Currently I am planning a Disney trip for September 2012. Since planning is half the fun I decided to bring everyone along on my planning journey. Follow this series of articles for some fantastic planning tips and ideas and feel free to share your ideas with me to help me
Category: Tips and Tricks
Can you use 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
Disney Planning Tips – Dollar To Disney
Prior to leaving for your trip to Disney World a trip to the Dollar Store may be in order. There are a few things that are worth picking up at the dollar store that will come in handy on your trip. I am a dedicated Dollar Store shopper and
Disney World Quick Tips – Don’t waste those Snack Credits.
The number one rule you should follow with Disney Dining Plan 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
Disney Cruise Tips for First Timers
My family and I just got back from an amazing cruise on the Disney Dream and I have some first timer tips to share with you. Use these at your own discretion 🙂 Transportation: We flew into Orlando the night before our cruise so we didn’t risk flight delays impacting
How to Tour the Parks – Dancing through Hollywood Studios
While not as big as some of the other parks, and featuring more on Movies, Music, and Animation Disney’s Hollywood Studios has a great balance of thrill rides and family shows. Also I feel this park is one of the harder ones to move around in if its packed. Don’t
Disney Work Planning Tips for Plus Sized Travelers
What to do when one size doesn’t fit all? With millions of visitors from around the world, it would be impossible to fabricate accommodations that would be ideal for everyone in Disney parks. If the “one size fits all” philosophy doesn’t apply to you, don’t worry, you aren’t out of
Planning Your Disney Vacation: Get Your Customized Maps!
One of the greatest things that Walt Disney World offers is the ability, every six months, to order a set of customized maps. These special maps are made of a thicker paper, and you can put as many favorite attractions, shows, and dining locations on there as you want. The
Disney World Quick Tips – Drink water and save money
Here is a great money-saving tip that we use on all of our vacations. Since we go to the Disney Parks a few times a year we purchased a Disney World Annual Pass and a Tables in Wonderland Card. Instead of buying the Disney Dining Plan every trip we opted
Is There Really Free Wi-Fi At Walt Disney World?
So many of us are wired all the time through computers at work, laptops, smart phones, tablets and iPods. Many of us depend on this technology on a daily basis- even while on vacation. We want to check our email from work to make sure we’re not missing out on
Disney World Quick Tips – Pack the Sunscreen!
We have all seen it. Walking around the park you see a person in front of you a bright shade of red. Most times they are from the north and not used to the Florida sun which can be BRUTAL! (Disclaimer – I am not making fun of northerners since
Avoid Adult Meltdowns By Toting These 5 Items To The Parks!
Adults may be older, and more mature than kids (well…in theory anyway!), but after a long day at Walt Disney World of waiting in lines, sweating from the sun, and walking for miles, even adults are prone to meltdowns. They can’t always be avoided, but they can be less painful
Benefits of staying on Disney World Property
“It’s just a place to sleep” is the theory of hotel choice for many traveling families; including those traveling to Walt Disney World. On the heels of the increase in ticket price you may be tempted to start re-analyzing your Disney vacation and seeing where you can cut costs…the bulk
Vacationing at Disney World 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
