braving the heat at the Walt Disney World Resort. Some areas of the parks have full exposure to the hot Florida other areas just get really hot from being enclosed and not allowing for much
