I don’t know about you, but I’ve found myself at Disney World, wishing I had one of those hiking clip things! I know you are probably thinking, “what, were you planning on doing? Scaling Cinderella Castle?” My answer is short and sweet…nope! I actually have found this multitasker to be
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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
Things you can only get at Walt Disney World…
It’s not always easy being an adult Walt Disney World lover. When I tell people I am headed to WDW on my next vacation, I get that weird look, that one that says “really? What a weirdo”…usually it only lasts a second, and they say something like “Oh, that’s nice”
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
Packing a cooler for Walt Disney World
Planning a Disney vacation can be expensive, but Disney does a great job of allowing families of all sizes and budgets to have a great vacation! There are all sorts of ways to cut down costs at the Parks, but maybe the most beneficial to your wallet is having the
Ready, Set, Pose! Meet and Greet Like a Pro
Who doesn’t love a character meet and greet? I love seeing the interactions between the characters and their fans! From silly poses to autograph sessions, this special time is not be missed! So, what do we all do? We fumble for our cameras and cell phones, struggle with terrified children,
Disney Quick Tips – Holiday Room Decorating
Dreaming of a Disney Christmas Disney does an amazing job decorating their resorts and parks during the holidays. No detail is left undone. Except your own room! This is where you come in. Below are some tips for making your resort room special during the holiday season. Many Disney visitors
Top 10 Free or Cheap things to do outside of Disney World
Many people think that Disney World is just the 4 parks, but there are many things to do outside of the parks that do not cost a lot and some are even free ! Here is a list of a few of my recommendations of some free or cheap things
Enhance Your Disney Memories – Try Theming Your Photos
Lots of folks shoot hundreds of pictures on each visit to Walt Disney World. I’m even worse because I rarely take less than 1500 – 2000 shots every time. Rather than just taking pictures for the sake of taking them try to have a theme for each trip and carry
All Star Movies Resort vs Pop Century Resort
Earlier this year I took a mini vacation and stayed at Disney’s Pop Century Resort. Recently I toke another mini vacation and I stayed at All Star Movies. Both of these resorts are considered “Value” Resorts. Don’t let the title of ” Value Resort” fool you, both of these hotels are
How to Headache Proof Your Disney World Vacation
A few weeks ago, I wrote an article targeted at my fellow migraine sufferers visiting Disney World. Today I am going with the headache theme again, but this time, I am coming at it from a different view-point. The view-point of a figurative headache (or, come to think of it, it could
Top 5 Ways to Have a Carefree Disney Vacation
While a vacation should be relaxing, it can also be stressful! Disney World is meant to take you back to the days of carefree childhood where magic and adventure is real and possible; but when trying to make flights, keep schedules, count cash, and haul strollers, a vacation can be anything
A Day Outside the Disney World Theme Parks
I must confess, I love my Disney vacation planning spreadsheet. In fact, the only thing that makes me as happy as actually being on a Disney vacation is planning my next trip. I spend countless hours planning dining reservations, Extra Magic Hours, and researching resorts. However, as I gather more
8 Tips to Save Money at Disney World for Adults
There are a lot of articles out there aimed towards families traveling to Walt Disney World on a budget. They offer some great tips, but let’s face it, families with children aren’t the only ones who need budgeting/money-saving tips for vacationing in WDW. It’s no secret that a Walt Disney
