When we tour the World Showcase at Epcot, we are so impressed by the beauty of the surroundings and the majesty of the buildings that we tend to think that’s what it is. There is so much more in the World Showcase that when you stop to consider the scope
Category: Tips and Tricks
Disney World Quick Tips: Ten Tips for First Timers
You’ve just booked your first trip to Walt Disney World! Yay! Congratulations! Feel the excitement rush through your veins! Bask in that after-booking glory. But…then what? Well, don’t you fret, dearies! I have compiled a short list of my top ten tips for anyone visiting Disney World for the first,
5 Reasons to LOVE Garden Grocer Delivery Service
What is a Garden Grocer and why are we so in love with it? Garden Grocer is a local supermarket outside the Disney World properties in Orlando. There are many grocery stores in the area that will make your deliveries but Garden Grocer does the best job by far! 5
There’s More to “Sea” Than Just Nemo!
If you’ve ever taken the plunge on The Seas With Nemo & Friends ride, then you’ve probably found yourself exiting through an amazing aquarium. I know how fast paced Disney is. There are things to do, rides to ride, and shows to make. If you are anything like me, it
Which Disney World Value Resort Is Right For Me?
So you’ve decided you are going to vacation at Walt Disney World, and now you have to decide where to stay. My research and experience shows that staying on WDW property is the best choice (Why stay on property? Click here for some reasons). Once you’ve made the decision to
Dining Out At Disney World vs. Bringing Your Own Food
If you are trying to save money when visiting WDW, there is always the option of bringing food into the park. Some people like to bring in their entire meal, others snacks and some like to enjoy everything that the park has to offer. So let’s compare the options and
Dinner and a Fireworks Show at Walt Disney World
Two of my family’s favorite things about a Walt Disney World vacation are the wide variety of great food choices and the fact that every night can end with a party, complete with fireworks. While we really do love standing with the crowd while everyone enjoys Wishes at the Magic
The 10 Commandments of Walt Disney World
There are some things that you just should not… SHOULD NOT do when you’re at Walt Disney World. They are major time pitfalls! Think of them as being the 10 Commandments of Walt Disney World trips! Commit them to memory, recite them daily if you have to. Just follow them,
Disney World Quick Tips – Planning your Disney World Budget
There are very few people who visit Walt Disney World without having to carefully plan and budget their available funds. I use a very measured and logical (at least to me) approach for budgeting each of our visits. First – I always try to start early enough so I can
BYOPD Bring Your Own Pixie Dust: A Quick Tip to Creating Your Own Magic
Are you looking for a way to make your vacation extra-magical? Disney does great at sprinkling unexpected pixie dust, but what if you want to create your own? One perfect way I have found is by leaving trinkets out for the family to find when returning to the room for
Beat the Heat by Stepping out of the SUN and Into the SPOTLIGHT!
There is no denying that it is going to be hot in the parks. With the official start to summer upon us, it is time to take a serious look at how to get around the parks on hot days! I’ve done a lot of posts on beating the heat, keeping cool,
Escaping the Rain at Walt Disney World
Until our trip last September, I had never visited the Walt Disney World parks in the rain. At least not anytime that I can remember. In the hot, muggy summer months odds are you are going to encounter the same problem. Luckily, rain showers in Florida don’t last too long
Disney World Quick Tips – What to do when it rains at WDW
What should I do if it rains while at Walt Disney World? This is a question I am asked quite often. My family usually travels to Disney in the summer months (as do most families who have school-aged children). Unfortunately, there are two constants with Orlando’s summer weather pattern: It
Take Advantage of Childcare at Walt 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
