Almost every time a group of Disney fans start talking about which park they like the most or spend the most time in, Disney’s Hollywood Studios(DHS) comes up on the short end. I must be one of those few folks who really enjoy and appreciate what this park has to
Category: Tips and Tricks
Training for your Disney Marathon – Options Options Options
When you’re starting out running, all you really need is a good pair of shoes and a place to run. And, while I highly recommended going to a local running store and having shoes fitted by the pros, that’s the only thing that I think necessary to run. But, once you start
Tips For The ‘Group’ Trip -Keep It Civil And Simple
Group trips to Walt Disney World can run the gamut from Agony to Ecstasy. Generally, immediate family (parents and kids) are the easiest to deal with and work out very well because they are simple – parents are in charge. When you travel with other types of groups such as
Pin Trading for Newbies – Realistic Tips
We’ve all seen them: the Professional Pin Traders descending on a new Pin release. They’ve been lined up for hours to be one of the first to own it. They have their Pin Trading Briefcases loaded with rare variations that the common Disney fan hasn’t even heard of. And they
Epcot’s Club Cool is to HOT to pass up
If you have ever been walking though Epcot on your way around the World Showcase and as you walked by or even stopped in Innoventions you probably noticed this sign above right next to the Character Meet & Greet. No its not some special Disney Club like Club 33. I
What a Thrill – A New Trip is In the Works
After my November trip to Walt Disney World I wrote a blog about the fact that, unlike previous years, there was no bounce back offer in my resort room. That left me in a much different position after our trip than in past years. I was not only suffering from
Disneyworld Planning 101 – Where to eat?
One of the hardest decisions when planning my Disneyworld Vacation is “Where to eat?” There are so many choices and so little time! Two of the biggest challenges I, and many other people have to face are: Do I try something new Do I visit the places I know and
Downtown Disney: Kids’ Birthday Parties at Goofy’s Candy Co.
Looking for a fun way to celebrate a child’s birthday at Walt Disney World Resort? Consider throwing a birthday party at Goofy’s Candy Co. at Downtown Disney, a fun and special way to celebrate someone’s special day. These 1.5 hour parties take place in a small room to the back
Want to do Something New at Walt Disney World? Take a Tour!!
One of the more interesting things to do at Walt Disney World, are the various tours that Disney offers. We have been fortunate to do the Keys to the Kingdom tour at the Magic Kingdom, and the Behind the Seeds tour at the Land Pavilion in Epcot in years past, and were thrilled to have the chance to take the Undiscovered Future World tour at Epcot, on our recent trip…and at this point I will say that we are hooked on doing Disney tours: they are a fascinating way to learn about “the World”!
Keys to the Kingdom: Clever Park Design
We all know how cleverly the Magic Kingdom was designed – with different lands and different themes. When I was on the Keys to the Kingdom Tour recently, I was introduced to some new information on the clever way that rides, restaurants and shops are placed around the Kingdom. I
Disneyworld Planning 101 – Tips for Newbies
Planning a Disney World vacation is hard work especially if you have never been before. There are so many books and websites out there devoted to planning a Disney Vacation it can be very overwhelming. I created these Disneyworld Planning 101 articles to help you learn some of the many
Orlando Stroller Rentals to the Rescue
Renting a double stroller was hands down one of the best decisions I made when planning our recent Walt Disney World trip. My one-year old clearly needed a stroller but my four-year old hasn’t used one, well, since his brother was born and he was unceremoniously ousted. However, I knew
Disneyworld Planning 101 – Do Magic Kingdom Last..
What? That is blasphemy! How can you say that? Before you riot against me and boycott the Chip and Company website let me explain… One thing I have learned over the years from being a parent and from having a very strong willed little 4 year old princess is how
Disney Droid Apps? I Don’t Need ‘Em!
Before we left for our trip (just finished our 2nd day in the parks), I downloaded all the top apps for my fancy new Droid phone and planned to compare and contrast. I planned to use Gowalla every once in a while to check in when I could, use Lines,
