It’s that time again…for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party! The parks will begin putting up the decorations on August 29th in preparation for the first Halloween party, which will be September 13th. If you have purchased (or are considering purchasing) tickets for a special event such as the Halloween
Category: Planning 101
Hungry for Aulani? The Wait is Almost Over!
If you’ve been counting down to the opening of Disney’s Vacation Club newest destination, you’re in luck. In 12 days Aulani will open its doors to guests…say “aloha” to the beautiful resort and spa in Ko Olina, Hawaii. In true Disney style, this island escape has something for everyone in
Disney World Training 101: Package Delivery before you arrive
There are times when you just can’t cram all your supplies for a Walt Disney World vacation into your suitcase and still expect it to close. At least I can’t. Even if I can temporarily alter the laws of physics and zip my suitcase shut, these extra supplies can be
Top 5 Tips for Great Ride Photos
Now that our family has been to Walt Disney World together a number of times, we usually don’t make it a practice to purchase souvenirs. There are two exceptions to this rule: Christmas ornaments (we purchase one for each of us every year); and sometimes a ride photo or two
Disney World Collectables – Press Penny Palooza!
Before our first Disney World trip, I prepared my step-son for the penny press machines. I thought he might like a penny here or there to put in the scrapbook. Little did I know this was the beginning of a penny pressing palooza. Since then every walk in the park
$1 Million Worth of Black Market Tickets Confiscated!
Buyer beware…when it comes to Disney World admission tickets “if it seems to good to be true…” IT IS! Especially in the case of “ticket brokers” along U.S. Highway 192. The popular route running east to west through Kissimmee is filled with hotels and “discount ticket retailers” (*wink *wink, nudge
Disney Planning 101 – Passports
My family and I will be taking our first ever Disney cruise this December on the brand new Disney Dream. We are all very excited about our trip to the Bahamas, but planning for it is certainly different from our annual Walt Disney World trips. One of the things we
What is a Disney Take Over and Why Use It?
Acronyms and terminology are key to Disney vacation. We all know that ADR means Advanced Dining Reservation and EMH means Extra Magic Hours. A term you may not have heard of is “take over”. This term is used mainly between Disney and travel agencies; so you may be less familiar
Planning 101 – Easy Ways to Save Money for Your Disney Trip.
In this economy, taking a vacation can be a luxury, but it’s still something we all want to do, particularly those of us who want, no wait, need to visit the Mouse. While the best way to do it is to put money directly into a trip fund every month,
Disney World Planning 101 – Don’t forget to pack your Medicine!
Normally I would tell you to just say no to drugs, but on a Disney World Vacation I’m tellin’ you… YOU BETTA BRING SOME WITH YOU!!! On two of my trips to WDW I got sick. Sick as a dog. Sick as in “please Jesus let me DIE before my
Turning Play Dates Into Disney Travel Dates
A motivating factor for our Disney Vacation Club (DVC) purchase was the ability to vacation with close family and friends. As dedicated Disney fans, we feel it’s our duty to spread the pixie dust! The time has finally come when the impractical has become the practical and we think our
Annual Passholder Discounted Rates: October-December
On the heels of free dining, Disney Annual Passholders may have felt jilted into purchasing a 2-day base ticket to meet the minimum requirements for the free dining promotion. Well, fret not passholders…Disney has something for you too! Annual Passholder room only discounts are available for stays October through December.
Ask a Disney Question: Traditional Thanksgiving at Disney World?
Today’s Ask a Disney Question comes to us from Kmberly she asks: We are planning on visiting WDW during the week of Thanksgiving. What are the options for finding a more traditional Thanksgiving meal? Hi Kimberly! Many people don’t associate anything but the Giant Smoked Turkey LEG with Disney dining
Mark Your Calendar! August 16th Reservations Open for Food & Wine Festival!
Sound the alarms! 7am on August 16th reservations will open for special events at the 16th annual Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. The festival runs September 30th to November 13th and offers something for every taste bud. The Food and Wine Festival brings foodies from all over the world
