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
Category: Planning
Oops, I Did It Again! Unexpected trip to Disney World
What will it take for a Disney Addict to give up a trip to Walt Disney World in order to visit another destination? My family and I have been visiting WDW for many years now and our annual November trip has become a family tradition. Disney hasn’t only become a big
Disney World Planning – Extra Magic Hours Strageties
I have gotten into many debates with people over visiting the parks during Extra Magic Hours. Don’t get me wrong I like the idea of Extra Magic Morning or Evening Hours, but does the HUGE influx of people at that park on that day really account for an hour or
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
How to Tour the Parks – Zigging and Zagging Your Way Around Disney
One of the most important things to know when planning your days at Walt Disney World is that you may need to adjust your itinerary based on the habits of the other guests. Learning to zig while others zag is based on experiencing the parks on different days and at
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
Planning a Disney Trip? Countdown to the FUN!
How many days do you have until you leave for your Disney vacation? Do you even know? If you are getting close, why not make it fun and start a Disney Vacation Countdown!?! Several months ago, Melissa shared how to make a great Do It Yourself Countdown Calendar. In
Why Should You Go to Walt Disney World?
This weekend, I was looking through all the pictures we have accumulated through the years. I was reminded of such wonderful memories. I started to think about why we began taking our family to Walt Disney World in the first place and why we kept the tradition year after year.
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
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
Behind the Tarps: Matterhorn Bobsled Refurbishment
The Matterhorn Bobsleds opened at Disneyland Park in 1959, becoming the first tubular steel track roller coaster in the world and setting the standard for future designs to follow. The attraction was overhauled in 1978, at which time the ride vehicles were replaced and minor enhancements were made. However, no
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
