One thing Disney offers is online check-in beginning 60 days before your stay at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels. When you arrive, simply head to the Online Check-In Desk, where your Welcome Folder and possibly Magic Band will be waiting. Show your valid photo I.D., complete your check-in and you’re
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10 Magical Experiences for the Holidays at Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World does nothing in a small way, but makes special things, especially holidays spectacular. Check out these 10 special offerings for the holidays. 1. The Jungle Cruise becomes “The Jingle Cruise” – This nostalgic ride dresses up in holiday decorations, the boats take on special holiday names, and
Walt Disney World Planning – ADR’s For First Timers
So you’ve gone ahead and booked your first WDW trip – congrats! Once your trip is about 6 months away, you’ll need to make your Advance Dining Reservations (or ADR’s in Disney-speak!) for your table service meals. But if you have no clue where to begin, fear not – as
Kids Under 3 & The Disney Dining Plan
Promotions like Stay, Play and Dine (which was released to the general public on October 9, 2014) and Free Dining can make a trip to Walt Disney World an affordable reality for your family. At Disney children under 3 are free – they don’t pay park admission, and they are
Counter Service In Downtown Disney – Where To Grab A Quick Bite
I love checking out all the different places to eat at Walt Disney World – they offer some of the most unique and delicious cuisine, and there are TONS of dining options available too. Sometimes though, you aren’t really in the mood to stop and eat a sit down meal
Disney Dining Plan: Making a Snack Credit Seem Like a Meal
The Disney Dining Plans can be a great deal and save you a lot of money when it comes time to chow down on all of the delicious foods at the Walt Disney World Resort – especially if you are able to book using a promotion for free or reduced-priced
Is Disney Park Hopper Really Worth It?
I absolutely love planning Walt Disney World Vacations. I so often have people asking me if I think the park hopper is worth the extra money. The answer is, Yes! To me a Disney Park Hopper is part of what a Disney vacation is all about. I love knowing that
10 Things NOT To Do at Disney
There are hundreds of planning tips and tricks on what you should do at Disney Parks. There are tips on what attractions to ride, where to eat, what characters to meet, where to stay, etc. However, let me provide some tips on the ten things that you should NOT do
Is Memory Maker Right For Your Walt Disney World Vacation?
Walt Disney World introduced Memory Maker in late 2013, allowing guest unlimited digital photos taken at Disney PhotoPass locations through out the resort. These photos can then be downloaded to your personal computer and printed at any photo processing center or used any way you’d like. Even better, Memory Maker
Counter Service In Epcot – Where To Grab A Quick Bite
There is so much to see and do around Walt Disney World that sometimes sitting down to a long meal is the last thing you want to do! Luckily, Disney has tons of other dining options – many in the form of counter service restaurants, which serve up high quality
5 Easy Tips to Help You Start Planning a Magical Walt Disney World Vacation
If you’re anything like me, planning your Walt Disney World vacation is almost as fun as actually going on that vacation. My planning starts months (almost a full year!) in advance and involves countless hours of research, several excel spreadsheets and more than a few phone calls to the Disney
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party with a Special Diet
When attending a ticketed event like Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, you might wonder what options you might have as a special diets guest. Thankfully, you’ll be able to find some treats, not tricks, to go along with the holiday festivities. Here are some tips to help make your
Counter Service At Hollywood Studios – Where To Grab A Quick Bite
Sometimes while you’re touring the WDW Parks, you don’t have the time to stop and sit down and have a table service meal – but you still want something delicious – so what do you do? Counter Service eateries to the rescue! They’re a great way to grab a fast,
Celebrate Your Birthday At Walt Disney World
Birthdays are fun to celebrate no matter where you are, but in my opinion there is nowhere better to celebrate than Walt Disney World. Celebrating a birthday at Disney was a dream of mine for years, and last year I was able to do just that. It was so much