Okay, monorails are simple, right? Well, yes. But there’s still a couple of things newcomers need to know. Here’s a quick run-down on Disney World monorails: At the Ticket and Transportation Center (TTC), you can go by monorail to Epcot or the Magic Kingdom. There are no monorails to Hollywood Studios or
Category: Tips and Tricks
Disneyworld Quick Tip – Advanced Dining Reservations
My Quick Tip is a very simple one today. Make your Dining Reservations 180 Days Out! When planning your Disney vacation don’t forget to make those Advanced Dining Reservations or ADR’s. You may make reservations by calling (407) WDW-DINE or visiting their website http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/reservations/dining/. While there are tons of places
Walt Disney World Quick Tip – Illuminations Viewing
It seems that people are always looking for the best Illuminations viewing spot and invariably , most seem to end up between the Friendship Docks on the Future World side of World Showcase Lagoon. They do this to avoid the crowd and the rush to the exit but by viewing
Disneyworld Quick Tips – How to recharge your batteries
I love the transportation at Walt Disney World. I just enjoy riding the monorail, boats, and even the buses. I especially love taking the Friendship boats between Epcot and Hollywood Studios. On days we are at Hollywood Studios we like to take the Friendship over to Disney’s Boardwalk and enjoy
Excerpt 2: Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers (2011)
This week we’re talking food and not just any food. Excerpt 2 from Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers (2011) looks at some uncommon non-character dining restaurants where food and entertainment value for your little guys and girls are rolled into one. Please enjoy the
Chip’s Secret Spot to see Wishes for Couples
Narrated by Jiminy Cricket, “Wishes” takes Disney guests through treasured tales of adventure and romance from classic Disney films, accompanied by bigger, brighter, bolder pyrotechnics never before seen in a Disney theme park. Wishes are performed most nights in the Magic Kingdom. Now I may be giving away one of
Disneyland Service: Guest Assistance Cards
I’m not quite sure how this kind of service works at Walt Disney World, but down here at Disneyland we offer Guest Assistance Cards to park guests with some kind of physical limitation, such as limps, back problems, etc. The Guest Assistance Card is a great alternative to renting a
Visiting Walt Disney World with Extended Family and Friends
I have some experience in this area and the way I see it vacationing at Walt Disney World with family or friends is all about setting expectations. Bottom line, what are you expecting from the trip and what are your traveling companions expecting? Seems simple, doesn’t it? The answer, of
The Disneyworld Mousekeeping Art of Folding Towels
Walt Disney World Mousekeepers are a talented bunch! Not only are they skilled at tucking in sheets and cleaning up after weary vacationers, but they can work magic with an ordinary washcloth. Add a few pipe cleaners and some stickers and you have a butterfly. Some creatively folded towels in
Disney World Quick Tips – How to avoid lines
Starting off new series I like to tackle the tough questions, and for me this has to be one of the toughest question facing most families traveling to Walt Disney World Resort. Nobody likes to stand in line. Don’t believe me head to your nearest post office or customer service
Ten Tips for Staying Cool at Disney World This Summer
While a Disney vacation is a special one, visiting central Florida in the hottest part of summer will require some planning if you want this to be a magical vacation…and not a miserable one. So let’s talk about some ways to stay cool if you will be traveling to Disney World this summer.
Ten Small Ways to Save Big for your Walt Disney World Vacation
You’ve done all the planning, made your reservations, and taken advantage of every discount you could find. Now there’s the not so small matter of paying for it all! Here are ten small ideas that can add up to saving big for your Disney trip. Vacation Club. This is a
What is the Best Time of Year to Visit Walt Disney World?
Planning a vacation to Walt Disney World starts with deciding when you are going to visit. Figuring this out can be challenging though, as there are so many things to consider: work and school schedules, weather, and even special Disney events that may be occurring all play a part in your decision.
Advice you’d give to parents taking kids to Disney for the first time?
We asked this question to our Facebook Family earlier this week… “What is the number one piece of advice you’d give to parents taking kids to Disney for the first time?” Here are your responses. Bridget Get there before opening….when crowds are less Constance Take a break before they get
