Food allergies are increasingly widespread and just because you are on vacation, doesn’t mean that your food allergies are. Leaving the fate of your dinner in someone else’s hands can be fatal to those with severe food allergies. This doesn’t mean you’re out of luck in the dining department, after
Category: Quick Tips
The Best “Free” Extras At Walt Disney World
There are lots of “extras” to be enjoyed at Walt Disney World. Some of them are hard ticket events requiring the purchase of a separate (and often expensive) ticket, some of them require that you attend a dinner show (also not cheap), but there are some that only require that
Off the Beaten Path: Quiet Places at Hollywood Studios
There are so many things to see and do at Disney’s Hollywood Studios but some of my favorite times there have been doing nothing at all. It’s nice to take a break from the heat and take in the scenery, I wisely decide to do this while my family is
Disney’s Hollywood Studios – Top 5 Attractions For Seniors
Disney’s Hollywood Studios has a lot of shows that particularly appeal to seniors. But – there are other attractions that seem to appeal to the youngsters that we seniors very much love. Here are my top 5 attractions for seniors, see if you agree. Toy Story Midway Mania! – This
Vacationing with Special Needs: ASD/ADHD
Families with special needs children may find the idea of traveling daunting. Vacation planning should be a fun time and something to look forward to, not fear or dread. As a travel agent, I have been blessed to find families with special needs very open about their unique situation and
Off the Beaten Path: Quiet Places at Epcot
No park seems to have as much ground to cover as Epcot, by the time you get through the World Showcase you truly feel like you’ve walked around the world and the future (world) seems unattainable. It’s important to pace yourself and remember to take a break or five…try some
Off the Beaten Path: Magic Kingdom Quiet Places
During our WDW trips, we stick to the “Pirates Code”: “He who falls behind, gets left behind”. This drives home the point that it’s everyone’s vacation (particularly when we’re in our grand gathering) and we need to maintain a pace that’s good for everyone. If the kids had their choice,
The Top 5 Disney World Table Service Restaurants – Name Them!
Now there’s a challenge! It’s really not fair to just list five restaurants because of the various types of table service restaurants available at Walt Disney World. It’s also a matter of personal preference and depends greatly on your dining style and the mood of the moment. Let’s look at
Disney World Quick Tips – Childcare Choices at Disney World.
For parents, a Disney World vacation with the kids is one of those quintessential American (or Canadian!) experiences. What mom or dad hasn’t dreamed of taking their little one to the Magic Kingdom and taking that picture: You know the one, where everyone is smiling and happy in front of
Disney World Quick Tips – Snack Credits.
The number one rule you should follow with snack credits is this: Don’t buy drinks with it. It’s an easy mistake to make. You’re tired and hot and probably don’t think twice about handing the cast member your room key card, but that drink only costs around $2.59. If you
Disney World Quick Tips – Your To-Do List
I make two to-do lists for my trip: One big one that I start months before (stop laughing) and a shorter one that I use in the last few days before we travel. One thing I noticed though, was that I sometimes forgot to finish the last few things on
Disney World Quick Tip: It’s Everyone’s Vacation
In two short days, my extended family will be making the trek to Disney World — nine of us in all! We have been planning this vacation since September of last year, and now, with our vacation so close, I can’t stand the waiting! As the primary planner for the
Disneyland Quick Tips: Disneyland Dining
Today in my Quick Tip I want to discuss the difference in Dining between parks. Disneyland Dining is completely different from Walt Disney World. It’s more like a voucher system where you can use the cash value (except for snacks). You get 1 Character meal a $15 meal voucher ($10
Disney World Quick Tip – Using a Stroller as a Wheelchair
Walt Disney World allows parents of special needs children to use a stroller as wheelchair. The stroller will be treated just like it is a wheelchair allowing you to use special entrances as needed. It will also allow your child to stay in the stroller when other strollers have to
