Hey Everyone! My countdown to Disney is currently at 197 days. That may seem like a long time, but it is not. In terms of planning I have 17 days until I can make my advanced dining reservations. Making ADR’s is a key element in having a well organized trip.
Category: Tips and Tricks
What do you do on a Non-Park Day?
Have you ever spent a day of your Disney vacation without visiting the parks? Have you ever planned an entire trip to Disney without stepping foot in one of the big four theme parks? The best part about Disney is if you really wanted to you could have a fabulous
Disney World Quick Tips – Saving Money at Quick Service Eateries for Adults
I just returned from Walt Disney World after being there for 9 days, and I wanted to make sure to tell you about something that can save you BIG on your Disney vacation… ordering off the kids menu. If you are really wanting to save some cash on your next
Top 10 Table Service Meals at the WDW Parks
Having a delicious meal at a sit-down restaurant is the perfect way to decompress after a long day of touring the Walt Disney World Parks. Luckily, you don’t have to go too far to get the relaxation you deserve – WDW has plenty of table service restaurants located throughout all
Transportation Issues before the Disney Parks Open
Imagine with the Disney Diva for a second: You’re excited! You’ve discovered you can actually get in the parks before they “officially” open by making an early advanced dining reservation. You get an 8am reservation for Tusker House and are ecstatic. But then you have a strange revelation… resort buses
Disney World Quick Tips – Don’t skip the Advanced Dining Reservations
When your planning your Disney World Vacation I can’t stress how important it is to make those Advanced Dining Reservations or ADR’s. There is nothing more frustrating that having to wait sometime hours to eat a meal. Countless times I have gone up to a restaurant to check in and
Disney World Planning – Extra Magic Hours Strageties
I have gotten into many debates with people over visiting the parks during Extra Magic Hours. Don’t get me wrong I like the idea of Extra Magic Morning or Evening Hours, but does the HUGE influx of people at that park on that day really account for an hour or
How to Tour the Parks – Zigging and Zagging Your Way Around Disney
One of the most important things to know when planning your days at Walt Disney World is that you may need to adjust your itinerary based on the habits of the other guests. Learning to zig while others zag is based on experiencing the parks on different days and at
Top 5 ways to sound like a “planner” on your next Walt Disney World vacation
Ok, so OBVIOUSLY you’re the planner of the group. You wouldn’t be sitting here reading this if you weren’t. However, if you’re like me sometimes you do all the planning for an event or vacation and WHOOSH someone clueless swoops in and takes control and you walk around silently fuming
Planning a Disney Trip? Countdown to the FUN!
How many days do you have until you leave for your Disney vacation? Do you even know? If you are getting close, why not make it fun and start a Disney Vacation Countdown!?! Several months ago, Melissa shared how to make a great Do It Yourself Countdown Calendar. In
Disney World Quick Tips – Advanced Dining Reservation Tips
Most Disney visitors plan on dining at some table service restaurants while they are on vacation. I thought most everyone was aware of the Advance Dining Reservation (ADR) system and used it as designed. In reading some of the many Disney forums on the web it is a bit disconcerting
Disney Planning Tips – Plan It, Pack It, Post-It!
The burden of a family vacation can be overwhelming for the person “in charge”. Disney veterans know that timing is everything, dining reservations are a must and you can’t leave home without your itinerary. If you haven’t traveled to Disney, or don’t travel frequently all of the above is overwhelming;
Disney World Quick Tips: How to Add Plus Dining to FREE Quick Service Dining.
When free dining came out on Monday, there was a little bit of confusion. As you probably know, you can get free quick-service dining at the value resorts and free base dining at the moderate and deluxe resorts for stays from August 25 through September 29, 2012. What you may
Disney World Quick Tips – Don’t be so rushed
When you visit Walt Disney World Resort, slow down and pay attention. It’s impossible to see and do everything in one Park visit anyway, so try not to get so caught up in the hustle and bustle of doing it all that you overlook what makes the place so magical.
