Review: Walt Disney World Secrets Gold! 1.5

Last week, I reviewed TimeStream Software’s app Walt Disney World Notescast Guide 3.0.  This week, I’m moving on to their recently updated app revealing some 250 of the Secrets of Walt Disney World, and another 200 fun facts! This Notescast is laid out in much the same format as the

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Disneyworld Planning 101 – How soon is to soon when planning your Vacation?

Planning a Disney vacation is hard work! Trust me I know I have been doing it since the 90’s. Trying to plan the Advanced Dining Reservations, scheduling Parades & Fireworks, and even what park to visit at certain times of the day. It can get exhausting but in the end

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Surprise! New Experiences on our Disney World Vacation

We have returned from a wonderful vacation at Walt Disney World over the New Year’s holiday. We had a great time ringing in 2011 at the best possible place! Was it crowded? At times, sure it was, but having gone at this week before, we knew what to expect. There were also times when it wasn’t crowded at all too! And one of the neat things about this trip was that, despite our many past Disney trips, we were still able to learn and experience new things. That is, of course, one of the great things about Disney parks: the ability for guests to feel that each trip is magical, no matter how often you go.

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Disneyworld Planning 101 – Are you a Disney Planner?

Right now I am planning 2 Disney Vacations. One smaller mini trip in May for the D23 Event, and our yearly vacation in September. I am handling both vacations very differently which goes against my better judgment.  By nature I am a planner. I write up these elaborate spreadsheets documenting

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Ten Things You Haven’t Done at Walt Disney World

After many visits to Walt Disney World, we all have more than enough pictures of Cinderella Castle, the characters, and attractions. And we have visited all of the big, obvious places. So what can we do to mix it up a bit? Well, here are ten things you may not

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We’re Going to Disney World…for New Years!

As I am writing this post, we are within just a few days of our trip to Walt Disney World for New Years, and I honestly think that the next best thing to being at Disney is getting ready to go to Disney. Of course it’s all kind of crazy, trying to wrap up all the details that didn’t get taken care of because, well, we had this little Holiday over the past weekend…..but it’s all still good, because it’s a fun crazy!

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What Is ‘The Best Seat In The House’ At Walt Disney World?

When I first went to Walt Disney World, I thought I had to be at the head of the line for everything. So I arrived early for Shows. Huddled by the Entry Doors of Attractions. And ran to the Rides. Many have done this thinking that it will give them

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Keeping things fresh at Walt Disney World

“You’re going to Disney AGAIN?” That’s not an unusual reaction for me to hear when I announce an upcoming trip to family or friends who don’t quite understand my love for Disney. With so much to do, see, and experience, there seems to be no shortage of “new” things to

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Disney World Quick Tips – Choosing Your Resort

If you were to ask ten people which resort was their favorite you would get at least eleven different answers. There is no one resort at Walt Disney World that is right for all people but if you know what you are looking for there will be one that is

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Top Ten Disney Tips I Learned This Year

The Disney Vacation Club may be ”Disney’s best kept secret” but another closely guarded secret is that even the most seasoned Disney travelers, guidebook authors, and enthusiasts don’t know everything about Walt Disney World. How could we? Disney World is constantly making tweaks, both big and small to create a

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A Maximum Attraction Minimum Wait Time Magic Kingdom Day

Maximizing attraction time while minimizing wait time at the Magic Kingdom is almost like setting up the Perfect Storm. If you do certain things and do not do other things you may be surprised at the result. First, the do not’s: In general, do not go to the Magic Kingdom

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Walt Disney World at Christmas Time: Planning Time for Decoration Hopping

Among the many fun and festive things to do at Walt Disney World during the Holiday Season, is “decoration hopping”: that is, visiting the various Disney resorts to see the wonderful decorations. If you have a Disney trip planned for the month of December, you are in for a treat and I encourage you to plan some time in your trip to do just this.

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