As parents we have all been here… You are at Walt Disney World waiting in line in the Florida heat with your family and little ones are restless. They are hanging on the ropes, walking away from the queue to play with something they shouldn’t, or even cutting people in
Category: Tips and Tricks
Leaving the Kids at Home
What I’m about to say is such sacrilege that it tears at the very fabric that holds this country together. In fact, I suggest that you don’t proceed any further without locking the doors and drawing the shades. It’s this: I love going to Disney World without my kids. There, I’ve said
Disneyland Tips and Tricks – Some Helpful Planning Tips
Before arriving: Book dining 60 days in advance- great way to celebrate your 2 month mark. Have kids get involved with saving- cans, bottles, selling cookies, working around the neighborhood. Then put some of the money on Disney gift cards for them to spend when they arrive! You can also
Walt Disney World Tips and Tricks: Packing Tips
I have some time-saving tips I would love to share with you. Whether you are a frequent visitor to “the World” or if you are planning your first magical visit, I hope you will find this information helpful. Up on the top shelf of my closet, I have what I
Walt Disney World Tips And Tricks: Photo Tips
I take a LOT of photos on every visit to Walt Disney World and have literally thousands of them loaded on to my computer. That being said, I am neither a professional nor a particularly talented photographer. I just shoot what I like. This group of tips will focus primarily
Eating Table Service in the Parks vs at the Resorts – Which is Better? Part 2
There are many variables that affect whether table service meals are better in the parks or the resorts. Last time I looked at specialty dining such as character meals, signature dining, buffets, and unique and entertaining restaurants. Today, let’s evaluate table service meals by looking at the convenience factor and
Eating Table Service in the Parks vs the Resorts – Which is Better? Part 1
This topic stumped me for a while since it clearly falls into the category of it depends. It’s always tough to make recommendations on matters of personal preference since a one-size-fits-all approach simply doesn’t work. Even if the same approach doesn’t work for everyone, do some options have a slight
Walt Disney World Tips and Tricks – Lanyards
When doing the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, purchase a lanyard to wear. Just attach a clear pouch, if it doesn’t come with one you can get a pack of them at any office supply store for a few dollars. This way you can put your drivers license
Disney World Tips and Tricks: GoGo Squeez – A Park Must Have!
My son and I frequently visit Walt Disney World. As a frequent visitor, I am always looking to save money for our vacations to Disney as well as ways to save money while actually ON the vacation in Disney. One way I always try to save is by bringing foods
Walt Disney World Tips and Tricks: Hot Weather Touring
With blue skies and bright sunny days, a vacation at Walt Disney World during the summer is the stuff picture-perfect postcards are made of. Unfortunately, the picture doesn’t capture the entire reality of those hot, sticky, exhausting days of touring the theme parks with all the summer crowds and
Resort Hopping 101: Taking the Monorail Express
One of our focuses on the website the past few months has been Quick Tips. We like to prepare you for the parks and offer up tips and tricks to making your vacation more enjoyable. Today I want to talk to you about something outside the Disneyworld Theme Parks and
Walt Disney World Marathon Tips and Tricks: Don’t Leave Your Camera
I’m proudly a “back of the pack” runner, so this tip may not be for everyone. When I’m running, I’m out there to improve my own personal well being, not to be competitive and win races. Though I do like to improve on my own personal records, there are certain
Disney World Tips and Tricks: Buying and Protecting Your Disney Tickets
You’re going to Disney World and have spent months researching where to stay, where to eat, what to see and do, and how to get there and back. A Disney vacation is a sizeable investment, and is worth spending all that time so that you and your family can get
Disney World Quick Tips – Prioritize Your ADR’s
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
