My favorite thing to do at Walt Disney World outside the parks, and now my son’s favorite, was always renting one of the little two-person boats for a cruise in one of the property’s many waterways. The “water mice” of my childhood have been replaced by Sea Raycers designed specially
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Keeping Diabetes Under Control at the Parks
As a Diabetic (or a parent of a diabetic child), you know that keeping a routine helps control blood sugar. But you may also know that any vacation is far from routine! And although you might be on vacation, it doesn’t mean you get a vacation from your Diabetes. In
Some Frequently Asked Disney Vacation Questions
So your Disney Countdown is on the wall and you are excited but still have a lot of unanswered questions ……… I have had a full inbox today from excited clients with their vacations approaching with similar questions so I thought I should write a quick article to help any
What I Wish I Had Known on Our First Visit to Disney
Traveling to Disney with young children can be exhilarating and exhausting at the same time. When we traveled to Disney for the first time, our twins were four years old. We were ALL super excited about them seeing their favorite characters
Disney World Planning: Picking Non Busy Times to Go
My family and I are finding it hard and harder to plan our Disney World Vacations during slower times of the year. The reason is there is NO MORE slow times of the year at Walt Disney World. We have a membership to Touring Plans. Like most people I use
Using Disney Calendars to Plan Your Park Visits
When it comes time to plan your days in the parks, an effective tool can be the calendars found on Disney’s website. About a month before we are set to leave, I start browsing the calendars to plan which day we’ll visit each park. At the top menu, click “Parks”.
Five Rides for Little Guys (and girls) @ EPCOT
With its history as being Walt’s “future world”, EPCOT holds some fun rides for the little ones, too. At first glance, it seems that EPCOT may not be “fun” for the younger set-I mean, what little kid wants to stroll and drink their way through the World Showcase? Or you
Magical Last Minute Advanced Dining Reservations
Advanced Dining Reservations (ADR) open 180 days before you arrive, but if you’ve booked a last minute Disney World trip you might be nervous. Others visiting during the same time had a head start making reservations. Keep in mind you don’t need a dining plan to enjoy dining at Disney
I Just Clicked “Confirm Reservation”….Now What?!
Congratulations! You’ve just confirmed your vacation reservation to Walt Disney World. Feel overwhelmed? I understand. Now it’s time for the fun planning-parks, restaurant reservations, shows…it’s all waiting for you! Where to start? 1. Make ADRs. This means “Advanced Dining Reservations”. If you chose the Disney Dining Plan or the Disney
Rope Drop: Love it or Leave it?
There are two groups of Disney World guests; those who hit the ground running from park opening to park close and those who wake up when they want to and leave the parks when they are ready. I want to use every minute of my vacation but, I also like
Planning some down time with your kids? Use the Resort Playgrounds!
You’ve heard it suggested before; “Plan some down time away from the parks.” Often, a break in your day is suggested by visiting your resort pool or taking a nap. Or if you’re taking an entire day off from the parks, you may be planning on a monorail ride, a
Which Disney World Guide Is Right For You?
The Walt Disney World Resort is huge, and it can be a complicated destination to navigate. The properties boast four theme parks, two water parks, more than two dozen hotels, a campground, a shopping district and more than 200 dining locations. It can all be a little overwhelming to returning
Disney Water Parks—Are They Worth It?
Looking for a thrill at Walt Disney World? The Resort’s four theme parks aren’t the only places to satisfy that urge. Typhoon Lagoon, as legend holds, resulted when disaster struck Placid Palms Resort in the tropical paradise of Safen Sound. Ships were tossed upon mountains, surfboards flung through trees and
How to Tour the Parks – Visiting the Magic Kingdom in a Wheelchair Part 2
Today we are looking at the attractions in Fantasyland and Tomorrowland. If you missed part one you can find it here for information on Adventureland, Frontierland, and Liberty Square. Fantasyland it’s a small world it’s a small world has a different entrance for wheelchair users. It is located next to the